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For the second year in a row, Shipping Solutions export
documentation and compliance software is rated the most
popular export software by readers in the March 2004 issue
of IOMA's
Report on Managing Exports. Not only is Shipping
Solutions ranked number one by all users, it is the only
commercially available program mentioned by companies
of all sizes, ranking at the top of all categories.
"At a cost starting at $499, Shipping
Solutions allows export managers to quickly produce a
dozen standard export forms, file the Shipper's Export
Declaration (SED) electronically through the Automated
Export System (AES), and monitor all shipping expenses,"
the front-page article states. "It's no wonder that
this software, used by 24.4% of respondents, is popular
at both larger and smaller exporters."
The Managing Exports survey
also lists the most used features in software to "gain
efficiencies and cut costs" in companies' export
processes. Nearly half the survey respondents (47.9%)
use export software to automate the export documentation
process while about a quarter (23.4%) use the software
to help them comply with U.S. export regulations including
screening their shipments against the various restricted-party
lists.
Shipping Solutions is available in both
an entry-level version (Shipping Solutions Classic) that
includes a standard set of export documents used by most
exporters or a more advanced version of the program (Shipping
Solutions Professional) that includes additional documents
and additional features. For example, Shipping Solutions
Professional allows you to email your documents directly
from the software; integrate the software with your accounting,
order-entry or ERP system; and screen all your exports
against the Export Administration Regulations to ensure
that you are including the correct documents and not shipping
to someone on one of the many government "bad guy"
lists.
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| Which Export Software Product
Do You Use? (Number of Employees) |
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Under
500 |
Over
500 |
Over
All |
| Shipping Solutions |
29.4% |
19.0% |
24.4% |
| Vastera |
- |
19.0 |
12.2 |
| MSR Visual Exporter |
- |
19.0 |
9.8 |
| Exits Inc. |
11.8 |
- |
4.9 |
| MKdenial |
5.9 |
- |
4.9 |
| Dutycalc |
- |
4.8 |
2.4 |
| DynaComm/ FutureSoft |
5.9 |
- |
2.4 |
| Export Pro Writer |
5.9 |
- |
2.4 |
| JDEdwards Oneworld |
5.9 |
- |
2.4 |
| OCR |
- |
4.8 |
2.4 |
| Open Harbor |
- |
4.8 |
2.4 |
| Oracle |
5.9 |
- |
2.4 |
| SAP |
- |
4.8 |
2.4 |
| SPEX |
5.9 |
- |
2.4 |
| Track Base |
- |
4.8 |
2.4 |
| Trade Point |
- |
4.8 |
2.4 |
| Transexport |
5.9 |
- |
2.4 |
| Proprietary |
17.6 |
14.3 |
14.6 |
IOMA's Report on Managing Exports
Survey, March 2004 |
To download or request a free demo of either
version of Shipping Solutions, visit the Shipping
Solutions website.
To find out more about IOMA's Report on
Managing Exports, visit their website.
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In today's fast-paced and increasingly global
business environment, staying on top of the information you
need and knowing the rules of the game have become essential
for survival.
From its inception in 1991, the Business Executives'
Enforcement Team (BEET) from the U.S. Bureau of Industry and
Security (BIS) has become the forum for industry executives
who need to stay current with the latest in practical, "hands-on"
export enforcement topics. Just as important, the BEET provides
a direct communication link between the business and the export
enforcement communities.
The Washington Field Office will be hosting
a regional BEET townhall meeting at the Wyndham Roanoke Airport
Hotel, 2801 Hershberger Road in Roanoke, Virginia, on April
6, 2004. This year's BEET will be sponsored by the Virginia
Economic Development Partnership, the Blue Ridge International
Trade Network and Radford University 's International Trade
& Business Assistance Center.
The BEET will focus on presentations covering
recent investigations that are expected to help attendees learn
from the mistakes of others. Senior members of the U.S. Department
of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security, including representatives
from Export Enforcement and the Office of Antiboycott Compliance,
will make presentations on their export control programs. Also
scheduled to participate are representatives from the U.S. Department
of Justice and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
If you are interested in attending the Washington
BEET meeting, please register by clicking
here. There is no charge for participating in the meeting,
but seating is limited, so reserve your space early by responding
no later than Monday, March 29, 2004.
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By Sue Senger email
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In 1989, the Canada – U.S. Free Trade Agreement
went into effect, phasing out all tariffs and many non-tariff
barriers to trade.
The benefits of free trade are clear: two-way
trade in goods and services between the two countries totaled
$440 billion in 2002, the largest bilateral exchange in the world.
The benefits of this free-trade agreement were expanded in 1994
when the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) opened the
Mexican market to Canada and the United States.
In 1996, Canada and the U.S. implemented a comprehensive
Shared Border Accord to deepen cooperation on border management
issues. Since the September 11th attacks on the United States,
Canada and the U.S. have accelerated these efforts to protect
the security and enhance the prosperity of their citizens. The
two governments continue to share more threat information, upgrade
their crisis response abilities, and ensure that the Canada –
U.S. border remains secure with an efficient flow of trade.
Customs officials from both governments have
turned their attention from compliance and speed to security and
compliance. U.S. exporters must provide accurate documentation
and information to provide for a smooth entry into Canada.
The following documents will help ensure for
a smooth entry:
- Bill of Lading/Manifest/Waybill indicating
the shipment contents.
- Canada Customs Invoice (CCI) provides critical
customs information (see my earlier
article on the CCI ) or your company’s invoice with
the required information included.
- NAFTA Certificate of Origin is required for
proof of eligibility for preferential tariff treatment.
Here is an example of a typical shipment. The
truck driver picks up your shipment and takes the document package
to the border (customs broker) or faxes them to the border prior
to arrival. The data is reviewed and the release request prepared
by the broker is sent to Canadian Customs.
Customs makes a decision to release the cargo
or inspect the shipment. Duty is assessed and reported on a “B3”
Customs Entry form. Canada Customs determines the duty based on
the commodities’ country or countries of origin and the
value of the shipment. A goods and services tax of seven percent,
which is Canada’s federal sales tax, is applied to almost
all commercial transactions.
To expedite the release of cargo at the Canadian
border, U.S. exporters can provide the shipment information electronically
to the broker prior to shipment. The information is reviewed and
the release request is prepared and electronically sent to Canadian
Customs. Customs makes a pre-arrival decision to release or inspect
the shipment. When the truck driver arrives at the border, the
driver receives a message to cross the border or stop for inspection.
The Canadian border’s impact on U.S. exporters
is significant. It affects your ability to operate effectively
in Canada, your relationships with your Canadian clients, the
speed and reliability of your supply chain, and your costs. By
providing the proper documentation and information, you will help
eliminate unnecessary delays.
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Thousands of successful exporters are using Shipping
Solutions to complete their export documents faster, easier and
less expensively than ever before. Why aren't you?
If you're too busy trying to complete your export
documents by hand to spend some time reviewing the Shipping Solutions
Professional export documentation and compliance software yourself,
let us do it for you! Sign
up for one of our free online
demos and let us give you a one-hour overview of the software.
We'll take you step-by-step through the process
of completing your export forms, filing your SEDs electronically
through AES, and checking your exports against the various government
restricted parties lists and export regulations to make sure your
shipments are in compliance, and you—and your company—stay
out of trouble.
These free online demos are available
on Tuesday's at 1:00 Central Time. All you need is an Internet
connection to watch the demo and a phone to listen in and ask
questions about the software. It's the perfect opportunity to
get your first view of Shipping Solutions or to convince your
coworkers and your boss that Shipping Solutions is the perfect
solution for your company.
See why Shipping Solutions is America's
#1 export software. Sign
up for the free online demo today!
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