Insights

St. Patrick's Day: How Covid-19 Effects Your Supply Chain and the Economy

March 13, 2020.
Logistics Publications

Every year come mid-March, close to 150 million people participate in St. Patrick's Day across the United States, according to U.S. News and World Report. Due to the devastating impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19), we will not be seeing the usual amount of Irish Cheer this year. Although there are...

Coronavirus Update - March 13

March 13, 2020.
Logistics Publications, Tax Publications, Trade Publications

Countries around the world are taking unprecedented steps to reduce the number of infected citizens. From entire countries on lockdown to cancelling school and large crowd events; the COVID-19 strain of the coronavirus has become a global pandemic. President Trump addressed the nation this week banning all travel to...

Coronavirus Update - March 4th

March 04, 2020.
Logistics Publications, Tax Publications, Trade Publications

As confirmed cases of the coronavirus continues to tic-up in countries around the world, Allyn International will continue to provide updates and logistics solutions as necessary to ensure our clients are informed and prepared to navigate the everchanging global logistics challenges we are currently facing. In a preliminary study conducted...

From NAFTA to USMCA: What Will Change?

February 27, 2020.
Trade Publications

The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) is the current free trade agreement among the United States, Canada, and Mexico, and will soon be replaced with the United States—Mexico—Canada Agreement (USMCA). NAFTA went into effect in 1994, making favorable changes to encourage trade and production in North...

Top 5 Reasons Why A Career in Logistics May Be Right for You

February 25, 2020.
Logistics Publications

The overall challenge of logistics is to ensure the transportation of the correct product to the right place, at the right time, at the right price. Why should you choose a career in logistics? All types of businesses whether they are big or small, require logistic specialists, coordinators, and managers...

Reverse Engineering in Supply Chain: White House Discussing Block of Increased GE Jet Engine Sales to China

February 19, 2020.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications

In an ever-competitive global market, industries have looked toward any slight advantage over rival businesses. One method of bridging gaps in tech or design in your product is through a method known as reverse engineering. Merriam-Webster defines reverse engineering as, “to disassemble and examine or analyze in detail to...

China Imposes Tariffs Reductions

February 10, 2020.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications

February 14th, Valentine’s Day, is quickly approaching and there is still time to get your beloved partner the perfect Valentine’s gift. The classics – flowers, chocolates, dinner and a movie, and jewelry are all great options. However, nothing says “Be Mine?” more than...

Shipping Market Takes the Hit from Coronavirus

February 07, 2020.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications

The emergence of the coronavirus has shaken the supply chain industry, as retailers and shippers battle against a series of obstacles surrounding the outbreak. The coronavirus, causing pneumonia-like symptoms, is thought to have originated in the wild animal food markets of Wuhan city, one of China’s leading manufacturing...

Marketplace Facilitators: Economic Nexus Extends Reach into eCommerce

February 04, 2020.
Tax Publications

As ecommerce has exploded over the last two decades to become a pillar of our global economy, state and local taxing authorities have fought to expand the tentacles of sales tax as an effective and lucrative means of growing tax revenue with an expansive reach from coast to coast. With...

Chinese Logistics Specialist Speaks Out on Coronavirus

January 31, 2020.
Logistics Publications

Since January 23, Wuhan, China – a major industrial and transport hub in the inland Chinese province of Hubei – has experienced a deadly novel coronavirus that has already infected more than 7,900 people globally. Now, human beings are fighting with the disease. Source: https://weibo.com/dxydoctor?topnav=1...

Trump Proclaims More Tariffs on Aluminum and Steel

January 30, 2020.
Trade Publications

On Friday, January 24, 2020, President Trump proclaimed that beginning February 8th, additional tariffs will be added to the pre-existing Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962. In an attempt to bolster the domestic steel production rate, the president has imposed tariffs on articles derivative of steel and aluminum (articles that contain...

Coronavirus Extends Wuhan Production Halt

January 29, 2020.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications

The city of Wuhan is one of China's manufacturing centers. The automotive and steel industries have established a huge presence in Wuhan. Many tech companies as well as pharma companies have locations in or around Wuhan, which is now recognized as the center of the Coronavirus outbreak. Currently there...