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Sanctions Compliance Insights
Practical guidance for logistics, shipping, and trade compliance teams navigating global sanctions regulations.
Your Freight Forwarder Screened It — That Doesn't Mean You're Covered
Most importers and exporters assume their logistics partner handles sanctions compliance on their behalf. They don't. Every party in the supply chain carries its own liability—and OFAC doesn't accept "my forwarder didn't flag it" as a defense.
The Supplier You've Worked With for Years Just Got Sanctioned: Now What?
You have open orders, goods already in transit, and a long-standing relationship. Then your supplier appears on the OFAC SDN list. Here's exactly what happens—and why the violation clock starts the moment they're designated, not the moment you find out.
A Boarding School Just Paid $1.7M to OFAC: Why No Industry Is Safe from Sanctions Enforcement
IMG Academy settled with OFAC for $1.72 million after enrolling children of cartel-linked sanctioned individuals for five years without screening. If a school can face sanctions penalties, so can your business.
Why "They're in Germany" Isn't Good Enough: The Fatal Flaw in Country-Based Screening
Thousands of sanctioned individuals and companies operate from London, Dubai, Singapore, and other "safe" countries. Banks know this. Your payment might not clear until you do too.
"We're Not American": The Dangerous Myth of Immunity from US Sanctions
Why UK, European, and Asian companies are paying millions in fines to the US Treasury. Understanding "secondary sanctions" and the trap of clearing dollars through New York.
Why Your Bank Is Blocking Payments: The Real Cost of Skipping Sanctions Screening
Logistics and freight forwarding companies are losing millions in held payments and canceled contracts. Recent OFAC enforcement shows screening isn't just for banks anymore—it's survival for any company moving goods across borders.