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Return to PublicationsIndia: The Stand-Out Emerging Market
April 27, 2016.
Logistics Publications
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...
Read MoreGaining the Competitive Advantage in Logistics
April 25, 2016.
Logistics Publications
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...
Read MoreFive Fundamentals to Successful Implementations
April 25, 2016.
Logistics Publications
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 a month to...
Read MoreSOLAS Update on Container Weight Requirement
April 04, 2016.
Logistics Publications, Tax Publications
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 of...
Read MoreMassachusetts 2016 Tax Amnesty Program
March 15, 2016.
Tax Publications
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...
Read MoreTennessee Rulings Regarding Software & Services
March 15, 2016.
Tax Publications
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...
Read MoreFCC: What do you mean radio waves are regulated?
March 11, 2016.
Trade Publications
Trade compliance professionals love acronyms. Accustomed to an alphabet soup of government agencies and trade programs, trade professionals use acronyms in their jargon frequently. That said, some acronyms, like FCC, are known but their importance, particularly in product importation is not clearly understood. What is the FCC? The FCC stands...
Read MoreThe Transaction Value Blues
March 11, 2016.
Trade Publications
When shipping goods internationally, one of the most common mistakes is the inaccurate valuation of goods. Valuation is the appraisement of a product for duty estimates. Improper valuation can result in the under or over payment of duties and taxes. The impact on duties and taxes makes valuation a high...
Read MoreSelf-Driving Vehicles Changing Logistics
February 25, 2016.
Logistics Publications
The logistics industry is constantly evolving to keep up with new trends and current issues and in today’s world. Technological advancement is often a solution for increasing efficiency and resolving problems. One of these technological advancements that can change logistics is the introduction of automated vehicles. Automated...
Read MoreThe Influence of the Oil Price on Upstream Oil & Gas Logistics
February 22, 2016.
Logistics Publications
Since mid-2014 we have witnessed a steep decline in the price of oil, with a significant drop over the recent months. As you may know, this has had a significant impact on operations within the Oil & Gas industry; however most operators (and governments) anticipated a price level far above $80...
Read MoreU.S. Approves Crude Oil Export Swaps With Mexico
February 22, 2016.
Logistics Publications
The United States has prohibited most domestic crude exports for the past forty years. Producers including Exxon Mobil Corp. and ConocoPhillips have called for an end to the restrictions. In August 2015, the Government agreed to allow some light oil to flow to Mexico in exchange for heavier...
Read MoreFind Out the Latest Trends in Logistics
February 17, 2016.
Logistics Publications
What's shaping the Logistics industry in 2016? Fast, Faster, Now: Now-delivery Even though it has been trending in the logistics industry for quite some time, same-day delivery might have already become yesterday’s news, without ever being fully implemented. Developments may take us from same-day delivery ...
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