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Since September 11, 2001 the US Government has implemented strict controls on exports, and placed the responsibility of monitoring goods leaving the country on individuals, companies, and entities involved in these transactions. Because the US Government does not want new technology, money, weapons, etc. in the arms of potential terrorists…
The recent bankruptcy that sank South Korea Hanjin Shipping, combined with port congestion, driver shortages and new ocean alliances has led to aggressive price cuts and fierce competition, seriously impacting the bottom line not only in the U.S but also around the world. Approximately 80 percent of goods and commodities…
On September 14, 2016 U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) published a proposed rule in the Federal Register to Modernize the Customs Broker Exam [Docket No. USCBP-2016-0059]. The plan included computer automatization of the test, an increase in the examination fee, as well as a date change. Automatization CBP proposed…
When meeting face to face with the break bulk ocean carriers, we usually start with one question; what’s your outlook on the market these days? The answers are interesting as everyone seems to have a different opinion and timeframe for recovery of the depressed ocean market. While most have the…
The Zika virus has been a topic of growing concern as of late. The Zika virus’s discovery dates back to the 1940’s but has been largely unrecognized as a threat until recent outbreaks. Scientific research has linked the mosquito-transmitted virus to neurological disorders such as Guillain-Barré Syndrome as well as…
As an industry leader in fourth party logistics (4PL), Allyn is keenly aware of the steps shippers can take in order to maximize efficiency and minimize costs. This year Allyn has unveiled a new feature, titled E-Shipment, as part of our ALA platform. E-Shipment makes it easy for any company…
As part of the President’s Export Control Reform Initiative, a rule was proposed in May 2015 to harmonize the Destination Control Statements (DCS) of the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and International Traffic in Arms (ITAR). This rule has been finalized and will go into effect on November 15, 2016. The…
How the Strength of the U.S. Dollar is Impacting Global Trade Since the middle of 2011, the value of the US dollar has increased by 20% and economists are predicting that the appreciation will continue to rise. Unfortunately, the appreciation of U.S. currency is predicted to come at a cost…
The Safety of Life At Sea (SOLAS) rule, which came into effect on the 1 of July, has caused shippers a great amount of irritation as they question the necessity of the SOLAS Rule since the industry has survived for hundreds of years without it. According to AgTC Executive Director,…
As Olympians wrap up competition in the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro Brazil, a tax bill may be waiting for them back in the United States. Unlike most other countries, the US taxes the winnings of its Olympians. This includes a tax on the gold, silver, or bronze…
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