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US Customs and Border Protection 10+2 Rule

Importer Security Filing (10 +2) Interim Rule Information

On November 25, 2008, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) published in the Federal Register an interim rule for the Importer Security Filing (ISF), also known as 10 + 2. Because of concerns from both trade partners and Congress concerning the complexity and cost, CBP has issued the rule as an interim, accepting comments and reviewing the process during the interim period. The interim rule will go into effect January 25, 2009. Actual enforcement of the rule’s requirements will be delayed for a period of one year, providing filers make satisfactory progress toward compliance with the rule. Comments must be received by CBP on or before June 1, 2009.

To view the complete rule, please go to 'http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/pdf/E8-27048.pdf

There are several tiers of service available to importers supporting various levels of automation.

Tier 1 - Web Data Entry: Importer or their designated user will manually key all of the required data into our IS application and MTS will submit to CBP.

Tier 2 - Data Feed (xml, csv): Importer or other designated party will send MTS all of the required data in one (1) file via FTP.

Tier 3 - Customized Solution: Importer is currently sending data to MTS and will append existing interface with missing required data, or will send an additional interface to be matched to existing data. MTS will consolidate data and submit to CBP.

Tier 4 - Customized Solution: Importer is NOT currently sending data to MTS but would like to send data for IS filing in a different format than highlighted in Tier 2 (i.e. invoice) and will send missing data in a different file feed.

Publish Date : 12/10/2008   Source : MTS

JOB POSTING- Managerial -

Director of Operations and Marketing needed to manage foreign branch offices, service points & affiliates to expand in the international freight forwarding market; develop & implement marketing & sales strategies; be responsible for customer development, database & contract administration; conduct quantitative work in support of freight forwarding workforce planning, forecasting & business development. Req’d Master’s & 6 mo.s exp. Send resume to: MTS Logistics, Inc., 5 West 37^th St., Suite 300, New York, NY 10018.”

Publish Date : 9/22/2008 11:44:00 AM   Source : MTS

US Container Seal Requirement Takes Effect Oct.15

Effective October 15th; U.S. Customs and Border Protection has announced that all loaded containers, including foreign cargo remaining on board, arriving by vessel at a port of entry in the U.S. on or after Oct. 15 are required to be sealed with a seal meeting the International Organization for Standardization Publicly Available Specification 17712 standard. This standard is being imposed pursuant to the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 because the Department of Homeland Security did not issue by April 1, 2008, an interim final rule establishing minimum standards and procedures for securing containers in transit to the U.S. CBP will consider loaded containers subject to the sealing requirements to be in violation of the 9/11 Act if they arrive by vessel at a port of entry in the U.S. on or after Oct. 15 with either no seal or a seal that does not meet the ISO/PAS 17712 standard. In such cases CBP may assess a civil penalty against the party responsible for the violation for the attempted introduction of merchandise into the U.S. contrary to law. However, CBP states that it will phase in penalty assessments for such violations. CBP is also reminding vessel carriers that they must transmit all seal numbers via the Vessel Automated Manifest System 24 hours before cargo is laden aboard a vessel at a foreign port.

Publish Date : 9/4/2008 9:17:00 AM   Source : CBP

*** MTS reconfirmed for ISO 9001 in 2007.

Publish Date : 8/28/2007 11:44:00 AM   Source : MTS Logistics, Inc.

C-TPAT Receiving of containers - important notice.

A recent validation meeting with a C-TPAT Certified company and CBP illuminated a serious issue regarding the receiving of sealed containers into US warehouses. It is imperative for security that the seal number of the container is available to the receiving warehouse before the container arrives. The seal number can be originally inserted on any pre-doc, such as an original bill of lading, load document, etc. that is in the possession of the receiving party.  When the container arrives at the unloading dock, this pre-supplied seal number must be compared and matched with the actual seal number of the seal on the container. If there is a discrepancy, CBP must be notified before the seal is broken.

Publish Date : 8/28/2007 11:21:00 AM   Source : MTS Logistics, Inc.

Dear Valued Customer,

As we near the end of 2006, we would like to celebrate our success with the people who made this possible for us. The year 2006 was a tough year for the freight industry in general and only dedicated companies that work in teams managed to grow. While most freight companies chose downsizing as a way of dealing with the current situation, we invested in our employees by having continuous trainings about customer service from various industry professionals (Taylor Performance Solutions, Team Worldwide are some of the few.). Our system is personalized in order to serve our clients better. We also made our clients life easier by answering all their calls with utmost attention. Furthermore, in November 2006, MTS spread its wings from coast to coast, opening an LA office in order to better serve the customers in the West Coast area. “All Teus between 2001 and 2006”chart demonstrates our growth/teu which is approximately 23.5%. This growth rate enabled us to be a 20,000 TEU company in less than 6 years.  

MTS Logistics, Inc

Publish Date : 12/19/2006 12:10:00 PM   Source : MTS Logistics, Inc.

MTS LOS ANGELES OFFICE

MTS LOS ANGELES OFFICE

MTS Logistics, Inc is happy to announce the opening of our branch office in Los Angeles, CA. The new office will reinforce of our companies presence in the West Coast of Unites States. It will provide sales support to the growing stage MTS Logistics, Inc together with our head quarters in New York. MTS has been very successful especially for the last five years world wide. Due to the rapid business development and the increasing demand coming from the west coast, we decided to establish a second office in USA. West Coast offers an enormous upside potential through an expanded local presence. The additional office shows our commitment to further growth by providing the basis to continue expanding the business over the next several years.

The contact information for the West Coast office is:

MTS Logistics, Inc

6033 W. Century Boulevard Suite # 360

Los Angeles, CA 90045

Phone: 310 342 9944

Fax: 310 342 9898

E-mail: info@mtslax.com

Web: www.mts-logistics.com

Publish Date : 11/22/2006 12:12:00 PM   Source : MTS Logistics, Inc.

In July 2004, MTS Logistics, Inc has been approved

MTS has always had a strong commitment to provide its customers a high quality service. To ensure this we have always worked with high standards. Now these standards comply with ISO 9001:2000.

This new standard defines the requirements for a quality management system based on "the process model" and is aimed at achieving customer satisfaction and continual improvement of performance.

By using this ISO-9001 standard, we designed an effective quality management system and further improved our high team performance.

This improvement made us realize the need to deliver an end to end service. To fulfill this goal, we developed the QMS and the best operation procedures that comply with the international standards.

Now, our customers are not only happy but delighted! We always give them more than they expect...

Publish Date : 4/20/2005 5:54:00 PM   Source : MTS Logistics, Inc.

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