Insights

EDI for Logistics

September 29, 2017.
Logistics Publications

Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) is the electronic transmission of data between your company and the businesses/trading partners with whom you are working. An agreed-upon data structure is used to transfer data from one computer to another without human involvement. Use of EDI will reduce the manual labor of data...

Port Houston Chassis Availability – Recovering After Harvey

September 26, 2017.
Logistics Publications

The availability of intermodal chassis supply remains tight at Port Houston following Hurricane Harvey impact. Remarkably most of the intermodal chassis at Port Houston escaped damage, however, because of flooding and a six day port shutdown many of the chassis are out of position to be used and demand for...

Logistics Control Tower

September 26, 2017.
Logistics Publications

Since 1992, Allyn International has provided best in class logistics control tower services to a number of global clients. Below you will find a summary of how the Allyn control tower functions when it should be used, and what one can expect from it. Logistics Control Tower As global supply chains...

Federal and State Taxing Authorities Provide Tax Relief for Taxpayers Affected by Hurricane Irma

September 18, 2017.
Tax Publications

On Sunday, September 10, 2017, Category 3 Hurricane Irma slammed into the state of Florida causing severe flooding, property damage, and disablement of infrastructure. Allyn International, headquartered in Fort Myers, Florida was able to continue business fully operational due to our business continuity preparations, backup systems, dedicated personnel, and high-capacity generators, allowing us...

Hurricane Irma Update

September 08, 2017.
Logistics Publications, Tax Publications, Trade Publications

Hurricane Irma is currently a category 4 hurricane that is expected to impact Florida over the weekend. This large powerful storm will cause supply chain disruptions over the next few days, and longer depending on the amount of damage sustained by the area. As of now cargo airline operations out of...

Understanding and Mitigating the High Risk of Intellectual Property Rights

September 06, 2017.
Trade Publications

Intellectual property, a conception of creative ideas, can include designs, phrases, and symbols that characterize specific companies and are protected by laws in the form of intellectual property rights. These rights include copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, and patents that not only serve as a huge part of company revenue but...

The Uncertainty of Abbreviated Country Codes

September 04, 2017.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications

In International Trade, abbreviated country codes are often used and are sometimes mandatory. They exist in a 2 letter code (ISO 3166-1 alpha-2) and a 3 letter code (ISO 3166-1 alpha-3, used by the United Nations). It is important to use the right codes, as errors can have unintended consequences. We have...

Bigger May Not Be Better

September 04, 2017.
Logistics Publications

With the global container volume being reported as growing faster than it has in six years, optimism is high in the industry. According to London based shipping analyst, Drewry, most of the growth is from major east-west trades, where volumes are up 6 percent from this time last year. Asia-Mediterranean routes...

Impact of High Speed Rail on Logistics in China

September 01, 2017.
Logistics Publications

With the rapid expansion of high-speed railway (HSR) in China, railways gradually speed up and bridge the speed gap between railway and civil aviation, thus, impose a great impact on the logistical competitiveness of civil aviation. High-speed rail service in China was introduced April 18, 2007, and has become immensely popular. With...

Hurricane Harvey Update

August 31, 2017.
Logistics Publications

The impact of Hurricane Harvey on the Houston area continues to be felt. There is still flooding in Texas and Louisiana, and it should continue for the rest of the week. Houston’s two main airports Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Hobby (HOU) opened at 4 p.m. Wednesday 8/30, but...

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...