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There are pros and cons when using LTL as a shipping mode. Perhaps the simplest way to look at it is from a time vs. money perspective. Shipping via LTL is much cheaper than the full-truckload (FTL) alternative, but you sacrifice visibility and timeliness. Several indicators show that LTL is…
The shipping industry has 11 months until the International Maritime Organization's Sulfur Regulations, commonly referred to as IMO 2020, takes effect. The shipping industry is one of the greatest contributors to pollution and carbon emissions on the planet. IMO 2020 will limit the sulfur content of ships’ oil and have…
Carriers do not guarantee the safe delivery of cargo. There is always the possibility that cargo will be damaged during the transportation process. To make things worse, the carrier may not be responsible for the cargo loss or damage by the terms of the contract or as a matter of…
Self-driving truck company TuSimple has been awarded a contract from the U.S. Postal Service to preform five round trips between their Phoenix, AZ and Dallas, TX distribution centers. This contract is supposed to take place over a two-week pilot program. The first run began on May 21, 2019 and is…
Allyn’s proprietary GTM software (CIMS™) offers industry leading solutions that facilitate maximized compliance and efficiency. One key solution is the Entry Audit Module, which offers an electronic comprehensive audit of all customs entries. 100% entry audit offers a way to increase compliance rates and greatly reduce risk. This industry best…
Creating and submitting tax returns could be provided as an externally sourced service to your company by local firms, accountants and CPA’s, or other US tax service providers or professionals. Early this year, Utah’s Legislature proposed a levy on sales tax on multiple services, including accounting services. Imagine: you are…
In recent years, consumers’ and business buyers’ delivery expectations have increased. Next day delivery is a new trend that many businesses are implementing to meet increasing business demands. Some ways logistics service companies meet such requirements is through the introduction of logistics automation through the use of different processes such…
The Texas Court of Appeals recently dismissed the case of a taxpayer in Harris County Texas who sued several tax authorities. The taxpayer was seeking a refund for $17,861 of penalties and interest paid on overdue property taxes. The court stated that the individual failed to “plead facts within the…
“Systems are currently down” is a common phrase. You might have seen or heard it before, maybe when ordering online or trying to get an ice cream at the drive-through. For many years, companies only had physical threats to worry about. However, new threats are always emerging. If a company…
On Saturday June 9th, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the much-anticipated tariffs on imports from Mexico, set to be begin on June 10th, would be indefinitely suspended. The suspension occurs after the United States and Mexico announced a new agreement on immigration. And while few details on the agreement…