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Ocean Carrier Capacity and the Global Outlook for 2027
Planning ahead? WSSA Managing Director Alison Leavitt is giving the WSSA market update, covering ocean carrier capacity and the global outlook for 2027, on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM. This will be part of the WSSA NY/NJ Port Tour & Briefing, which also features drawback expert Tony Nogueras, the Port Authority of…
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Global Logistics Update – 10/9/2026
Canada: Ban on Canadian Alcohol with the Exception of Certain Bulk ProductsThe ban on Canadian wine, spirits, and beer has now been in place since September 29, prohibiting almost all beverage alcohol from crossing the border into the USA. The ban is not having a huge economic impact as Canada exports of bottled product to…
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CIT Certifies IEEPA Refund Class: Finally Liquidated Entries
On October 8, 2026, the U.S. Court of International Trade certified a class action in Freestyle World, Inc. v. U.S. Customs and Border Protection, covering importers of record that paid IEEPA duties between February 1, 2025 and February 19, 2026 and have not separately filed suit. The class seeks an order directing CBP to liquidate…
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Learn About Unique Drawback Benefits for Alcohol
Come hear one of the top experts in the drawback industry, Tony Nogueras of Alliance International. Tony will explain the basics of drawback and the unique opportunities available for beverage alcohol. He joins the WSSA NY/NJ Port Tour & Briefing, along with updates from Maher Terminals, the Port Authority of NY & NJ and CBP,…
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WSSA CBMA Services
If you need help filing CBMA claims, or if manual filings are taking up too much of your time, WSSA can help. Our team has helped importers claim millions of dollars in refunds since CBMA’s inception. If you are having difficulties filing CBMA claims, or have not yet taken advantage of your CBMA tax benefits, now is the time to…
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CBMA 2027 Assignments & FDA renewals:
2027 CBMA assignments: Foreign producers may submit 2027 CBMA tax benefit assignments in myTTB as of October 1, 2026. The deadline for 2027 assignments is March 31, 2028. Importers should remind suppliers to submit any remaining 2026 assignments by March 31, 2027. FDA registration renewal: The FDA biennial renewal period for Food Facility Registrations is…
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Port of NY & NJ Rail Summit 2026
The Port of New York and New Jersey is hosting its Rail Summit 2026, “Faster, Farther Reach,” on Wednesday, October 7, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Newark International Airport Marriott. The summit brings together industry peers to discuss the state of freight rail and the Port’s rail capabilities and investments supporting cargo…
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Global Logistics Update – 10/2/2026
50 years of WSSA!What started with a chance cab ride from LaGuardia Airport in 1976 has grown into a global network safeguarding beverage alcohol shipments for members around the world. Twelve founding companies believed in an idea, and five decades later, that idea has become an association members rely on every day. None of this…
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US Ban on Canadian Alcoholic Beverages in Effect NOW!
Unfortunately, the threatened ban on Canadian alcohol has gone into effect and US Customs issued a CSMS message on the details and has updated the ACE/Automated Commercial Environment. The CSMS is linked here for your reference. WSSA is part of the Toasts Not Tariffs Coalition and has signed on to a statement pushing for a…
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Joint Industry Coalition Urges USTR to Extend Section 301 China-Built Vessel Fee Suspension
A coalition of 209 trade associations sent a letter to USTR this week urging an extension of the suspension on Section 301 fees for China-built and China-linked vessels, currently set to expire November 9, 2026. The group is asking the administration to extend the suspension again during the upcoming Trump-Xi summit, warning that resuming the…
