WB Skinner, Inc Customs Broker Opens New Savannah Office

SAVANNAH, Ga., April 25, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- WB Skinner, a leading customs brokerage and freight forwarder serving NY and NJ ports since 1968, today announced the opening of a new regional office in Savannah, GA. Headed by Vice President Julie Skinner Hartenfels, the new location reflects increased demand for the firm's services and the rapid growth of the Port of Savannah to serve shipments on the East Coast.

The Port of Savannah is the largest single container terminal in North America, the second largest port on the East Coast, and the fourth busiest port in the nation. While continuing to break cargo-handling records, the Port of Savannah is completing efforts to deepen its harbor and other projects to facilitate its handling of mega-ship transport.

"Our new Savannah location is in response to shifting dynamics in our industry," said WB Skinner President William B. Skinner III in announcing the opening. "Julie's deep and broad experience with regulatory agencies, especially the Food and Drug Administration, will provide clients the expertise they need to move their shipments through the port without unnecessary delay or cost."

About Julie Hartenfels:
Julie Hartenfels, a licensed Customs House Broker and Certified Customs Specialist, joined WB Skinner in 1981 and trained under the tutelage of her father, founder WB Skinner Jr.

As one of our industry's most experienced brokers, Ms.Hartenfels brings an in-depth and up-to-date personal knowledge of government regulatory agencies particularly FDA, CBP, Agriculture Department, EPA, and DOT. Her niche specialization in addressing tough automobile parts entries, depth classification and binding rulings is particularly valued by her clients.

About WB Skinner:
WB Skinner is a full service, licensed Customs Broker, Certified Customs Specialist, Certified Export Specialist and freight forwarder providing customs clearance, freight forwarding, warehousing and container breakdown services for East Coast air and seaports from offices in NY/NJ Metro and Savannah, GA. Founded in 1968, the company addresses all classes of imports, with special expertise addressing complex issues facing the medical device, pharmaceutical, food, textile, and cosmetics importer industries.

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