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Lost at Sea: What Happens to Shipping Containers that go Overboard

Shipping containers end up in the ocean all the time. Find out what can happen to these rogue shipping containers. With technology advancing at an exponential rate, boats have gotten bigger to accommodate larger amounts of goods. Presently, there are container ships that can carry over 20,000 20ft shipping containers. At this moment, there are…

9 Reasons Customs May Deem Your Bond Insufficient

Why has your Customs Bond been deemed insufficient? There are 9 possible reasons and we have the answers… When importing into the United States a U.S. Customs Bond is needed to enter your goods with U.S. Customs and Border Protection. However, if you do not follow Customs protocols, they can take action against an importer…

The single window streamlines and automates the importation process and reduces paperwork. Here are some benefits to know about ACE to help you get started

5 Things to Know About ACE

Learn how ACE can benefit you and your organization. The Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) is CBPs new interface used to process documentation. The single window streamlines and automates the importation process and reduces paperwork. Here are some benefits to know about ACE to help you get started: Electronic Manifest Data ACE’s electronic manifest allows CBP…

Trade Risk Guaranty holds an update on the trade war with China this August.

[Webinar] August 2019 Update on the Trade War with China

Trade Risk Guaranty provides a comprehensive look at what is going on in the trade war with China, including the increase of the three current Lists, List 4A & List 4B dates, and the potential tariffs on E.U. goods. With many updates and announcements coming out around the Trade War with China, Trade Risk Guaranty…

Alternate Uses For Shipping Containers

Most people know shipping containers for their ability to transport goods across the ocean. Alternate uses for shipping containers include auctions and buildings. What happens to shipping containers when they are not transporting goods across the sea? Most containers sit at ports waiting to be used (which can take a considerable amount of time). Some…

ACE will reduce the amount of paperwork needed to import into the United States. Compliance is important when importing into the united states

Informed vs. Enforced Compliance

ACE will reduce the amount of paperwork needed to import into the United States. The new automated commercial environment (ACE) system for processing documentation will allow CBP to more accurately monitor imports and help identify mistakes and inconsistencies among imports. What is ACE? The Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) is the updated system that CBP now…