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Return to PublicationsThe Importer Self-Assessment (ISA) Program
November 13, 2017.
Trade Publications
The Importer Self-Assessment (ISA) program was developed by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in 2002. The ISA program enables importers to check their internal compliance procedures and processes with CBP laws and regulation. This program was created with the intention to help support a stable CBP and importer relationship...
Read MoreWhat You Need To Know About the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement
November 08, 2017.
Trade Publications
The Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, also known as CETA, is a new trade agreement between the European Union and Canada. It was provisionally applied on September 21, 2017, after seven years of negotiations. This is Canada’s biggest bilateral initiative since the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). This deal...
Read MoreNatural Disasters Affect the Bottom Line - The Impacts of Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria
November 06, 2017.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications
By now, many in the logistics and transportation industry, as well as the clients they are serving, are starting to notice an uptick in the cost of their transportation needs. Much of this has to do with the impacts of the recent hurricane season compounded with the normally busier time...
Read MoreKey to Supply Chain Sustainability
November 01, 2017.
Logistics Publications
There is no doubt that logistics plays an integral role in the supply chain process and its success but often, the overall effectiveness of the logistics process directly impacts reliability, profitability, and the sustainable future of your business. Typically, companies invest in a strong supply chain infrastructure which includes strategic...
Read MoreThe Logistics Advantage for Startups
October 27, 2017.
Logistics Publications
All startups begin as an idea, whether or not that idea turns into a viable business depends on many factors such as the production of a prototype, securing funding, marketing, and manufacturing. One aspect that often gets lost in the shuffle is the management of the supply chain, and more...
Read MoreNew Transportation Modes are Right Under Our Noses
October 23, 2017.
Logistics Publications
The logistics world advances in tandem with the technology world, such as using drones to deliver small packages and steer vessels. But is there a way we can use transportation modes already set in place to move cargo? Freight has been moved in the belly of passenger planes for...
Read MoreHow the IoT is Changing Logistics
October 04, 2017.
Logistics Publications
The IoT, or the Internet of Things, is a relatively new period of the internet. No longer are PCs, smartphones, laptops, and tablets the only devices being connected to a network. From the smartPORT of Hamburg Germany to DHL’s SmartSensor technology, originally unconnected physical objects are communicating with...
Read MoreEDI 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...
Read MorePort 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...
Read MoreLogistics 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...
Read MoreFederal 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...
Read MoreHurricane 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...
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