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August 28, 2018.
Logistics Publications
Due to several detections within the last year, the Australian Department of Agriculture and Water Resources has introduced import measures to manage the risk of Brown Marmorated Stink Bugs (BMSB). These measures are seasonal and will cover ocean imports during the period that is deemed the high-risk season (Sept 1, 2018...
Read MoreAlberta gas prices to reach 4 year high in 2018 due to increase in carbon tax
August 27, 2018.
Logistics Publications
The carbon tax levy in Canada began in March 2007, when Alberta became North America’s first jurisdiction to legislate greenhouse gas reductions reports the Alberta Oil Magazine. The purpose of the putting a tax on carbon was to incentivize families and companies...
Read MoreSuccessfully Qualify Organized Camps for Sales Tax Exemptions
August 24, 2018.
Tax Publications
In July 2018, the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) reissued Publication 127, Organized Camps. The state of California defines “Organized Camps” as traditional camps that offer outdoor group living experiences such as camps operated by the YMCA and the Boy Scouts of America. Organized camps sell meals...
Read MoreBottom Line Costs with Shipping to and from China
August 20, 2018.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications
“Made in China,” seeing this printed on a variety of goods brings up a variety of thoughts from about moving USA products overseas, varying quality of goods, reduced costs on electronics and clothing, etc. For decades, the USA has been intricately intertwined with the mega trading partner that...
Read MoreRevamp of FMCSA Regulations
August 15, 2018.
Logistics Publications
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), have announced a small-scale test to acquire data to identify high risk carriers within the Department of Transportation. This data will contribute better information for their Safety Management System (SMS). The National Academy of Sciences (NAS) have structured a committee to analyze the...
Read MoreIndustry Regulations Creates Challenges for Truck Drivers
August 07, 2018.
Logistics Publications
As high demand for transporting goods increases, truck drivers are increasingly hard to come by throughout the United States. Currently, it is estimated that the US trucking industry is short about 50,000 drivers. In a recent survey conducted by American Transportation Research Institute, driver shortage ranked first among industry concerns. As...
Read MoreThe Last Mile Challenge: Overcoming the Greatest Obstacle in Logistics
August 03, 2018.
Logistics Publications
The last-mile is a term used in logistics that generally means the transit from the final hub to the delivery destination of products (What is last, 2018a). While this is in many cases the shortest part of a trip, the costs of this trip often runs between 28-29% of...
Read MoreBack to School Florida Sales Tax Holiday 2018
August 01, 2018.
Tax Publications
The State of Florida Department of Revenue has issued a Tax Information Publication (TIP #18A01-07) regarding its 2018 Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday, which begins Friday, August 3, 2018 and runs through Sunday, August 5, 2018. Passed by the Florida Legislature and signed into law by Governor Rick Scott, the sales tax holiday temporarily removes...
Read MorePeace in Korea brings expectation to expanded logistics opportunities by Railway
July 30, 2018.
Logistics Publications
Thinking back the historical meeting held in April between North and South Korea has been attracting huge attention over the world. This discussion has risen anticipation of peace in the East Asian region but, also of positive effects on economic growth. Logistics is considered as one of the business getting...
Read MoreA Truck Driver Shortage in the U.S.
July 23, 2018.
Logistics Publications
America’s economy relies on the trucking industry, with approximately 71% of all freight tonnage moved via truck. In total, more than 10 billion tons of freight are moved by truck each year in America. Clearly, the trucking industry and the economy are inextricably linked, so any disruptions to the trucking...
Read MoreSouth Carolina Enacts Exemption for Motorsports Entertainment Facilities
July 20, 2018.
Tax Publications
On July 2, 2018, South Carolina enacted a sales and use tax exemption for the construction or improvement of motorsports entertainment complexes by qualifying companies. The exemption applies to building materials, supplies, fixtures, and equipment used for the construction, repair, or improvement of a motorsports entertainment complex. To claim the exemption, a...
Read MoreCorpses, Telecom and Space Junk: Exceptions to HTS Classification
July 16, 2018.
Trade Publications
Unless someone has experience in the trade compliance world, they would be hard pressed to find a similarity between the items listed above. However, to someone familiar with Title 19 of the Code of Federal Regulations, these articles go together like a well-matched set of luggage. These items, along with a...
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