Congratulations on a Milestone!
30 Years ago this month, back in 1994 in a 10×10′ office just outside of JFK…
By Daniel Cooke
November 5, 2024
2 min read
Category: Customs Brokerage
Foreign Trade Zone Benefit for Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism Trade Compliance Partners
Recently, CBP implemented a new benefit for Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) Trade Compliance partners:…
By Daniel Cooke
October 30, 2024
2 min read
The USTR is Now Accepting Requests Sec 301 Temporary Exclusion Requests on Machinery Used in Domestic Manufacturing
Back on May 28th, 2024, the Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) announced it would…
By Daniel Cooke
October 22, 2024
1 min read
Alba’s Luis Eraña on Telemundo Discussing the ILA/USMX Port Disruption
Alba’s CEO Luis Eraña was interviewed by Telemundo on October 3rd, 2024, on his thoughts about…
By Daniel Cooke
October 3, 2024
1 min read
ILA USMX Latest Information
We wanted to bring you the latest on what we’re hearing concerning the ILA/USMX discussions. As…
By Daniel Cooke
October 1, 2024
2 min read
ILA USMX Latest Information
We wanted to bring you the latest on what we’re hearing concerning the ILA/USMX discussions. Negotiations…
By Daniel Cooke
September 30, 2024
2 min read
ILA USMX Latest Information
We wanted to bring you the latest on what we’re hearing concerning the ILA/USMX discussions and…
By Daniel Cooke
September 25, 2024
3 min read
ILA USMX Latest Information
We wanted to bring you the latest on what we’re hearing concerning the ILA/USMX discussions and…
By Daniel Cooke
September 22, 2024
1 min read
Import Duties: Understanding the Risks of Anti-Dumping and Countervailing Actions
Anti-Dumping (AD) and Countervailing Duty (CVD) investigations are trade measures designed to protect U.S. industries from…
By Daniel Cooke
September 6, 2024
4 min read
Agricultural Marketing Service National Organic Program FAQs
The mandatory requirement to submit a PGA message set to the USDA’s National Organics Program (NOP)…
By Daniel Cooke
September 1, 2024
7 min read
Bond Stacking – A primer: why it’s a problem and how best to avoid it (or make it worse)
The increased use of trade remedy duties like Section 301, Section 232 and antidumping and countervailing…
By Daniel Cooke
August 1, 2024
3 min read
Final Rule for FDA Destruction of Medical Devices Issued, Orange Book Webinar, and New Regulations for Medical Gases
Several updates for our clients in the Healthcare and Medical Devices industries: Federal Register Notice for…
By Daniel Cooke
June 18, 2024
2 min read
The Role of Freight Forwarders in a Tech-Enabled World With Vincent Iacopella
Vincent Iacopella was recently a guest on Chain.io’s podcast, hosted by Brian Glick. Two industry experts…
By Daniel Cooke
April 24, 2024
25 min read
Alba Wheels Up Endorses Participation in Customs and Border Protection Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) Program.
In CBP’s own words: Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) is but one layer in U.S.…
By Joe DeSilvestri
February 8, 2024
2 min read
Unlocking Competitive Advantage in E-Commerce: Section 321 and Its Impact on Trade
In an e-commerce-driven world, where speed and cost-efficiency are paramount, this provision has the potential to…
By Joe DeSilvestri
September 29, 2023
2 min read
The future of E-commerce Supply Chain Optimization
Vince Iacopella, Executive Vice President Growth and Strategy for Alba Wheels Up, and a key member…
By Joe DeSilvestri
May 31, 2023
3 min read
Alba Wheels Up Makes an Impact at the NCBFAA 50th Annual Conference
The National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America (NCBFAA) marked its Golden Jubilee with the…
By Joe DeSilvestri
May 12, 2023
3 min read
Are You Ready For ICS2?
Last March, the European Union rolled out the first phase of its new customs risk management…
By Joe DeSilvestri
March 3, 2023
2 min read
CBP INFORMATION ON CUSTOMS USER FEE CHANGES EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2022
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is adjusting certain customs user fees and corresponding limitations established…
By Joe DeSilvestri
August 3, 2022
1 min read
CBP Summit Summary
The full name is a mouthful. “2022 Trade Facilitation and Cargo Security Summit” The summit was…
By Joe DeSilvestri
July 28, 2022
4 min read
U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION’S UYGHUR FORCED LABOR PREVENTION ACT IMPORTER GUIDANCE AVAILABLE
The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) was signed into law by President Biden on December…
By Joe DeSilvestri
June 15, 2022
2 min read
NDC: What are they and how can importers claim them?
by: Brenda Custer-Espeleta Customs duties and taxes are most often based on the value of merchandise.…
By Joe DeSilvestri
February 7, 2022
3 min read
Are your classifications changing? Ask Alba.
The Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, or HTS, is the guiding document for customs…
By Joe DeSilvestri
January 19, 2022
2 min read
Alba Wheels Up develops real-time container tracking systems to ease port congestion effects
The shipping industry is still experiencing delays, increasing costs and fees added because of the port…
By Joe DeSilvestri
January 17, 2022
4 min read
Proclamation Suspends AGOA Benefits of Three Countries, Amends HTSUS to Reflect New Product Classifications
President Biden has issued a proclamation modifying the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to…
By Joe DeSilvestri
December 27, 2021
1 min read
What is The World’s Most Important Free Trade Zone
Free trade zones are sometimes a hotly contested subject of debate for many. Some critics believe…
By Joe DeSilvestri
December 10, 2021
6 min read
What Is a Customs Broker?
Importing and exporting is not a simple venture. This venture requires several steps that are needed…
By Joe DeSilvestri
November 16, 2021
6 min read
Getting classification right the first time avoids fines, detentions and delays
For those who remember it, the paper edition Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States is…
By Joe DeSilvestri
November 16, 2021
3 min read
What Does a Customs Broker Do?
Shipping goods overseas or cross-border can be a difficult task. Perhaps one of the most challenging…
By Joe DeSilvestri
November 2, 2021
6 min read
How to Become an Import/Export Agent?
Talking to randos is the norm. I’ll never forget the conversation with the aquarium fisherman, forest…
By Joe DeSilvestri
November 1, 2021
6 min read
What is Importer of Record and Why is it Important?
Talking to randos is the norm. I’ll never forget the conversation with the aquarium fisherman, forest…
By Joe DeSilvestri
August 25, 2021
8 min read
What Does a Freight Forwarder Do, and Do You Need One?
Talking to randos is the norm. I’ll never forget the conversation with the aquarium fisherman, forest…
By Joe DeSilvestri
August 25, 2021
8 min read
Freight Forwarder vs Customs Broker
Talking to randos is the norm. I’ll never forget the conversation with the aquarium fisherman, forest…
By Joe DeSilvestri
October 24, 2020
8 min read