Allyn Publications
Coronavirus Update - May 28
Posted on May 28, 2020. Category: Logistics Publications, Tax Publications, Trade Publications
Allyn International is committed to providing you with the latest and most accurate updates during this very fluid and ever-changing period. Our goal with the information provided below is to give you, at a high-level, a current overview of the most heavily impacted regions. Eastbound Transpacific air cargo capacity saw an increase of 4% last week over 2019 levels while Asia-Europe and Asia-Latin America capacity is down 10% and 13%, respectively. Prices remain higher than 2019 levels across almost all trade lanes but as indicated by the increase in demand, prices are sky high for shipments from Asia to the US. Although charter options... Read More
Spaceships, Storms, and Sales Tax – What’s Hot in Florida
Posted on May 27, 2020. Category: Tax Publications
Spaceships, Storms, and Sales Tax – What’s Hot in FloridaAs Florida prepares to witness a new era in space travel history this week, sales tax news heats up with the disaster preparedness sales tax holiday. With most of the U.S. continuing to deal with COVID-19 impacts on business and daily life, many states have begun phased openings of businesses in a gradual approach of returning to the new normal. States rely heavily on commerce for funding. With commerce shut down, non-existent, or adapted, the impact is far-reaching.In a map provided by Tax Foundation based on... Read More
China Eastern Airlines Accelerates Efforts To Build a Modern Aviation Logistics Team
Posted on May 27, 2020. Category: Logistics Publications
While the COVID-19 pandemic has hit the global civil aviation industry, it has also exposed many of the "shortcomings" of China's aviation logistics. How can the world’s second-largest country get rid of the long-term "heavy passenger light goods?” How can they accelerate the creation of an air freight “national team” such as FedEx, UPS, or DHL? Liu Shaoyong, chairman of China Eastern Airlines Group, believes that in the future, aviation logistics will shift to a higher value, faster distribution, and smarter way to achieve more quality and efficient transportation. The... Read More
Coronavirus Update - May 26
Posted on May 26, 2020. Category: Logistics Publications, Tax Publications, Trade Publications
Allyn International is committed to providing you with the latest and most accurate updates during this very fluid and ever-changing period. Our goal with the information provided below, is to give you, at a high-level, a current overview of the most heavily impacted regions. Efforts to curb the virus outbreak within Brazil, the South American hotspot are mixed. Some areas have implemented strict social distancing measures while others have not. Beginning tonight at midnight, the United States is restricting travelers who have been in Brazil in the last 14-days. The new restrictions do not apply to the movement... Read More
Supply Chain Management: The Role of Logistics and Creating Net Value
Posted on May 22, 2020. Category: Logistics Publications
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about the term “supply chain”- a process that provides On-Time delivery at the most economical pricing, right?The most common misconception is “economic means the cheapest.” Supply chain as a whole is about creating net value to the company’s business strategy in which logistics plays a significant part. If the company’s competitive edge is fast delivery like Amazon, then the logistical cost is going to be higher, but the service is reliable, and consumers are willing to pay... Read More
Coronavirus Update - May 21
Posted on May 21, 2020. Category: Logistics Publications, Tax Publications, Trade Publications
Allyn International is committed to providing you with the latest and most accurate updates during this very fluid and ever-changing period. Our goal with the information provided below, is to give you, at a high-level, a current overview of the most heavily impacted regions. Americas Illinois, New Jersey, and Delaware remain largely shutdown, with the exception of public parks and the like; all other US States have started to ease restrictions regionally, statewide, or have plans in place to do so soon. The Mexican automotive industry is scheduled to resume production on June 1. Sao Paulo, Brazil has extended... Read More
Coronavirus Update - May 19
Posted on May 19, 2020. Category: Logistics Publications, Tax Publications, Trade Publications
Allyn International is committed to providing you with the latest and most accurate updates during this very fluid and ever-changing period. Our goal with the information provided below, is to give you, at a high-level, a current overview of the most heavily impacted regions. Please join my colleague Matthew Dreckman and I this Wednesday, May 20 at 2:00 p.m. est. for our webinar reflecting on the last month of logistics trends and the global road to recovery. A link to register can be found at the end of this publication. AmericasMichigan, Illinois, New Jersey and Delaware have not... Read More
PHMSA Continues Relief for Transportation of Hazardous Goods
Posted on May 18, 2020. Category: Logistics Publications, Trade Publications
Throughout the month of April, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has worked to provide relief and streamline the movement of critical sanitation supplies by highway. While these policies do not provide full exemption to the 49CFR Hazardous materials regulations, they do in many instances, provide relief from packaging, training, labeling, and documentation.April 2: Temporary policy for the Transportation of certain Alcohol- Based Hand Sanitizer ProductsFor a period of three months from the date of issuance, Alcohol-based products, such as hand sanitizers, which are typically classified as a class 3, Flammable liquid having a flashpoint below 60 c... Read More
Coronavirus Update - May 14th
Posted on May 14, 2020. Category: Logistics Publications, Tax Publications, Trade Publications
Allyn International is committed to providing you with the latest and most accurate updates during this very fluid and ever-changing period. Our goal with the information provided below, is to give you, at a high-level, a current overview of the most heavily impacted regions. Maintaining operational success is pivotal and planning ahead remains a critical component to avoiding some of the common pitfalls being experienced today. International transport can be challenging but continuing to compare carriers’ rates for each individual shipment, planning in advance, shipping ocean when possible and adding buffer transit time will all assist in making... Read More
Low Quality PPE Offsets Coronavirus Supply Chain
Posted on May 11, 2020. Category: Logistics Publications, Trade Publications
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the shortage of necessary medical supplies continues to grow. Hospitals and other medical offices are asking their employees to reuse their masks for three days, and in some cases, up to one week. In addition to medical professionals, other industries are requiring employees and vendors to wear a mask as they take precautions for safety reasons. With the world competing for these supplies, the challenges continue to grow, and differentiating what to purchase continues to be risky. Therefore, a little research and proper supply chain strategy can help companies navigate this turbulent... Read More