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...
Read MoreTop 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...
Read MoreReverse 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...
Read MoreChina 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...
Read MoreShipping 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...
Read MoreChinese 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...
Read MoreCoronavirus 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...
Read MoreHow Australia’s Wildfires Are Affecting Business
January 13, 2020.
Logistics Publications
A major part of operating a business is having contingency plans in place so that it can remain operational in the event of emergencies. Some factors that could affect this plan are within the realm of human control, both internal and external, while others are out of our control and...
Read MoreChanges in the ELD Era
December 17, 2019.
Logistics Publications
In December 2017, the U.S. trucking industry was faced with a tough transition. Truck drivers were required to replace their existing paper logs with electronic logs under the new Electronic Logging Device (ELD) rule established by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). The goal of the ruling was to...
Read MoreThe Ailing Shipping Industry: Container Fire Incident
December 17, 2019.
Logistics Publications
Container ship's fire incidents have been frequently covered in the news over the course of 2019. In order to decrease the number of incidents, the supply chain industry has established the Cargo Incident Notification System (CINS) in 2011 with approximately 17 shipowners. The most recent major cases fire incidents have occurred on...
Read MoreMaersk Line Changes for 2020
December 16, 2019.
Logistics Publications
Maersk Line, one of the largest container shipping companies in the world, has announced they will stop buying vessels (for now) and plan on expanding their scope to inland services (warehouses/customs house clearing services) as part of their long-term growth. They are already three years into this venture and...
Read MoreThe Future is 5G
December 12, 2019.
Logistics Publications
As major telecom equipment manufacturers begin the next phase of 5G cellular network testing, companies need to be aware of the new technology’s effects on logistical and procurement work environments. 5G is a new telecommunication standard that takes advantage of newly allocated wireless frequencies - providing much higher...
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