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A Great Alternative for Super Loads

December 19, 2017.
Logistics Publications

When transporting oversized machinery across the United States and Canada — the Great Lakes offer a tempting alternative to rail and truck. The Great Lakes are connected by a series of channels and canals leading ocean vessels and barges inland as far west as Duluth, Minnesota. As manufacturers continue building...

What can be done to save the Ocean Shipping Industry?

December 18, 2017.
Logistics Publications

Post-2010 through 2012 ocean freight rates were at an all-time high (Petersen, 2016). However, now there have been massive drops in ocean freight prices to historical lows, and the predictions are not good for the end of 2017 going into 2018. In fact, many experts believe that this trend will be very difficult to...

Developing A Competitive Advantage in International Logistics Communication

December 14, 2017.
Logistics Publications

In the world we live in today, millions of emails, faxes, and documents are exchanged back and forth each day. In industries such as logistics, people are communicating constantly, whether it be in person, video conferencing or international calls. With ongoing global communication, these people face different challenges due to...

Connecticut Tax Amnesty Program Offers a ‘Fresh Start’

December 14, 2017.
Tax Publications

As of October 31, 2017, Connecticut is now offering an incentive program for both individual and business taxpayers to voluntarily come forward and pay their unreported tax liabilities. Individuals and businesses may be eligible if returns were not filed, or if the returns failed to report the full amount of tax on...

Utilizing ACH to Mitigate Error and Streamline Payments to CBP

December 14, 2017.
Trade Publications

An automated clearing house (ACH) is a funds-transfer system that is operated by the National Automated Clearing House Association (NACHA). This system deals with a plethora of different payment services such as direct deposits, refunds, and bank withdrawals. The NACHA uses this system to improve the efficiency of business operations. ...

Do You Know What’s in Your Shipment? Adding Items Adds Unforeseen Consequences: 19 CFR 141.89

December 13, 2017.
Trade Publications

Imagine sending a shipment of multiple products only have it returned to your doorstep, causing processing delays and a dissatisfied customer. By adding a simple cotton sample or complimentary T-shirt to your shipment without providing the required information outlined in several obscure areas, this friendly gesture has turned into a...

Pennsylvania – New Economic Nexus Requirements

December 13, 2017.
Tax Publications

By March 1, 2018, parties identified and defined as remote sellers, marketplace facilitators, and referrers, with sales of $10,000 or more in the previous 12 month period, will be required to either collect and remit Pennsylvania sales and use tax, or comply with notice and reporting requirements based on recently enacted Pennsylvania legislation. For...

Miscellaneous Income: What You Need to Know for 2017 Reporting

December 11, 2017.
Tax Publications

As we are well into December 2017, we begin to prepare for upcoming 2018 deadlines. In doing so, it is important for taxpayers to note what Federal forms are due, when, and requirements exist as they pertain to the filing of Miscellaneous Income Form 1099-MISC for the 2017 tax year. When: If you...

What Logistics Trends to Expect in 2018?

December 07, 2017.
Logistics Publications

With 2017 coming to an end and the New Year beginning, as logistics managers, it is time to assess what has worked this year and define strategies for the next year. Understanding what impacts logistics rates and demands requires knowledge of various logistics markets and consideration of a variety of perspectives....

Oklahoma Tax Amnesty Program Ending Soon

November 30, 2017.
Tax Publications

Earlier this year, The Oklahoma Tax Commission began offering a limited time Voluntary Disclosure Initiative, also known as a Tax Amnesty Program. The Tax Amnesty Program was put into place to encourage the filing and payment of many types of delinquent taxes. An eligible taxpayer shall be entitled to a...

National Tensions and Logistics

November 28, 2017.
Logistics Publications

While it has often been said that one man cannot change the world, there is evidence that two men, both powerful and in opposition to one another may, in fact, be able to alter the world. The men that are spoken of here are United States President Donald Trump and...

The Importer Self-Assessment (ISA) Program

November 13, 2017.
Trade Publications

The Importer Self-Assessment (ISA) program was developed by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in 2002. The ISA program enables importers to check their internal compliance procedures and processes with CBP laws and regulation. This program was created with the intention to help support a stable CBP and importer relationship...