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 →
Earlier this year, Customs and Border Protection began enforcing the provisions of the Importer Security Filing, or as it is also known, “10 + 2”. Enforcement to importers means cargo… read more →
After a sixteen day closure, the government reopened last Thursday. While the public at large was fixated with closures of things like monuments and museums and national parks, the trade… read more →
From: David White Vice President Virginia Maritime Association P.O. Box 3487 Norfolk, Virginia 23514 vma@portofhamptonroads.com www.vamaritime.com Beginning at 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 6, C-SPAN will be shooting its live… read more →