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In January, we covered the new International Maritime Organization (IMO) amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea Convention (SOLAS), which requires shippers verify gross container weight prior to shipping beginning July 1, 2016. These new amendments have sparked controversy with some shippers saying it will be difficult, if not impossible, to comply with the rule or that it could cause congestion at ports and snarl supply chains, and a Congressional committee took up the issue two weeks ago. There are other issues as well, including insurance considerations, which we cover here. The SOLAS Verified Gross […]
As part of our ongoing commitment to assist the transportation and logistics service industry in mitigating their exposures to loss, particularly regarding contractual liability, Roanoke Trade recently introduced the Trade Risk ReviewSM, exclusively available for our clients. Trade Risk ReviewSM addresses a client’s operational and legal concerns by providing affordable access to legal advice by attorneys well versed in the business activities of freight forwarders, 3PLs, customs brokers, property brokers, warehouse operators and others in the industry. Roanoke’s Trade Risk ReviewSM provides you with insight into your operations and the legal requirements to which you’re exposed. We have made available […]
A new insurance industry report highlights the growing security and safety risks the shipping industry faces – from cyber attacks to piracy and super storms – and warns that shippers should be better prepared to handle these exposures. This report comes on the heels that 2015 was the safest year for the maritime industry in 10 years. Cyber Threats As ship owners and ports undertake the digitalization of their operations for greater efficiencies and growth, the risk of cyber threats is on the rise. Computerized systems are used for everything from navigation to container inspections, tracking and managing transit, and […]
We are very excited to announce the launch of our Atlanta ATA Carnet pick-up location! We have partnered with Mullins International Solutions (MIS) to provide you with ATA Carnet service in the Atlanta area. To coordinate an ATA Carnet pick up in Atlanta today, please contact your ATA Carnet Help Desk at 1.800.Carnets (1.800.227.6387) or Carnets@RoanokeGroup.com. Mullins International Solutions is an Atlanta-based consultancy focused on assisting importers, exporters, Customs brokers, international freight forwarders and other parties in the supply chain. Drawing on more than thirty years industry experience, Donna Mullins has consulted in the areas of audit, Customs and ITAR product classification, assisted companies with applications to Customs, […]
The latest figures from security services provider FreightWatch International recorded 754 cargo thefts throughout the United States in 2015, with an average value of $184,101. There are various ways cargo thieves plan and accomplish their attacks, one of which often involves paying drivers at rest stops or fueling stations to give up their trucks, or waiting until the driver has left the truck and trailer unattended. These thieves, who are knowledgeable and trained in gaining access to the truck and manipulating the ignition system, then drive off with the stolen cargo. Logistic service providers and shippers can work to stem these […]
According to the American Trucking Associations (ATA), trucking represents 68.8% of tonnage carried by all modes of domestic freight transportation, including manufactured and retail goods. Trucks hauled just less than 10 billion tons of freight in 2014, with motor carriers collecting $700.4 billion, or 80.3% of total revenue earned by all transport modes. This illustrates the high volume of activity taking place on our roads and the significant risk of potential accidents involving trucks across the country. In fact, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), about 4,000 individuals were killed in crashes involving a large truck in […]
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