Insights

More Updates to Allyn's ALA Touch Mobile App

July 27, 2017.
Logistics Publications

Allyn International's Allyn Logistics Application (ALA) has long been one of the most efficient and useful TMS software solutions available, due to its comprehensive functionality and flexibility. And while ALA's standard functionality provides in depth tracking information a number of ways, via email tracking reports and an...

Puerto Rico Sales Tax Revenue Frozen

July 14, 2017.
Tax Publications

Puerto Rico’s plans to reduce a $123 billion dollar debt comprised of bonds and unfunded pensions has created contentious opposition from two distinct groups of creditors in federal court. What is in debate is the liquidation preference of $400 million dollars in sales tax revenue generated by Puerto Rico and...

India, Samples, and Export Paperwork

July 11, 2017.
Logistics Publications

Most people in the export industry are aware of the complications regarding shipping goods to India. While many businesses operate globally and have facilities in the United States and India, concerns still arise with customs, duties, and requirements for additional paperwork. Indeed, shipping no-cost items to India has...

ALA Touch Update: Premium Approval

July 05, 2017.
Logistics Publications

The newest release of Allyn’s ALA Touch mobile application allows premium freight authorizations to be processed through the application. Once a premium freight request is submitted, the approver will get a notification indicating that they have a pending approval request. To complete the approval process, open the application...

Texas: Tax Exempt Employee Services

July 03, 2017.
Tax Publications

Generally, a temporary employee is defined as an individual hired for less than nine months in a full or part-time position. Broadly stated, a ‘temp’ is in an employment situation where the employee is expected to remain in a position for only a set period of time. In...

Maersk Still Dealing With Effects of Cyberattack

June 29, 2017.
Logistics Publications

Maersk Line, which was hit by the Petya Cyberattack on June 27th, is still working to get all operations back to normal. The attack on the world’s biggest container line initially crippled the IT infrastructure of the company and forced them to shut down IT systems company-wide....

The New Ocean Alliances

June 15, 2017.
Logistics Publications

On April 1, 2017, the four ocean carrier alliances (2M/CKYHE/G6/O3) became three alliances (2M/Ocean Alliance/THE Alliance). Here is how each new alliance is comprised: 1. 2M Alliance: Maersk Line and MSC along with a cooperation agreement with HMM and Hamburg SUD 2. Ocean Alliance: CMA, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL, APL 3....

Logistical Challenges and One-Man Logistics Operations

June 14, 2017.
Logistics Publications

Logistics is known as “the detailed coordination of a complex operation involving many people, facilities, or supplies” (Waite, 2013), often related to business operations and the movement of items from one location to another. When the logistics coordinator, specialist, or manager is considered, the question is raised as...

Maryland Job Creation Tax Credit

June 13, 2017.
Tax Publications

Effective July 1, 2017 certain businesses may be eligible for a job creation tax credit for creating new qualified positions in Maryland. Eligibility is determined by an organization’s ability to establish or expand a business facility in Maryland during any 24-month period within the scope of the program. The...

Trade Facilitation Changes in Russia

June 12, 2017.
Trade Publications

In 2005, ninety-five member countries of the World Customs Organization approved in writing the SAFE security frame standards that aim to promote international trade, economic activity and minimize the effect of modern technological challenges to supply chain, including risks imposed by terrorism. Specifically, the SAFE Framework establishes standards that provide...

Current Events – June 2017

June 09, 2017.
Logistics Publications

Venezuela, Sri Lanka, Great Britain. These are three countries that you may or may not pay attention to their current events. But did you know what’s happening in those countries and how it may affect your job? Certainly, the recent terrorist attacks in Great Britain...

Washington Unclaimed Property Amnesty Expiring

June 08, 2017.
Tax Publications

Unclaimed property is money or intangible property owed to an individual or business, they have yet to take possession of. Property is considered unclaimed after it has been held for a period of time with no owner contact and an effort has been made to locate the owner. Payroll becomes...