NewsJim Naylor2026-02-02T11:27:00-05:00
Heightened Import Disclosures for Supply Chain Visibility
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is proposing major new import disclosure requirements designed to provide greater visibility into global supply chains and strengthen enforcement of U.S. customs, trade, and national security laws. The proposal is currently an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, and CBP is seeking industry feedback before issuing a formal rule. Key Proposals Requiring importers to obtain [...]
Sharing Steamed Crabs with Industry Partners
Recently, industry professionals gathered for The Propeller Club of Baltimore’s Crab Feast at Conrad’s Ruth Villa Historic Waterfront Venue in Middle River. It was a fantastic opportunity to connect with customers, carriers, vendors, and other industry partners. We also enjoyed the after-party at Mustang Alley’s Bar and Bistro, and we truly appreciate everyone who attended.
Robert Herb Hosts the 2026 NAMMA Conference in Philadelphia
On August 4th, Robert Herb, Director of Vessel Agency at John S. Connor, Inc. and President of the Seamen’s Church Institute of Philadelphia & South Jersey, welcomed mariners as the host to the North American Maritime Ministry Association (NAMMA) Conference in Philadelphia. NAMMA’s 2026 Conference, themed “Windows to the World,” brought together more than 100 delegates from seafarers’ welfare organizations across [...]
Commerce Department Proposes Section 232 Duties on 14 Additional Steel, Aluminum, and Copper Derivative Products
On August 6, 2026, the Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) published a notice in the Federal [...]
Section 232 Duties on Patented Pharmaceutical Articles and Ingredients
On July 30, 2026, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has officially released implementation guidance for Presidential Proclamation 11020. The [...]
