Since its establishment in 1914, the Panama Canal has served as the major artery for maritime shipping between the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. However, with the ever-growing demand for international trade, and the advent of larger and larger container vessels, the Panama Canal is gradually being rendered obsolete as it…
Will India surpass China to become the strongest emerging market? It does not seem likely considering China’s large leading margin, but there are several signs that make it seem like a real possibility over the next several years. In a global survey of the Agility Emerging Market Logistics index, of…
Businesses are always searching for a competitive advantage that will set them apart from others offering a similar product or service. The competitive advantage is gained by offering a customer services of greater value, lower pricing or greater benefits. Without a distinguishing advantage, what is the lure for a potential…
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…
PRAGUE (April 15, 2016) – Allyn International (Allyn) supported the charity Run for Světluška. Twenty three employees of the Allyn Prague Office participated in this unique sports event, and by paying the entry fee contributed the amount of 10 350 Czech Crowns to the fundraising account Světluška. Světluška is a…
PRAHA 15. dubna 2016 – Allyn International podpořil charitativní Běh pro Světlušku, jehož výtěžek bude použitý na pomoc nevidomým lidem. Unikátní sportovní akce se zúčastnilo 23 zaměstnanců pražské pobočky a Allyn International tak zaplacením startovného přispěl na konto Světlušky částkou 10 350 korun. Světluška je dlouhodobý projekt Nadačního fondu Českého…
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…
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 audit…
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…