When a Shipping Container is Lost at Sea, Does it Make a Sound?
If it lands in a marine sanctuary it does. Three years ago the Monterrey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) published an article detailing some startling facts and figures about shipping containers found in the ocean. MBARI’s study raised ecological concerns, but their statistics also concerned shipping brokers. For manufacturers and… Read More »
Central Examination Station Houston, TX
Central Examination Station (CES) Inspections Our Central Examination Stations helps streamline and expedite the arduous process of container freight inspections. Give us a call to speak with a CES expert today. Our Central Examination Station (CES) is an inspection hub used by freight forwarders and customs brokers to streamline and… Read More »
Space Shuttle Endeavor flies over World Trade Distribution
9-19-2012 Space Shuttle Endeavor made two passes over World Trade Distribution’s CFS station today. Space Shuttle Endeavor flies over World Trade Distribution’s CFS station
Customs officers seize fake Burberry and Disney items at Houston/Galveston Seaport
February 8th, 2012 Customs and Border protection officers at the Houston/Galveston Seaport seized 2.7 million dollars of Burberry and Disney items that were deemed “fake”. Included in the shipment were hats, purses, wallets, dog collars and hair clips. The fakes were taken to World Trade Distribution for further examination and… Read More »
Fake perfume shipment seized at Port of Houston
March 1st, 2012 A shipment worth $344,000 of counterfeit perfume was seized at the Port of Houston. 5000 bottles of perfume bound for Dallas Texas were intercepted by Customs inspectors on the basis that these bottles took on the trademarks of Estee Lauder but were found to be fakes. Officials… Read More »