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U.S. Border Protection Offers Risk Assessment Template To join the U.S. Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) program and receive the benefits it provides in strengthening international supply chains and gaining specific corporate benefits—including reduced examination fees and access to Free and Secure Trade (FAST) lanes—applicants must be able to provide a documented process of how the company assesses risk. To facilitate that process, C-TPAT offers an overview of the elements of a good risk assessment in its August 2014 Five Step Risk Assessment for importers, brokers, consolidators, highway carriers, foreign manufacturers and U.S. exporters. Since it’s vital to your financial […]
The Customs Surety Executive Committee (CSEC) has released an updated version of the eBond Implementation Guide. ABI software developers should follow this guide when a customs broker wants to electronically transmit its eSTBs to the surety. We recommend any customs broker clients interested in this method of issuing eSTBs to contact their ABI representative to advise of the interest in this method and find out their status of eBond development. Have questions? Contact Jennifer Rome at jennifer.rome@roanoketrade.com.
Roanoke would like to extend our congratulations to Rick Bridges, who was recently appointed as a Director of the Airforwarders Association for the remainder of the 2014 term and the upcoming 2015-2016 term! We are honored to have a member of the Roanoke team on the AfA board. Rick is a well-respected advisor on insurance and risk management matters involving the trade and transportation of freight. It is his dedication to service and in-depth understanding of his clients’ businesses that make him an asset to Roanoke Trade and the Airforwarders Association. Prior to being elected as the AfA Director, Rick […]
Cyber Attacks Rise Against Maritime Industry The International Maritime Bureau warns that the maritime industry could become “the next playground for hackers,” and 2014 has been a banner year with cyber attacks against the industry increasing considerably. Carriers, ports, terminals and other transport operators are targeted by cyber criminals, who take advantage of the sophisticated IT systems the sector relies on. The technology used to manage the movement of cargo needs to be strengthened, the IMB says. High-value cargo and electronics, such as cell phones, are the most targeted shipments, according to consultant BSI. The industrial control systems that handle […]
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