How Domestic LTL Freight Really Moves — And What Actually Determines Transit Time
March 24, 2026.
Logistics Publications
Domestic LTL shipping occupies a unique—and often misunderstood—corner of the transportation landscape. While truckload freight moves in a straight line from origin to destination, LTL relies on a carefully engineered web of terminals, breakbulk, and scheduled linehaul runs that allow carriers to move thousands of smaller...
Read MoreLogistics Specialists & Data collecting: Are we detectives, or storytellers?
March 22, 2026.
Logistics Publications
More than once in my career I have had a client or coworker come and ask me to help them clarify information about a shipment that happened a long time ago. In those moments, I have felt like I’m doing detective work, because no matter how standardized procedures...
Read MoreThe Growing Importance of 4PL: Why Businesses Are Moving Beyond Traditional Freight Forwarding
January 16, 2026.
Logistics Publications
Supply chains around the world are changing dramatically. Companies are discovering that traditional freight forwarding strategies alone are difficult to meet the demands of today's logistics landscape due to growing complexity, unstable markets, and increased customer expectations. Due to this change, Fourth-Party Logistics (4PL), a paradigm created to give...
Read More2025 Logistics Year in Review
January 15, 2026.
Logistics Publications
2025 Year in Review report includes a summary of global event updates and annual averages for ocean, air, and ground transportation modes. Click here to view the full report. Contributor: Alyssa Hernandez About Allyn International Allyn International is dedicated to providing high quality, customer centric services and solutions for the global...
Read MoreEffects of Supply Chain Costs on Airlines
November 11, 2025.
Logistics Publications
We have observed that costs associated with supply chain functions have a significant impact on businesses worldwide. These costs are also impacting transportation carriers. The IATA has noted the considerable loss that airlines are experiencing in 2025 due to the continuing issues in supply chains. The IATA estimates that this amount...
Read MoreLa gestion des documents à l’ère numérique
October 20, 2025.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications
Les documents sont une source d'information précieuse et sont généralement considérés comme un actif liquide de toute organisation. Une bonne gestion documentaire est tout aussi essentielle pour maintenir l'intégrité, la transparence et la responsabilité...
Read MoreAudit de 100 % des dédouanements
October 20, 2025.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications
Le logiciel GTM d’Allyn International (CIMS™) offre des solutions de pointe qui maximisent la conformité et l’efficacité des entreprises clientes. L’un des modules clés est le Module d’Audit de dédouanements, qui offre un audit é...
Read MoreU.S.–Japan Trade and Investment Deal
September 16, 2025.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications
U.S.–Japan Strike Historic Trade and Investment Deal The U.S. and Japan have taken a major step forward in finalizing a broad agreement that blends tariff relief, strategic investment, and financial stability commitments. $550 Billion Investment at the Center The core of the agreement includes a colossal $550 billion...
Read MoreMitigating Supply Chain Risk in the Oil and Gas Sector
August 25, 2025.
Logistics Publications
Background Procuring industrial equipment such as generators, pumps, and compressors essential for operational facilities often involves sourcing from Southeast Asian manufacturing hubs. Variations in logistics capabilities and customs performance between countries such as Malaysia and Indonesia can influence the efficiency and reliability of the supply chain. A supply chain risk...
Read MoreDiesel Price Drops
August 14, 2025.
Logistics Publications
Diesel Price Drops 4.6¢ to $3.754 a Gallon Diesel fuel’s national average price shed 4.6 cents to $3.754 a gallon in its third straight decline, according to U.S. Information Administration data released Aug. 12. The price drop is nearly four times the amount of the previous two weeks...
Read MoreU.S. Ends De Minimis Duty Exemption: What Importers Need to Know
August 04, 2025.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications
In a major shift for international trade, the U.S. government has announced sweeping changes to how low-value imports will be handled. Effective August 29, 2025, the long-standing de minimis exemption – which allowed most shipments valued under $800 to enter duty-free – is being largely eliminated. Combined with new Food and Drug...
Read MoreFuture of Smarter Logistics
July 31, 2025.
Logistics Publications
In today's ever-evolving logistics landscape, where speed, cost, and customer satisfaction are constantly under the microscope, route optimization has become more than just a buzzword; it's a game changer. Working at Allyn International, we witness first-hand how even small improvements in routing can have a ripple effect across...
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