Schedule B and Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) Updated in the Automated Export System (AES)
Effective immediately, the Schedule B and Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) tables in the AES have been updated to accept the changes to the 2016 codes ... Read More
Publication of New and Updated Frequently Asked Questions Regarding the Provision of Cuba-Related Insurance
Today, the Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) updated its Frequently Asked Questions with regard to the provision of Cuba-related insurance ... Read More
Repairs of Cracks and Leaks in New Locks Push Panama Canal Expansion Deadline Back
The visible cracks and leaks that appeared in the new third locks on the Pacific end of the Panama Canal in August during the filling ... Read More
WTO’s Historic Agreement Brings Long-Awaited Changes to the Information Technology Agreement (ITA)
Despite the low expectations for the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) ministerial conference in Nairobi, Kenya, the US and WTO members made major progress last week ... Read More
Roanoke Insurance Webinar: New Federal Maritime Commission Rules (FMC) and Safety of Life at Sea (“SOLAS”) Convention
About the Webinar Join us for this concise overview covering new Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) bond regulations as they pertain to ocean transportation intermediaries. The ... Read More
Year-end Moves by Major Ocean Carriers Illustrates Shifts to New Strategies for 2016
2015 was weak in demand growth for ocean carriers, leading to initiatives that will dramatically change the face of the container shipping industry. With the ... Read More
Evaluating Iran’s Long-term Risks and Emerging Opportunities
As the national debate on the arms treaty with Iran continues in this country, Iran, the EU, the UN and the US adopted the Joint ... Read More
New York–New Jersey Container Terminal Implements New Appointment System to Address Major Delays
Heavy volume from larger vessels calling the Port of New York and New Jersey combined with the of the port’s limited infrastructure to support those ... Read More
IATA Releases New Proposed Restrictions to the Provisions for Lithium Batteries for 2016
Earlier this year, new regulations governing the air shipping of lithium batteries went into effect, and these rules have affected shippers of lithium batteries as ... Read More
