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May 09, 2018.
Trade Publications
Brazilian federal tax auditors will be on strike from May 8, to May 10 and from May 15, to May 17, as they dispute salary bonuses. Customs will be affected at Brazilian ports and airports, which will lead to delays. One way to mitigate delays is to make sure that all documentation (invoices,...
Read MoreBoosting Rail Infrastructure – One State at a Time
May 08, 2018.
Logistics Publications
When you think of U.S. freight transportation what modes come to mind? Trucking? Air? We tend to forget about the not so distant cousin – rail. There is one company that certainly has not forgotten – Union Pacific Railroad. Union Pacific Railroad has been investing millions...
Read MoreRecordkeeping In A Digital Age
April 27, 2018.
Trade Publications
Records are an invaluable source of information and are normally regarded as a liquid asset of any organization. Good recordkeeping is equally vital in regards to the maintenance of integrity, transparency, and accountability as “evidence of a transaction,” and also in enhancing organizational...
Read MoreNext Trucking and Mitsui OSK Lines Make Tandem Partnership
April 14, 2018.
Logistics Publications
Two logistical giants make big moves to save businesses as much as 20% on their shipping costs from China into ports in California. Next Trucking has paired up with Mitsui O.S.K. Lines in order to streamline efficiency and cut costs to improve the global marketplace. The two companies will...
Read MoreThe Future of Artificial Intelligence and Automation within Supply Chain Management
April 12, 2018.
Logistics Publications
Supply Chain Management is now embarking on the George Jetson era; within that cartoon, it embodied robots and flying computerized cars. Pioneer companies such as Tesla debuting and developing autonomous trucks that can complete 500 miles in one charge with the ability to carry up to 80,000 lbs of cargo. Although a...
Read MoreDrayage Capacity Issues
April 04, 2018.
Logistics Publications
The term drayage refers to the transport of goods over shorter distances. An example would be a truck shipment picking up at a seaport, border crossing, or inland terminal and delivering to a location within the same area. And even though the drayage covers very little mileage, it is responsible...
Read MoreThe Loss of Ocean Containers at Sea
April 02, 2018.
Logistics Publications
Over the years there has been much speculation about how many sea containers are lost at sea each year. The numbers have ranged from 500 to 10,000 but, no one could give an accurate count. In 2011, the World Shipping Council (WSC) began gathering information from shipping companies and have published their results. ...
Read MoreVirginia Property Tax Changes in 2018
March 12, 2018.
Tax Publications
The Commonwealth of Virginia has approved several legislative changes relating to property taxes set for a July 1, 2018, effective date. The highlights are listed below and pertain to: Bedford County reassessment Computer equipment used in data centers Single member LLC exemption Merchants’ capital Agricultural products Bedford County Located in the...
Read MoreDuties 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...
Read MoreThe 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...
Read MoreGeorgia 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...
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