Trans American

Total Terminals International announced last Tuesday it would accept empty Hanjin owned containers in Seattle and Long Beach.  Of the 15,000 to 20,000 Hanjin containers that are still stranded in Southern California, 40 percent of these are leased by Hanjin and TTI is only accepting Hanjin owned containers.  The Port of Long Beach is looking… Read more : Hanjin Containers Stranded

All carrier modes are required to transmit cargo and conveyance data in electronic form to the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA).  A measured approach has been taken by CBSA in its penalty action for non compliance.  Effective November 1, carriers who have never received a penalty, will receive a penalty at level 1 if non-compliant,… Read more : Advance Commercial Initiative EManifest Update

Under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), all food facilities that are required to register with the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) need to submit a biennial renewal registration.  FSMA requires facilities to re-register every 2 years during the period October 1 and ending December 31 in even numbered years.  The renewal period opened on… Read more : Reminder – U.S. Food & Drug Administration Biennial Renewal Period