Duties on Steel and Aluminum

March 09, 2018.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications

President Trump signed two Presidential Proclamations yesterday – one on steel imports and one on aluminum imports.  The President is imposing an additional 25% duty on steel, and an additional 10% duty on aluminum, imported from all countries except Canada and Mexico beginning on March 23, 2018. The breakdown is as follows: Steel...

The LTL Sector of Trucking

March 08, 2018.
Logistics Publications

In today’s market of “I want it now”, the LTL sector of trucking will see spectacular growth in 2018. With the demand of wanting more frequent and smaller deliveries, the LTL sector will have to adapt by purchasing different types of equipment and adding expedited and guaranteed...

Georgia Taxpayer Bears Burden of Tax-Free Sale

March 01, 2018.
Tax Publications

In a letter ruling (Georgia Letter Ruling No. LR SUT-2017-16, 11/30/2017) released on 02/19/2018, the Georgia Department of Revenue has ruled that the taxpayer will bear the burden of proof when a sale is made without tax charged.  The only exception to this is if the taxpayer receives from the...

Podcast - Tax Chat: It's Accrual World

February 22, 2018.
Tax Publications

Why Have a Trade Compliance Team?

February 22, 2018.
Trade Publications

Is your enterprise meeting all of its compliance needs? The great paradox of global trade is that it is integral to growth, but few specialist understand the challenges of operating internationally. Every mid to large size company in business has a strategy in place for meeting their accounting, human resources,...

Rail Intermodal Transport is Taking the Lead

February 20, 2018.
Logistics Publications

Are you looking for a cost-effective logistical solution to meet your transportation needs? Rail intermodal services offer an environmentally friendly way of moving freight while significantly reducing your transportation spend. An easy shipping solution in which a truck- trailer or shipping container is transported by rail combined with a water...

“Green” Solutions in Sea Freight

February 16, 2018.
Logistics Publications

Ecology has been an international preoccupation for several years. Many countries are reinforcing norms and increasing taxes to help fight against pollution. Each year, fuel charges amount to between $6.15 and $12.3 million for each vessel. Therefore, some companies are looking for solutions to save on their fuel consumption. Recent studies show...

First Completed Test Run for a Self-driving Truck

February 13, 2018.
Logistics Publications

The first completed test run for a self-driving semi-truck was in early February from Los Angeles, California to Jacksonville, Florida. Embark, the manufacturer of the technology, has created a self-driving truck. The truck is a level 2 self-driving truck which means that there has to be a driver present in order...

Upcoming Texas Tax Amnesty

February 09, 2018.
Tax Publications

On December 21, 2017, the 36th Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, Glenn Hegar, announced a Texas Tax Amnesty Program to run from May 1, 2018, through June 29, 2018. The temporary program offers relief to delinquent taxpayers in the form of absolving penalties and interest on tax due for certain taxes. The amnesty applies only to...

Reasonable Care: How Much is Enough?

February 01, 2018.
Trade Publications

There are many interesting concepts in the world of international trade, but perhaps one of the most discussed is “reasonable care.” The trade community was first introduced to this concept after the passage of the Customs Modernization Act in 1993 where Customs and Border Protection “CBP” ruled...

MPF Increase in 2018

January 19, 2018.
Logistics Publications

US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) adjusted certain user fees effective January 1, 2018. In accordance with the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act). The minimum merchandise processing fee (MPF) will be increased to $25.67 from $25 and the maximum will be raised to $497.99 from $485.  MPF is assessed by CPB...

Weather and Its Impact on the Supply Chain

January 17, 2018.
Logistics Publications

It is no mystery to anyone that the winter weather of 2017 into 2018 has been very harsh, especially in the Northeastern regions.  While many people saw the effects that Hurricane Irma had on the supply chains of affected regions, many are now understanding that it is not only tropical weather...