CONTROL OF MONEY LAUNDERING AND TERRORISM FINANCING BY INTERNATIONAL FREIGHT FORWARDERS IN COLOMBIA
DIAN’s Circular 170 of 2002: Key Anti-Money Laundering Rules for Freight Forwarders External Circular 170 of 2002 issued by the DIAN establishes...
IS THE DIGITAL OR ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE THAT REPLACES THE PHYSICAL SIGNATURE IN ENGAGEMENT, CONTRACTING, AND OTHER AGREEMENTS SIGNED BY FREIGHT FORWARDERS VALID?
The Digital Signature: Ensuring Security and Authenticity in the Digital Age Law 527 of 1999 defines a digital signature as a numerical value...
IMPACT OF THE TRUCKERS’ STRIKE IN COLOMBIA 2024 AND HOW IT AFFECTS TRANSPORTATION
Consequences of the Drivers' Strike in Colombia: Impact on Logistics and Urban Mobility The truckers' strike in Colombia, which began in 2024, has...
CONSEQUENCES OF POOR PACKAGING IN INTERNATIONAL TRANSPORT
Poor packaging of goods in an international transport operation coordinated by a freight forwarder can have serious consequences. It is crucial to...
CUSTOMS BACKGROUND CERTIFICATE (INFAD) IN COLOMBIA: AN ESSENTIAL TOOL FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE
In Colombia, a key tool is the Customs Background Certificate (INFAD), issued by the National Tax and Customs Directorate (DIAN). This document is...
OBLIGATION OF FREIGHT FORWARDERS TO ISSUE ID CARDS TO THEIR STAFF
The Importance of Credentialing in International Freight Agencies: A Regulatory Analysis in Colombia In the dynamic world of international trade,...
THE AUTHORIZATION OF PORTS AND SPECIAL PORT FREE TRADE ZONES BY THE NATIONAL DIRECTORATE OF TAXES AND CUSTOMS (DIAN)
Functions and Formalities: Customs Regulations in Ports and Free Zones according to DIAN 581 Through concept DIAN 581 dated March 22, 2024, the DIAN...
PRE-DECLARATIONS OF IMPORT IN COLOMBIA
MULTIMODAL TRANSPORT OPERATION: CONTRACTING AND CUSTOMS TRANSITS IN COLOMBIA In an effort to streamline and facilitate the importation process in...
THE VALUE OF CARGO IN MULTIMODAL TRANSPORT OPERATIONS FOR DOMESTIC ROUTES
MULTIMODAL TRANSPORT OPERATION: CONTRACTING AND CUSTOMS TRANSITS IN COLOMBIA For the completion of a multimodal transport operation from anywhere in...
THE RESPONSIBILITY REGARDING THE PACKAGING OBLIGATION OF THE MERCHANDISE
Importance of packaging in the national and international transport of goods The main function of packaging is to protect and consolidate products...
OCCURRENCE OF LEGALITY IN ORDINARY RESOURCES IN CUSTOMS AND FOREIGN TRADE MATTERS
Colombian Customs Law: Understanding Recourse The ordinary recourse in Colombian customs law is presented as a fundamental legal tool for the actors...
IMPLEMENTATION OF CIRCULAR 170 FOR LAND TRANSPORTERS, FREIGHT AGENTS, MULTIMODAL TRANSPORT OPERATORS, AND OTHER FOREIGN TRADE OPERATORS
WHAT DOES CIRCULAR 170 SAY ABOUT THE INTEGRAL SYSTEM FOR THE PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF MONEY LAUNDERING? Through Circular 170, the procedure that...
STAND BY IN LAND TRANSPORT CARGO OPERATIONS
STAND BY IN TRANSPORTATION OPERATIONS WHAT DOES THE STANDARD SAY? Decree 1079 of 2015, which compiles all local regulations regarding public...
THE PRINCIPLE OF FAVORABILITY IN THE SANCTIONARY ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE IN LIGHT OF THE NEW DECREE 920 OF 2023
ADMINISTRATIVE SANCTIONARY PROCEDURE On the occasion of the new sanctioning and merchandise confiscation regime in customs matters regulated through...
MOST RELEVANT ASPECTS OF THE JUDGMENT ON THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE GUARANTEE IN CUSTOMS ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES ESTABLISHED THROUGH A COMPLIANCE INSURANCE POLICY AND THE PRESCRIPTION OF THE BENEFICIARY’S ACTION AGAINST THE INSURER
On June 29, 2023, the rapporteur Roberto Augusto Serrato Valdés of the first section of the Administrative Litigation Chamber of the Council of...
HOW IS THE OBLIGATION OF CARGO GENERATORS TO REPORT FREIGHT VALUE TO THE RNDC OPERATING TODAY?
WHY REPORT THE VALUE OF FREIGHT? According to the recent Resolution No.20223040045515, dated August 5, 2022, the Superintendency of Transportation...
MULTIMODAL TRANSPORTERS VS. SANCTIONS FOR MISUSE OF ELECTRONIC COMPUTER SYSTEMS
Electronic computer systems from a customs perspective Electronic computer systems are defined, from a customs perspective, in article 3 of Decree...
WHO IS THE GENERATOR OF GOODS IN TRANSPORT OPERATIONS CONTRACTED BY LOGISTICS INTERMEDIARIES OF IMPORTERS AND/OR EXPORTERS
CARRIER, SENDER AND RECIPIENT In Colombia, the operation of land transportation of goods is initially regulated by the Commercial Code in which it...
THE PAYMENT OF THE FREIGHT AS A CONDITION FOR THE RECOGNITION AND PAYMENT OF INDEMNITIES IN TRANSPORT OPERATIONS
WHAT DOES THE COLOMBIAN LAW SAY ABOUT FREIGHT PAYMENT? Colombian legislation establishes that a contracting party in default or reluctant to comply,...
FREIGHT FORWARDERS AND THE OBLIGATION TO IMPLEMENT SAGRILAFT ACCORDING TO THEIR INCOME LEVEL
WHAT IS SAGRILAFT? SAGRILAFT is a self-control, prevention, and risk-management system against money laundering, financing of terrorism, and...