In a message released last week, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced changes to the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE). Based on feedback from the trade community, CBP simplified the Revenue data universe and condensed five statement reports (REV) into three. The name and brief description of these are listed

Yesterday, Canadian Pacific Railway (CP) announced that engineers and conductors have provided notice that they will be “withdrawing services” effective Saturday, April 21, 2018. CP has begun planning and executing a “safe and structured” shutdown of their rail operations. The strike action is taking place because workers are asking for

According to an announcement made last week, engineers and conductors at Canadian Pacific Railway (CP Rail) may strike as early as April 21, 2018. The previous contract between union members and CP Rail expired in December 2017. Among other demands, workers are asking for more predictable schedules to combat crew

The Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) was renewed on March 23, 2018, with the signing of the “Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018.” GSP tariff reductions will apply to goods entered on or after April 22nd, which is 30 days following the bill’s enactment. The bill is retroactive to January 1, 2018,

The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) issued a press release announcing proposed tariffs of 25 percent that will affect 1,300 tariff lines of Chinese products. The proposed tariffs come as a result of a USTR-led investigation under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 that found China is unfairly forcing

Snow, wind, and coastal flooding is anticipated in the Northeast US as a result of Winter Storm Toby. Accumulation of 12 to 16 inches and some ice is expected, impacting logistics operations in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York. Terminals in New York and New Jersey are advising closure tomorrow,

Yesterday, President Trump signed two Presidential Proclamations imposing tariffs on imported aluminum and steel beginning March 23, 2018. As anticipated, a 25 percent tariff was applied to imported steel and 10 percent on aluminum. Canada and Mexico are exempted from the tariff, but the Proclamation states that “ongoing discussions” will

This week, President Trump is expected to impose significant steel and aluminum tariffs. Anticipated tariffs of 25 percent on imported steel and 10 percent on aluminum may be levied for “a long period of time.” It is unclear if the measures will be taken globally or if some allied countries

Expect delays – Bridge 1 on Caswell Avenue in Derby Line, VT will be closed from April 2nd until October 2018. Seek alternate routes if possible. The Derby US Route 5 connector Bridge 1 project will replace the bearings, structural steel, deck, pavement and railing on the existing bridge. During

The US Department of Commerce released two reports last week in which it recommended the imposition of “safeguard duties” on certain imports of steel and aluminum. The report mentions concerns over national security and job loss and cited three methods by which the concern may be addressed including: a universal

Heavy snowfall has hampered rail delivery across Canada. Along the northern network, CN tracks were impassable and prevented trains from moving outbound over the weekend. Supply of inbound railcars is delayed, but movements are expected to resume next week. There are currently 13 trains between Winnipeg, MB, and Prince Rupert,

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 or consignee of the imported food) to validate that the food items being imported have met US safety standards. The

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 to the East Coast, including to the ports of Baltimore, Norfolk, Savannah, and Charleston. Additionally, the ports of La Spezia,

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 President Trump approved recommendations from the US Trade Representative to institute “Safeguard Tariffs” pursuant to Section 201 of the Trade

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 FDA’s Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) regulations. The draft guidance documents cover: Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) FSVP compliance guide

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 Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) examinations. Off-dock exams at terminals are taking up to 15 days, and VACIS exams are

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. port of entry without appraisement or payment of duties and transported by a bonded carrier to another U.S. port of

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 (MPPM). The MPPM covers all processed articles of plant and non-plant sources that could introduce exotic pests or parasites into

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 are also closed. If you have specific questions about a shipment, please contact a Deringer customer service center.

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 to truck gate activity ASI/Red Hook – RHCT, both terminals closed Other terminals in the area will remain open, including: