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Monday Morning eBriefing

The Monday Morning eBriefing is a members-only digital newsletter which provides up-to-date and informative news on regulatory and legislative matters important to customs brokers, freight forwarders, and NVOCCs. It’s published every Monday at 6 a.m. ET.

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  • NCBFAA Weekly Supply Chain Disruption Roundup

    Feb, 07, 2022
    The NCBFAA Transportation Committee’s Logistics Subcommittee is regularly collecting data on the nation’s rail delays and port congestion that are impacting the supply chain and your business operations.
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  • Don’t Delay! – Register Today for the NCBFAA Annual Conference

    Feb, 07, 2022
    If you haven’t already registered to attend the 49th Annual Conference at the JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort and Spa in beautiful Tucson in Tucson, Arizona, on May 1-4, then what are you waiting for?
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  • FMC Seeks Comments on Benefits of New Demurrage and Detention Rule

    Feb, 07, 2022
    The Federal Maritime Commission on Feb. 4 approved an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) asking the industry if a new rule governing demurrage and detention billing practices would be beneficial and should apply to marine terminal operators and NVOCCs in addition to vessel-operating common carriers.
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  • Fumigation Rules for Lumber Webinar: Avoiding Port Delays

    Feb, 07, 2022
    The rules for fumigating imported wood can be confusing. For example, wood packaging (such as pallets, crates, containers) must be heat treated to 56 degrees Celsius for 35 minutes. By contrast, imported lumber must be heat treated to 71 degrees Celsius for 75 minutes.
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  • NCBFAA Seeks Input on Changes to Service Contracts with Ocean Carriers

    Feb, 07, 2022
    It has come to NCBFAA’s attention that some of our members (particularly our smaller members) are encountering attempts by ocean carriers to amend, alter or otherwise deviate from agreed-to terms and conditions in valid service contracts. We understand in some cases, carriers are seeking to cancel existing contracts, as well.
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  • Customs and Cross-Border Trade Regulatory Updates of The Week

    Feb, 07, 2022
    Here is a summary of the latest customs and cross-border trade regulatory updates brought to you by our NCBFAA Customs Counsel firm Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg:
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  • NCBFAA Welcomes New Member!

    Feb, 07, 2022
    On behalf of NCBFAA's Board of Directors, Leadership and Staff, we want to take a moment to acknowledge and welcome the following member who has recently joined our association:
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  • PGA Tip of the Week: ‘Clean Up’ Your FWS Filer Accounts Now

    Feb, 07, 2022
    When the Fish & Wildlife Service’s (FWS) filing in ACE becomes mandatory later this year, customs brokers will be required to have a single corporate eDecs filer account. Many customs brokers have over time created multiple eDecs filer accounts. It is important for a customs broker to track down these “rogue” accounts now and work with FWS to cancel them, rather than waiting until the last minute.
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  • NCBFAA Comments on TSA ITS Amendment

    Feb, 07, 2022
    NCBFAA, in conjunction with other trade associations, recently commented on the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) ITS amendment which directly affects our members.
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  • New Member Profile

    Jan, 31, 2022
    B&H Customs Services Inc. is a small family-run operation. Started by Benjamin Park in 1989, B&H Customs Services has focused on compliance specifically in the food industry. We are well-versed in the rules and regulations dealing with USDA, FSIS, APHIS, and FDA. We also consult for many Korean government agencies to assist in promoting Korean food products in the U.S. market. Now transitioning to a new generation, Timothy Park has taken the lead to guide the company through the ever-changing landscape of broader import industry. For more information, check out the company’s website.
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