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TTB Announces CBMA Webinar on Importer Portal

TTB has announced a webinar focused on the importer claims portal where they will be walking attendees through a video tour of the system. Please refer to the below link for registration details.  CBMA Importer Claims System Webinar We will … Continue reading

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Heavy Rains and Severe Droughts: Weather Emergencies Continue

Severe drought in the Panama Region has created a low water situation in the Panama Canal. Reuters recently reported: “The Panama Canal will impose lower draft restrictions on the largest ships passing through the key global trade route due to … Continue reading

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WSSA’s CBMA Webinar: Importer Portal Review

CBMA 2023 Webinar: Importer Portal Review May 18, 2023 2pm EST As many of you are aware, TTB took over the processing of CBMA claims as of January 1, 2023, and many changes to the process have been implemented under … Continue reading

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France Strike Update

The new week has brought about some positive improvements on the French ports strike situation. The update for this week is as follows:  Though this week may be improving, the general political feeling in France is still on edge. Last Friday, … Continue reading

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Join Albatrans at the IAADFS Summit!

The IAADFS 2023 Summit of the Americas will be held at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in West Palm Beach, Florida, from April 16-19th.  Our freight forwarding partner, Albatrans, will be attending the event. Please contact us to set up a meeting with one … Continue reading

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Meet Albatrans at IAADFS 2023!

The IAADFS 2023 Summit of the Americas will be held at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in West Palm Beach, Florida, from April 16-19th.  Our freight forwarding partner, Albatrans, will be attending the event. Please contact us to set up a meeting with one … Continue reading

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CBMA Importer Portal is Now Live

The importer portal for CBMA claims is now live. Many importers have activated the process and reviewing their claims already! Should you have any questions, please reach out to WSSA for assistance. Please see below TTB alert: TTB’s CBMA Importer Claims System is … Continue reading

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Strike Action – USWC and France

USWC: In the latest news, the largest ILWU local on the West Coast has taken strike action to cease labor at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, which has resulted in widespread worker shortages. Without the appropriate workforce, cargo … Continue reading

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Join us at CONECT Next Week!

CONECT Northeast Trade & Transportation Conference Newport, RI April 11-13, 2023 Join Alison Leavitt, Managing Director of WSSA, along with many other industry experts at the 27th Annual CONECT Northeast Trade and Transportation Conference! Speakers include some of the top … Continue reading

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CBMA Importer Claims Portal Goes Live Monday!

The CBMA Importer claims portal is going live on Monday, April 3rd. Below is an update from TTB with user guides for the new portal. You must have your myTTB account setup and linked to your permits online account in … Continue reading

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