Adding a Bike Rack to Your RV

If you have an SUV as a tow vehicle or tow a 5th wheel, you're probably looking for an easy way to haul your bikes. And you're in luck. There are many options for transporting bikes on 5th wheels, travel trailers, and tent trailers. There is the over-the-spare-tire rack, the ladder-mount, the traditional bumper/receiver mount, and the non-traditional a-frame tongue mount. All are good in their own right as long as you understand their limitations.

Adding a Bike Rack to Your RV

Adding a Bike Rack to Your RV

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Adding a Bike Rack to Your RV

Adding a Bike Rack to Your RV

Many stories abound on whether or not it is even safe to install a bike rack on a towable RV. Some say the bumper-mounted racks will bounce too much, break the welds on the bumper, and send the bikes flying in to traffic behind you. Others will simply say that they have never had any problems for years.

If you're going to use the bumper-mounted rack, the trick is to ensure that the square tube bumper is of sufficient thickness and is welded correctly to the frame of the RV. Many bumpers are very thin and are poorly welded. This is fine for its intended purpose of sewer hose storage but not necessarily for a bike rack. A rack with more than two bikes on it can create a lot of twisting leverage on the bumper, fatiguing the welds over time, eventually resulting in weld failure. If in doubt, have a professional welder beef up the welds and reinforce the bumper. This holds true with the "over-the-spare-tire" bike rack as well since the bumper is probably not designed to handle more than the spare tire weight.

The ladder mount is an easy way to transport a few lightweight bikes. Most ladders are rated for upwards of 250 pounds, which can accommodate most humans and pretty much any two bikes, provided they are secured where they cannot bounce. Like the bumper/receiver mount rack, it's the bouncing that can cause ladder detachment and/or structure failure.

For travel trailers, a really great way to mount a bike rack is on the tongue. There are purpose-built racks that mount to each side of the a-frame and place the bike carrier above the propane tanks. They are quite solid and take the worry out of transporting your bikes since you can easily keep an eye on them from the rear view mirror. The only downside is that the bikes are a little harder to secure on the rack since the rack sits up fairly high. You might need a hand hefting them up there.

Tent trailers provide an even more secure way to transport bikes. Rack mounts made for cars can be bolted to the roof of the tent trailer and up to four bikes can be hauled this way. Since the racks are built for total mounting security, this is the ultimate way for tent trailer owners to carry their bikes.

Tip: Transporting your bikes on your RV can subject them to road grime and bug splats. Get yourself some bike covers. There are general purpose covers and custom fit types and they will do wonders for keeping the gunk off your bikes.

Adding a Bike Rack to Your RV

Port Kembla Gateway

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Importer Security Filing ISF Bond Requirements

Most importers know about the new US Import Security Policy that went into effect January 26, 2009. It requires importers and vessel operating ocean carriers to provide US Customs and Border Protection CBP with advance notification for all ocean vessel shipments inbound to the United States. The U.S. Import Security Policy is commonly known as the 10+2 ISF Importer Security Filing.

Importer Security Filing ISF Bond Requirements

Importer Security Filing ISF Bond Requirements

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Importer Security Filing ISF Bond Requirements

Importer Security Filing ISF Bond Requirements

The new US Import Security Policy places the burden of compliance to the new security filing on the U.S. importer. Generally most importers do not clear their own goods directly with US Customs and know little about customs bond requirements. In many cases, customs bonds are arranged by the customs broker when the importer provides a signed Power of Attorney to the customs broker authorizing them to interface with US Customs on their behalf.

The new US Import Security Policy requires an Importer Security Filing ISF bond. The bonding requirement has created confusion with small importers. Recently US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued some clarification regarding the Importer Security Filing ISF bond. Below is clarification that US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) provided:

When will the bonds, including the stand alone ISF bonds be required? January 26, 2009 or January 26, 2010? Can we file ISFs during the delayed compliance period without obtaining a bond first? CBP Answer: Due to the structured review and flexible enforcement period, bonds will not be required until January 26, 2010. Therefore, ISFs may be filed during this period without obtaining a bond first. However, CBP is prepared to accept bond information in the ISF filing starting on January 26, 2009.

If an ISF agent allows his bond to be obligated, is he considered the ISF Importer with all of the liabilities associated with the ISF filing? CBP Answer:
If an agent is submitting an ISF on behalf of another party and the agent posts its bond, the agent agrees to have its bond charged if there are breaches of obligations regarding the filing. However, the ISF Importer remains ultimately liable for the complete, accurate, and timely ISF filing.

If the importer does not have a bond, can the ISF filer obligate its own bond? CBP Answer: Yes, the filer can obligate its own bond. See 19 CFR 149.5(b)

Will an import bond rider be required to fulfill the regulatory changes required in the ISF rule? CBP Answer: No. The Rule amends the terms and conditions of the activity code 1 (basic importation), 2 (custodial), 3 (international carrier) and 4 (foreign trade zone operator) bonds to include the obligation to meet ISF filing requirements. No rider is necessary for any of these bonds.

What is the process of notifying CBP that a bond is actually on file? CBP Answer: Use of single transaction bonds may be allowed on a case-by-case basis. CBP is currently in discussions with trade groups regarding the process for the use of a single transaction bond for an ISF filing.

Can a single transaction bond be utilized for the ISF filing? If a broker does not have a continuous bond and the importer does not have a continuous bond how will a bond for ISF be filed? Will CBP allow the use of a single transaction bond? If so, how will this actually work? Will there be paperless single transaction bonds for ISF purposes? CBP Answer: Use of single transaction bonds may be allowed on a case-by-case basis. CBP is currently in discussions with trade groups regarding the process for the use of a single transaction bond for an ISF filing.

As single transaction bonds for entry require a paper submission to CBP, how will an ISF single transaction bond be matched to an electronic ISF filing? CBP Answer: Use of single transaction bonds may be allowed on a case-by-case basis. CBP is currently in discussions with trade groups regarding the process for the use of a single transaction bond for an ISF filing.

Will CBP accept one bond for the ISF filing and a second bond for entry? Is this true for a continuous bond as well as Single Transaction Bonds? CBP Answer: Yes, if the ISF Importer and the importer of record on the entry are not the same party. And that is true for continuous and single transaction bonds. However, if the ISF Importer and the Importer of Record are the same party and the ISF and entry are submitted to CBP via the same electronic transmission ("unified filing option"), that party must submit one bond for both ISF and entry purposes.

How will ISF bonding requirements be determined when the value of the cargo is unknown? CBP Answer: The liquidated damages amounts are not based on the value of the cargo. That was changed from the proposed to the interim final rule.

How does the agent agree in writing to allow its bond to be used for an importer who doesn't have a bond and why is this necessary? Is there draft language for such "agreement"? Will the agreement be acceptable on a per-ISF basis, a blanket basis, or either (at the filer's option)? CBP Answer: The written agreement could be a power of attorney or other similar document. It is necessary to make clear the authority to use the bond. CBP will not intervene in how this agreement is to be drawn up.

The Interim Final Regulations provide that every ISF Filer/Importer must have a Basic Importation Bond under which the principal agrees to comply with the new provisions of part 149. To the extent that many ISF Filers/Importers have existing bonds, how does CBP intend to enforce this provision when the existing bonds do not contain this language? Is CBP suggesting that ISF Filers/Importers will need to obtain bond riders to reflect this change? How will CBP monitor compliance with this new bond requirement? CBP Answer: All existing activity 1, 2, 3, and 4 bonds now contain this language. Riders are unnecessary.

Will the Bond tie to the entry or will they have to have a Bond for Security Filing and a Bond for entry? CBP Answer: The same bond can guarantee the ISF and the entry if the ISF Importer and the importer of record on the entry are the same party.

For additional information about ISF bond requirements, talk with CBP or your customs broker.

Importer Security Filing ISF Bond Requirements

ASC Self-Unloading Technology

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Self-unloading vessels can discharge dry bulk cargo at an unimproved dock without assistance from any shore-side equipment or shore-side personnel.

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Learning About Air Cargo Carriers

If you want to do business with air cargo companies, then it is necessary to be informed about the different types of air cargo carriers that they might be using. There are many things to learn about cargo planes; things such as, how much space each plane has, what kind of prices are charged when shipping using the planes, what kinds of planes they use, and many other things. With all the information available, it is good to know at least a little about cargo airlines and their operations.

Learning About Air Cargo Carriers

Learning About Air Cargo Carriers

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Learning About Air Cargo Carriers

Learning About Air Cargo Carriers

Air transport is essential to manage and control the flow of goods, energy, information, and other vital resources needed for commerce and other types of services. Without air cargo services, it would be impossible to do any kind of global trading, import/export processes, or repositioning of raw materials and products, unless using the services of ocean freight.

Air transport has also streamlined several business processes, such as making it easier to receive information, the speed of transportation, faster exchanges of inventory, and many others. There are many different kinds of cargo planes out there. Some of these include the Boeing 707, Douglas DC-8, Ilyushin Il-76, and Douglas DC-3. Some air cargo companies are starting to modify turboprop planes to be used as cargo carriers as well.

The Boeing 747-400 is one of the most often used air cargo carriers. It can hold most types of cargo with ease and has an area available to hold around 26,000 cubic feet of freight and/or cargo. While these planes are used to move most types of cargo, when larger payloads need to be transported, even bigger cargo planes are used by the air cargo companies.

These super transporters can carry around 47 tons of freight, but believe it or not, there are even bigger cargo planes. The largest cargo plane is the Antonov AN-225 and it is used to haul items, such as helicopters or tanks. It is very useful in this application as it can hold around 250 tons.

Now you know a little something about air cargo carriers that you might not have known before. It is interesting to find out the importance of something that you might not otherwise think about.

It is also very important for a freight shipping company to know all this transport information to run their businesses. Now, whether you are looking to ship something by air cargo, gain a position at a cargo airline or perhaps answer trivia game questions, you will have some of the answers.

Learning About Air Cargo Carriers

TRIBUTE TO BRITISH AIRWAYS

TRIBUTE TO BRITISH AIRWAYS Video Clips. Duration : 3.35 Mins.

British Airways plc (LSE: BAY) is the national airline and flag carrier of the United Kingdom and one of the largest in Europe. Its main hubs are London Heathrow and London Gatwick. British Airways holds a United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority Type A Operating Licence, and is permitted to carry passengers, cargo and mail on aircraft with 20 or more seats.[1] British Airways is a founding member of the Oneworld airline alliance. The British Airways Group was formed on 1 September 1974 consisting of BOAC and BEA. These two companies were dissolved on 31 March 1974 to form British Airways (BA). The company was privatised in February 1987. It expanded with the acquisition of British Caledonian in 1988 and some of the routes of Gatwick-based carrier Dan-Air in 1992. The formation of Richard Branson's Virgin Atlantic in 1984 began a tense relationship with BA which ended in "one of the most bitter and protracted libel actions in aviation history" in 1993 in which BA apologised "unreservedly" for a "dirty tricks" campaign against Virgin and paid damages and legal costs.[2] For a number of years the airline was a mainly Boeing customer, but in November 1998 it placed its first direct order for Airbus aircraft. The company's next major order was the start of its replacement of its long haul fleet, ordering Boeing 787s and Airbus A380s in 2007. The centrepiece of the airline's long haul fleet is the Boeing 747-400; the airline is the largest operator of this type.[3] British ...

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USS John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group 2012 Homecoming - Welcome Home! (San Diego) 02/27/2012

USS John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group 2012 Homecoming - Welcome Home! (San Diego) 02/27/2012 Video Clips. Duration : 4.80 Mins.

Posted for the families and friends of the crew. Fair winds and following seas! Filmed in San Diego, CA, original copyright (excluding audio) James Beer, 2012, all rights reserved. This film and others like it are posted of San Diego deployments and homecomings since 2007. If your loved one is coming in or deploying, and you would like a free film at YouTube, then send me a note to sandiegoprovideo (at) gmail (dot) com. Non-YouTube local San Diego Navy and Marine Corps events, also filmed free of charge. / Attention all Spammers: I trace, locate, and identify repeated spammers. I belong to a group of individuals who work as a team to elimimate spam, and we have dedicated servers 24/7 to locate, identify origins, and nullify annoying spam ads. About this video: The John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group returned to San Diego following a seven-month deployment to the western Pacific and Middle East. The Carrier strike group includes the Nimitz-class carrier USS John C. Stennis, which is homeported in Bremerton, Wash., the San Diego-based guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay, guided-missile destroyers USS Pinckney, USS Kidd, USS Dewey and USS Wayne E. Meyer, Destroyer Squadron 21 and Carrier Air Wing 9. While deployed, the ships played a pivotal role in the draw-down of US forces in Iraq, officials said. On Dec. 18, an E-2C "Hawkeye" aircraft which was part of Carrier Air Wing 9 flew the last Navy aviation mission over Iraq. "Flying the last Navy air mission in Iraq was a ...

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