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Inside this issue:

CBP updates 301 bond form

In July 2011, CBP issued an update to its 301 form, the multipurpose document used to issue Customs Bonds... read more

New bill proposed to fight fraud in trucking

A new bipartisan bill was introduced in the House of Representatives to fight fraud in the trucking industry... read more

Ways to red-flag fraud, by Andrew Spector, Esq.

During the course of evaluating any cargo claim, it’s important to understand the framework of the buyer/seller dispute... read more

Report identifies cargo theft trends

In a new report, the NICB identified 747 incidents of cargo theft in 2010, totaling more than $171 million... read more

China proposes increase in FMC optional bond rider

The Chinese MOT is proposing to increase the amount of the optional rider that licensed NVOCCs in the United States obtain when they wish to ship goods to or from China... read more

Updates on liquidated damages for Periodic Monthly Statement

In June 2011, CBP issued CSMS #11-000114 to advise of an increase in PM Statement late payment penalties... read more

CBP updates mitigation guidelines for advance cargo information violations

CBP has amended its 2005 mitigation guidelines regarding penalties involving advance electronic cargo information... read more

U.S. government urges companies to strengthen Internet security

Online transactions are estimated at $10 trillion annually and growing, but the risk of using the Internet to conduct business is rising too, according to the U.S. Department of Commerce... read more

Trucking associations ask NHTSA to examine truck crashworthiness standards

The ATA and the OOIDA have sent a joint letter to the NHTSA, asking the agency to research and analyze crashworthiness standards for commercial trucks... read more

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