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Avalon’s Quest newsletter provides critical information to the transportation and logistics industry. Special Quest editions are also sent in the event of a timely or significant issue. Read our Quest archives below or subscribe using the box to the right.
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June 2012 | Issue #73 - Current Bond Issues: AD/CVD, honey syrup, solar panels, 301 form instructions. |
June 2012 | Issue #72 - Topics include: Transshipments and STBs for suspected AD/CVD, independent contractors, $5.2 million verdict in negligent hiring case, C-TPAT/AEO, GSP in Argentina |
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Sept. 5, 2012 | Press Release: Avalon plays for peace on Sept. 21 |
July 16, 2012 | Ship abandoned, one crew member missing and one killed after cargo vessel explosion |
June 14, 2012 | Update: CBP requiring STBs for suspected AD/CVD shipments |
June 13, 2012 | CBP changes bond submission protocol effective July 1 |
May 21, 2012 | Press Release: Avalon announces executive appointments and international expansion |
April 5, 2012 | Press Release: Avalon named one of Illinois’ Best Places to Work for the second year in a row |
Jan. 19, 2012 | Reminder: JFK port 2012 annual user fee |
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Aug. 2011 | Issue #71 - Topics include: CBP Form 301, Fraud, PM Statement, FMC China Rider, Cyber Liability |
Mar. 2011 | Issue #70 - Topics include: ISF update, Japan disaster, CBP updates, FMCSA updates, new ACORD |
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Dec. 1, 2011 | ACH debit now available |
Nov. 17, 2011 | Honey laundering: Update on transshipments from China |
Nov. 3, 2011 | Potentially explosive containers disrupt West Coast port operations |
Aug. 24, 2011 | Can your business weather the storm? | June 17, 2011 | Urgent notice on imports of honey from ‘Malaysia’ |
June 6, 2011 | CBP implements change to bond notification policy |
May 12, 2011 | Mexico to accept ATA Carnets beginning May 16 |
Jan. 28, 2011 | Avalon’s New York office relocates to Manhattan’s financial district |
Jan. 4, 2011 | Avalon implements customer feedback to billing process |
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Aug. 2010 | Issue #69 - Topics include: TSA screening, Snowe-Klobuchar bill, CBP updates, FMCSA updates |
May 2010 | Issue #68 - Topics include: C3 bonds, Flood Insurance, NVOCC tariff exemption, UCR fees |
Apr. 2010 | Issue #67 - Topics include: CBP liquidation notices, new 7501 form, Lacey Act, CSA 2010, piracy |
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Dec. 2009 | Issue #66 - Topics include: Carrier insolvency, IATA air waybill, OTI unlicensed agents, UCR fees |
Jul. 2009 | Issue #65 - Topics include: ISF mitigation, piracy, mutual cargo programs, FMCSA updates |
Apr. 2009 | Issue #64 - Topics include: Transportation broker liability, SDDC bond, shrimp imports, CSA 2010 |
Mar. 2009 | Issue #63 - Topics include: Bond submission guidelines, export violations, COGSA v. Carmack |
Jan. 2009 | Issue #62 - Topics include: PM statement, FEMA flood map, C-TPAT, Clean Truck Program |