Although this was announced earlier this year, CBP has put out another notice as this CTPAT pilot program is about to begin. In 2008, CBP expanded CTPAT membership to include third party logistics providers (3PLs) that meet the eligibility requirements and minimum security criteria set forth by the Program. There are two types of 3PLs:…

The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) collected 1.35 million in civil penalties from a vessel-operating common carrier (VOCC) and a non-vessel-operating common carrier (NVOCC) The VOCC, Hyundai Glovis, paid 1.3 million and was accused of: 1) providing service in the liner trade that was not in accordance with the rates, charges, classifications, rules, and practices contained…

Effective November 13th more exclusions were added for reciprocal tariffs came into effect for certain agricultural products including: coffee and tea; tropical fruits and fruit juices; cocoa and spices; bananas, oranges, and tomatoes; beef; and additional fertilizers (some fertilizers have never been subject to the reciprocal tariffs). IMPORTANT: Annex II applies to all countries and…

On December 1, 2025, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will discontinue the use of the Document Image System (DIS) for submitting outbound cargo declarations. This includes the CBP Form 1302A: Cargo Declaration, supplemental form CBP 168, and any associated documents that comprise the outbound cargo manifest. Beginning on December 1, carriers and vessel agents…