June 15, 2012
Dear Importers and Friends, The Office of Intl Trade is set to begin retroactively billing for the increase in the Merchandise Processing Fee which became effective on […]
June 13, 2012
Having started on June 1st and running through November 30th hurricane season is underway and as always, we plan for the worst and pray for the […]
May 18, 2012
Friends, In response to the events of 9/11 the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) implemented new rules with the goal of insuring the safety of […]
April 17, 2012
Dear Friends, The Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism program, more commonly known as C-TPAT, was established in November 2001 with the goal of building collaborative relationships […]
March 20, 2012
Hello Friends, No matter which way we turn one thing is clear, ocean freight rates are on the rise. Regardless of the trade lane, General Rate […]
October 4, 2011
The NCBFAA held their Government Affairs Conference (GAC) in Washington, DC September 18th through September 20th. The conference provides J.W. Allen & Company with the opportunity […]
May 31, 2011
In August of 2005, Hurricane Katrina rudely brought to light just how quickly normal business operations can be disrupted. During conditions such as those experienced back […]
November 2, 2010