Chile Customs Strike
May 22, 2015.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications
Chilean Customs Strike The National Association of Chilean Customs Workers (ANFACH) unhappy over working conditions, pay and tax reform entered into an indefinite strike on Wednesday May 20, 2015. As a result, no cargo importing or exporting from Chile will be processed. Shipments that arrive to Chile during the strike will incur...
Read MoreTop 5 Trends in Logistics
May 13, 2015.
Logistics Publications
We have asked senior managers at Allyn International to investigate the top trends in logistics and compile the top 5 topics that are #trendingnow. Click on the link below to read the full document. Top 5 Trends in Logistics Are you interested in knowing more about these trends? Just...
Read MoreThe Allyn 4PL Model
May 12, 2015.
Logistics Publications
Logistics Outsourcing (4PL) can be defined as the strategic use of outside parties (business independency) to perform activities traditionally handled by internal staff and resources. Allyn allocates resources to your company in order to manage your supply chain. We work as an extension of your company, exercising your strategy and...
Read MoreWhat is Being Done to Improve the Efficiency of Class 8 Long-Haul Trucks?
April 29, 2015.
Logistics Publications
Class 8 long-haul tractor-trailers represent approximately 2% of the total on-road population in the United States, 6% of the total vehicle miles traveled, 80% of the goods hauled in the US and 20% of the fuel consumed for transport according to the 2013 U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) data. Because these vehicles have a...
LTL Dim Weight
April 29, 2015.
Logistics Publications
When talking about shipping less than truckload (LTL) packages, what is more important: package weight or package size? Well, since the start of 2015, both. FedEx and UPS own the majority of the LTL market, and as of January they have decided that they will start using dimensional weight to measure...
Read MoreThe Life of the Truck Driver: An Ode to the Road Warrior
April 29, 2015.
Logistics Publications
The culturally respected truck driver breathes the air of more cities in a year than most people will during their lifetimes. The open road seems tempting and exotic to most, but is the trucker life as “free-born” as suggested? Does a career path full of adventure have its...
Read MoreHow To Measure Carrier Performance
March 18, 2015.
Logistics Publications
In order to make informed decisions when choosing carriers to transport your freight, various criteria should be used to assess carriers. Measuring carrier performance will ensure that you are receiving the service you are paying for. Any failures to your service must be taken into account. Below are five important...
Read MoreEuropean Cargo Thefts Becoming More Sophisticated
March 17, 2015.
Logistics Publications
There has been a sharp increase in cargo thefts across Europe over the past few years. It is estimated that some 200,000 cases of cargo theft have been recorded since 2011, causing a loss of over 8 billion EUR. According to the Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA), the number of cargo theft...
Read MoreLong-Term Effects of West Coast Port Congestion
March 10, 2015.
Logistics Publications
Long-Term Effects of West Coast Port Congestion Although a tentative agreement has been reached between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) on February 20, 2015, the effects of the negotiations and slow downs are still ongoing. Both sides have committed to clearing up...
Read MoreILWU and PMA Reach Agreement Ending Port Dispute
February 20, 2015.
Logistics Publications
FINALLY! A tentative five year agreement has been reached between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA). The tentative 5 year agreement was reached on, February 20, 2015 and signals the end of a nine month bargaining process between the two agencies. The agreement...
Read MoreEffects of Trucking Regulations on Your Supply Chain
December 30, 2014.
Logistics Publications
In the weeks following Tracy Morgan’s June 2014 vehicle accident involving a tractor trailer on the New Jersey Turnpike, discussion regarding highway safety regulations took the spotlight in the news. The debate has once again taken center stage on Capitol Hill surrounding Congress’s December 11th vote on...
US West Coast Port Congestion
December 29, 2014.
Logistics Publications
The current projection regarding the congestion in the US West Coast Ports unfortunately is not optimistic. Like our customers have read in many industry publications and in our logistics advisories, the continuous congestion and delays affecting US West Coast ports may leave lasting negative impacts on the region. This is...
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