Insights

Trump’s Wall: Border Tax Talk

February 01, 2017.
Tax Publications

After just over a week in office, President Donald Trump has been busy issuing executive orders across a number of platforms. One priority as evidenced during his campaign is on building “the wall” between the US and Mexico to reduce the influx of undocumented immigrants. Mexico...

Safer Roads Ahead: Electronic Logging Devices

January 18, 2017.
Logistics Publications

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is adopting a new Electronic Logging Device rule, or ELD mandate, that will require commercial trucks and buses to maintain electronic logs. The new law will go into effect on December 18th, 2017 and will require drivers to replace their existing paper logs...

Five Reasons Your Shipment is Stuck in Customs

January 16, 2017.
Trade Publications

The dreaded message of “Shipment on Customs Hold” or shipment is “Stuck” in Customs is the response all importers want to avoid. A seamless Customs process improves the supply chain and overall transit time. There are several common reasons a shipment can be placed on hold...

The Application of UAV’s in Logistics

December 21, 2016.
Logistics Publications

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV’s), also known as drones, are aircraft which can be remotely controlled or flown autonomously via software. Recent advances in drone technology have encouraged us to think about how we can apply this technology to our society. The benefit of near-future drone applications has been...

Jacksonville, Florida – Jaxport New Crane

December 16, 2016.
Logistics Publications

With the expansion of the Panama and Suez canals the size of ships have gotten larger and so has the size of the cranes. Jaxport recognizes the necessity to stay up-to-date and they now boast three new 100-gauge cranes that can lift up to 65 tons and have a range to...

The Virginia Research and Development Exemption

December 16, 2016.
Tax Publications

Many companies take advantage of the Virginia Sales and Use Tax Research and Development Exemption. The exemption is applicable to tangible personal property purchased for use or consumption directly and solely in research and development. Some examples of exempt products are chemicals, equipment, machinery, supplies, fuel and...

Purchasing of the Long Beach Terminal of Hanjin

December 15, 2016.
Logistics Publications

South Korea’s SM Group, is currently researching the purchase of a 54% stake in the Long Beach Terminal of Hanjin, through its subsidiary Korean shipping (KLC) alongside Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM). Both KLC and HMM will purchase half of the stake, but as they are suffering financial pressure, neither...

2017 Pennsylvania Tax Amnesty Program

December 15, 2016.
Tax Publications

The Pennsylvania Department of Revenue has announced a Tax Amnesty Program that will be offered from April 21 to June 19, 2017. This program assures participants that half of any applicable interest and all penalties will be waived. This program offers the opportunity for taxpayers to resolve tax related liability or...

Sales Tax Changes in 2017

December 15, 2016.
Tax Publications

There are numerous tax changes on the horizon with implications affecting many taxpayers. The following summary briefly outlines a few of the most significant changes. Tennessee has enacted new economic nexus regulations. Affected out of state sellers with no physical presence are required to register with the state...

Slowdown for Brazil Customs

December 12, 2016.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications

Brazilian Customs Inspectors have set out to slow down the Brazilian customs processes as a result of their frustration with the government’s changes to an existing law. Changes to bill 5864 would impact Brazilian wages and have caused the Inspectors to start to “red light” most cargo...

Carnets: A passport for your merchandise

December 12, 2016.
Trade Publications

Carnets allow for the temporary export of goods into a foreign Customs territory for more than 80 countries globally. In addition to allowing goods to be temporarily imported into foreign countries, the carnet holder can transport goods duty and tax free inside a carnet inclusive territory for up to a year. ...

A New Ocean Container - The Breakbulk Box

December 05, 2016.
Logistics Publications

The first shipping container was invented and patented by Malcolm McLean in 1956. Now 60 years later, ATS International, which is part of Anderson Trucking Services, has designed, tested and transported a new container, the Breakbulk Box. The walls and roof of the new design lift off in a single piece which...