More features to be added to ACE in 06-07

WASHINGTON -- The ability to use ACE will be expanded to allow for the creation of more types of "accounts" than the current importer, broker, and carrier accounts, U.S. Customs and Border Protection recently announced.

Canada snubs private Fort Erie bridge plans … again

FORT ERIE -- Transport Canada is reminding a private company that it cannot go ahead with plans to build a new commercial crossing at the Fort Erie, Ont.-Buffalo border.

Port deal may give Moroun control over new Windsor-Detroit bridge: Bloomberg

DETROIT -- An agreement last spring that gave Ambassador Bridge owner Manual "Matty' Moroun control of the Port of Detroit also contains a clause that could give him operating rights to a new bridge, according to a report from Bloomberg News.

CBP wants trailer number on manifest

WASHINGTON -- U.S. Customs and Border Protection is requesting carriers include their trailer licence number on the manifest in an effort to minimize delays at the border.

Border town to rule on keeping traffic expert

WINDSOR, Ont. -- Windsor City council will decide next month whether it will keep world-renowned traffic and transportation expert Sam Schwartz on the payroll.

Customs officers resume walkouts over right to carry guns

SARNIA, Ont. -- In yet another round of protests, Canada Customs officers walked away from their post at the Sarnia, Ont.-Port Huron border because the Canadian government continues to deny them firearms.

Border-crossers get a PASS from passports

WASHINGTON -- The Bush Administration has scrapped a plan to require passports from any traveler entering the U.S. via land. However, it will instead mandate a new smaller, less expensive, biometric identity card in order to cross the border from Canada or Mexico.

Michigan lawmakers threaten investigation into Windsor-Detroit border process

DETROIT -- There's a rumble of thunder coming from Michigan state headquarters over the status of a new crossing at the busiest border point between Canada and the U.S.

PM would consider private international bridges; Contradicts Transport Canada policy

NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. -- Prime Minister Paul Martin may be the boss of Canada's ruling party for just another day. But he says if he's given a new term, he won't oppose private interests having control of future border crossings between Canada and the U.S.

Fourth Canadian mad cow found; likely won’t hamper trade

OTTAWA -- Canadian food inspection officials have confirmed that yet another cow has been diagnosed with bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE).

ACE E-MANIFEST SOLUTION

Fleet Manager Professional software can now provide an automatically generated e-manifest to help manage ACE.

Blue Water Bridge may overtake Ambassador one day: Michigan official

DETROIT -- A U.S. politician who helped secure $43 million for a new inspection plaza at the Blue Water Bridge says he thinks the Port Huron, Mich.-Sarnia, Ont. crossing could give the nearby Ambassador Bridge a run for the title of No. 1 trade gateway between Canada and the U.S.

Moroun Speaks: Ambassador owner blasts bridge studies; says he would consider selling

WINDSOR, Ont. -- Matty Moroun says he will sell the Ambassador Bridge if the price is right and has no interest in taking full control of the Windsor-Detroit tunnel.

Ont-Mich launch international optical fiber network through tunnel

WINDSOR, Ont. -- Ontario and Michigan have officially interconnected their high-speed optical research and education networks utilizing the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel.

CBP announces PAPS submission changes

WASHINGTON -- U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced as of Feb. 28, 2006, CBP will not accept carriers faxing confirmation as proof of PAPS being sent to brokers. The carriers must confirm the PAPS is accepted in CBP system at least 1 hour or 30 minutes (FAST loads) before arriving at the border.