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Be Bold – Women in Transportation Recap

Pictured above from left to right: Natalie Putman, Michelle Livingstone, Jennifer Diaz, Monica Wooden, Andy Funk

Bold is the operative word of the day. 250 people gathered at Miami Dade College today to hear about educational and career opportunities for women and minorities in the transportation/supply chain industry. The event was put on in collaboration with the Organization of Women in International Trade (OWIT-South Florida), and the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP). The audience was composed of high school and college students as well as industry professionals. The message was incredibly positive, after all, trade is booming. Jennifer Diaz, Partner & Chair of Becker & Poliakoff’s Customs and International Trade Department, cited U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) statistics from its recent import trade trends, stating CBP processed 2.38 trillion worth of imported goods in 2012, up 5% from 2011. The top trading 5 partners, in order, include China, Canada, Mexico, Japan and Germany.

The audience heard from an all-star lineup composed of: Michelle Livingstone, Vice President of Supply Chain/Transportation at the Home Depot, Natalie Putnam, Vice President of Marketing at Ryder System, Inc., Monica Wooden, CEO & Founder of MercuryGate International, Inc., Andy Funk, CEO & Treasurer of Cambridge-Lee Industries, and was moderated by Jennifer Diaz.

The educational opportunities in Supply Chain at Miami Dade are extremely promising. Miami Dade announced two new degree programs it plans to offer, an Associate of Science in Transportation and Logistics, […]

By Jennifer Diaz|2015-12-01T07:21:30-05:00February 14, 2013|Events, OWIT, Speaking, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)|0 Comments

CBP Brings Seizure & Forfeiture Notices to the 21st Century

Co Authored by Michael DeBiase

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”) has published a final rule (the “Rule”) providing CBP with the ability to publish seizure and forfeiture notices on the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) forfeiture website. CBP believes that such notices will reach a broader range of the public, at less cost, than the current local print publications or customhouse postings.

You know what? CBP is right, and kudos to them for this added efficiency that goes into effect on February 28 of this year.

Pursuant to the Rule, CBP will post all seizure and forfeiture notices for thirty (30) consecutive days on the DOJ’s site. Thereafter, CBP may still publish notice in print form when it deems such additional outreach appropriate.

The beauty of the Rule is that it provides a vehicle by which both the government and the party interested in the seized goods to share in the greater efficiency, streamlined procedures, and reduction in costs offered by giving electronic notice. This will also make it easier for the interested parties to assert claims for the seized property.

This is a change that needed to happen, and although the process and site will surely experience “growing pains”, the efficiency and cost savings should prove well worth it.

If you do receive a seizure notice, remember, you must file a Petition within 30 days of the seizure notice or, if seeking judicial review of the seizure, file a claim and cost bond equal to […]

By Jennifer Diaz|2022-07-07T09:40:29-04:00February 12, 2013|Detention, Seizure, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)|4 Comments

What You Missed at the C-TPAT Conference

The Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism is a voluntary government-business initiative that builds cooperative relationships that strengthen and improve overall international supply chain and U.S. border security. CTPAT is widely recognized as one of the most effective means of providing the highest level of cargo security through close cooperation with international supply chain businesses such as importers, carriers, consolidators, licensed customs brokers, and manufacturers. At CBP’s CTPAT Conference held on January 8-9, 2013, CBP announced major updates to CTPAT – lucky for you, I’ve recapped the highlights for you below.

Trusted Trader Program

• CBP proposes to combine CBP’s ISA program with CTPAT. Additionally, if importers choose to be part of the Trusted Trader Program, they can take advantage of “joint validations” with other government agencies (OGA’s). CBP and TSA have already been performing joint validations for 9 months. Trade is concerned that OGA’s will go on fishing expeditions while validating and no guarantees have been made from CBP that OGA’s won’t. This is a major concern for some (rightfully so!).

• CBP is seeking comments regarding its new Trusted Trader Program. Please email any comments here.

Internal Conspiracies

Top conspiracy indicators to look for are:

• Anyone taking photos of entrances, fencing, hours of operation, etc..

• Anyone interested in stow plans, employee schedules, transit routes, and GPS

• Anyone in financial distress

• Anyone attempting to access a system that they have no authorization to access

• Anyone showing up to work on a day off or with large bags

• Anyone entering restricted […]

By Jennifer Diaz|2022-07-07T09:30:37-04:00January 21, 2013|CTPAT, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)|0 Comments

FDA Extends Until January 31 for Food Facilities to Re-Register

Below are the latest and greatest updates regarding compliance with the FDA’s Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). It includes background on FSMA, an update from FDA with 2 new guidance documents, FDA’s extension to file biennial registrations, and an update on FDA using its enforcement power to suspend a facilities registration – meaning they can NOT import into the U.S. FSMA Background

FSMA, enacted on January 4, 2011, amended section 415 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) [21 U.S.C. § 350d]. The registration requirements in section 415 of the FD&C Act apples to domestic and foreign food facilities that manufacture, process, pack, or hold food for human or animal consumption in the United States. Section 102 of FSMA amended section 415 of the FD&C Act in relevant part to provide that food facilities required to register with FDA must renew their registrations with FDA every other year, during the period beginning on October 1 and ending on December 31 of each even-numbered year, otherwise, their registration will be cancelled by the FDA.

Re-Inspection Fees

Importantly, please note that facilities will be charged reinspection fees by the FDA. Reinspections are follow-up inspections conducted by the FDA after a previous inspection by the FDA where the FDA identified non-compliance issues materially related to food safety. The purpose of the reinspection is to assure the issue has been remedied and food is now safely produced. Fees are adjusted […]

By Jennifer Diaz|2022-07-08T15:53:43-04:00December 18, 2012|Bioterrorism Act, Enforcement, FSMA, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)|0 Comments

New Center of Excellence & Expertise to Arrive in Miami 2013!

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Deputy Commissioner David V. Aguilar announced at the East Coast Trade Symposium the expansion of the Centers of Excellence and Expertise (Centers), which will create six new Centers in 2013 for the Agriculture & Prepared Products; Apparel, Footwear & Textiles; Base Metals; Consumer Products & Mass Merchandising; Industrial & Manufacturing Materials; and Machinery industries. CEE’s are “virtual “one-stop shops” that provide centralized processing for importers that volunteer to participate. TheCenters are also already a source of information for the entire trading community. Centers are virtual organizations, managed from a strategic location, that link CBP trade personnel by industry to authoritatively facilitate trade.”

CBP’s goal is to eventually cover the full range of imported goods. For now, the Centers to be established in FY 2013 are:

Agriculture & Prepared Products: Miami
Apparel, Footwear & Textiles: San Francisco
Base Metals: Chicago
Consumer Products & Mass Merchandising: Atlanta
Industrial & Manufacturing Materials: Buffalo
Machinery: Laredo

These virtual centers will provide one-stop processing to lower the Trade’s cost of business, provide greater consistency and predictability and enhance CBP enforcement efforts. The Centers represent CBP’s expanded focus on “Trade in the 21st Century,” transforming customs procedures to align with modern business. The Centers will also serve as resources to the broader trade community and to CBP’s U.S. government partners. The current Centers are Electronics in Long Beach; Pharmaceuticals, Health & Chemicals in New York City; Automotive & Aerospace in Detroit; and Petroleum, Natural Gas & Minerals in Houston.

Resources to learn more […]

By Jennifer Diaz|2022-07-08T15:53:52-04:00December 17, 2012|CEE, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)|1 Comment

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