Monday Morning eBriefing

The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) released a final rule, effective March 8, that will remove and add export controls for certain cameras, systems, and related components.

A summary of the latest legislative and regulatory transport, logistics and trade sector updates brought to you by our NCBFAA Transportation Counsel firm Venable.

NCBFAA Executive Vice President Megan Montgomery spoke at the 2024 NAFTZ Legislative Summit in Washington, D.C., on Feb. 27-28 to share our views on the outlook for the remainder of this year and into the next Congressional session.

The U.S. released a new round of Russia-related export controls and sanctions on Feb. 23, effective same day, which is the largest package since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has advised, effective Feb. 1, the Revenue Division will only accept the current version of CBP Form 5106.

USDA officials and NCBFAA Regulatory Agencies Committee (RAC) leaders will participate in a "sold-out" webinar on Feb. 26 to provide guidance to customs brokers on compliance with the National Organics Program Import Certificate, which will take effect March 19.

Breeze is a fully automated and digital insurance solution, specifically tailored for freight forwarders and logistics companies to offer cargo insurance to their customers on a per shipment basis.

On behalf of NCBFAA's Board of Directors, Leadership and Staff, we want to take a moment to acknowledge and welcome All Points Customs House Brokers, CargoFax, Charles Dorsch Ship’s Agent, Defy Logistics, Kappa Customs Brokers, Overseas Shipping, and SecureGlobal Logistics which have recently joined our association.

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is accepting applications to operate a Centralized Examination Station (CES) in the Area Port of Port Huron, Michigan.

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is reminding customs brokers that the 2024 Customs Broker Triennial Status Report (TSR) must be submitted to the agency by no later than Feb. 29.

The push to automate processes has led many companies to try and embrace all-encompassing solutions.

Over the past few years, businesses and their employees have faced enormous hurdles, undergone a vast amount of change in how work is done, and have had to practice adaptability and flexibility.

The Government Accountability Office (GAO), in response to Senate leadership and at the request of the Airforwarders Association (AfA) and NCBFAA, has reached out to begin a review of U.S. air cargo facilities and landside operations.

A summary of the latest legislative and regulatory transport, logistics and trade sector updates brought to you by our NCBFAA Transportation Counsel firm Venable.

The Federal Maritime Commission on Feb. 23 issued a final rule which establishes new requirements for how common carriers and marine terminal operators (MTOs) must bill for demurrage and detention charges, providing clarity on who can be billed, within what timeframe, and the process for disputing bills.

There is still time to register to attend NCBFAA’s 51st Annual Conference at the Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa on April 14-17.

The Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) on Feb. 20 announced an extension of the Feb 21 deadline for arrival of shipments of seafood derived from Russia.

A summary of the latest customs and cross-border trade regulatory updates brought to you by our NCBFAA Customs Counsel firm Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg.

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) on Jan. 27 deployed Automation of CBP Form 6051D for Detentions of Cargo Filed in ACE, including UFLPA Detentions in ACE.

The Office of Trade Agreements Policy & Negotiations (TAPN) of the Commerce Department’s International Trade Administration (ITA) has developed this Country of Smelt Dashboard showing where primary aluminum used in the manufacture of imported aluminum products was smelted.