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Past Event – A Free Educational Seminar For Diamond & Fine Jewelry Industries

Don’t miss this free educational seminar on International Trade Trends & Events and How to Use ATA Carnet to Maximize Hassel-free Travel to International Trade Events. Amanda Barlow of Roanoke will discuss ATA Carnets at 10:30am on  February 23, 2016 at 50 West 47th Street on the 11th floor, New York, NY. A complimentary kosher breakfast provided. Presentations by: the US Dept. of Commerce, Roanoke, & Reed Exhibition.

February 08, 2016

Events

CBP Modifies Deadline for ACE Mandatory Use Date

CBP published CSMS #16-000093 where they announce a change to the February 28, 2016 mandatory use date for ACE. Additional details can be found on CBP’s website. Beginning February 28, 2016, CBP will stagger the deactivation of their legacy system, ACS, and the enforcement of ACE, the new “single window” for reporting imports and exports to the U.S. government. Although the new deadline for certain ACE entry/entry summary/PGA combinations is now March 31 (with certain other combinations to become mandatory as early as May 28), Roanoke Trade continues to encourage all customs brokers to migrate to ACE as soon as […]

February 08, 2016

Customs Bonds, Industry Insights

Past Event – Complimentary Webinar: Can You Afford Not to Have E&O?

The transportation industry and its professionals are vulnerable to financial exposures and liability as a result of improper performance of, or the failure to perform, your professional services. This includes your activities as a customs broker, property broker, domestic freight forwarder, international freight forwarder, NVOCC, warehouseman, etc. With constantly changing rules and regulations and today’s litigious environment in which settlements and awards are increasingly on the rise, your company cannot afford to go without the proper Errors & Omissions (E&O) Insurance protection. In this webinar you will learn about:    What E&O Covers    Claim Scenarios You Will Likely Encounter […]

February 01, 2016

Events

Get Ready for SOLAS Container Weight Rule Effective July 1, 2016

\Beginning July 1, 2016, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) approved amendments to The International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea Convention (SOLAS), requiring that shippers verify gross container weight prior to shipping. The requirement will become not just international law under the IMO but also national law within the 170 countries and three associate members that are signatories to the IMO. After July 1, 2016, it would be a violation of SOLAS to load a packed container onto a vessel if the vessel operator and marine terminal operator do not have the verified gross mass (VGM). According to […]

January 29, 2016

Industry Insights

BREAKING NEWS: ILA Walkoff at Port of NY/NJ over Labor Dispute

The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) has walked off the job at all of the terminals at the Port of NY/NJ due to a labor dispute.  All of the terminals are shut down as of now. The walkout began about 10 a.m. on Friday, and reportedly affected all port terminals. Trucking company dispatchers advised drivers to avoid joining queues outside terminal gates. According to an article in the Journal of Commerce (JOC), there was no official confirmation of the cause of the walkout. However, multiple sources said it was due to ILA unhappiness with hiring rules of the Waterfront Commission of […]

January 29, 2016

Industry Insights

Roanoke Helps to Further Careers in Transportation & Logistics Industry with Sponsorship of NCFBAA’s Annual $5,000 College Scholarship

Roanoke Trade, a leader in providing custom insurance solutions for transportation and logistics providers, is honored to be sponsoring the National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America, Inc.’s (NCBFAA) annual $5,000 scholarship. The scholarship is available to a high school seniors or undergraduates at an accredited college or university. This is the 23rd year that the NCBFAA and Roanoke Trade have promoted this scholarship competition as a way to further education in the transportation and logistics industry. NCBFAA represents nearly 800 member companies with 100,000 employees in international trade – the nation’s leading freight forwarders, customs brokers, ocean transportation […]

January 27, 2016

Industry Insights

Roanoke is the leading provider of insurance and surety solutions for transportation and logistics providers. In fact, we are recognized as the most reliable source for U.S. customs bonds.

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