Blogs
THE VIGILANT VIGIL – 34th EDITION
Welcome, visitor, to the Vigil. Here you will find a summation of current global trade changes and regulatory updates. We aim to deliver helpful insights in a timely and relevant manner, to help you remain vigilant in an ever-evolving trade environment. Vigil Viewpoint: THE ART OF COMPLIANCE Or why I keep painting myself into…
What Strong C-TPAT Compliance Really Looks Like
Your supply chain is only as secure as the policy you can prove you follow. That single idea separates companies that thrive under C-TPAT from those that stumble at validation. At Vigilant Global Trade Services, we help importers, exporters, and logistics partners build supply chain security programs that work in the real world. As Martin…
THE VIGILANT VIGIL – 33rd EDITION
Welcome, visitor, to the Vigil. Here you will find a summation of current global trade changes and regulatory updates. We aim to deliver helpful insights in a timely and relevant manner, to help you remain vigilant in an ever-evolving trade environment. Vigil Viewpoint: THE TRUTH IS OUT THERE… AND IT HAS RECEIPTS What happens…
Stop Risk at the Source: Anti-Boycott, Anti-Bribery, and Anti-Corruption Essentials
One overlooked sentence in a sales contract can trigger a costly investigation. A line like “Do not ship on an Israeli flagship” may seem harmless, but it can put your company squarely in violation of anti-boycott laws. At Vigilant Global Trade Services, we see this risk every day. In our recent Trade Buzz conversation with…
THE VIGILANT VIGIL – 32nd EDITION
Welcome, visitor, to the Vigil. Here you will find a summation of current global trade changes and regulatory updates. We aim to deliver helpful insights in a timely and relevant manner, to help you remain vigilant in an ever-evolving trade environment. Vigil Viewpoint: THE HENNESSY FAMILY TREE AND THE CUSTOMS AUDIT When a good…
Export License Determination: How We Build Consistent, Defensible Decisions
One wrong classification can stop a shipment, trigger penalties, and unravel hard-won customer trust. We see it all the time. The good news is that consistent, defensible export license determination is absolutely achievable with the right process and tools. On Trade Buzz, our own Kristi sat down with Jamie to unpack what makes license determination…
THE VIGILANT VIGIL – 31st EDITION
Welcome, visitor, to the Vigil. Here you will find a summation of current global trade changes and regulatory updates. We aim to deliver helpful insights in a timely and relevant manner, to help you remain vigilant in an ever-evolving trade environment. Vigil Viewpoint: The Editing Director (T.E.D.)’s Foreword: TOMORROW IS A TERRIBLE COMPLIANCE STRATEGY…
ECCN Explained: How We Drive Accurate Export Classifications Every Time
One code can open global markets for your product, or it can stop a shipment on the tarmac. That code is the Export Control Classification Number, and getting it right is not optional if you care about speed, certainty, and compliance. At Vigilant Global Trade Services, we help companies cut through the confusion and build…
THE VIGILANT VIGIL – 30th EDITION
Welcome, visitor, to the Vigil. Here you will find a summation of current global trade changes and regulatory updates. We aim to deliver helpful insights in a timely and relevant manner, to help you remain vigilant in an ever-evolving trade environment. Vigil Viewpoint: Coming up with something new to say every week is harder…
That Bolt Might Be ITAR: Why Commodity Jurisdiction Can Make or Break Your Export Strategy
Picture this: a basic bolt on your drawing board looks harmless. But if it was purpose-built for a nuclear submarine, that same bolt could be treated as a defense article. One small assumption can turn into a major export control violation. At Vigilant Global Trade Services, we guide companies through exactly this kind of gray…