Insights

How Low Sulfur Fuel is Affecting the Ocean Vessel Industry

March 18, 2020.
Logistics Publications

On January 1st, 2020 a new set of regulations limiting the amount of sulfur in the fuel oil used by ocean vessels went into effect. The new limit for Sulphur in fuel oil used onboard ships operating outside designated emission control areas is reduced to 0.50% m/m (mass by mass). This...

Brexit: What's Next?

March 18, 2020.
Trade Publications

The United Kingdom formally left the European Union on January 31st, 2020. Although the UK has agreed to the terms for exiting the EU, there will still be a lot of discussion and months of negotiations to clarify the future relationship between both parties. All of these would have to be...

3 Basics of Exemption Certificates

March 17, 2020.
Tax Publications

Exemption Certificates Introduction To know if an exemption or resale certificate your business receives or issues is valid, it is essential to understand what this document entails. An exemption or resale certificate is a form or document issued by a business to ensure sales tax is not applied to their...

5 Practices of a Successful Supply Chain Leader

March 16, 2020.
Logistics Publications

Picture the manager or supervisor from any current or prior job that made a positive impact on you. What are their traits that stood out as being successful? How did they make you better professionally or even personally? On the other hand, picture your least favorite and ineffective manager –...

Coronavirus Update - March 16

March 16, 2020.
Logistics Publications, Tax Publications, Trade Publications

Many countries have implemented social distancing measures aimed at reducing the spread of COVID-19. The virus has caused a global disruption to the world’s economy, global supply-chains and a strain on health care systems in highly infected regions. To alleviate the strain on hospitals, mobile COVID-19 testing centers...

Oil Price War Amid Covid-19 Anxiety: A Common Sense Roller Coaster for Investors

March 13, 2020.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications

"We are witnessing unprecedented times" sounds as cliché as "this is the next Google." However, the latest evolution in financial markets confirms that it is not an understatement. The financial markets seem to reflect our collective anticipation of the future and can ultimately trigger the very macroeconomic events expected...

St. Patrick's Day: How Covid-19 Effects Your Supply Chain and the Economy

March 13, 2020.
Logistics Publications

Every year come mid-March, close to 150 million people participate in St. Patrick's Day across the United States, according to U.S. News and World Report. Due to the devastating impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19), we will not be seeing the usual amount of Irish Cheer this year. Although there are...

Coronavirus Update - March 13

March 13, 2020.
Logistics Publications, Tax Publications, Trade Publications

Countries around the world are taking unprecedented steps to reduce the number of infected citizens. From entire countries on lockdown to cancelling school and large crowd events; the COVID-19 strain of the coronavirus has become a global pandemic. President Trump addressed the nation this week banning all travel to...

Coronavirus Update - March 4th

March 04, 2020.
Logistics Publications, Tax Publications, Trade Publications

As confirmed cases of the coronavirus continues to tic-up in countries around the world, Allyn International will continue to provide updates and logistics solutions as necessary to ensure our clients are informed and prepared to navigate the everchanging global logistics challenges we are currently facing. In a preliminary study conducted...

From NAFTA to USMCA: What Will Change?

February 27, 2020.
Trade Publications

The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) is the current free trade agreement among the United States, Canada, and Mexico, and will soon be replaced with the United States—Mexico—Canada Agreement (USMCA). NAFTA went into effect in 1994, making favorable changes to encourage trade and production in North...

Top 5 Reasons Why A Career in Logistics May Be Right for You

February 25, 2020.
Logistics Publications

The overall challenge of logistics is to ensure the transportation of the correct product to the right place, at the right time, at the right price. Why should you choose a career in logistics? All types of businesses whether they are big or small, require logistic specialists, coordinators, and managers...

Reverse Engineering in Supply Chain: White House Discussing Block of Increased GE Jet Engine Sales to China

February 19, 2020.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications

In an ever-competitive global market, industries have looked toward any slight advantage over rival businesses. One method of bridging gaps in tech or design in your product is through a method known as reverse engineering. Merriam-Webster defines reverse engineering as, “to disassemble and examine or analyze in detail to...