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Red Sea / Gulf of Aden – update on transits

Following the 30 December incident involving our vessel, Maersk Hangzhou, we have made the decision to pause all transits through the Red Sea / Gulf of Aden until further notice. We appreciate your patience as we navigate this challenging situation. An investigation into the incident is ongoing and we will continue to pause all cargo movement […]

NCBFAA Briefs Members on What to Expect from CBP and PGAs During Government Shutdown

NCBFAA held an hour-long webinar for members on Friday, Sept. 29, to offer key insights on what to expect from Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and key Partner Government Agencies (PGAs) with trade hold authority during a government shutdown which is anticipated to begin at midnight, Oct. 1. The discussion was led by NCBFAA President […]

NCBFAA Webinar: Everything You Need to Know to Prepare for a Lapse in Government Funding

Join NCBFAA on Friday, Sept. 29, for a webinar from 1-2 p.m. ET, as we review the “state of trade” on the eve of an increasingly likely lapse of government funding. We will discuss what we know about port operation plans, federal agency staffing, and how you can best help your clients navigate this trade disruption. […]

CBP’S COUNTER- SYNTHETIC DRUGS

INTRODUCTION Customs and Border Protection’s counter-synthetic drug operational strategy focuses on disrupting and dismantling Transnational Criminal Organizations’ (TCO) efforts to produce fentanyl and other synthetic drugs by going after the materials required to produce these deadly substances. Beginning in June 2023, CBP led a national coordinated, comprehensive, multi-agency operation targeting the synthetic drug flow and […]

Revised Port Truck Gate Schedule for Memorial Day Weekend 2023

Dear Users of OffPeak Gates, Terminals at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach have announced schedules for the Memorial Day holiday weekend from Friday, May 26 to Monday, May 29, 2023. The schedule is posted below, and a PDF of the schedule can be downloaded by clicking here. The PierPASS/PortCheck Service Center will […]

USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service Weekly Digest Bulletin

FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for New Seasons Pizza Sauce Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens 02/23/2023 FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for New Seasons Pizza Sauce Due to Misbranding and Undeclared AllergensThe U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert due to concerns that fully cooked, […]

India MRA Export Benefits

Attention CTPAT Partners, Unfortunately, due to situations beyond our control, primarily because of the COVID-19 Pandemic limiting our travel capabilities, it wasn’t until December 2022 that I was able to visit New Delhi, India and meet with our India AEO officials to discuss our MRA implementation plan on a more in-depth level.  I am happy […]

USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service Weekly Digest Bulletin

FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Raw, Ready-To-Cook Stuffed Chicken Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens 02/14/2023 FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Raw, Ready-To-Cook Stuffed Chicken Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared AllergensThe U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert due to concerns that […]

CSMS # 55151058 – Ocean House Bill Release: Update to DRAFT CAMIR Appendix D and CATAIR Appendix N for Disposition Codes are Now Posted on CBP.gov

The updated Draft version for ACE Ocean CAMIR Appendix D – Disposition Codes as well as updates to the CATAIR Appendix N – Disposition codes have been posted on CBP.gov.  CAMIR APPENDIX D – The update includes a description clarification for the new changes to the 1Z involving matching quantities. This new change is for the checking of […]