News & Insights

Back by popular demand, our next customs bond roundtable discussion is scheduled and will be live on June 6th! This second event in our webinar series is designed to focus on the issues that matter most to you, our customers. Representatives from our Customs Bond Management Team will be your hosts, educators, troubleshooters and entertainers (well, […]

May 28, 2019

May 23, 2019

    Multipurpose covers a huge variation of vessels including heavy-lift capability, but all are typically geared with some type of crane or derrick. In this modern age, multipurpose vessels will also have hatch openings that allow full access to ’tween decks and lower holds. While ’tween decks can be fixed but often flexible in […]

May 16, 2019

On May 7, 2019, the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) posted a press release  stating the following:   “During the negotiations, Commerce will continue with the investigation and instruct Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to collect cash deposits or bonds based on the preliminary determination by Commerce, which was issued in 1996. Any deposits collected […]

May 10, 2019

  On May 9, 2019, in the Federal Register, the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) published a notice advising the duty amount on products subject to Section 301 tariffs contained on list 3 will increase to 25% on May 10, 2019.  The move to increase the tariff amount from 10% to 25% is a result of […]

May 09, 2019

\ After careful consideration, you’ve made the decision to obtain Errors and Omissions (E&O) coverage to protect your company’s financial assets. So what exactly are you getting? An E&O policy is a type of professional liability coverage intended to defend your business from suits of negligence, regular business operations errors, and failure to perform business […]

May 03, 2019