WINNIPEG, CAN - 11/18/1904 - Truckers are expecting more rough trip in the coming weeks as they adjust to the new rules , which require elaborate electronically all commercial cargo entering the United States.
Before December 15, all truck drivers leaving of Manitoba for NA EU will have to submit information on their cargo by email to the U.S. Customs NA, an hour before reaching the border.
changes caused by the attacks of September 11, are designed to prevent entry into the EU NA undesirable people and goods, without constraining the legitimate trade.
Mike Milne of the Border Patrol NA U.S. says the new rules simply bring the land border crossing rules that are in line with what we already apply in EU ports and airports NA. Adding: "The changes will facilitate a faster trade, if truckers met. Sooner be brought forward that information, the easier it will move the shipment once it reaches the border. "
Sheldon Novak is a Customs officer for Payne Trucking, Winnipeg company that sends 50 to 75 trucks across the border every day. He understands the logic behind the new rules, but says they are applied too suddenly.
"There are many changes in a very short period of time," says, "Nothing has been clearly and fully explained. The U.S. Customs say, 'This is what we want. How you do it is your problem '. "
While both sides are adjusted to the new system, trucks that do not conform to the rules will receive just a warning. However, the fines, as soon imposed, are staggered: $ 5,000 for a first offense and $ 10,000 for subsequent violations. Ultimately, carriers may have their cargo back from the border.
Bob Dolyniuk of the Manitoba Trucking Association, Manitoba Trucking Association, supports the rationale for disclosure of the new rules, but he hopes that the fines are not simply a cash box for the U.S. government of NA.
"You are talking about significant amounts in dollars, "says , " Frankly, we had some members who have questioned whether or not to continue to operate across the border. "
Security Agency's Borders Canada is working on a similar system to follow the truck entrance. is expected to be in place before 2006.
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