Insights

International Longshoremen’s Association Suspends Strike Amid Wage Agreement

October 04, 2024.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications

On Thursday, the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) announced a temporary suspension of its strike that had halted operations at major ports along the East and Gulf Coasts. This significant move came in response to an improved wage offer from the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX), which represents port...

Gone with the Wind

October 02, 2024.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications

“[…] In North Carolina, Helene produced unusually heavy winds — up to 140 mph — on land, the strongest observed in coastal North Carolina since the start of modern meteorological recordkeeping in the 19th century.” Hurricane Helene coverage, NPR, Sept. 28, 2024. What began as a disturbance in the...

Major U.S. Port Strike to Begin Tuesday, Business Leaders Warn: Could Cause Billions in Economic Losses Per Day

September 29, 2024.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications

The International Longshoremen's Association (ILA), which represents 85,000 dockworkers in the United States, announced on Sunday that a strike at ports along the U.S. East Coast and the Gulf of Mexico will begin on Tuesday. This strike could lead to severe supply chain disruptions. "The United States Maritime Alliance......

Allyn International Volunteers with Habitat for Humanity

September 24, 2024.

[Fort Myers, FL] – Allyn International is excited to announce its continued dedication to community service by volunteering with Habitat for Humanity on September 21, 2024. A team of passionate Allyn employees will join forces to build homes, providing essential support for Habitat’s mission to offer safe and affordable housing...

Boeing Faces Potential Strike

September 20, 2024.

Boeing is navigating a challenging landscape as its blue-collar workforce initiates a strike, prompting management to bring in over 400 out-of-state janitors to maintain facilities across the Puget Sound area. These contractors, flown in from Southern states such as Alabama, Mississippi, and Texas, will clean and perform maintenance at sites recently...

East Coast Port Strikes: What You Need to Know

September 20, 2024.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications

The International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) is preparing for potential strikes at ports along the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts, threatening to disrupt the automotive supply chain and other industries. With negotiations stalled since June and the current contract set to expire on September 30, 2024, the likelihood of a strike is increasing. ...

Smart Sourcing Aluminum Extrusions: Merchandise from Canada Containing Aluminum Extrusions

September 20, 2024.
Trade Publications

In the Spring of 2024, the International Trade Administration and Customs and Border Protection extended Antidumping and Countervailing duties on aluminum extrusions from over a dozen additional countries, and the trend of increasing regulation shows no sign of slowing. Subsequent “third country cases” over the summer have been...

Section 301 Increases Go into Effect

September 16, 2024.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications

On Friday, September 13, the Biden administration finalized the tariffs on certain items from China. Starting on or after September 27th, 2024. This new update also introduces 3 new 301 HTS codes to identify the items that fall within these new tariffs. 9903.91.01 at 25%, 9903.91.02 at 50% , and 9903.91.03 at 100%. The following items will have their section 301...

Merchandise Processing Fee (MFP) 2024

September 12, 2024.
Trade Publications

US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will be adjusting certain user fees on October 1, 2024. The minimum merchandise processing fee (MPF) will be increased to $32.71 from $31.67 and the maximum will be raised to $634.62 from $614.35. MPF is assessed by CPB for most imports into the US on an ad valorem basis, with...

Incoterms: Rules for Sea and Inland Waterway Transport

September 09, 2024.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications

Incoterms (International Commercial Terms) 2020 consists of 11 distinct rules, each represented by an abbreviation. These rules are divided into two main categories: those for any mode or modes of transport, and those specifically for sea and inland waterway transport. This article will cover the terms for rules for sea and...

Incoterms: Rules for Any Mode of Transport

September 03, 2024.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications

3 Things You Didn’t Know Affected Tire Tax

September 03, 2024.
Tax Publications

What is a tire tax? Tire tax, also known as scrap tire fee, solid waste fee, and tire disposal tax, is a fee imposed on the sale of a new tire or replacement of an old one. Proper disposal requires significant state or local resources, justifying the collection of this...