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Magnate Worldwide Appoints Matt Hamilton as President

February 1, 2024

(Portland, OR) – Magnate Worldwide announced the appointment of Matt Hamilton as President of their growing global forwarding services segment. Matt has an extensive history in global logistics and supply management, with over 27 years in the industry. Before joining Magnate, Matt worked in various commercial and operational leadership roles within Kuehne + Nagel, and most recently worked as Chief Operations Officer at Pilot, now a part of Maersk.

“Matt is ambitious and shares our drive to make our organization the best it can be. His history in complex operations environments fits the uniqueness of our business, and his investment in building teams and relationships aligns with Magnate’s culture,” said Dante Fornari, CEO of Magnate Worldwide. “I am very confident in his ability to accelerate our growth trajectory for this very important business segment,” he added.

As President, Matt will oversee the next phase of growth and development within the global forwarding segment of Magnate, leading expansion efforts for the company’s mission-critical and high-value service offerings.

“I am looking forward to the next phase of my career,” said Matt. “I have a taste of different global business environments and appreciate the uniqueness of Magnate’s strategy. I am very excited to join this leadership team and have an impact.”

About TrumpCard and ASAP Expediting
Specializing in the transportation of domestic shipments in the time sensitive, high value and mission critical arenas, always getting shipments from A to B in the most effective way possible. Committed to providing the highest level of customer service and operational excellence, with proactive communication, a sense of urgency with fast and responsive support, industry-leading technology and around-the-clock availability, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, anywhere in the nation.

About Magnate Worldwide
Magnate Worldwide is a diversified supply chain management company, comprised of a unique portfolio of complementary, premium logistics services focused on Mission Critical Domestic, Fine Arts, and Global Freight Forwarding. For more information on Magnate’s business segments and acquisition criteria, please visit  www.magnateworldwide.com.

Magnate Worldwide Contact
Becky Wheeler
Email: media@magnateworldwide.com

Tariff Updates & Trade Compliance Updates 
  • CBP (U.S. Customs and Border Protection) is moving fully electronic: After nearly 28 years of issuing paper checks, CBP will transition all refunds to electronic payments beginning February 6, 2026, with only limited exceptions.
  • Act Now to Avoid Delays: With a short window to prepare, importers should act now to prevent disruptions to duty drawback claims, Post Summary Corrections (PSC), and other post-entry refunds. Importers already enrolled in the electronic refund program should review their setup to ensure payments are received without interruption.
  • Supreme Court Update – Value of Services (VOS) Selections: While no decision has been issued, importers may want to prepare for potential changes. If favorable, IEEPA tariffs could no longer apply, though refunds would require documentation and follow-up. Keeping detailed records and ensuring electronic refund information is current can help you stay ready.
Helpful U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Resources to Get Started:
  • CBP Trade Portal Account: Use this portal to manage your trade account, update company information, and oversee electronic transactions with CBP. This is the primary platform for maintaining refund eligibility.
  • Modernized Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) Importer Account ApplicationThis application allows importers to establish or update their trade account, a required step for enrolling in electronic refund payments.
  • Automated Clearing House (ACH) Refund Enrollment Guidance: U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s official guidance explains how to enroll in ACH for electronic refunds, including key requirements, timelines, and system updates importers should be aware of.
How Imperative Logistics Can Support You:
  • Electronic Refund Readiness: We provide guidance to help ensure your trade portal access and ACH electronic payment setup are ready for CBP’s new electronic refund process. The trade portal is U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s online system for managing import and export activity, while ACH is the banking network used to receive refunds electronically.
  • Refund & Post-Entry Guidance: Our team can help clarify how to track refunds and manage post-entry processes under CBP’s updated electronic-only refund requirements.
  • Third-Party Authorization Support: For importers who work with brokers or other third parties, we provide guidance on properly designating authorized parties under CBP rules.
  • Keeping You Informed: We monitor CBP notices, Federal Register updates, and regulatory trends, turning complex information into clear, actionable guidance so your business can stay compliant and prepared.

Have questions about how these tariff changes affect your shipments? Our team of experts is ready to provide guidance, please Contact Us anytime. For further details, please consult the latest Tariff Update and Reciprocal Tariff List for comprehensive information.

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