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U.S. teams preparing for the 2012 Summer Olympics can minimize travel stress and shipping hassles by planning ahead to use an ATA Carnet (The Merchandise Passport) to clear customs in the U.K. Being prepared with the right temporary import documentation can prevent avoidable problems:

Happy New Year and Best Wishes for a Prosperous and Successful 2012!

Congratulations to the 10 winners of $10.00 Starbucks gift cards:

Congratulations to Jeffrey Slusarz, Contingency Planner, US Coast Guard, Alameda, CA on winning a Digital Camcorder. Thanks to all who stopped by our booth and participated in the raffle. Our second year exhibiting at Gateway CA was an educational experience and we met many like-minded, pro-active business people. Executive Luncheon Keynote Speaker Dr.

Mexican carnet authority, CANACO, has issued an official warning that carnet users trying to enter Mexico with a carnet that has not been registered in advance will be denied entry. As previously reported by CIB, carnets entering Mexico need to be registered, at least several days, in advance of arriving in Mexico.

Effective immediately, an additional customs district has been added to the Mexican ports accepting ATA Carnets. That district includes the airports at Cabo San Lucas and Santa Rosalia.

Congratulations to Jim Phillips, Senior Customs Manager of General Motors on winning a global-themed silver Tiffany key ring. Thanks to all who stopped by our booth and participated in the raffle.

Carnet specialists are prepared to provide "virtual carnet concierge services" for exhibitors to the Dubai Airshow in November. Carnet applicants that are using a carnet to the U.A.E. for the first time are encouraged to contact a boomerang carnets® Carnet Specialist as soon as possible to ensure a smooth entry process into the U.A.E using a carnet: Boomerang carnets® Carnet HelpLine® (800)ATA-2900 / (800)282-2900.

Let's meet face-to-face in Dallas, San Francisco or Las Vegas where CIB will be supporting events for exporting, international trade and minority business. And of course our doors are always open in beautiful, downtown Barrington, IL!