Seafarers can spend weeks at sea chaperoning the multitude of goods that arrive via ocean container vessels. The International Seafarers Center of POLB-LA provides important services for seafarers arriving in…
Archives for November 2016
Softwood Lumber Petition Filed with US Department of Commerce
On Friday, November 25, 2016, the US Lumber Coalition filed a petition for relief from Canadian subsidies on exports of softwood lumber to the United States. The industry group alleges that Canadian provincial governments, which own the vast bulk of Canad
(B)logistics: Marine Exchange of Southern California
The Marine Exchange of Southern California has an important role to play for vessels frequenting the San Pedro Bay ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. Established over 90 years…
(B)logistics: LAX is the “Big Kahuna”
In this week’s (B)logistics, Mark Hirzel shares information about Los Angeles International Airport or LAX. Find out how the airport compares to the ocean port in terms of volume of…
Export Regulation Changes to EAR & ITAR DCS
Effective November 15, 2016, exporters will be required to begin using the new unified Destination Control Statement (DCS) on their commercial invoice for tangible items controlled under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) or the International Tra
FDA Releases VQIP Guidance
On November 10, 2016, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released an industry Guidance regarding the FDA’s Voluntary Qualified Importer Program (VQIP). The program, created under guidance from the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA),
(B)logistics: Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Thoughts, Post-Election
Following the election, the Trans-Pacific Partnership hangs in the balance. The road to ratifying–or not ratifying–the trade agreement is laid out with specific requirements. If the US does not ratify…
Recordkeeping in ACE
In accordance with Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) requirement that importers maintain all records pertaining to an importation for a period of 5 years from the date of importation, Deringer encourages all of our customers to use the end of the ye
(B)logistics: CBP Sends Compliance Letters, Introduces Surveys
Have you received a compliance letter from US Customs and Border Protection’s Regulatory Audit division? If so, then you may been selected to participate in a new CBP review process…
(B)logistics: Japanese Ocean Carriers Merge, Vessel Alliances Abound
The three largest Japanese ocean carriers, NYK, K-Line, and MOL announced a merger, which will create the sixth largest player in the ocean shipping business. Meanwhile, vessel sharing agreements (such…