http://www.uwinc.com Your One Source Solution Fri, 22 Jan 2010 22:13:57 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en As part of a revenue recovery plan on the transportation trade, steamship lines have implemented an Emergency Revenue Charge (ERC).  This price hike on shipments is due in large part to off-set the decline in import volumes.  It is uncertain exactly how long this additional fee will be in effective.  ... http://www.uwinc.com/emergency-revenue-charge-ercon-ocean-shipments-from-asia-to-the-us/ Is your business directly importing cargo on an ocean container into the United States?  If so, are you adequately prepared to abide by the new safety regulations and avoid the costly fines?  Or, if you outsource your imports to a third party (“freight forwarder”), are you sure they will meet the ... http://www.uwinc.com/the-brand-new-%e2%80%9cisf-10-2-rule%e2%80%9d-and-its-importance-to-you/ Exports surged to the highest level in nearly a year!  This surge of 2.5 percent in exports, allowed the 32.9 billion dollar trade deficit for October to fall by 7.6 percent below the September deficit of 35.7 billion. The Associated Press today announced that "The U.S. trade deficit unexpectedly narrowed in October" and that "growing ... http://www.uwinc.com/export-growth-boosts-economic-recovery/ Unitrans "warms" hearts by donating approximately 50 wool sweaters to women in need through a local donation to the Boston Public Health Commisson's Long Island Shelter. Hopefully this holiday season will be made a little happier, and warmer, for those in need through the Long Island Shelter receiving these ... http://www.uwinc.com/donations-to-boston-public-health-commissions-long-island-shelter/ Not Reaching Their Intended Targets! The government has reacted to the needs of the small business owner to have more capital available to them. They set aside the money for SBA loans and even guaranteed the regular commercial lenders that the funds will be repaid should the borrower default. ... http://www.uwinc.com/goverment-stimulus-loans-for-small-businesses/ The 1st ISF 10+2 Rule Essay Effective January 26 of 2010, importers will be faced with a $5,000 fine per violation if the ISF data is not filed. This is a brand ocean containerized cargo new rule, called the "Importer Security Filing and Additional Carrier Requirements", and is being enforced: to enhance the ... http://www.uwinc.com/us-customs-requires-importers-of-record-to-file-isf-102/ If data changes while a container is in transit between a foreign port and a US port, the shipper must amend its Importer Security Filings according to Customs and Border Protection and filed in the Federal Register. http://www.uwinc.com/us-customs-announces-isf-rule-change/ Our newly renovated website launches! We hope you enjoy the new look and usability of our updated website. As always, your input is valuable to us. We welcome your feedback as you become familiar with the new layout. http://www.uwinc.com/newly-renovated-website-launches/ Unitrans Worldwide provided one of its trucks with a lift gate to facilitate the delivery of school supplies to the Dedham Food Pantry. The school supplies were graciously donated by a large office supply store, however, the delivery required a lift gate for the pickup and delivery. Unitrans Worldwide quickly ... http://www.uwinc.com/helping-the-dedham-food-pantry/ Please join us in welcoming the new faces here at Unitrans Worldwide!  Donna Manzi joins us as the Director of Marketing & Business Development. Tom Stad joins us as the Logistics Manager. Both Tom and Donna come to Unitrans rich in experience, and are happy to help you in their new roles. We ... http://www.uwinc.com/new-faces-at-unitrans/