Insights

How to Save Your Company Import Costs in the New Year

November 10, 2015.
Trade Publications

As the New Year draws closer, it is time to look at the savings goals for your company’s yearly imports. There are several different ways to save on import transaction, but identifying the right strategy that benefits your business is the key to successfully meeting your savings goal...

Maeslantkering (Maeslant Barrier)

November 05, 2015.
Logistics Publications

The Maeslantkering is a storm surge barrier, which was built in the Rotterdam Port between 1991 and 1997. It is located at Hoek van Holland - on the New Waterway connecting Rotterdam with the North Sea. The construction of Maeslantkering was a part of the Europoort Project, which was the final stage...

Migrant Crisis Influences European Transportation

November 02, 2015.
Logistics Publications

In the last couple of months, Europe has been facing an enormous influx of migrants that has also affected the transportation industry. Problems began to appear at the beginning of the summer as thousands of migrants were trying to cross the English Channel from Calais, France. As a result, the...

Prepping Your Shipment for Ocean Transit

October 23, 2015.
Logistics Publications

Over the years, the movement of freight via all modes of transportation has significantly increased. Between 1993 and 2010, the United States freight transportation system saw a 1.9% annual increase in the movement of freight. With advances in technology, larger and faster vessels have significantly increased the amount of ocean freight. According...

Impact of China’s Slowing Economy on Global Trade and Transportation

October 23, 2015.
Logistics Publications

China’s economy is beginning to slow down. It is at the weakest point since China’s admittance to the World Trade Organization in 2001 and continues to shrink as the country’s gross domestic product annual growth rate dips below double digits for the fourth year...

U.S. Manufacturing Is Making Its Way Back Home

October 23, 2015.
Logistics Publications

Re-shoring Manufacturing According to recent studies and trends, it has become clear that U.S. manufacturing operations are moving back home or nearby. Companies are now recognizing the rising costs of off shore manufacturing. Some of the top factors contributing to this trend are the rising cost of labor, increased...

3D Printing: Safer Shipping, More Efficient, Less Expensive

October 23, 2015.
Logistics Publications

In the coming years, manufacturers and producers can begin to rely less on crating and packaging companies thanks to innovations in technology. Large scale, industrial shippers will be able to take care of all their packing and loading needs in house by means of 3D printing. The ability...

Highway Bill Passed in Senate May Increase Customs Fees

September 24, 2015.
Logistics Publications

The U.S. Senate has approved a highway bill containing a provision that will increase Customs user fees. Customs user fees are designed to help with processing and inspection costs and per 19 USC 58 are paid by: Commercial vessels: $397 per arrival Commercial vehicles: $5 per arrival Railcars: $7.50 per car per arrival Private...

New York State Franchise Tax Rate Changes for 2014 and Beyond

September 16, 2015.
Tax Publications

Part of the sweeping corporate franchise tax changes New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed recently impacted the tax rates. This article will illustrate the rate changes that were impacted. Type of New York Businesses New York Article 9-A designates three classes of corporations for tax rate purposes: • ...

Buyer Beware: Anti-dumping and Countervailing 101

September 15, 2015.
Trade Publications

It is no secret that globalization increases market competition. Consumers are increasingly able to comb the global marketplace to find products that meet their demand at competitive prices. However, it is not unheard of that some foreign countries unfairly subsidize producers and exporters, or that a foreign exporter and...

What is a Licensed Customs Broker and How Can They Help?

September 15, 2015.
Trade Publications

On Wednesday, October 7th, 2015, Customs will conduct the final Customs Broker exam of 2015. Considered a “niche” profession, there are currently only 12,000 Licensed Customs Brokers (LCB) in the United States. Allyn International proudly employees 6 Licensed Customs Brokers who serve our clients in different capacities throughout the company. ...

Not All Kits Are Created Equal

September 11, 2015.
Trade Publications

The mislabeling and reporting of kits on commercial invoices is, quite possibly, the most common mistake noted by Allyn International analysts in applying HTS codes to products on parts lists or upon importation. A mistake like this can delay a shipment for days and accrue storage charges at port. ...