Monday Morning eBriefing

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced it will conduct a beta pilot to assess the electronic filing of data from a CPSC certificate of compliance for consumer products regulated by the Commission. In a June 10 Federal Register announcement, CPSC invited up to 50 importers/customs brokers to participate in the pilot. In addition, CPSC will consider applications for up to nine participants to volunteer for an IT pilot project to test the technical aspects of the e-filing program.

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will complete the rollout of its ACE Truck Manifest Modernization (TMM), also known as Phase 2, by the end of June.

If you use the NCBFAA website to purchase products or make payments, the “I Want To” section of the hamburger menu/main navigation will display links to important membership maintenance pages, including conference and training registration as well as new member applications.

In addition to the weekly email newsletter you receive from NCBFAA, the Monday Morning eBriefings (MMeBs) are also featured on the new website with an updated layout that highlights key information and makes it easier to find resources like the Weekly Supply Chain Disruption Roundup and upcoming industry events. The Monday Morning eBriefing page also features new categories that help you to find the news that’s most relevant to you and your work.

While the member benefits and toolkits on the NCBFAA website aren’t new, they’ve all gotten a facelift and a more prominent position in the main navigation. You can visit the Membership Benefits page or find all these resources in the Membership Benefits section of the hamburger menu.

As construction on the new NCBFAA website continues, we thank you for your patience, feedback, and ideas throughout the process. Questions can always be directed to membership@ncbfaa.org if you’re not sure how to navigate the site or find a resource. Current and prospective members can also use the new Contact Us page on the website to submit questions or ideas. The association has also created an FAQ page here to answer questions you may have about specific resources and how to use them.

Some of you may occasionally receive questionable electronic communications which are believed to be part of phishing schemes. Always ignore and delete these communications!

Every customs broker knows that interacting with Partner Government Agencies (PGAs) can be the most challenging part of their job. The PGA data requirements are often demanding. And, on top of that, there are just so many agencies!

A new feature coming to the website is the Write My Representative page, located in the “I Want To” section of the hamburger menu/main navigation.

If you are an NEI Professional member, your continuing education progress and certifications can all still be accessed through the LogisticsEI website. We have also upgraded the education and NEI pages across the new website to make it easier to navigate to learning opportunities.

The association’s goal with its new website is to further build its reputation as a clearinghouse for important industry information, including members-only publications and resources, as well as the latest news from the association and industry leaders.

NCBFAA will soon open registration for the 2022 Government Affairs Conference (GAC) to be held at the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill on Sept. 18-20. Mark your calendar!

NCBFAA knows that you as our members are doing their best to keep up with their day-to-day businesses under dire supply chain circumstances, and now add on top of all that the recent flurry of U.S. sanctions imposed on Russia for its invasion of Ukraine. What do these sanctions mean to your business (our industry)? Well, it can be an awful lot, depending on whether you work with customers that had export or import business with Russia prior to invasion.

The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach have continued to postpone their “Container Dwell Fee,” and said they will reconsider its possible imposition on June 17.

In its capacity as an advocate for the entire industry, NCBFAA has made two key resources available not just to members, but also to non-members and the public to simplify the reporting process for shippers and forwarders and help them explain regulations to key partners and industry representatives.

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has opened registration for its 2022 Trade Facilitation and Cargo Security Summit. NCBFAA members are encouraged to attend this important event which will be held in Anaheim, California, on July 18-20.

In addition to the Write My Representative page, even more features are planned for release soon. In addition to an enhanced site search, to make it easier for members to find key resources and information in the NCBFAA and LogisticsEI websites, a new member directory will be available soon, letting members find each other based on expertise and interest, as well as company and industry affiliations.

Members seeking a detailed report on the association’s status can visit the new Annual Report page on the website for current and archived versions of the NCBFAA Annual Report. To find this page, click on the “hamburger menu” (see below) to open the main navigation. A link to the annual report page will be under the “About NCBFAA” section.

Some of you may occasionally receive questionable electronic communications which are believed to be part of phishing schemes. Always ignore and delete these communications!