GLOBAL MARKET INSIGHTS
Keeping you updated on the latest industry news.
The Harbor Maintenance Tax Credit (HMTC)
Boston Harbor After speaking with some of our clients, most claim that tax savings is an ongoing challenge. And while this may appear to be ... Read More
Take Advantage of the New Broker-Known Importer Program Certification
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced the implementation of a new Broker-Known Importer Program (BKIP). BKIP is a completely voluntary program designed for regular ... Read More
Plenty of ‘phish’ in the sea, security expert warns
By: WIll Waters Advancement in broadband technologies and the move towards ‘Big Data’ will leave the maritime industry vulnerable to cyber-crime unless it develops a ... Read More
Congress Passes Major Trade Legislation
Boston, MA-June 26, 2015 This week Congress finally passed several bills impacting the trade community after much debate and political maneuvering over the past few months ... Read More
NCBFAA Legislative Alert: Immediate Action Required
A Customs bill is on the verge of being finalized. Discussions will be taking place in a House-Senate conference committee very soon. The House bill ... Read More
Federal Maritime Commission Staff Report on Detention, Demurrage, and Free Time Released
The following release was posted on the Federal Maritime Commission website. Staff Report on Detention, Demurrage, and Free Time Released April 13, 2015 NR 15-03 ... Read More
Dockworkers union leaders back West Coast ports labor deal
A union caucus representing dockworkers at West Coast ports voted to recommend to its members a labor contract deal reached over months of negotiations that ... Read More
2015 Maine International Trade Center Service Provider of the Year – OCEANAIR, Inc.
OCEANAIR named “Service Provider of the Year” BOSTON, MA ─ Maine International Trade Center (MITC) has announced the winners of the 2015 International Trade and ... Read More
The West Coast Port Slow-Down. Who is Liable?
Here is an excerpt of an article written by Robert Dow, partner at the law firm of Arnall Golden Gregory LLP: "Although the unpleasantness at ... Read More