VIEW FULL POST HERE WB Skinner is in Charlotte, NC! We’re thrilled to share that here at WB Skinner Inc., we’ve just opened our latest office in Charlotte, North Carolina. This move is a significant milestone in our mission to expand our logistics and supply chain management services across the Southeastern United States. Our new...
Full PostNYNJ Foreign Freight Forwarders & Brokers Association and President of WB Skinner, Bill Skinner put together a tour of APM Terminals recently. A huge thank you to Giovanni Antonuccio and the APM Staff for their wonderful hospitality. “We toured the terminal in a bus to see the operation up close. We also saw the building where Malcom McLean made the start of...
Full PostCongressman Blumenauer announced his intention to reintroduce the Import Security and Fairness Act, which was initially proposed last year. This new bill aims to strengthen U.S. international trade import laws, particularly in relation to imports from non-market economies like China, and addresses concerns regarding the exploitation of the de minimis threshold. Under the current regulations,...
Full PostWelcome to our May Supply Chain Update, where we bring you the latest news and insights from the world of importing. We are highlighting key news stories to global supply chains, risk management, emerging trends, and sustainability. We aim to provide relevant and up-to-date information to help you succeed in your importing endeavors. Your feedback...
Full PostCheck out our first edition of the WB Skinner Quarterly Newsletter, published and sent to our WB Skinner, Inc mailing list in April 2023. In The News: Importer News Spotlight Share What You Know: Don’t Forget The Postal Code Tips You Can Use: Masking Your Identity When Shipping Freight Company News: Rosemarie: A Valuable Asset...
Full PostCheck out our most recent edition of the Customs Broker Newsletter, published and sent to our WB Skinner, Inc mailing list in February 2023. Import cargo volume at the nation’s major container ports in February is projected to drop close to its lowest level in nearly three years, or since the beginning of the pandemic...
Full Post“Does your supplier include their Postal Code in their address?” -Here’s why it’s important. The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) is now in effect and Customs requires the China postal code on all paperwork. This enhancement will provide an early notification to importers of goods that may have been produced in the Xinjiang Uyghur...
Full PostI’m proud and excited to introduce WB Skinner’s new Director of Sales and Marketing, my son Ryan Skinner. Ryan represents the 3rd generation of Skinner family members carrying on the proud tradition of integrity and service excellence in Customs Brokerage and Freight Forwarding services started by my father more than 50 years ago. Ryan will...
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