Insights

Five Fundamentals to Successful Implementations

April 25, 2016.
Logistics Publications

All implementations have challenges whether changing a software platform, service provider or process change. I was recently tasked with implementing our logistics services for a client where the old provider had ended their contract as of August 31, 2015 and we then took over on September 1, 2015. I had a month to...

SOLAS Update on Container Weight Requirement

April 04, 2016.
Logistics Publications, Tax Publications

On July 1, the SOLAS container weight rule will go into effect making it a violation of SOLAS to load a packed container onto a vessel, to which SOLAS applies, without proper weight verification. With just three months to go there is desperation within the industry as to the specifics of...

Massachusetts 2016 Tax Amnesty Program

March 15, 2016.
Tax Publications

The Massachusetts Department of Revenue has advised that a tax amnesty will be available to businesses and individuals who are currently non-registrants, non-filers or under reporters. This is an opportunity to report and remit taxes owed with penalties being waived. The amnesty will also apply to those presently under...

Tennessee Rulings Regarding Software & Services

March 15, 2016.
Tax Publications

A recent ruling by the Tennessee Department of Revenue states sales of information services, electronic storage services, electronic delivery services and payment services are nontaxable. The Department of Revenue has also ruled that the seller is not obligated to collect sales tax on a sale of remotely accessed software if...

FCC: What do you mean radio waves are regulated?

March 11, 2016.
Trade Publications

Trade compliance professionals love acronyms. Accustomed to an alphabet soup of government agencies and trade programs, trade professionals use acronyms in their jargon frequently. That said, some acronyms, like FCC, are known but their importance, particularly in product importation is not clearly understood. What is the FCC? The FCC stands...

The Transaction Value Blues

March 11, 2016.
Trade Publications

When shipping goods internationally, one of the most common mistakes is the inaccurate valuation of goods. Valuation is the appraisement of a product for duty estimates. Improper valuation can result in the under or over payment of duties and taxes. The impact on duties and taxes makes valuation a high...

Self-Driving Vehicles Changing Logistics

February 25, 2016.
Logistics Publications

The logistics industry is constantly evolving to keep up with new trends and current issues and in today’s world. Technological advancement is often a solution for increasing efficiency and resolving problems. One of these technological advancements that can change logistics is the introduction of automated vehicles. Automated...

The Influence of the Oil Price on Upstream Oil & Gas Logistics

February 22, 2016.
Logistics Publications

Since mid-2014 we have witnessed a steep decline in the price of oil, with a significant drop over the recent months. As you may know, this has had a significant impact on operations within the Oil & Gas industry; however most operators (and governments) anticipated a price level far above $80...

U.S. Approves Crude Oil Export Swaps With Mexico

February 22, 2016.
Logistics Publications

The United States has prohibited most domestic crude exports for the past forty years. Producers including Exxon Mobil Corp. and ConocoPhillips have called for an end to the restrictions. In August 2015, the Government agreed to allow some light oil to flow to Mexico in exchange for heavier...

Find Out the Latest Trends in Logistics

February 17, 2016.
Logistics Publications

What's shaping the Logistics industry in 2016? Fast, Faster, Now: Now-delivery Even though it has been trending in the logistics industry for quite some time, same-day delivery might have already become yesterday’s news, without ever being fully implemented. Developments may take us from same-day delivery ...

Find Out the Latest Trends in Trade Compliance

February 17, 2016.
Trade Publications

What’s shaping the Trade Compliance industry in 2016? Foreign Direct Investment On Monday, December 3, 2015, The Bureau of Economic Analysis released statistics indicating that the United States remained the number one choice for foreign direct investment (FDI). FDI accounts for approximately 23% of all US exports. Among the...

Find Out the Latest Trends in Tax

February 17, 2016.
Tax Publications

What’s shaping the Tax industry in 2016? Comparing the 2016 Presidential Candidates’ tax reform proposals The 2016 Presidential Campaign has surfaced many different issues for Americans. Our tax policy is a hot topic for many of the debates. Are you up to date on the many different proposals...