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Incoterms – International Commercial Terms
The Incoterms rules are an internationally recognized standard and are used worldwide in international and domestic contracts for the sale of goods. First published in 1936 and the most recent
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10+2 Importer Security Filing
Importer Security Filing (ISF) is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulation that effects reporting requirements for ocean shipments entering the United States. Commonly referred to as “10+2” for
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Life After The West Coast Port Congestion
A tentative agreement between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) was reached Friday afternoon, February 20th. The agreement is said to be for five years
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Economic Impact of the Port Congestion
The West Coast port congestion is no longer in its infancy. Now entering the 9th month of the congestion, the 20,000 union workers that the ports employ are still locked
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West Coast Labor Negotiations Affecting Everyone
It’s been 9 months, and the West Coast port congestion and labor dispute between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) is still ongoing. With the
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Importing Hazardous Materials
Thousands of items are imported into the United States every day. Some of the items imported are classified as hazardous and thus have special regulations. Items are hazardous when they
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What’s the Role of a Federal Mediator?
Earlier this month, a federal mediator was called in by the Federal Government to help negotiate the labor distribute between the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union
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West Coast Port Congestion Still An Issue
The West Coast port congestion has taken hold of much of the shipping community. The Los Angeles and Long Beach ports have been delaying shipments since mid 2014, with the
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How To Import Food Products Safely
Food products are imported into the United States every day. According to the United States Department of Agriculture, U.S. food consumption totaled 654 billion pounds in 2009. Of that 654 billion pounds,