Help protect the privacy of anyone who imports or exports household goods in or out of the United States.  The U.S. Customs & Border Protection has developed a “Vessel Manifest Confidentiality Request” pursuant to 19 CFR 103.31 which allows importers, shippers and consignees to file certification for confidential treatment for certain inward and outward vessel manifest information such as importer and/or shipper names and addresses.

This law allows accredited members of the press to examine, copy and publish certain vessel manifest and summary statistical information on all U.S. imports and exports.  These companies can sell this data to anyone who wishes to view it.

This certification still allows the press to examine and copy this information, but not publish it.  Before we dug into this issue and learned about the law, one of our customers found their name and shipping information published on the internet from one of these companies.  After we contacted the publisher on behalf of our customer, they honored our request to immediately remove our customer information from their website and marketing e-newsletters. 

We believe their intent is not to harm anyone but geared toward providing market intelligence to companies interested in learning about their competition.  Others may not be so courteous and honor your request.  After all, they are protected by the law unless a request is filed.   

Contact us for detailed information on how to obtain this certification or for a competitive quote on your next international relocation. Call (828) 251-9903 or e-mail us at: Info@Diamond-Worldwide.com.              

 

If you import household goods to the USA, beware of the possible extra charges incurred as a result of the latest laws enacted by U.S. Congress and enforced by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Customs, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), U.S Coast Guard and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to name a few. Do not take it out on your customs broker when your shipment is selected for one of many ...

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The holiday season is upon us.  Many of us in relocation grew up hearing about the mystery and legend of kissing under the mistletoe for luck, to bestow fertility, ward off evil spirits and witches or to receive "life giving" power.  Many still kiss under it to seek its peace-giving properties, obtain a promise to marry, ensure happiness and long life, to declare a truce or for warring spouses to make-up.  Some believe if a single girl is not kissed while standing under a mistletoe, she should not be expected to be married in the following year.  If kissed, a prediction of deep romance, lasting friendship and goodwill or even marriage could be in her near future.

Whether you believe these ancient legends and beliefs or not, are you willing to take the chance and suffer the consequences of not kissing someone under the mistletoe awaiting your kiss?  Like many traditions, it is all in fun and not my intent to make anyone feel guilty for not respecting a tradition.  Yet, did you know this pretty sprig of leaves and berries has no toes and is really a poisonous and parasite?  It grows on trees while its roots penetrate them to take up nutrients.  An unless you want a bad stomach or enjoy pain, do not eat the berries.  It is amazing that this unassuming plant with such a beautiful history of spreading happiness has a dark-side rarely discussed.   

Mistletoes are much like Diamond Worldwide Relocation.  SInce our inception as an international move management company, we have spread happiness to relocating families by providing superior service maintaining a 98% customer satisfaction rate.  Yet to achieve that, we too have a dark-side that our customers never see.  Like a mistletoe, we provide peace of mind, happiness and develop lasting relationships with our clients who relocate around the world. 

Yet international relocation is an imperfect business.  To assure our clients receive a smooth and safe relocation, we take the bull by the horns.  Our strong constitution is tested daily.  The battles we fight and win on behalf of our clients are many to accomplish our only mission.  Using our whip, wit, wisdom and sometimes venom, it assures all goes according to plan making us the most proactive international move management company in the business.  Thankfully, our customers never see our dark-side and enjoy its benefits.

So, while the risk of not kissing under the mistletoe is high, the consequences "could" be devastating.  Whilst we are not seeking kisses, we believe that entrusting Diamond Worldwide with your next international relocation will bring you peace of mind and happiness.

From all of us at Diamond Worldwide, we wish you a very merry holiday season.

P.S.  One of our veteran move managers married one of our customers this past summer.  We are not sure if a mistletoe was involved.  

What does this have to anything to do with moving families around the world?  Everything!

Over 70 million citizens of the world are expected to visit this expo and the Shanghai area over the next 6 months. Increased security is expected affecting inbound and outbound air/ocean shipments in Shanghai. All surface shipments are under 100% inspection and expect additional delays of 2 to 4 days on air shipments. Video's and DVD's are of particular interest to inspectors.

"Better City, Better Life"
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Introduction

As owner of Diamond Worldwide Relocation, a domestic and international move management company for relocating families, movers and corporate move managers, I am proud and excited about the unveiling of “The Manifest”; our new blog on topical issues in the domestic and international relocation industry.   I promise to keep it honest, current and hopefully informative.   Anyone involved in relocation (movers, corporate move managers, ...

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