CBP to Discontinue Mailing Paper Courtesy Notices of Liquidation
If you are a regular importer, you'll know these to be the constant stream of notices received in the mail from CBP. Courtesy notices of liquidation provide informal, advance notice of the liquidation date and are not required by statute. For importers of record whose entry summaries are electronically filed in ABI, CBP currently provides an electronic courtesy notice to the ABI filer and a paper courtesy notice to the importer of record. In an effort to streamline the notificatino process and reduce printing and mailing costs, after September 30, 2011, CBP will no longer mail paper courtesy notices of liquidation. All ABI filers (importers of record and brokers that file as agent of an importer) will continue to receive electronic courtesy notices. In addition, all importers of record with an Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) account can monitor the liquidation of their entries by using the reporting tool in the ACE online portal. Importers of record whose entries are not filed through ABI will continue to receive paper courtesy notices of liquidation.
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Trans-Pacific Eastbound 4th Quarter Bunker Surcharge
Carriers on the Trans-Pacific trade route have announced the Bunker Surcharge for 4th quarter. The Bunker Surcharge effective October 1st, 2011 will stay at the same level as 3rd quarter. Levels are as follows: For shipments to USWC and via MLB: USD 430/20'DC, USD 538/40'DC and USD 605/40'HC. For shipments to USEC: USD 847/20'DC, USD 1059/40'DC and USD 1191/40'HC.
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"National Day" Holiday in China
Please remember that China is closed for "National Day" Holiday as follows:
China: October 1 to October 7, 2011 (both days included)
Hong Kong: October 1 and October 5, 2011
Carriers in the Trans-Pacific trade are taking vessels out of rotation during the holiday week, so please expect demand for space to increase just before and after the holiday. Please ensure that your factories pre-book space well in advance.
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Walk to End Alzheimers
This year, to support those affected by Alzheimer's, Green Worldwide Shipping will be participating in the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's™ to raise funds and awareness to fight this disease on October 8th.
The Alzheimer's Association®, the world's leading voluntary organization in Alzheimer's research, care and support, is dedicated to finding prevention methods, treatments and an eventual cure for the disease.
So far we have acheived about 50% of our goal to support the Alzheimer's Association, which provides consultation, information and referral, and support programs to our community.
If you are interested in making a donation please visit our online fundraising headquarters at http://walktoendalz.kintera.org/atlanta/greenworldwide to learn more and make a donation.
Thank you in advance for your time and generosity.
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