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Computer glitches snarl Australian ports

24 October 2005 Computer glitches snarl Australian ports The following article is excerpted from the 24 October 2005 edition of “The Journal of Commerce”. Members will find further information about the Australian Customs implementation problems on the International Federation of Customs Brokers…

At Wesccon: Importers urged to use [US] Customs...

24 October 2005 At Wesccon: Importers urged to use [US] Customs accounts The following article is excerpted from the 24 October 2005 edition of “The Journal of Commerce”. [US] Importers and brokers are being urged to drop their traditional practice of dealing with [US] Customs on a transaction-by…

EU member states extend Russian import ban...

24 October 2005 EU member states extend Russian import ban to halt threat of avian flu The following article is extracted from the 24 October 2005 edition of “American Shipper”. European Union member states have endorsed decisions aimed at reducing the threat of avian influenza, including an…

Update to CFIA AIRS Web Site

24 October 2005 Update to CFIA AIRS Web Site Chapter 05 was published to streamline some requirements for Australia and the United Kingdom. / Le chapitre 05 a été publié afin de simplifier quelques exigences pour l'Australie et le Royaume-Uni. Australia/Australie 05.11.10.1290 - Frozen bovine semen…

Ontario to adopt extended daylight savings time...

24 October 2005 Ontario to adopt extended daylight savings time in 2007 The following article is excerpted from the 21 October 2005 edition of “Canadian Transportation & Logistics”. Starting in 2007, Ontarians will be changing their clocks a bit later in the spring and fall as the province adopts…

New dispute for Vancouver truckers

24 October 2005 New dispute for Vancouver truckers The following article is extracted from the 21 October 2005 edition of “The Journal of Commerce”. Container truck drivers who struck the Port of Vancouver … for six weeks this summer have joined a union and plan to protest the controversial…

FedEx CEO: Red tape threatening Europe economy

21 October 2005 FedEx CEO: Red tape threatening Europe economy The following article is excerpted from the 20 October 2005 edition of “The Journal of Commerce”. Rigid labor markets and excessive red tape are deterring U.S. investment in Europe and pose a "huge danger" to the continent's economy…

Unilateral action needed at WTO talks

21 October 2005 Unilateral action needed at WTO talks The following article is excerpted from the 21 October 2005 edition of “globeandmail.com”. In many ways, poorer countries have tried to use multinational WTO trade negotiations as a shortcut into the Quad -- the affluent inner-circle club that…

EICS Bulletin, 21 October 2005

21 October 2005 EICS Bulletin, 21 October 2005 The EICS Telephone Help Desk is not available today. The EICS E-Mail Help Desk will continue to be monitored during this period until 16:30 EST. ([email protected].)

More Q&A Regarding Storage and Transfers to MISC..

21 October 2005 More Q&A Regarding Storage and Transfers to MISC - Communique The following note is from CN’s Customer Support Centre. Q: When can I book a gate appointment to pickup my import at Brampton? A: Your gate appointment for pickup can be made on-line 3 business days prior to pickup…

Update to CFIA AIRS Web Site

21 October 2005 Update to CFIA AIRS Web Site Chapter 4: The terms birds' nest were added at the extension 03 Swallow's nest of the following HS codes : 04.10.00.1187 Chapter 5 was published : The extension Vero Monkey cells was removed from the following HS codes: 05.11.99.1299 Chapter 23 was…

Port of Miami to close ahead of storm

21 October 2005 Port of Miami to close ahead of storm The following article is extracted from the 21 October 2005 edition of “The Journal of Commerce”. The Port of Miami is expected to close to inbound vessel traffic by 11 a.m. Saturday as South Florida keeps a watchful eye on Hurricane Wilma. The…

Crunch time for farm trade deal

21 October 2005 Crunch time for farm trade deal The following article is excerpted from the BBC News web site on 21 October 2005. The EU is coming under increasing pressure to make further concessions on farm subsidies as the dispute threatens to wreck global free trade talks. EU Trade Commissioner…

Experts call for global biometrics agency

21 October 2005 Experts call for global biometrics agency The following article is excerpted from the 21 October 2005 edition of “The New York Times”. The increasing use of biometrics at national borders has prompted calls for an agency to guarantee a common experience for travelers. Biometrics…

Operational Problems with EICS

21 October 2005 Operational Problems with EICS The following message is from the EICS. Connectivity to the EICS (Web, and EDI login) is unavailable due to technical problems. We are investigating, and further information will be provided as it becomes available.
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In Memoriam – Al Lefort

21 October 2005 In Memoriam – Al Lefort The CSCB is saddened to learn that Al Lefort of Trillium Customs Brokers Inc. in Toronto passed away on 19 October 2005. Prior to moving to Toronto, Mr. LeFort was active in customs brokerage in Nova Scotia. We extend our condolences to Mr. LeFort’s family and…

Technical Problems with Connectivity

21 October 2005 Technical Problems with Connectivity General internet problems have been reported from different areas, and this appears to be impacting connectivity. The EICS web servers are running normally, and no technical problems exist. If members experience connectivity issues, please attempt…