It’s now coming up on a year since the expiration of the General System of Preferences (GSP) program on July 31, 2013. GSP offers duty-free treatment upon entry to certain… read more →
On April 30th, a CSX freight train from Chicago with tank cars carrying crude oil derailed and caused a massive explosion in Lynchburg, Virginia, a little under two hundred miles… read more →
Two weeks ago, Customs and Border Protection participated in the NCBFAA’s Annual Conference. They were present and engaged in a variety of panels discussing changes to the regulations that govern… read more →
As we wrote about here a few weeks ago, Hampton Roads is looking into ways to better handle truck congestion and terminal activity in a bid to improve productivity and… read more →
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 →