35th NCBFAA Annual Conference

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1 35th NCBFAA Annual Conference All day Monday and Tuesday, the Exhibitor Marketplace was open for business. The more than 30 participants offered a range of products and services to sharpen their competitive edge in the market. Roanoke Trade was established in 1935 and became an affiliate of Munich Re Group and Watkins Underwriters at Lloyd s of London in Insurance, surety and risk management solutions for supply chain and transportation intermediaries are Roanoke Trade s focus. Its primary client base is in North America, but since it specializes in providing a seamless integration of coverage for organizations that transport goods globally, its clients are located all over the world. Roanoke Trade has offices in 12 cities throughout the United States and a worldwide network of resources. Its insurance and surety offerings include Marine Cargo; Marine & Transport Liability; Professional and Legal Liability; Property & General Liability; Contract Liability; NVOCC/OTI Bonds; U.S. Customs Bonds; ATA Carnets. Roanoke Trade is a preferred provider of the NCBFAA and is an advocate in setting quality insurance standards in the industry for its members. Western Fumigation is the largest commodity fumigator in the US. Since 1928, we have provided a range of fumigation options for the import/export industry, quarantine services and treatments to comply with international phytosanitary requirements. Navigators is recognized as one of the largest ocean marine insurers in the world and underwrites many other specialty insurance products which include directors and officers liability, professionally liability, primary casualty, excess casualty, engineering energy, property and inland marine insurance. Navigators provides several insurance coverage options for Custom House Brokers and Freight Forwarder Clients. The Company is rated AM Best at ʹAʹ (Excellent).

2 The USDAʹs Agricultural Marketing Service assists the industry in the efficient and proper marketing of their products. We also provide guidance and regulatory oversight in an effort to promote fair trade and good business practices. Specialists providing software and total system support for international trade: Border/Ocean and Air Clearance, Export Forwarding and NVOCC operations, Integrated Accounting, Drawback, AES, Management and Financial Reporting, EDI and Fax interfaces and Task Management. IBM business and national solution provider. On-line training and performance support for professionals and staff engaged in international trade, cargo transportation, forwarding, customs brokerage and logistics. Avalon is a premier provider of innovative insurance and surety solutions for the logistics industry. Products: Cargo Insurance, Surety Bonds, Combined Transit Liability, Business Insurance. Avalonʹs technology: Web Merlin, Bond Merlin and Marine Merlin.

3 CargoWise edi is the creator of edienterprise a highly modular, ERP-like system that streamlines the operations, accounts and management processes of freight forwarders, customs brokers, depots, container freight stations, and trucking companies. The software s highly flexible design permit processes and reports to be tailored to suit individual companies and even individual jobs. Processes can be easily customized on a client-by-client and region-by-region basis, while tasks are scheduled and batched for individual operators. Shipments run like clockwork hassle-free, stress-free and error-free. Core elements of edienterprise automate and support the highly fragmented logistics process that characterizes the operations of international supply chain service providers. The result? Your current clients notice significantly improved and reliable service; your operating costs are reduced; and your ability to win (and retain) new clients takes a giant leap forward. Customs and Border Protection U.S. Census Bureau / Foreign Trade Division - U.S. Trade Statistics

4 The only global trade content company focused on trade application content. We do not sell software, brokerage services or move freight. We focus on global trade content that makes your existing solutions work better. Utilizing our network of global trade sources, CUSTOMS Info enables our clients to increase supply chain velocity and decrease global duty spending. 3PL provider offering warehouse/transload, over the road transportation, intact container drayage and rail intermodal throughout U.S., Canada and Mexico. Descartes is a leading provider of software-as-a-service (SaaS) logistics solutions designed to reduce operating costs, improve customer service, reduce operational complexity, and meet regulatory compliance. The Office of Exporter Services (OExS), within the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), is the first line of contact for exporters and other trade professionals seeking information and assistance regarding export controls under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The EAR regulates the export and reexport of most commercial items. OExS s Outreach and Educational Services Division (OESD) and Western Regional Office (WRO) conducts aggressive outreach programs which provides timely information to U.S. industry regarding the developments in export controls and means of compliance with the EAR. OExS holds over 50 seminars, conferences and webinars each year to provide guidance to new and experienced exporters. It also provides one-on-one counseling on export licensing policy and procedures. For assistance call OESD at (202) in Washington, DC, or one of WRO s two California locations at (949) in Newport Beach and (408) in San Jose. Additional export control information and related resources, including new on-line, Export Control Training, is available online at Since 1977 FDS has been a premier provider of software solutions to the Customs House Brokerage and Freight Forwarding industries.

5 NCBFAA Affiliated Presidents Network (APN) The APN facilitates the sharing of information, communication and common issues among local associations and NCBFAA. ICPA is a non-profit, global professional association whose mission is to provide networking resources to compliance professionals. With well over 1500 members, ICPA is one of the fastest growing trade organizations today. Our vision is to offer the following opportunities and information to our members: a Network of Information and Problem-Solving; Job Opportunities; Training; Online Compliance/Trade Library; Conference and Event; and Updates On Global Regulations Changes. World Trade Press is a publisher of books, maps and e-content for companies involved in international or domestic trade, finance, communications, transportation or business travel. All World Trade Press products are fully customizable (brandable) for use as customer premium items.

6 As a full service insurance brokerage, IB&M is dedicated to providing superior products and services to the international trade community. Focusing on our customers needs, we develop and implement a comprehensive insurance and surety program that will include: customs bonds, cargo insurance, legal liability Insurance, errors & omissions insurance and carnet bonds. Through our commitment to automation we have developed hi-tech services such as: electronic issuance and reporting of bonds, accelerated bond filing, electronic billing, Management Surety Bond Analysis Reports, as well as being on-line with USCS through ASI. Since 1970, Michelson Laboratories, Inc. has provided the highest standard in testing and analyses for a broad range of industries and products, including, but not limited to: food, water, cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and environmental concerns. Michelson Laboratories has earned an industry-wide reputation as a dedicated, fullservice, comprehensive testing laboratory providing a wide range of technical and consulting services nationally and internationally for over 30 years. We pay careful attention to detail; provide fast, efficient service; and ensure reliable, accurate results. We maintain a staff of over 80 highly trained specialists and technicians that help cater to an extensive spectrum of clients. Michelson Laboratories offers clients a broad-based scientific and analytical background and provides services in many food industries, including meat, dairy, seafood, produce, baked goods, and processed foods. Web Based Integrated ABI Software for Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarders. Configure and automate your companyʹs system to your exact needs. InsureCargo is an online facility insuring cargo shipments worldwide with financially strong U.S. insurers. Our simple and efficient process offers higher insurance sales driven by competitive rates, which increases your profit potential.

7 SmartBorder is an ABI and ISF software provider specializing in web based systems for customs brokers. SmartBorder uses the latest technology to bring the most efficient software to its customers with excellent customer support. Broker Power publishes International Trade Today and ITT Now on a daily basis, which along with ITT Weekly, are the premier sources of up-to-the-minute information for trade professionals, such as customs brokers and freight forwarders. Broker Power monitors every Federal Agency and Institution involved in regulating or policing international trade and more. Our suite of publications is available by , RSS feed, and on the Web. The United States Council for International Business advances the global interests of American business both at home and abroad by advocating for an open system of world trade, finance and investment. USCIB issues and guarantees ATA Carnets, documents under which merchandise can be temporarily imported duty-free into the U.S. and other countries. It is the American affiliate of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), the Business and Industry Advisory Committee (BIAC) to the OECD, and the International Organization of Employers (IOE). RoadLink is North America s largest independent Intermodal Logistics provider. We create demonstrable value by redefining managed intermodal transportation, warehousing and freight handling services, and solutions that connect shippers goods to and from major ports, railroad terminals and company loading docks with long-haul and local delivery service providers. Our network is structured around more than 60 RoadLink Service Centers, 50 on-site customer locations, 2,200 vehicles and more than 5,000 Associates and Independent Contractors. Our customers can expect the support of our logistics planning and asset management tools to ensure the timely, efficient and seamless movement of their goods. RoadLink is committed to using a full complement of services, including the company s new integrated IntermodaLogistics offering, to help customers capitalize on market opportunities and solve complex market challenges.

8 The MEGA Companies are an award-winning conglomerate of (6) individual asset and non-asset based freight management companies. Beginning as a U.S. truckload broker in 1983, MEGA has grown organically over its 25-year history into a total logistics company offering to its customers a complete list of both international and domestic supply chain services. The MEGA list of companies are seamlessly integrated as one supply chain vendor, providing visible, coordinated, controlled, single chain of custody, cost effective, on-time delivery solutions for our customers. MEGA has over 150+ years of senior level experience in the industry, operates from a multi-million dollar state-of-the-art enterprise real time system platform, and is backed by highly skilled and very dedicated team of creative multi-modal logistics professionals. From one box to 50,000 pallets, air, land or sea, MEGA Supply Chain Solution is your partner. FirstData /PayCargo is an online freight payment solution. Complementing your current system, Paycargo allows you to do more with less. PayCargo eliminates steps in the procurement cycle, manages disputes and improves communication with Shippers & Service Providers on financial matters. Pay on your terms, with three different payment options. Making timely payments and creating efficiencies, go hand in hand. Instant recognition of BOL as Paid vs. traditional shipper initiated ACH s or checks. Expedite your shipment with a simple click and pay. Business processes and work flow management tools reduce steps, and add enterprise visibility. Options for Import and Export credit help you stay competitive and continue to grow. Use PayCargo for other vendors on the same system, such as Port Terminals, trucking, and warehousing too. Use customizable reports to stay informed on what is pending, disputed, approved, paid, and much more. Venbrook Insurance Services provides Insurance and risk management services for hazardous materials haulers, remediation/recycling companies along with a full spectrum of ancillary services to include web based fleet and certificate management, logistics and bond services. Headquartered in woodland hills, ca, with satellite offices in Chicago, Detroit and Seattle. We are creative in our approach to risk management, safety and work extensively with our customers and insurance carriers to create a specialized insurance program for each entity. Kewill provides end-to-end software solutions for Customs clearance, Global Forwarding and Trade Compliance, including: Border/Ocean and Air Clearance, Export Forwarding, NVOCC, ACE, 10+2, AES, AMS, RLF, ABI, FAST, C-TPAT, CSI, Recon, denied party screening, license requirements, embargoes, etc.