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Ports Checking Peanut Butter

The U.S. has tried to stop substandard products coming in from different countries — most notably toys containing lead, made in China. Now it’s one of our products being kept at bay — in this case peanut butter.

Malaysia began testing U.S. peanut butter products before allowing them into the country after six people died and hundreds fell ill from salmonella contamination in peanut butter produced at the Peanut Corporation of America’s Georgia plant.

To date, no contaminated products have been found; however, products in the U.S., including dog food and generic brand peanut butter crackers, are among the many items being recalled.

Daybreak Offers New Options to Hawaii

On March 4, Daybreak Dispatch and Reload began offering an innovative and cost-effective option for companies shipping to Hawaii. Daybreak barges products from the Port of Longview, in Washington and brings back refuse.
Cory Cunningham, Sales and Operations, estimates that the offset created by barging back the refuse will save customers up to $100.00 per container.
“Once we are ramped up, the barge is capable of doing 350 containers a sailing,” he says. “We will be servicing all types of markets — steel, lumber, specialty commodities, and special product cargo.”
Daybreak’s Longview facility has both UP and BN service, as well as a large warehouse. “We also own our own trucks, so we’re able to run up and down the I-5 corridor and grab product from customers.”
Cunningham says the goal is to offer customers a new, less expensive alternative as well as help stimulate the economy and help create more jobs. “Times are tough out there.”
Information about their services can be obtained by calling 800-666-3171. www.daybreaklogistics.com

People on the Move

• Tammy Auld has joined CMA CGM (America) LLC as an Account Executive for the U.S. Gulf market. She will manage the company’s relationships with non-vessel operating common carriers (NVOCC) in the region.  Christopher Messer joined CMA CGM as an Account Executive for the Florida market. Most recently, he worked for Conway Freight as an Account Executive. 

• The Retail Industry Leaders Association elected six new members to its board of directors: Francis Blake, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, The Home Depot Inc.; Myron Ullman, III, Chairman and CEO, J.C. Penney Co. Inc.; Gregory Wasson, Chief Operating Officer and President, Walgreen Co.; Patrick Mutchler, Company Group Chairman, Johnson & Johnson; James Boyce, President, Global Business Units, Convergys Corp.; and Janet Hoffman, Managing Director of Retail for North America, Accenture.

• The Port of Seattle Commission voted in Bill Bryant as Chair and President, Gael Tarleton as Vice Chair, Lloyd Hara as Secretary, and Pat Davis as Assistant Secretary.

• Early this year, Anthony “Tony” Chiarello was appointed Executive Vice President/Chief Operating Officer of NYK Logistics (Americas) Inc. He will also be appointed to the Boards of NYK Logistics (Americas) Inc. and its parent Company, NYK Group (Americas) Inc.

• Pacer International Inc. appointed James K. Commiskey as Vice President, Business DevelopmentAutomotive, for its Pacer Stacktrain unit.

• South Carolina State Ports Authority’s Chief Executive, Bernie Groseclose, has resigned. Board member John Hassell, who also serves as President of the S.C. Maritime Association, will act as interim until a replacement is found.

• Encompass Global Logistics named Kevin Kroft as Chief Financial Officer. Kroft had been the CFO and co-founder of U.S. Lines.

• Perkins Logistics, LLC, announced the promotion of two key executives. Gregory Maiers was promoted from Chief Operating Officer to President, and Daniel McKinnon stepped up from Director of Information Technology to Vice President of Information Technology.

• Eric Malitzke took on the role of Managing Director, DHL Hubs & Gateways, Germany and Chairman of the Management Board, DHL Hub Leipzig GmbH.

• The Port of Palm Beach Districts announced Edward R. Oppel as its new chairman for 2009.

• George Perros joined ABI Research as Senior Analyst, Location Aware Services.

• The Port of Tacoma announced its 2009 commission officers. Clare Petrich was named President of the commission, replacing Dick Marzano, who will now serve as Assistant Secretary. The other new 2009 officers include: R. Ted Bottiger, Vice President; Don Johnson, Secretary; and Connie Bacon, Assistant Secretary.

• Unified Port of San Diego tenants hired a new President and Chief Executive Officer Ret. U.S. Coast Guard Vice Adm. Charles D. Wurster.

NCBFAA Releases CBP’s 10+2 FAQ
In late January, the National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America Inc. (NCBFAA) released Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) on the Importer and Carrier Security Filing — or 10+2.
“NCBFAA members have been working diligently with both CBP and their importer clients to develop strategies to implement the new filing requirement. The additional clarity provided by the FAQ will greatly facilitate this effort,” says NCBFAA Customs Counsel Alan Klestadt.

In addition to general information, the FAQ address issues surrounding the surety bond. For example:

• An ISF bond will not be required until January 26, 2010.
•  If an agent submits the ISF on its own bond, the agent agrees to have its bond charged if there are breaches of obligations regarding filing. However, the ISF importer remains ultimately liable for complete, accurate, and timely filing.
•  Single Entry Bonds will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. The FAQ further outlines that CBP is in discussions with trade groups regarding the process of utilizing single entry bonds and defining the limit of liability. The NCBFAA is currently participating in discussions with CBP on this matter.
•  Types 1 (basic importation), 2 (custodial), 3 (international carrier), and 4 (foreign trade zone) continuous bonds may be accepted for both the entry summary and the ISF filing, and are required for the combined ISF and Entry Summary filing. Conversely, two bonds may be accepted, one for the ISF and another for the entry summary filing in every circumstance except the unified filing.
Automation issues that affect NCBFAA members were also addressed in the FAQ.
NCBFAA says it continues to work closely with CBP on the ISF filings, including further defining of the single entry bond process and requirements. If you have questions, you are invited to contact the NCBFAA office at (202) 466-0222 or
recp@ncbfaa.org.

Coastal Maritime Sells Terminal Operation 

Coastal Maritime Stevedoring, LLC (CML) has agreed to sell CML and affiliated companies (Coastal Maritime) to an ICS Logistics, LLC affiliate.

Established in 1992, Coastal Maritime is a leading multi-user marine terminal operator and stevedore headquartered in Jacksonville, Fla. Today, it operates over 110 acres of marine terminal property on the Port of Jacksonville’s Blount Island Marine Terminal. 
Captain Magnus Lindeback, president of Coastal Maritime, says, “I see tremendous opportunity for growth with the combined companies, which will have the scale and depth of management to handle every type of cargo in the Port of Jacksonville, from containers to heavy lift and project, to breakbulk and perishable. We see these opportunities as positive for both our customers and our current labor force.”

 

In This Issue

New Items

Time for the Tough to Get Going

Supply Chain
Real Estate Responds to Supply Chain Shifts

Taking Your Ship to an IP Environment

Compliance Corner: SOPs, the Foundation of Trade Compliance

New Applications for RFID

Features
Gateway at a Glance ­ Canada

Moving Goods in a Slower Economy

Ports & infrastructure
National Gateway — a Public-Private Partnership in Progress

California River Ports

Port Products
Clean Air Equipment

Commentary
Contract Negotiations Approaching

Who, What, Where, When

Final Say