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| Is Your Company Ready for 10+2? |
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Ready or not, the Importer Security Filing, also known as 10+2, goes into effect on January 26th
 This new security regulation by the US Customs & Border Protection (CBP) will require importers to submit 10 additional information factors before a shipment can clear customs without incident, plus 2 more filings for vessel cargo.Hopefully your company has prepared for this day and has implemented all the changes that will soon be mandatory. Rumor has it that there will be a grace period and Customs will assist companies with the transition, but who knows how long it will take to clear improperly identified shipments? Just to make sure your transportation department doesn't get tied down with red tape, here's a list of the information factors that all importers are required to submit before a shipment can clear customs under the new rules:
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| Using Green to Save Money |
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M33 Integrated Solutions has been recognized by the Environmental Protection Agency as a certified SmartWay™ Partner
The EPA describes SmartWay™ as "a partnership among government, business and consumers to protect our environment, reduce fuel consumption, and improve our air quality for future generations."
M33's enrollment in the program shows that we and the companies that comprise our collaborative client network are committed to increasing energy efficiency and significantly reducing fuel consumption, greenhouse gases and air pollution.
Not only did we meet the EPA's SmartWay™ qualifications, but we received agency's top possible score of 1.25. This is just one more example of M33 proving that Sustainable Transportation can increase efficiencies and drive down operational expenses, all without the large up-front costs generally associated with such initiatives.
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| Technology Corner |
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| We are proud to announce the release of the new M33 Global Freight Rating System
 With the release of this custom-designed rater, members of our collaborative client network will be able to ensure accuracy for rating even the most complex shipments based on carriers' published tariffs. The system is fully integrated, so users can count on correct miles calculation, automatic zip code verification, and accurate carrier transit times. It will also improve system speed from the time the load is tendered until the time the bill is audited.
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| Note to Readers |
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Help us enhance your transportation network
If you think one or more of your vendors or customers has room to improve their transportation operations, please forward them this short survey. By using this tool, managers can learn how their company's transportation situation compares to 'industry best practices.'
Click the image below to access the scorecard:
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