Bryan Unites U.S. Territorial Governors in Push to Exempt Islands From New Customs Duties on Small Packages

Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has secured the backing of three other U.S. territorial governors in a joint appeal to President Donald Trump, formally requesting that the administration exempt the territories from new customs duties on small packages shipped between the mainland and the islands. The letter, co-signed by the governors of Guam, the Commonwealth of…

Senate Committee Advances Bill to Raise Container Import Fees, Citing Infrastructure Costs and Fairer Contributions

The bill raises container fees to $100 and $200, depending on size, with half of collections supporting the Waste Management Authority. Lawmakers say the measure modernizes outdated rates, though some questioned whether costs might reach consumers. Bill 39-0039, legislation that seeks to increase the cost of bringing containers or flat rack containers into the Virgin…

Trump Weighs USVI Ship Registry Proposal to Boost Maritime Strength and National Security

The Trump administration is currently reviewing a bold proposal to establish a new international ship registry in the U.S. Virgin Islands—an initiative designed to expand the U.S.-flagged commercial shipping fleet, strengthen national security, and elevate the Virgin Islands as a critical player in global maritime commerce. Spearheaded by the Center for Ocean Policy and Economics (COPE),…

A Guide for the Public: How CBP Sets Bond Amounts

FOREWORDBonds are required for a wide range of transactions and activities, and are the primary tool used by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to safeguard the revenue of the United States and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. As such, it is imperative that the trading public have the information needed to properly…

UPS Supply Chain Solutions® : The Surprise Package

THE SURPRISE PACKAGE “With more than three decades at UPS® under my belt, I would say that I bleed brown!” It was 1990 when Jeff McCorstin originally began his esteemed career at UPS®, one of the world’s largest package delivery companies, as a peak season package delivery driver.   Though UPS® is famous for delivering packages all over…