Christmas.  Easter.  Halloween.  If it’s a holiday then Americans are spending.

A recent Journal of Commerce article, Imports Set to Surge, delivers growing import statistics and projects increased growth for coming months with the implication that retailers are building up stock for increased spending.  “Imports from Asia in January rose 2.9 percent year-over-year, and Moreno forecasts traffic growth will level out at 2.5 percent in 2012,” the article states.  Yet it seems that every time a gift-giving holiday comes around, importers are always behind in … READ MORE

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Benjamin England, Founder and CEO of FDAImports.com recently presented at the 2012 Journal of Commerce Cool Cargoes Event entitled “Planning an FDA-Proof International Container Cold Chain.”  The Cool Cargoes track is part of the JOC’s annual TPM conference (Trans-Pacific Maritime). Mr. England’s presentation answered the following core questions:

   • How will FSMA impact cold chains?

   • What is the legal impact of FSMA?

   • What new fees should I be concerned about under FSMA?

   • What is VQIP and FSVP and how will they … READ MORE

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