Flagship News

CANADA - 24 hours advanced filing in effect

Canada will follow the US , and have announced the 24-hour rule for advanced filing effective for all ocean shipments to Canada .

The system for early filing is named "Advance Commercial Information" (ACI). All Commercial Vessels with destination Canadian ports have to file 24 hours prior to departure information regarding cargo loaded to Canadian Boarder Service Agency (CBSA). "what we see is an international trend to increase boarder protection and to have new requirements for the trade industry" - said Lasse Syversen, President of Flagship - Bloksberg Inc.

All shippers should make sure they use carriers with approved computer systems. All filing data must be correct and detailed, whether is in form of a "shipping advice" or shipping documents. Terms like "Freight of All Kinds" (FAK) will no longer be a good business practice due to new security routines. Exporters - and Importers should make sure they use shipping partners with approved communication networks and high security level. Do not accept "we will fix it" statements.
FAQ on the 24 HOUR RULE

Implementation of Phase III Bioterrorism Act

The Press Office U.S. Department of Homeland Security has announced "that beginning on June 4th at 6 a.m. Eastern Standard Time the third phase of the Bioterrorism Act (BTA) will be implemented. Phase III requires that CBP and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) receive prior notice of all food for humans and animals imported or offered for import into the United States. Failure to provide prior notice will result in the merchandise being refused entry. Under the BTA food products shipped by truck are required to file prior notice two hours prior notification, 4 hours for rail and air, and 8 hours for sea."
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Hope you all have a wonderful weekend.

Best regards,
Flagship Technologies - Bloksberg Inc
Tim Francart
Customer Service Specialist
Phone: +1 724 727 9925
E-mail: tfrancart@flagship.com