President Obama signed an Executive Order mandating the use of the International Trade Data System (ITDS) by December 31, 2016. The ITDS creates capabilities that will allow businesses to transmit,… read more →
Sometimes all it takes is someone in a position of authority to have a firsthand experience at how bad things are to take steps towards positive change…and that happened to… read more →
In our previous post, I introduced you to the Lacey Act, the history of the Act and what importers and Customs brokers are presently doing to be in compliance with… read more →
The Lacey Act regulates imports of wood and wood products, but because of the way it has been implemented and the way it must be filed, there can be compliance… read more →
Craney Island is a manmade island located near the entrance to the navigational channel of the Elizabeth River and could be an integral component in the growth of Hampton Roads… read more →
At Nelson International, we take the trust you place in us as your Customs broker or freight forwarder very seriously. In order to be a Customs broker, an individual must… read more →
I am the treasurer of the Hampton Roads Traffic Club and in mid-December, we hosted a fundraising dinner event for the Roc Solid Foundation and the Virginian-Pilot Joy Fund. The… read more →
Customs and Border Protection have offered provisions for companies looking to export relief goods to the Philippines. Nelson International has been engaged by several clients to send relief goods for… read more →
Importers and exporters who are focused on the purchase or sale of their goods must realize that equally as important as securing the order is making sure it meets the… read more →
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued a rule that was designed to reduce driver fatigue and improve safety. The regulations have been met with strong pushback from the… read more →