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Today we are going to talk about the USMCA and how we can rebrand it—we want to make it fancier, prettier, shinier, more marketable. What can we do to change the name? The name is ugly, it’s horrible: the “us—MUK—uh.” It sounds like dirt you drag your enemies through; it should like a bad form of journalism. […]
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Global Trade Magazine recently published an article highlighting the possibility of a port workers strike at the East and Gulf Coast ports. Those familiar with O’Meara and Associates will recall our previous discussion on the costs associated with delays due to port shutdowns, particularly in LA/LB. Experienced logistics and supply chain management (SCM) professionals are
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Persecuting a person for the way they were born is one of the most heinous injustices. It punishes a person for something they did not cause, cannot change, and must live with. For example, the oppression of Native American tribes is an ugly chapter in the history of the US and Canada. Native children were
Preventing Forced Labor Violations Read More »
The Incoterms® Rules, published by the International Chamber of Commerce in Paris, France, are a set of globally recognized standards for international trade. Arthur O’Meara, Principal of O’Meara and Associates, Inc., holds the distinction of being one of only two ICC-certified Incoterms® Rules instructors in the United States. We are frequently asked about our perspective
Delivered Duty Paid: It’s Only Double the Work Read More »
Summary: the US, UK and Australia have entered a trilateral global security partnership to allow Australia to acquire nuclear-powered submarines (not to be confused with nuclear-armed submarines). A few takeaways: It was obvious once you saw it. Most things are. But I didn’t see it at first, and instead I focused on the export control
Horseshoes, Hand Grenades & Submarines: The AUKUS Security Partnership Read More »
Rules like to be done in three parts. For example, there is a rule in business: you can have it done quickly, done cheaply, or done well; pick any two. The presumption is that you cannot have all three. The job of logistics is to move goods quickly and at the best rate. The job
The Three Traits of a Trade Compliance Professional Read More »
On April 1, 2024, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) released a new Cargo Systems Messaging Service announcement addressing “vague descriptions” of imported merchandise. The CSMS reminded importers of the importance of using a complete verbal description, in English, with sufficient detail. On April 11, 2024, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) released a new CSMS: “# 60144714 –
Don’t Give Customs an Excuse to Ask a Question—Part 2! Read More »
On April 1, 2024, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) released a new Cargo Systems Messaging Service announcement addressing “vague descriptions” of imported merchandise used by filers (importers of record). The CSMS reminded importers of the importance of using a complete verbal description, in English, with sufficient detail. Let’s remember the goal of using a verbal description: we
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Contingency plans. Companies who are members of the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT), or foreign companies who participate in their respective supply chain security programs (Authorized Economic Operator/AEO, etc.) should have already made contingency plans for a port closure. That is the point behind the development of supply chain security as a field. After the
The Cost of the Baltimore Bridge Collapse Read More »
In recent news reported by CNBC, there have been concerns regarding China’s potential strategy of moving goods through Mexico to circumvent the Section 301 tariffs imposed by the Trump administration. However, it’s crucial to clarify that merely transiting goods through Mexico does not exempt them from these tariffs. Goods manufactured in Mexico, on the other
Country of Origin vs Country of Export Read More »