Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.1.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # E. Besler & Co. Delivering Personalized Global Logistics Service for Over 40 Years ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.beslerco.net/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [News & Info](https://www.beslerco.net/news/) - [Pacific Carriers Call for ‘Emergency’ Rate Hike](https://www.beslerco.net/pacific-carriers-call-for-emergency-rate-hike/) - Shipping lines in the eastbound Pacific will attempt to increase their freight rates by $400 per 40foot container on Jan. 15 as an interim step toward a larger rate increase to take effect when carriers and their customers negotiate their 2010-11 service contracts next spring. This unusual “emergency revenue program” announced by the Transpacific Stabilization - [Lacey Act Amendment - February 2009](https://www.beslerco.net/lacey-act-amendment-february-2009/) - Lacey Act Amendment– Latest Updates, February 2009 The February 3 Federal Register published the most recent updates to the Lacey Act Amendments, following a series of modifications in October. The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), the federal agency charged with the implementation and enforcement of the rules, revised again the ‘phased’ implementation schedule - [CPSIA - Consumer Product Safety - Making the Certificates Available](https://www.beslerco.net/cpsia-consumer-product-safety-making-the-certificates-available/) - JAN 2009 The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act 2008 mandates the availability of General Certificates of Conformity (GCC) for all imported product covered by any rule or regulation enforced by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (see http://www.cpsc.gov/ABOUT/Cpsia/legislation.html for a complete roster of all legislation that falls within CPSC authority). The original draft of the CPSIA - [Consumer Product Safety Commission Improvement Act of 2008 (2)](https://www.beslerco.net/consumer-product-safety-commission-improvement-act-of-2008-2/) - On Monday, November 13, the Consumer Product Safety Commission issued important revisions to the rules of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) 2008, released in August and the subject of much comment from the Trade and within the government. In brief, the CPSIA called for both importers and manufacturers (or third party labelers), jointly - [Consumer Product Safety Commission Improvement Act of 2008](https://www.beslerco.net/consumer-product-safety-commission-improvement-act-of-2008/) - The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (the “Act”), which was enacted on August 14th, 2008 makes significant changes to current regulations and imposes many additional compliance requirements for companies that sell consumer products. Emphasis is placed on children’s products, toys and products with paint containing lead, phthalates, etc. A summary of key points is as - [Clean Truck Program](https://www.beslerco.net/clean-truck-program/) - Los Angeles/ Long Beach fees to start Intermodal cargo must be claimed through portcheck beginning Nov. 17 Enforcement of Electronic Gate Access at the marine container terminals begins today – Monday, November 10, 2008 PortCheck would like to remind cargo owners that all cargo moving into or out of the Ports of Long Beach and - [Clean Truck Fee](https://www.beslerco.net/clean-truck-fee/) - Clean Truck Fee Collection starts Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2009 On Wednesday, February 18, 2009 PortCheck will begin the collection of the Ports' Clean Truck Fee (CTF) at marine container terminals at the Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles. Originally set to begin on November 17, 2008, the collection of the CTF was delayed pending ## Pages - [Home](https://www.beslerco.net/) - E.Besler & Co. Delivering personalized service for over 50 years. At E. Besler our priority is your cargo. Our experienced team of employee owners are dedicated to making sure your shipments and supply chain run as efficiently as possible. Besler & Co., is unique, others speak of “investing in their people”, we “put our money - [Terms & Conditions](https://www.beslerco.net/terms-conditions/) - (Please Read Carefully) These terms and conditions of service constitute a legally binding contract between the "Company" and the "Customer". In the event the Company renders services and issues a document containing Terms and Conditions governing such services, the Terms and Conditions set forth in such other document(s) shall govern those services. 1. Definitions. "Company" - [Our Services](https://www.beslerco.net/our-services/) - Import Export Freight Forwarding Customs Brokerage Cargo Insurance - [Cargo Insurance](https://www.beslerco.net/our-services/cargo-insurance/) - Despite the best efforts of your shipper to properly pack product as well as those of air, ocean, or road carriers, goods may be damaged in transit. Storms, fire and theft are not uncommon. In such events, the only way to protect against financial loss is to have shipper’s interest cargo insurance. The cost of - [Tracking](https://www.beslerco.net/tracking/) - In today’s competitive business environment, the timely movement of information is as critical to your company’s success as the movement of your cargo. Security issues, increased competition, and rising consumer expectations are all raising the bar with respect to supply chain efficiency. At Besler, we invest heavily in information technology to ensure that your supply - [Contact Us](https://www.beslerco.net/contact-us/) - [Resources](https://www.beslerco.net/resources/) - Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Customs Electronic Bulletin Board Federal Trade Commission Food and Drug Administration Foreign Currency Conversion Tool Glossary of Shipping Terms Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Annotated Hazardous Material (HAZMAT), D.O.T. International Chamber of Commerce Office of Textiles and Apparel (OTEXA) The Code of Federal Regulations The World Trade - [Disclaimer](https://www.beslerco.net/disclaimer/) - Although the information contained on this web site has been produced and processed from sources believed to be reliable, no warranty expressed or implied is made regarding the accuracy, adequacy, completeness, legality, reliability or usefulness of any information, and this information is provided on an "as is" basis. Changes that have occurred to this information - [Compliance Survey](https://www.beslerco.net/compliance-survey/) - Test Your Knowledge on Compliance with U.S. Customs Within the last few years, U.S. Customs has imposed significant new responsibilities on importers. As an importer, how would you weather if U.S. Customs chose to review your records? Listed below are some questions that may prove to be suggesting on areas in which you may want - [Incoterms](https://www.beslerco.net/incoterms/) - EXW EX WORKS (...named place) EX works - means that the seller fulfills his obligation to deliver when he has made the goods available at his premises (i.e. works, factory, warehouse, etc.) to the buyer. In particular, he is not responsible for loading the goods on the vehicle provided by the buyer or for clearing - [Locations](https://www.beslerco.net/locations/) - [Customs Brokerage](https://www.beslerco.net/our-services/customs-brokerage/) - Whether you’re importing apparel, footwear, perishables, machinery or consumer goods, our experts will always have your best interest in mind. We take our expertise in customs brokerage seriously. When it comes to filing an entry, classifying a product our team will ensure compliance of the latest government rules and regulations in order to avoid costly - [Freight Forwarding](https://www.beslerco.net/our-services/freight-forwarding/) - Besler & Company's Freight Forwarding program keeps you in touch with your cargo from your supplier's door to your door. Our direct consolidation service covers the entire Pacific Rim, Middle East, Central and South America, Central Europe and the United Kingdom. Our Worldwide Agency Network allows us to move cargo to and from these countries - [Export](https://www.beslerco.net/our-services/export/) - Licensed FMC Freight Forwarder IATA Air Freight Agent Complete Intermodal Logistics Air/Sea Consolidation Competitive Rate Quotations Worldwide Agency Network Consolidation & Warehousing Air / Marine Insurance Duty Drawback / TIB Specialists Letters of Credit / Banking Consular Documentation / Legalization Customs Registration Import Status Inquiry - [Import](https://www.beslerco.net/our-services/import/) - C-TPAT Certified ABI Certified Customs Broker Five Individually Licensed Brokers Tariff Analysis / Consulting 24 Hour Emergency Service Weekend Air Pre-Clearance Program EDI Capabilities Computerized Liquidation & Record Keeping Customs Surety Bonds Air / Marine Insurance Worldwide Agency Network Weekly Airfreight Consolidations Weekly Seafreight Consolidations Door To Door Air / Sea Rate Quotations In-House Warehousing - [About Us](https://www.beslerco.net/about-us/) - Founded in 1965, E. Besler & Company has experienced steady growth to become one of the leading International Freight Forwarders and Customs House Brokers in the midwest. Today, more than a quarter century later, our total transportation service capabilities include agencies servicing the entire Pacific Rim as well as the Middle East, Central and South ## Quizzes & Surveys - [Compliance Survey](https://www.beslerco.net/qsm_quiz/compliance-survey/) ## Categories - [Truck News](https://www.beslerco.net/category/truck-news/) - [Safety](https://www.beslerco.net/category/safety/) - [Rates](https://www.beslerco.net/category/rates/) - [Regulations](https://www.beslerco.net/category/regulations/)