Dear customer, The situation in and around the Red Sea / Gulf of Aden continues to be volatile. As we are now receiving intelligence informing us that the security risk is at a heightened level to what we have informed you of before, we are now making changes to our MECL service. Our priority remains […]
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Jan
Jan
CSMS # 59186152 – Reminder: Update to Timing of Entry Type 86 Release Messages (1C) in Air Environment (Non-Express) deploys January 27 On January 27, 2024, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will deploy the Update to the Timing of Entry Type 86 Release Messages (1C) in Air Environment (Non-Express) enhancement to the Automated Commercial Environment […]
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Jan
Jan
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 […]
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NCBFAA Briefs Members on What to Expect from CBP and PGAs During Government Shutdown
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Oct
Oct
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 […]
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NCBFAA Webinar: Everything You Need to Know to Prepare for a Lapse in Government Funding
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Sep
Sep
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. […]
09
Aug
Aug
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 […]
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May
May
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 […]
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Feb
Feb
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, […]
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Feb
Feb
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 […]
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Feb
Feb
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 […]