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Sam’s Club Jumping in on “Ship-from-Store”

October 22, 2020.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications

COVID 19 indeed has everyone changing their ways to adapt to the new norm and stay afloat. Sam's Club is joining the transition to utilizing e-commerce and keep its quarantining members. They are launching their "ship-from-store" / "club" program this quarter in attempts to save holiday sales along with saving money...

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The Fall of Hong Kong, China’s Trade Middleman

October 06, 2020.
Trade Publications

The news of China's implementation of the national security law is not new, but the treatment of the once important sovereign state by world leaders is. Hong Kong is a trade hub between China and the rest of the world. It has been given special treatment by the United...

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Setting Up A Compliance Ship-to-Home Model

September 24, 2020.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications

The Need for A New Model Since the onset of the global pandemic, many companies have provided their employees the opportunity to work remotely to promote safety. Working from home presents a few challenges, with one of the biggest being how to handle shipments to/from at-home personnel. This process...

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Is Waste Sorted Today?

August 24, 2020.
Logistics Publications, Tax Publications, Trade Publications

Did you know that since July 1, 2019, garbage classification went live in Shanghai? Shanghai city is the 1st city in China to start garbage classification. Based on Shanghai’s classification standards, all waste is classified to these categories: hazardous waste, recyclable waste, household food waste, and residual waste. All...

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Shanghai Ranked as Third International Shipping Center

August 18, 2020.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications

Shanghai has become one of the world's top three shipping centers for the first time in six years and ranked third, second to Singapore and London. According to a municipal government report that evaluates port conditions, shipping services, and general business environment. Shanghai's improved ranking was mainly due...

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USMCA Does Not Allow for MPF Refunds

July 14, 2020.
Trade Publications

The new USMCA went into effect on July 1, 2020. The new agreement contains one departure from NAFTA that may directly impact importers’ savings. A significant difference between NAFTA and the new USMCA agreement is that, unlike NAFTA, USMCA will not allow for refunds of the Merchandise Processing Fee. While MPF...

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NAFTA 2.0 - Provisions and Effects of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement

July 09, 2020.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications

On July 1st, the new United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) went into effect. Also known as the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) and the Tratado entre México, Estados Unidos y Canadá (T-MEC) in Canada and Mexico respectively, this free trade agreement was designed to replace the 26-year-old NAFTA. Rather...

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Coronavirus: Impact on the Transportation and Logistics Industry

July 08, 2020.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications, Coronavirus Updates

Bigstock-transport-engineer-man-wearing-367903708 (1) The transportation and logistics industry performs one of the most vital services of the modern globalized and interconnected world. Since the beginning of 2020, many countries worldwide shut down their borders and limited transportation and travel to contain the Coronavirus outbreak. This pandemic affects almost every dimension of economic...

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USMCA Goes Live

June 29, 2020.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications

The highly anticipated USMCA goes live on July 1, 2020. The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), which went into effect in 1994, is expiring at the end of June. Over the 25 plus years since implementation, trade among the three-member nations blossomed, import prices for key industries such as oil and food have...

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New U.S. Export Control Requirements for China, Russia, and Venezuela

June 29, 2020.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications

On Monday, June 29, 2020, new rules went into effect involving the export control of items to China, Russia, and Venezuela. These changes involve when Electronic Export Information (EEI) submission is required, and the elimination of the Civil End Users (CIV) license exception. AES filing requirements have been strengthened for exports, reexports,...

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How to Motivate Employees

June 29, 2020.
Logistics Publications, Tax Publications, Trade Publications

A motivated workforce makes a crucial difference when it comes to meeting any business objectives. Here are some tips on how to keep employees motivated. Ability to challenge and engage One of the valuable skills that a company can hone is the ability to challenge and engage the people it...

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Allyn Does their Part During COVID-19

June 18, 2020.
Logistics Publications, Tax Publications, Trade Publications, Coronavirus Updates

Allen and Julie Lynn, two former GE employees, founded Allyn International Services Inc with a vision to create a new kind of company focused on customer service, integrity, employee training, and development. Since 1992, Allyn has been committed to furthering the personal and professional development of its team members. When the...

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