The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) implemented the Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) on May 27, 2017. The program requires importers (defined in the rule as the US owner…
Trade Alerts
MSC to Remove Port of Boston from European Rotation
Beginning in March, Mediterranean Shipping Co. (MSC) will be removing the port of Boston from its MedUSEC and MedGulf loops. The ocean carrier cited faster transit times from continental Europe…
Sec 201 “Safeguard Duties” Implemented for Washing Machines & Solar Cells
The Trump administration has fulfilled a campaign promise to implement measures to protect U.S. manufacturers. On January 22, 2018, the Office of the President of the United States announced that…
FSMA Guidance Documents Published by FDA
Yesterday, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued five guidance documents. The documents were published to help importers and food producers meet the food safety provisions mandated by the…
Canada Experiences Cargo Delays
Winter weather conditions across Canada have provided challenging conditions for inbound international freight—with particular stress on vessels, terminal and rail operators. Additionally, terminals across Canada are reporting longer delays for…
Changes to In-Bond Process Finalized
Late in 2017, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) published final Changes to the In-Bond Process. According to CBP, the “in-bond process allows imported merchandise to be entered at one U.S.…
APHIS Updates “Miscellaneous and Processed Product Import Manual”
In mid-December 2017, the US Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) revised the Wood and Wood Products section of the Miscellaneous and Processed Products Import Manual…
Port of Houston Closes at Noon
Due to inclement weather, container terminals at the Port of Houston closed at noon today. Vessel operations continue, but truck-in gates closed at noon. Many receiving facilities for air freight…
NYC Regional Marine Terminals Observe Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday
In observance of Monday’s holiday, the following New York area marine terminals are closed: PNCT Terminal – closed NYCT/Global NY – GCT New York and CGT CES will be closed…
Port of Boston Experiences Delays
Import congestion and vessel discharge needs have caused delays for cargo transiting the Port of Boston, which will continue through tomorrow. Certain lanes at Conley Terminals are closed today, January…