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02 Jul

Canada Place Cruise Terminal to Use Facial Biometric Tech to Process Passengers

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The Port of Vancouver is set to be the first seaport in Canada to use facial biometric technology to process cruise passengers, the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority announced June 18. The port authority is working with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection to launch the technology at the Canada Place cruise terminal, allowing the terminal to completely automate document identity verification checks for cruise passengers needing U.S. admission, including destinations to Alaska, according to the port. “We’re excited to partner with U.S. authorities to implement this state-of-the-art passenger processing technology—which will help us provide a fast, secure and convenient experience…

07 May

Illegitimate Goods Seized at LA-Long Beach Seaport Complex

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Nearly 2,300 toys and children’s products valued at nearly $80,000 have been confiscated since early this year by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers assigned to the Los Angeles/Long Beach seaport complex, Customs announced April 29. CBP members seized $79,696 worth of products that did not meet U.S. safety standards, including 96 baby walkers, 216 autism balance chairs, 492 baby changing tables, 196 baby/kids step stools and 1,296 alphabet mystery box toys. The 2,296 products arrived from China in four different shipments in late January and early February, which CBP officers found hidden among legitimate cargo. The toys did…

21 Feb

Record Animal Product Contraband Seized at LA/LB Ports for 3rd Straight Year

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For the third straight year, U.S. Customs and Border Protection agricultural specialists reported record levels of illegal animal products coming through the Los Angeles and Long Beach seaports, the agency said Feb. 15. During fiscal year 2022, which spanned from Oct. 1, 2021 to Sept. 30, 2022, CBP agriculture specialists seized more than 1.2 million pounds of illegal pork, chicken, beef, and duck products coming from China, a 7% jump (more than 1.1 million pounds) from the previous fiscal year and a 162% spike from Fiscal Year 2020, which saw 463,279 pounds seized. “These animal products are not approved for…

06 Sep

CBP Announces 1st Woman Director at San Ysidro Port of Entry

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Mariza Marin is the U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s new port director at the San Ysidro port of entry, its first woman to lead the port of entry, the agency announced Aug. 31. In her new role, Marin is responsible for CBP operations, law enforcement, staff and finances for the territory between San Diego and Tijuana, considered the busiest border crossing in the U.S., as well as the Port of San Diego, which encompasses maritime commercial, cruise and air activities. “It is truly an honor to have the opportunity to serve the communities of Tijuana and San Diego, my hometown,”…