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NCBFAA 33rd Annual Conference
At the 33rd National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America (NCBFAA) Annual Conference in Phoenix, AZ, members discussed various security-related changes under the theme “Our Evolving Role in the International Marketplace.”
Various panelists spoke on important trade issues such as the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE), Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) and export controls.
Avalon was proud to be the co-sponsor of the NCBFAA 2007 Golf Tournament held Sunday at the Devil’s Claw course. It was an enjoyable day for the players even though no one made a hole-in-one. Avalon sponsored Tuesday night’s Western Themed Dinner and attendees enjoyed a Western celebration of cowboy cuisine and line dancing. Each guest received a scroll at dinner that contained a lucky number for a $500 American Express gift card. The lucky winner was Michel Vallee from UPS.
To view pictures from the conference, please click here.
Avalon remains committed to providing the highest level of local service, with nine fully staffed offices across the country. We also recognize that as the industry evolves, the effective use of technology and the management of information are critical.
Many issues raised in Wednesday’s panel on ESAR illustrated the need for
real-time access to information and bond underwriting support. Our latest
customer-focused technology is Web Merlin, a secure Web portal designed to support virtually every aspect of our business.
Web Merlin is the first technology of its kind in our industry. Using a secure login, the portal supports your unique needs and can be customized to your business. Selecting various features allows you to manage information, request and review activity and support compliance. Effective use of these automated tools can save time and money in addition to providing value-added services to your customers.
Web Merlin Customs bond related features include:
- E-mail notifications for bond sufficiency
- Centralized bond filing and tracking
- Bond underwriting tools
- Bond Merlin updates
- Entry Wizard reports
- Ability to monitor PM Statement activity
- Customized reports for all lines of business
- Account maintenance
- View invoices online
For further information
on Web Merlin, please contact Andriana Davis, Product Manager at Avalon’s corporate headquarters. Andriana Davis can be reached at 847-700-8087 or at
adavis@avalonrisk.comom.
Please do not hesitate to contact one of our nine regional
offices throughout the United States.
To view a directory of Avalon’s office locations, please
visit our Web site at
www.avalonrisk.com.
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