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G-TEC 2019
Date: July 29-30, 2019
Location: New Orleans, LA
The NCBFAA Educational Institute invites all global logistics professionals to its Fifth Annual Global Trade Educational Conference (G·TEC). This two-day event in beautiful New Orleans, LA will give customs brokers, freight forwarders, NVOCCs, OTI, service providers, importers, exporters and all global logistics professionals an opportunity to update themselves on industry developments and connect with colleagues new and old.
BIS Annual Update Conference 2019
Date: July 9-11, 2019
Location: Washington, DC
The Bureau of Industry and Security’s annual Update Export Control Policy Conference gives the exporting community the opportunity to learn first-hand from senior U.S. Government officials about current issues and trends in export control policies, regulations and practices. This major outreach activity draws business and government representatives from around the world to exchange ideas about export control issues. It provides attendees with the opportunity to interact with U.S. Government officials about programs and services offered by U.S. Government and industry exhibitors. It is one of the Department of Commerce’s most notable international trade events.
On February 1, 2025, under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), the administration is implementing 10% additional tariff on imports from China.
Originally, Canada and Mexico were to have 25% tariffs imposed, however after late meetings between the President of Mexico and the Canadian Prime Minister, news outlets are reporting there will be a 30 day pause on these potential tariffs.
More details include that goods admitted to FTZs must be admitted under privileged foreign status, no duty drawback will be allowed, and there will be no section 321, or de minimis shipments allowed for products of China.
Additional details will be shared as soon as available. As this is a fast-changing situation, all details are subject to change.
Check out our Client Advisory:
For January, we are highlighting Ivel Martinez, our Air & Ocean Manager/FTZ Administrator in the JAS Miami office. Ivel joined JAS in November 2021 and has been instrumental in helping manage the MIA Foreign Trade Zone operations. She is very meticulous in keeping records and validating inventory control.
Ivel's parents owned one of the first CFS warehouses in Miami. Ivel has been in the industry for many years and remembers typing 7512's on a huge brown typewriter.
Ivel has been happily married for 28 years and her family is extremely important to her. She has 2 sons, and 3 puppies. Ivel loves getting together with family and enjoying good food.
Ivel is yet another great example that People Make the Difference!
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