CUSTOMS COMPLIANCE
KEEP UP TO DATE WITH YOUR COMPLIANCE REGULATIONS
On-time transit gains can quickly vanish if your cargo is held up in customs. Understanding the global, regional, national, and local regulations to ensure compliance and mitigate penalties and other costs of non-compliance is a critical piece of the supply chain. Watchpoint Logistics, Inc. employs regional and district customs compliance managers and certified customs brokers to ensure smooth sailing from end to end.
When you ship with Watchpoint, you have a team of experts on your side- ensuring you are up-to-date on ever-changing compliance regulations and avoiding costly hold-ups.
Our comprehensive customs and compliance services include:
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Electronic entry of imported goods
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Clearing live entries
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Assistance with ACH, PMS duty payments
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Carnet, Temporary Import Bonds
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Tariff classification advice
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Local transport and deliveries
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Landed cost reports
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Compliance consultancy services
CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
IMPROVING PROCESSES, INCREASING EFFICIENCY.
Watchpoint Logistics, Inc. exists for one reason - to consistently exceed customer expectations. To accomplish this goal we recently launched a robust Continuous Improvement Program to leverage real-time feedback across the supply chain and continuously optimize our processes and methods. Powered by our Quality Management System (QMS), “Action Requests” captures data and feedback from customers, third-party partners, distributors, manufacturers, and the entire Watchpoint Logistics, Inc. network to ensure we operate at maximum efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness - delivering stellar logistics every time.
The information we collect enables us to quickly handle small issues while also focusing on long term optimizations that benefit our clients’ supply chains.
ISO
Watchpoint is ISO 9001 compliant, with our QMS meeting all specified international standards. We’ve also adopted the process approach advocated by ISO 9001:2015. It’s something every employee is proud of and something every Watchpoint Logistics, Inc. customer enjoys.
We conduct regular internal audits, inspections, and data analysis to determine risks and opportunities inherent in each step of the process. Our quality policy serves as a compass providing the direction and framework needed to establish KPIs, performance objectives, and targets for every customer and every shipment. This ensures we deliver superior experiences that are both compliant and effective.
COMPLIANT AND EFFECTIVE
TRADE CONSULTING
NAVIGATE THE GLOBE WITH A TEAM OF EXPERTS AT YOUR SIDE
Doing business in today’s global economy requires a deep understanding of international customs and compliance requirements. Cargo has to move quickly without customs challenges and penalties. Our team has deep expertise in all aspects of trade compliance to help our customers transact business across and between borders safely and efficiently. Watchpoint Logistics, Inc. offers a portfolio of trade consulting services to help our customers compete in global markets.
Our Trade Consulting Services include:
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Incoterms Training
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Import Compliance Programs
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Mock Audits
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Voluntary Disclosures
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Managed Services