Brokers

It should come as no surprise that information technology is changing the way commodity based customs brokers operate. As software improves brokers can now easily track data and make connections to optimize logistical pricing and services. However, this rise in digitization has promoted a ‘race to the bottom’ mentality, which lowers the quality standard for service providers. Without an in-depth understanding of tariffs and attentiveness to the ever-changing compliance and tax laws, most customs brokers are not properly equipped to meet the needs of a very diverse clientele.

Charter Brokerage is pleased to announce that Bill Methenitis has joined the Charter team as International Trade Counsel. Bill has recently retired after 15 years as a principal at Ernst & Young, where for the past seven years he was the global leader of EY’s Global Trade practice. Bill will be working with Charter on a part time basis, and is continuing to work with EY part-time to serve existing clients.