10 May 2016 – DX, the leading independent parcels, mail and logistics operator, today announces the acquisition of the trade and assets of Legal Post and First Post from First Scottish. The deal is worth £3.25m, with completion expected at the end of May. Legal Post provides a document exchange and postal service in Scotland, […]
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Yearly Archives: 2016
CBP Transitions to One DIS Email Format
On May 9, 2016 U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) released Cargo Systems Messaging Service (CSMS) #16-000370 submissions to the Document Image System (DIS) will be transitioned to a single email box and format. According to the notice, the new email box for DIS will be [email protected]. The DIS Implementation guide can be referred to, […]
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DOD Updates Duty-Free Threshold
In a Federal Register (FRN) notice published on May 10, 2016 the Department of Defense (DoD) announced that a final rule amendment will be made to the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) in response to the proposed rule (80 FRN 72672) that set out to revise DFARS 225.90I(3). The amendment to the DFARS will […]
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PITT OHIO RECEIVES EASTMAN CHEMICAL SUPPLIER EXCELLENCE AWARD
Pittsburgh, PA (May 10, 2016) – PITT OHIO has been named a recipient of the 2015 Supplier Excellence Award from the Eastman Chemical Company for the tenth consecutive year. This award is granted to companies who maintain high quality services, achieve prompt delivery performance, create logistics value proposition, and exceed customer service expectations. The two most […]
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PITT OHIO Recognized by Echo Global Logistics
Pittsburgh, PA (May 10, 2016) – PITT OHIO has been named one of Echo Global Logistics’ LTL Carrier Platinum Award winners for 2015. The award, given annually, recognizes strategic regional LTL carriers for “outstanding service, commitment and performance to Echo clients and employees.” This is the second time PITT OHIO has received this award, which is […]
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FDA Announces FSMA Public Meetings
On May 6, 2016 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that they will be holding three one-day public meetings regarding implementation of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). The theme of the meeting will be, “FDA Food Safety Modernization Act: Focus on Strategic Implementation of Prevention-Oriented Import Safety Programs” and will cover topics […]
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2016 West Coast Trade Symposium
On May 4, 2016 Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued Cargo Systems Messaging Service (CSMS) #16-000365 announcing that the West Coast Trade Symposium, with a focus on “Trade Facilitation and Enforcement: The Path to Economic Competitiveness,” will be held in Phoenix, Arizona on May 25-26, 2016. It will also feature topics such as, “What is […]
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XPO Logistics Awarded Diamond Supplier Status by Navistar
GREENWICH, Conn. – May 6, 2016- XPO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: XPO), a leading global provider of transportation and logistics solutions, has been recognized by Navistar International Corp. (NYSE: NAV) for achieving Diamond Supplier status as one of its top-performing suppliers. Each year, Navistar ranks its suppliers according to various performance metrics, including quality, service delivery, […]
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Old Dominion Named Top Carrier for 2016
ORLANDO, Fla. (May 4, 2016) – Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. has been named NASSTRAC 2016 Carrier of the Year in the Multi Regional LTL category. This is the fourth consecutive year OD has received the honor. Old Dominion earned the annual award based on its premium service, operational excellence, competitive pricing, business relationship effectiveness, […]
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CBP Clarifies DIS Rejections
On May 4, 2016 U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) released Cargo Systems Messaging Service (CSMS) #16-000364 providing clarification on how Document Imaging System (DIS) rejections should be handled for Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) Cargo Release/Entry Summaries. CBP has the ability to reject documents that have been submitted, if it has been determined that the […]
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