NAFTA 2.0 - Provisions and Effects of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement
July 09, 2020.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications
On July 1st, the new United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) went into effect. Also known as the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) and the Tratado entre México, Estados Unidos y Canadá (T-MEC) in Canada and Mexico respectively, this free trade agreement was designed to replace the 26-year-old NAFTA. Rather...
Read MoreCoronavirus: Impact on the Transportation and Logistics Industry
July 08, 2020.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications, Coronavirus Updates
__thumbnail.jpg)
The transportation and logistics industry performs one of the most vital services of the modern globalized and interconnected world. Since the beginning of 2020, many countries worldwide shut down their borders and limited transportation and travel to contain the Coronavirus outbreak. This pandemic affects almost every dimension of economic...
USMCA Goes Live
June 29, 2020.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications
The highly anticipated USMCA goes live on July 1, 2020. The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), which went into effect in 1994, is expiring at the end of June. Over the 25 plus years since implementation, trade among the three-member nations blossomed, import prices for key industries such as oil and food have...
Read MoreNew U.S. Export Control Requirements for China, Russia, and Venezuela
June 29, 2020.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications
On Monday, June 29, 2020, new rules went into effect involving the export control of items to China, Russia, and Venezuela. These changes involve when Electronic Export Information (EEI) submission is required, and the elimination of the Civil End Users (CIV) license exception. AES filing requirements have been strengthened for exports, reexports,...
Read MoreHow to Motivate Employees
June 29, 2020.
Logistics Publications, Tax Publications, Trade Publications
A motivated workforce makes a crucial difference when it comes to meeting any business objectives. Here are some tips on how to keep employees motivated. Ability to challenge and engage One of the valuable skills that a company can hone is the ability to challenge and engage the people it...
Read MoreUnderstanding Changes in Supply Chain
June 19, 2020.
Logistics Publications
As a consumer, the best thing about improvements/developments in the market is that there are multiple offerings to choose from. Each consumer segment/market has a different attribute that appeals to them. In the food industry, any little variation/addition to the menu attracts more customers. Similarly, in the...
Read MoreAllyn Does their Part During COVID-19
June 18, 2020.
Logistics Publications, Tax Publications, Trade Publications, Coronavirus Updates
Allen and Julie Lynn, two former GE employees, founded Allyn International Services Inc with a vision to create a new kind of company focused on customer service, integrity, employee training, and development. Since 1992, Allyn has been committed to furthering the personal and professional development of its team members. When the...
Read MoreThe Impact of Policy and Economy on China
June 15, 2020.
Logistics Publications, Tax Publications, Trade Publications, Coronavirus Updates
The Policy The COVID-19 is spreading in all parts of the world. As we know, China did implement more severe restrictions when the pandemic first broke out. Currently, medical studies in China and abroad show that the virus can be well contained with effective quarantine, which is exactly what China...
Read MoreCOVID-19 Middle Eastern Supply Chain
June 11, 2020.
Logistics Publications, Coronavirus Updates
COVID-19 has caused a huge impact on people's lives, families and communities. The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) warned that the coronavirus could cut global economic growth in half, with industries across the board facing a fallout. The global economy and international markets plunged as the coronavirus...
Read MoreChina Eastern Airlines Accelerates Efforts To Build a Modern Aviation Logistics Team
May 27, 2020.
Logistics Publications
While the COVID-19 pandemic has hit the global civil aviation industry, it has also exposed many of the "shortcomings" of China's aviation logistics. How can the world’s second-largest country get rid of the long-term "heavy passenger light goods?” How can they accelerate the creation of an...
Read MoreSupply Chain Management: The Role of Logistics and Creating Net Value
May 22, 2020.
Logistics Publications
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about the term “supply chain”- a process that provides On-Time delivery at the most economical pricing, right? The most common misconception is “economic means the cheapest.” Supply chain as a whole is...
Read MorePHMSA Continues Relief for Transportation of Hazardous Goods
May 18, 2020.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications
Throughout the month of April, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has worked to provide relief and streamline the movement of critical sanitation supplies by highway. While these policies do not provide full exemption to the 49CFR Hazardous materials regulations, they do in many instances, provide relief from...
Read More