Insights

NASCAR and Logistics

August 30, 2017.
Logistics Publications

The National Association of Stock Car Racing (NASCAR), hailed by many fans as not only an interest but a lifestyle as well, can be a nightmare in the world of logistics. To the casual fan, the logistics of bringing a race car to the track is simple: the team loads...

SEC Tosses Up a Change in Conflict Minerals Rule Compliance

August 28, 2017.
Trade Publications

On April 3, 2017, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced it would not recommend enforcement action for companies that disclose, but do not further investigate the usage of conflict minerals which may be from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). According to the National Association of Corporate Directors, &ldquo...

Multistate Tax Commission Offers Unprecedented Tax Amnesty Program for Online Sellers

August 24, 2017.
Tax Publications

The Multistate Tax Commission (MTC) is currently offering a limited time voluntary disclosure initiative for online sellers who have sales/use or income/franchise tax liabilities triggered by the utilization of online marketplace providers. Numerous tax experts have voiced their concern that these liabilities are large enough to cause immense...

Cargo Theft - Tips to Reduce Your Risk

August 22, 2017.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications

Believe it or not, cargo theft is a multi-billion dollar problem every year for shippers and carriers. According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, that number also continues to grow. Thieves are drawn to the fact that trucks and warehouses can contain very expensive goods, producing high returns for fairly...

The Future of Truck Platooning

August 18, 2017.
Logistics Publications

Truck platooning, which uses technologies that allow for two or more trucks to communicate wirelessly while remaining in close proximity, has the touted benefits of reducing congestion, cutting down on accidents caused by human-error and significantly decreasing CO2 emissions by making use of tailwind drafts leading to reductions in fuel...

California Department of Tax and Fee Administration

August 15, 2017.
Tax Publications

Effective July 1, 2017 the California Board of Equalization will be broken into newly formed governing bodies encompassing the same scope of responsibility, but with increased focus and accountability. California has unintentionally scribed a list of reasons collection and accountability procedures need to be revised, citing the Los Angeles Times, the new...

Avoiding Common Incoterms Mistakes

August 08, 2017.
Logistics Publications

Incoterms provide a set of international guidelines used to designate the responsible party in trade interactions. They were created to make international trade easier and to provide standardized terms to be used across the board. And while most in the trade industry have had training on Incoterms, they are continually...

Why Business Leaders Should Look to Export Their Products and Services

August 03, 2017.
Trade Publications

The United States’ goods and services market is performing on such a large scale that is important for businesses to analyze the benefits of exporting particularly since “70% of the world’s purchasing power is situated outside of the U.S.A” ( Apple Rubber). Below are the...

More Updates to Allyn's ALA Touch Mobile App

July 27, 2017.
Logistics Publications

Allyn International's Allyn Logistics Application (ALA) has long been one of the most efficient and useful TMS software solutions available, due to its comprehensive functionality and flexibility. And while ALA's standard functionality provides in depth tracking information a number of ways, via email tracking reports and an...

Puerto Rico Sales Tax Revenue Frozen

July 14, 2017.
Tax Publications

Puerto Rico’s plans to reduce a $123 billion dollar debt comprised of bonds and unfunded pensions has created contentious opposition from two distinct groups of creditors in federal court. What is in debate is the liquidation preference of $400 million dollars in sales tax revenue generated by Puerto Rico and...

India, Samples, and Export Paperwork

July 11, 2017.
Logistics Publications

Most people in the export industry are aware of the complications regarding shipping goods to India. While many businesses operate globally and have facilities in the United States and India, concerns still arise with customs, duties, and requirements for additional paperwork. Indeed, shipping no-cost items to India has...

ALA Touch Update: Premium Approval

July 05, 2017.
Logistics Publications

The newest release of Allyn’s ALA Touch mobile application allows premium freight authorizations to be processed through the application. Once a premium freight request is submitted, the approver will get a notification indicating that they have a pending approval request. To complete the approval process, open the application...