Welcome to the Trade Secrets Podcast, hosted by Damon Piatek, President & CEO of Welke Customs Brokers USA. This episode's guest is Dennis Unkovic Partner, Meyer, Unkovic and Scott. Join Damon and Dennis in a discussion on the current condition of global trade and how COVID has impacted the industry. Dennis Unkovic is a senior partner with the law firm of Meyer, Unkovic & Scott LLP. He frequently briefs business executives, trade associations, and government leaders on high profile issues, and negotiates complex commercial transactions, including international mergers and acquisitions ..read more

Welcome to the Trade Secrets Podcast, hosted by Damon Piatek, President & CEO of Welke Customs Brokers USA. Join Welke Customs Brokers USA President & CEO Damon Piatek for a discussion on forced labor and how it effects importing. Damon gives specific examples on what is going on around the globe and how it relates to your business. 1:05 Definition of Forced Labor and Opening 4:00 List of Withhold Release Orders and Where to Find Them 4:48 Example 6:50 Web Resources Connect with Welke Customs Brokers USA: Twitter: twitter.com/WelkeCustomsUSA LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/welke-cu ..read more

Welcome to the Trade Secrets Podcast, hosted by Damon Piatek, President & CEO of Welke Customs Brokers USA. Join Welke Customs Brokers USA President & CEO Damon Piatek for the 8th session of our 10-part "Free Trade Agreement" Series - "Incoterms". Damon discusses the role of Incoterms plays and how engaging a customs broker in your operations creates competitive advantage. 1:14 History on Incoterms and What They do 3:15 What to Look Out For 8:05 Recap on Incoterms and Wrap Up Connect with Welke Customs Brokers USA: Twitter: https://twitter.com/WelkeCustomsUSA LinkedIn: https://www.link ..read more

Welcome to the Trade Secrets Podcast, hosted by Damon Piatek, President & CEO of Welke Customs Brokers USA. This episode's guest is Wayne Handzlik President, Way-Bri Express. Join Damon and Wayne in a discussion on the current condition at the border for international trade. WAY-BRI EXPRESS is a Cross-Border Delivery service out of Buffalo, New York specializing in small parcels and mail forwarding. We've been in business over 18 years helping small and mid-sized companies in the Toronto, Ontario area. :50 Intro With Wayne and Way Bri-Express 1:30 Recent Experiences at The Border 4:19 Has ..read more

Welcome to the Trade Secrets Podcast, hosted by Damon Piatek, President & CEO of Welke Customs Brokers USA. This episode's guest is Robert Leo, Partner Meeks, Sheppard, Leo and Pillsbury. Join Damon and Robert in a discussion on Customs Law. Meeks, Sheppard, Leo & Pillsbury is a specialized law firm representing clients on customs and related international trade issues. :55 Welcome with Bob Leo and Background on His Firm 4:20 Chinese Tariffs Discussion 8:35 301 Duties and Legal Issues 12:12 Clients Can Still Get Involved with Lawsuit 15:58 What Are Some Key Facts About Compliance 22:24 ..read more

Welcome to the Trade Secrets Podcast, hosted by Damon Piatek, President & CEO of Welke Customs Brokers USA. This episode's guest is Amanda Barlow Regional Vice President, Roanoke Trade. Join Damon and Amanda in a discussion on the importance of Carnets and why they are effective for your business. :45 Welcome with Amanda Barlow and Roanoke History 2:10 Customs Bonds/ Bond Insufficiency 3:00 ATA Carnets 4:31 Other Uses for ATA Carnets 6:32 What Can’t go on a Carnet? 8:34 Carnet Insurance and What it Covers 11:45 How Often do you Need to Pay for Carnets? 13:!5 Interesting Story 15:18 Contact ..read more

Welcome to the Trade Secrets Podcast, hosted by Damon Piatek, President & CEO of Welke Customs Brokers USA. This episode's guests are Maya and Grant from Roanoke Trade International. Join Damon, Maya and Grant in a discussion on the importance of Cargo Insurance. Roanoke is the leading provider of insurance and surety solutions for transportation and logistics providers. In fact, we are recognized as the most reliable source for U.S. customs bonds. Established in 1935, we were the first company in the United States to serve the needs of customs brokers and their clients. Our mission has al ..read more

Welcome to the Trade Secrets Podcast, hosted by Damon Piatek, President & CEO of Welke Customs Brokers USA. This episode's guest is Paul Saffrin, CEO Vanocur Refractories, LLC. Join Damon and Paul for a great discussion on the Steel Industry. Vanocur Refractories is the leader and innovator for the manufacture and repair of coke ovens utilizing "Big BLOCK Solutions.” Their patented design technology is revolutionary in construction quality, installation speed & performance. Vanocur Refractories ships their goods all over the world. 1:01 Intro to Vanocur Refractories, LLC with Paul Saff ..read more

Welcome to the Trade Secrets Podcast, hosted by Damon Piatek, President & CEO of Welke Customs Brokers USA. This episode's guest is Elisabeth Sherrell Director of Member Engagement, ICPA. Join Damon and Elisabeth for a great discussion on the origins of the ICPA and where the event is headed. ICPA is a non-profit, global trade compliance community whose mission is to provide networking opportunities and resources to individuals involved in international trade compliance. ICPA was established by Ann Lister and Lynda Westerfield to serve the needs of international trade compliance profession ..read more

Welcome to the Trade Secrets Podcast, hosted by Damon Piatek, President & CEO of Welke Customs Brokers USA. This episode's guest is Richard Gottlieb Principal and Founder- Global Toy Group. Global Toy Experts is a world-renowned consultancy and resource for toy industry insight and information. They provide cutting-edge analysis and strategies to domestic toy manufacturers as well as to international providers who are looking to raise their profile in the United States & the world. Richard Gottlieb is the highly regarded toy Founder and CEO of Global Toy Experts, the globally recognize ..read more