News & Insights

On March 22nd, the FTA and Roanoke’s Amanda Barlow will present a timely seminar about ATA Carnets. An ATA Carnet is an international customs document that provides duty-free customs clearance for temporary exports into over 100 countries. ATA Carnets simplify these temporary exports by eliminating the need to post a temporary import bond or pay the import duties and taxes to enter a foreign country. Virtually all goods, whether hand carried or cargo-shipped, may be covered by ATA Carnets. Don’t miss this event! Registration commences and a continental breakfast will be served starting at 8:30am at the Courtyard Marriott in Downtown Long Beach.  

March 16, 2018

ICPA Conference in Sunny San Diego! Amanda Barlow and Patrice Lafayette look forward to connecting with you at this year’s ICPA Conference that kicks off on March 11th. Stop by booth number 13 so we can say hello and address any questions you may have about ATA Carnet’s or Customs Bonds. Make your Spring Break even better by entering our drawing for a chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card! See you on Sunday!    

March 07, 2018

Great news for the US export community: India has made a policy shift around the use of ATA Carnets! On January 18th, India began accepting ATA Carnets for the temporary import of professional equipment. Since 1990, India has only accepted ATA Carnets for goods being temporarily imported for approved trade shows, as well as fairs and exhibitions. India has expanded the scope of the ATA Carnet acceptance to include temporary importation of professional equipment, making it easier for businesses to access the Indian market. “This is an important development that will help boost U.S. exports to India, and make it much […]

February 20, 2018

February 16, 2018

By Jim Nerger, Vice President, Roanoke Trade While most collision damage waiver (CDW) or loss damage waiver (LDW) fees are considered by many to be outrageous, consumers are best advised to purchase the CDW/LDW when renting a vehicle. These waivers may protect you against thousands of dollars in charges not covered under your personal auto policy. Since your auto insurance will likely cover things the rental agreement waiver won’t, having both is advisable. Following are ten reasons to purchase the CDW/LDW: 1.  Loss Valuation The value of a rental car, according to virtually all rental agreements, is determined solely at the discretion of the rental […]

February 14, 2018

The clarion message from hackers today is that no company – large or small – is immune from cyber attacks, with their methods increasingly more sophisticated and targeted against those firms that transact a wealth of data online. This includes the transportation sector, which ranked fifth as the most cyber-attacked industry in 2016, according to IBM’s Cyber Security Intelligence Index. As an example, we witnessed earlier this year the attack that caused network outages against A.P. Moller-Maersk and cost the shipping company $300 million in third-quarter profits. What this far-reaching incident underscored for many in the industry is that if […]

February 13, 2018