Kari Crane

Kari Crane

Kari Crane is the editor of Passages: The International Trade Blog. Kari joined Shipping Solutions after working as an editor, writer and designer at a major market newspaper in Texas. Kari has spent her career finding different ways to tell stories and make complex topics easy-to-understand, so she loves helping importers and exporters understand how to navigate the complex world of international trade.

On: September 9, 2024     By: Kari Crane

International Trade Briefing: September 2024 [Video]

This month: BIS Cracks Down on Illicit Networks Supplying Russia; AUKUS Deal: Major Changes Ahead for U.S., UK, and Australia Defense Trade; China Tariff Relief Delayed Again—What’s Next for U.S. Importers?; Senate Moves to Close Loophole Allowing Duty-Free Imports; WTO Forecast: Trade Growth Surges Amid Global Tensions.

On: August 14, 2024     By: Kari Crane

Current U.S. Export Controls Against Russia

This article explains the expanding U.S. export controls targeting Russia and Belarus, including new license requirements, reduced license exceptions, in-country transfer controls and the latest BIS actions, including additions to the Entity List and Temporary Denial Orders. We share our recommendations for staying up-to-date and compliant.

On: August 7, 2024     By: Kari Crane

International Trade Briefing: August 2024 [Video]

This month we're talking about: BIS Guidance to Mitigate Export Diversion Risk; ITAR and EAR Rule Changes; OFAC Extends Sanctions Violation Liability and Changes Recordkeeping Rules; West Coast Ports Import Surge; DHS Updates Forced Labor Strategy.

On: July 29, 2024     By: Kari Crane

A Deeper Look: BIS Emphasizes Due Diligence and Compliance Responsibilities of Exporters [Video]

Updates from the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) underscore the importance of stringent compliance in today's heightened enforcement landscape. We explain what to expect, from increased end-use and end-user checks and updated freight forwarder guidance to enhanced cooperation with international partners and antiboycot requirements.

On: July 22, 2024     By: Kari Crane

Who Is the Ultimate Consignee?

Learn how to identify the Ultimate Consignee in various export scenarios, from straightforward sales to more complex routed transactions. You'll need to identify the Ultimate Consignee to stay compliant with the Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR) and properly file through the Automated Export System (AES).

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