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Sequestration Effects on the US Supply Chain

February 28, 2013

No doubt the US government needs to do a bit of fiscal trimming, however the process for automatic across the board cuts to government agencies set to begin March 1, may be a major shock to a fragile ... View Full Post

UK Customs Clarifies Policy on Authorized Economic Operators

February 21, 2013

HM Revenue and Customs, the UK government's regulatory department, recently clarified its policy on Athorized Economic Operators (AEO) for imports and exports taking place after the introduction of th... View Full Post

US Customs prepares for trade interruptions with release of vessel, cargo entry guidelines

December 23, 2012

In the wake of Super Storm Sandy over two months ago and anticipating a potential labor strike (or lockout) at seaports between the US states of Maine and Texas one week from today, US Customs and... View Full Post

Uganda announces pre-shipment inspection / verification rule for imports

November 19, 2012

The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) has announced it will initiate a pre-shipment inspection / verification process required for imports at countries of origin, beginning December 3, 2012... View Full Post

New Import and Export Trade Rule for Congo

November 5, 2012

In accordance with Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) legislation, all goods transported by road or by sea must be covered by a Certificate of Destination or a FERI Certificate issued by OGEFREM (Offi... View Full Post