It’s Time to Review and Minimize the Ever Increasing Threat of Cargo Theft
November 13, 2018
Although many businesses prefer not to report incidences of theft, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) estimates that North American cargo losses amount to roughly $40 billion annually...and the Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA) reports that 85% of all cargo losses involve trucks.
Customs Handling in the 21st Century
October 1, 2018
The software technology available for customs declarations has developed rapidly in recent years and opens up substantially expanded possibilities for the public authorities as well as importers and exporters.
Fully Address the New ACE PGA Requirements
May 22, 2017
As a result of CBP’s transition to Automated Commercial Environment(ACE), PGAs have been reprogramming and testing their enforcement systems to ensure appropriate connectivity with CBP’s ACE systems.
The ABCs of CBP’s Single Window Initiative
April 26, 2017
Desperately needed relief arrived for U.S. importers and exporters in January 2017 when the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency’s “Single Window Initiative” (SWI) was fully implemented.
How to Meet Trade Compliance Regulations set Forth by the Single Window Mandate
January 17, 2017
The Single Window is coming and it’s critical for shippers that self-file to keep abreast of fast-moving target dates and know how to undertake entry filing in the new system.
U.S. Import and Export Compliance Considerations
August 12, 2015
Whether a part is entering the U.S. as an import or leaving as an export, its transit will include at least one unavoidable international border crossing and an ensuing trip through customs.
CBP Prepares to Enter Liquidated Damages Phase of the ISF
June 19, 2013
The US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced that it will begin the liquidated damages phase of the Importer Security Filing (ISF) on July 9, 2013. These ISF enforcement phases are designed to help CBP make more informed targeting decisions regarding high-risk US-bound cargo.
Customs & Regulatory Compliance
February 11, 2013
Descartes’ Customs & Regulatory Compliance solutions provide you with the industry’s widest array of customs and regulatory solutions. Our modular approach also enables businesses to select specific features and functions based on compliance requirements, available in-house resources, technology infrastructure, budgets and relationships with trading partners.
