International exhibition logistics have changed in a number of ways. Most prominently are the post-9/11 regulations that have increased the degree of difficulty, and decrease in speed, with which shipments can be cleared through Customs and Border Protection. One of the most significant changes involves restrictions on foreign shippers. In compliance with TSA (Transportation Security Administration) regulations, all foreign exhibitor cargo coming out of U.S. events is considered “unknown shipper” cargo. Unknown shipper cargo is limited to transport on cargo-only aircraft or ocean freighters.
To address these changes, Rogers Worldwide has added licensed customhouse brokers to the staff as well as additional personnel knowledgeable of the bio-terrorism and Homeland Security regulations and operational procedures.
Rogers Worldwide Customs Brokerage and International Freight Forwarding
1-702-272-1596, import@rerogers.com, www.rerogers.com
