| Jane Spano and her daughter, Jamie Spano, both passed the customs broker exam this past April and ave recently been granted their customs broker license.
December 7, 2015 – Saugus, MA – TradeLink Systems, Inc. is pleased to announce that Jane Spano and her daughter, Jamie Spano, both passed the customs broker exam this past April and have recently been granted their customs broker license. Customs brokers are “licensed, regulated and empowered by U.S. Customs and Border Protection to assist importers and exporters in meeting Federal requirements governing imports and exports,” and “must have expertise in the entry procedures, admissibility requirements, classification, valuation, and the rates of duty and applicable taxes and fees for imported merchandise.” Jane Spano, VP of Operations, has been with the Company for over twenty years and oversees client service, finance and operations. According to Jane, “I’ve been in the business a long time, but studying import regulations for this exam has given me a better perspective of our clients’ logistic needs, for both imports and exports, and what is required for keeping our clients in compliance; that’s what our customers pay us for.” Import Analyst, Jamie Spano joined TradeLink two years ago and began training in their import department last year. She thinks the in-depth study for the exam was a valuable exercise, and that “it’s important to get started on the right foot” in the department and “provide informed and proper guidance to clients.” TradeLink President, Dana Goodwin, commented, “For both Jane and Jamie to pass the brokers’ exam the first time around is pretty remarkable. The number who pass nationwide has in the past been as low as 4%; Customs attorneys have been quoted as saying that it is as difficult as passing the bar.” “We’re very pleased with their efforts and take pride in staying educated in all areas of customs brokerage and freight forwarding to help keep our clients in 100% compliance.” ABOUT TRADELINK: TradeLink offers customs brokerage and international freight forwarding services for all industries, with special expertise in defense trade and the ITAR. TradeLink is a DDTC Registrant offering State Department license and activity tracking and reconciliation using proprietary software. Solutions and services are provided for small to medium-sized businesses and for specific projects within large corporations. For more information, contact info@tradelinksystems.com or visit our website atwww.tradelinksystems.com |
Dana Goodwin of TradeLink Systems appointed to second term with U.S. Defense Trade Advisory Group (DTAG)
July 8, 2014 – Saugus, MA – TradeLink Systems, Inc. is pleased to announce the re-appointment of company president, Dana Goodwin, to the 2014-2016 Defense Trade Advisory Group.
Dana Goodwin, representing the only freight forwarder appointment to the group, offers in-depth experience with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) compliance for his clients exporting defense articles and a unique perspective and knowledge of the practical application of export regulations. Typically an exporter’s freight forwarder is the last party to transmit data to regulatory agencies before an export departs the U.S. In this role, freight forwarders provide an important role in maintaining compliance for their clients.
The purpose of the DTAG is to “provide a formal channel for regular consultation and coordination with U.S. private sector defense exporters and defense trade specialists on issues involving U.S. laws, policies, and regulations” for defense-related exports. Kenneth B. Handelman, U.S. State Department Deputy Assistant Secretary and Designated Federal Officer, stated in his appointment letter to Dana Goodwin that his “professional background, experiences and interests will enable you to remain a strong contributor to the DTAG function.”
According to Goodwin, “I very much appreciate Officer Handelman’s congratulations and my re-appointment to DTAG, and hope to provide a different viewpoint and knowledge of the practical aspects and challenges associated with defense trade exports.”
For more information about DTAG, visit here.
ABOUT TRADELINK:
TradeLink offers customs brokerage and international freight forwarding services for all industries, with special expertise in defense trade and the ITAR. TradeLink is a DDTC Registrant offering State Department license and activity tracking and reconciliation using proprietary software. Solutions and services are provided for small to medium-sized businesses and for specific projects within large corporations. For more information, contact info@tradelinksystems.
TradeLink Systems, Inc. company president, Dana Goodwin, appointed to U.S. Defense Trade Advisory Group (DTAG)
June 15, 2012 – Saugus, MA – TradeLink Systems, Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of company president, Dana Goodwin, to the 2012-2014 Defense Trade Advisory Group.
The DTAG advises the Bureau of Political-Military Affairs on defense trade matters to “help ensure that impediments to legitimate exports are reduced while the foreign policy and national security interests of the U.S. continue to be protected and advanced in accordance with the Arms Export Control Act, as amended.”
2012-2014 DTAG members were appointed by Andrew J. Shapiro, Assistant Secretary of State for Political-Military Affairs, “on the basis of individual substantive and technical expertise and qualifications, and are drawn from a representative cross-section of U.S. defense industry, association, academic, and foundation personnel, including appropriate technical and military experts.”
According to Goodwin, “As a defense trade license applicant and customs broker/forwarder, I hope to contribute to the group’s understanding of some of the more practical aspects and challenges faced when exporting military items, and when coordinating among CBP, Census and State. I very much look forward to working with this accomplished group.”
For more information on DTAG, visit here.
ABOUT TRADELINK:
TradeLink offers customs brokerage and international freight forwarding services for all industries, with special expertise in defense trade and the ITAR and is a DDTC Registrant offering State Department license and activity tracking and reconciliation using proprietary software. Solutions and services are provided for small to medium-sized businesses and for specific projects within large corporations. For more information, contact Info.