Find Out the Latest Trends in Logistics

What's shaping the Logistics industry in 2016?

 

Fast, Faster, Now: Now-delivery

Even though it has been trending in the logistics industry for quite some time, same-day delivery might have already become yesterday’s news, without ever being fully implemented. Developments may take us from same-day delivery services to now-delivery, meaning delivery of goods ordered via the internet within half an hour. This is what Amazon promises with its new delivery drone. There is not really a distinction between same-day delivery and now-delivery, because even delivery on the same day is not yet fully developed regarding its efficiency. In 2016, some preliminary users will be expecting delivery drones to land on their doorsteps just shortly after clicking the order button.

 

Mandatory Container Weight Verification

On July 1, 2016, the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) amendment to the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Convention, stating a mandatory container weight verification requirement, will take effect globally. Weight verification must take place before loaded containers are placed onto a ship for export. The responsibility of verifying a packed container’s weight lies with the shipper or a third party under the shipper’s responsibility. If a container does not have a verified gross mass (VGM), then it will not be loaded onto a vessel.

If you have additional questions on the impact of these regulations on your business please contact Allyn at (239) 489-9900 or sales@allynintl.com.

Also, view our article on container weight requirements here:​ http://www.allynintl.com/en/news-publications/entry/new-container-weight-requirement

 

Outsourcing of Freight Data and Payment Management

Today it’s all about big data, data integration, visibility and analytics and many modern shippers are moving towards the outsourcing of big data analysis and increasing collaboration between different logistics providers to enhance payment management. By outsourcing payments execution, companies expect to reduce processing costs, improve controls and visibility and speed up approval process.

 

The Transportation Management System

With the rise of cloud and software-as-a-service (SaaS) applications, utilizing of TMS has become affordable to medium-sized and small shipping companies. While traditional TMS was all about complexity, sophisticated functions and capabilities, current TMS need to be quick to deploy and easy to use, maintain and innovate while creating savings through process automation, consistency and visibility.  

Allyn International can assist companies in an ever changing global economy. Allyn has the expertise to meet all supply chain needs with our state of the art supply chain software, ALA-Cims, as well as offering for logistics and tax services.

Also, view our article on our own TMS here: http://www.allynintl.com/en/news-publications/news-press-releases/allyn-international-launched-new-transportation-management-system

 

Migrant Crisis Influences European Transportation

The migrant crisis, which gripped Europe in 2015, brought chaos to many international borders  and is still affecting the transportation industry. The enormous influx of migrants is causing many European countries to question the Schengen Agreement, which enables border-free travel among the majority of EU countries. If the countries re-impose border checks (on a temporary or even permanent basis) supply chains across Europe will be severely impacted by delays.

Allyn International can assist importers no matter the economic outlook, providing Tax, Global Trade Compliance and Logistics packages customized to exceed client expectations in both services and price.

Also, view our publication on the migrant crisis here: http://www.allynintl.com/en/news-publications/entry/migrant-crisis-influences-european-transportation