A driver”s cross border journey is so much more than picking up freight and proceeding with delivery. Crossing international borders, especially with commercial freight, means complying with the rules of the governing country. There are many aspects for the carrier to consider when planning their journey: transportation permits, routes, road conditions, hours and what customs ...
The rules for the lending of carrier codes are fairly straightforward. Two Simple Rules: Bonded highway carriers may lend their code out to non-bonded carriers Non-bonded highway carriers cannot lend their code to any other carriers Bonded highway carriers may contract with other non-bonded carriers to transport goods on their behalf because they have posted ...
Many times, we as customs brokers receive phone calls from importers, shippers, dispatchers and carriers frantically trying to find out why their shipment is “stuck at the border”. Lucky for them, we are ALWAYS Open 24/7, with live reception and no voice mail. Sometimes it is a very simple answer and other incidence’s are more ...
There are instances when a shipment hasn”t been processed by the time a carrier arrives at the border. While the delays are frustrating there are usually specific reasons as to why this has occurred. Some of which you may be able to avoid with a better understanding of what causes them and what procedures you ...
Pacific Customs Brokers would like to wish you and your family a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year! Thank you to our valued clients for your business and we wish you all the best of success in 2012! Thank you to the all carriers, drivers, dispatchers for your continued support and referrals this past year! ...