Cuba to be Removed from Terror List

In a press release issued on April 14, 2015, the White House announced President Obama’s intention to remove Cuba from the list of State Sponsors of

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Federal Maritime Commission Releases Report on Detention, Demurrage, and Free Time

On April 13, 2015, the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) released a report on detention, demurrage, and free time to address stakeholder concerns and

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Office of Defense Trade Controls Licensing Announces Reorganization

On April 8, 2015, the Office of Defense Trade Controls Licensing (DTCL) announced the implementation of a new organizational structure effective April 20,

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Office of Defense Trade Controls Licensing Announces Reorganization

On April 8, 2015, the Office of Defense Trade Controls Licensing (DTCL) announced the implementation of a new organizational structure effective April 20,

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International Shipping Lines Suspend Services to Yemen

The conflict in Yemen continues to intensify with most sea ports being controlled by the rebels, as a result, numerous international shipping lines have

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CBP Requests Trade Participation in APHIS Multi-Program Import Working Group

On April 9, 2015, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued Cargo Systems Messaging Service (CSMS) #15-000213 requesting trade participation in the

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FDA To Remove Duplicate Product Codes

On April 6, 2015, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued Cargo Systems Messaging Service (CSMS) #15-000209 announcing that the Food and Drug

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CBP Posts Explanatory Notes on ACE Deadlines

On April 6, 2015, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) updated its website to include further explanatory guidelines regarding the three key dates for

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Next COAC Meeting Scheduled for April 24, 2015

In a Federal Register notice published on April 6, 2015, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is announcing the upcoming meeting of the Commercial

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CBP to Hold ACE Outreach Event in Laredo, TX

On April 2, 2015, U.S. Customs and Border Protection issued Cargo Systems Messaging Service (CSMS) #15-000204 announcing their holding of an Automated

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ACE Cargo Release Accepted in All Ocean, Rail, and Airports

On March 31, 2015, U.S. Customs and Border Protection issued Cargo Systems Messaging Service (CSMS) # 15-000195 announcing that all rail ports are now

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CBP Requests Participation for Department of State, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls Working Group

On March 30, 2015, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued Cargo Systems Messaging Service (CSMS) #15-000192 requesting trade participation in the

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Centers of Excellence and Expertise to Assume Post- Release Duties

On March 31, 2015, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued Cargo Systems Messaging Service (CSMS) #15-000195 announcing the new responsibility for

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Canada Border Services Agency Announces Additional Weekend Outages

On March 29, 2015, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) will conduct system maintenance updates resulting in Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)

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CBP Extends ACE Cargo Release Pilot to Type 03 Entries, Split Shipments, In-Bond Movements

In a Federal Register notice to be published on March 27, 2015, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is extending the Automated Commercial Environment

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