Insights

A New Canadian Trade Office Opens in Arizona

June 11, 2024.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications

Canadian Trade Minister Mary Ng was in Arizona for the fourth meeting of the USMCA (Agreement) Free Trade Commission. The day before attending the gathering, however, she met with Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs to announce the development of a new trade office. The office will be located in the Valley,...

Sun-Soaked Surcharges: A Guide to Taxes and Fees in the Sunshine State

June 10, 2024.
Tax Publications

Exploring the tax landscape in hospitality and leisure reveals complex responsibilities for businesses and travelers alike. Compliance with state sales tax and Tourist Development Tax is vital for Airbnb hosts and vacationers in Florida. This article navigates these obligations and offers insights for planning a Florida vacation, ensuring a well-budgeted...

Section 301 - June 2024 Updates

June 07, 2024.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications

The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has proposed increasing the Section 301 duties on specific products. The first set of increases will go into effect August 1, 2024, the others will be phased in over time. Duty Increases: Certain steel and aluminum products under Section 301 will increase from 0–7.5%...

The Design of the Logistics Network

June 03, 2024.
Logistics Publications

The design of a logistics network is a very important project for any business. Ever since I started the path towards specializing in this area, I have always understood that the logistics network is much like the spine of a business. Studying to get to know it and understanding how...

E-commerce is Changing the Logistics Game

May 28, 2024.
Logistics Publications

The logistics industry has seen significant changes lately, primarily thanks to the booming e-commerce market. The COVID-19 pandemic led to increased online shopping as people could not shop in person. This rise in online shopping can still be seen in the industry today. It has forced logistics companies to adapt...

Cargo Theft News

May 28, 2024.
Logistics Publications

A local warehouse in Laredo, TX, had a shipment that vanished without a trace. The shipment was carrying avocados. The driver followed the regular procedure to collect the pickup only to find out the driver was a fraud. This left the local warehouse with $200,000 in damages. Sadly, cargo...

Advancing Logistics: How Technology is Revolutionizing Supply Chains

May 24, 2024.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications

The logistics industry is undergoing change due to technological advancements. This is because the industry operates in a fast-paced environment where efficiency, speed, and precision are crucial. Warehouse automation and predictive analytics are two examples of the cutting-edge technology that is enabling logistics operations to improve at a rate that...

The Future of Section 301 Tariffs and Decarbonization

May 21, 2024.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications

In an effort to decarbonize energy-intensive industries the Biden-Harris administration has announced up to $6 billion for projects supporting this initiative. The “Investing in America Agenda” will be funded via the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act. These projects aim to accelerate emerging technologies crucial to meet climate...

CARM: A Brief Introduction

May 08, 2024.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications

As active members in the logistics, trade, and financial communities you have probably heard of CARM. What exactly is it and how will it affect trade with Canada? CARM stands for CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management. It is a digital initiative that changes how CBSA will assess and collect duties...

Ghost Busting: Revitalizing Your Business with Asset Management

May 07, 2024.
Tax Publications

Businesses spend considerable time and money tracking their assets and ensuring accurate asset ledgers. Improving the way your business manages fixed assets also means being aware of useful asset life, location/storage, and asset sales and disposal. Being mindful of these factors will lead to greater tax savings, more accurate...

Logistical Impacts of Iran-Israel Conflicts

April 30, 2024.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications

Summary of Impacts Iran's unprecedented attack on Israel on 13 April, involving over 300 missiles and drones, has heightened concerns about potential economic and geopolitical consequences. Although the attack caused minimal destruction, the world's attention is focused on Israel's response and the potential for further escalation in the Middle...

Dayforce at Allyn - Getting Started, Utilizing, Familiarizing, and Exploring.

April 08, 2024.
Logistics Publications, Tax Publications, Trade Publications

We are currently switching from Paycor to a new system, Dayforce, which includes a variety of features such as recruiting, new hire onboarding, performance, and more. Understanding the new system is an important part of our daily work and helps us to better answer questions for our employees as well...