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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...
Read MoreUnderstanding 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...
Read MoreThe 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...
Read MoreBigger 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...
Read MoreImpact 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...
Read MoreHurricane 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...
Read MoreNASCAR 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...
Read MoreSEC 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...
Read MoreMultistate 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...
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