The Customs and Border Protection (CBP) office at the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) has introduced a convenient solution for customs brokers, carriers, and freight forwarders seeking overtime appointments for agricultural inspections of perishable cargo entering the United States via air. These stakeholders can now utilize the CBP One Mobile Application, which serves as a […]
With the exception of its swift establishment following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, the discontinuation of the Impracticable to Screen (ITS) Amendment is the fastest and most significant action taken by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in the history of air cargo exports. It’s worth recalling how long it took for Change 6 to […]
Executives and analysts in the physical economy are increasingly skeptical about the possibility of a rebound in the second half of 2023. This skepticism extends to containerized U.S. import volumes, which typically experience a peak season from late summer to autumn. While some believe that U.S. import demand has already hit rock bottom, new downside […]
Os operadores de depósitos de mercadorias estão realizando investimentos significativos em tecnologia à medida que enfrentam falta de trabalhadores e lidam com crescentes volumes de comércio eletrônico. Só este ano, a Amazon abriu um centro de atendimento robótico de 353 mil metros quadrados, a Maersk testou uma nova automação em seus depósitos para escolher e […]
In recent events concerning the West Coast Ports, the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA), acting on behalf of ocean carriers, and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) have found themselves at odds over reported disruptions. The PMA has accused the ILWU of engaging in disruptive actions at the ports of Los Angeles, Long Beach, Oakland, […]
A Comissão Marítima Federal (FMC) anunciou recentemente que duas grandes empresas de transporte pagaram coletivamente um total de 2,65 milhões de dólares em multas civis, sanando alegações de má conduta apresentadas pelo Gabinete de Investigações, Implementação e Conformidade da FMC. A Ocean Network Express Ltda (ONE) chegou a um acordo com a FMC em abril […]
Amid expectations of a significant boost in ocean container demand following the lifting of COVID restrictions and lockdown measures in China, the reality has proven to be quite different. Initial anticipation of a reopening-fueled surge in volumes has given way to disappointment as the expected upswing failed to materialize. Analyzing the Inbound Ocean TEU Volume […]
Em meio à empolgação em torno da reabertura da China e ao aumento antecipado do volume de contêineres marítimos, a realidade conta uma história diferente. Embora a esperança de uma rápida recuperação e de um retorno aos níveis de transporte pré-pandemia fosse grande, os dados reais revelam uma situação mais complexa e destoante. Neste artigo, […]
The NCBFAA Regulatory Agencies Committee (RAC) is pleased to announce that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted permission for changes in the port of entry for entries containing FDA data. This development, which the RAC has long advocated for, is a testament to the FDA’s commitment to streamlining procedures. Previously, customs brokers were […]
A indústria marítima de shipping vem registrando queda nos preços de envio há várias semanas, uma vez que as importações europeias diminuíram. A pandemia de COVID-19 causou interferências consideráveis no comércio global, resultando na redução da demanda por serviços de transporte marítimo. Além disso, a atual escassez de contêineres marítimos e as limitações de capacidade […]
