The Future of Artificial Intelligence and Automation within Supply Chain Management

April 12, 2018.
Logistics Publications

Supply Chain Management is now embarking on the George Jetson era; within that cartoon, it embodied robots and flying computerized cars. Pioneer companies such as Tesla debuting and developing autonomous trucks that can complete 500 miles in one charge with the ability to carry up to 80,000 lbs of cargo. Although a...

Drayage Capacity Issues

April 04, 2018.
Logistics Publications

The term drayage refers to the transport of goods over shorter distances. An example would be a truck shipment picking up at a seaport, border crossing, or inland terminal and delivering to a location within the same area. And even though the drayage covers very little mileage, it is responsible...

The Loss of Ocean Containers at Sea

April 02, 2018.
Logistics Publications

Over the years there has been much speculation about how many sea containers are lost at sea each year. The numbers have ranged from 500 to 10,000 but, no one could give an accurate count. In 2011, the World Shipping Council (WSC) began gathering information from shipping companies and have published their results. ...

Virginia Property Tax Changes in 2018

March 12, 2018.
Tax Publications

The Commonwealth of Virginia has approved several legislative changes relating to property taxes set for a July 1, 2018, effective date. The highlights are listed below and pertain to: Bedford County reassessment Computer equipment used in data centers Single member LLC exemption Merchants’ capital Agricultural products Bedford County Located in the...

Duties on Steel and Aluminum

March 09, 2018.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications

President Trump signed two Presidential Proclamations yesterday – one on steel imports and one on aluminum imports.  The President is imposing an additional 25% duty on steel, and an additional 10% duty on aluminum, imported from all countries except Canada and Mexico beginning on March 23, 2018. The breakdown is as follows: Steel...

The LTL Sector of Trucking

March 08, 2018.
Logistics Publications

In today’s market of “I want it now”, the LTL sector of trucking will see spectacular growth in 2018. With the demand of wanting more frequent and smaller deliveries, the LTL sector will have to adapt by purchasing different types of equipment and adding expedited and guaranteed...

Georgia Taxpayer Bears Burden of Tax-Free Sale

March 01, 2018.
Tax Publications

In a letter ruling (Georgia Letter Ruling No. LR SUT-2017-16, 11/30/2017) released on 02/19/2018, the Georgia Department of Revenue has ruled that the taxpayer will bear the burden of proof when a sale is made without tax charged.  The only exception to this is if the taxpayer receives from the...

Podcast - Tax Chat: It's Accrual World

February 22, 2018.
Tax Publications

Why Have a Trade Compliance Team?

February 22, 2018.
Trade Publications

Is your enterprise meeting all of its compliance needs? The great paradox of global trade is that it is integral to growth, but few specialist understand the challenges of operating internationally. Every mid to large size company in business has a strategy in place for meeting their accounting, human resources,...

Rail Intermodal Transport is Taking the Lead

February 20, 2018.
Logistics Publications

Are you looking for a cost-effective logistical solution to meet your transportation needs? Rail intermodal services offer an environmentally friendly way of moving freight while significantly reducing your transportation spend. An easy shipping solution in which a truck- trailer or shipping container is transported by rail combined with a water...

“Green” Solutions in Sea Freight

February 16, 2018.
Logistics Publications

Ecology has been an international preoccupation for several years. Many countries are reinforcing norms and increasing taxes to help fight against pollution. Each year, fuel charges amount to between $6.15 and $12.3 million for each vessel. Therefore, some companies are looking for solutions to save on their fuel consumption. Recent studies show...

First Completed Test Run for a Self-driving Truck

February 13, 2018.
Logistics Publications

The first completed test run for a self-driving semi-truck was in early February from Los Angeles, California to Jacksonville, Florida. Embark, the manufacturer of the technology, has created a self-driving truck. The truck is a level 2 self-driving truck which means that there has to be a driver present in order...