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Return to PublicationsWhy Have a Trade Compliance Team?
February 22, 2018.
Trade Publications
Is your enterprise meeting all of its compliance needs? The great paradox of global trade is that it is integral to growth, but few specialist understand the challenges of operating internationally. Every mid to large size company in business has a strategy in place for meeting their accounting, human resources,...
Read MoreRail Intermodal Transport is Taking the Lead
February 20, 2018.
Logistics Publications
Are you looking for a cost-effective logistical solution to meet your transportation needs? Rail intermodal services offer an environmentally friendly way of moving freight while significantly reducing your transportation spend. An easy shipping solution in which a truck- trailer or shipping container is transported by rail combined with a water...
Read More“Green” Solutions in Sea Freight
February 16, 2018.
Logistics Publications
Ecology has been an international preoccupation for several years. Many countries are reinforcing norms and increasing taxes to help fight against pollution. Each year, fuel charges amount to between $6.15 and $12.3 million for each vessel. Therefore, some companies are looking for solutions to save on their fuel consumption. Recent studies show...
Read MoreFirst Completed Test Run for a Self-driving Truck
February 13, 2018.
Logistics Publications
The first completed test run for a self-driving semi-truck was in early February from Los Angeles, California to Jacksonville, Florida. Embark, the manufacturer of the technology, has created a self-driving truck. The truck is a level 2 self-driving truck which means that there has to be a driver present in order...
Read MoreUpcoming Texas Tax Amnesty
February 09, 2018.
Tax Publications
On December 21, 2017, the 36th Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, Glenn Hegar, announced a Texas Tax Amnesty Program to run from May 1, 2018, through June 29, 2018. The temporary program offers relief to delinquent taxpayers in the form of absolving penalties and interest on tax due for certain taxes. The amnesty applies only to...
Read MoreReasonable Care: How Much is Enough?
February 01, 2018.
Trade Publications
There are many interesting concepts in the world of international trade, but perhaps one of the most discussed is “reasonable care.” The trade community was first introduced to this concept after the passage of the Customs Modernization Act in 1993 where Customs and Border Protection “CBP” ruled...
Read MoreMPF Increase in 2018
January 19, 2018.
Logistics Publications
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) adjusted certain user fees effective January 1, 2018. In accordance with the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act). The minimum merchandise processing fee (MPF) will be increased to $25.67 from $25 and the maximum will be raised to $497.99 from $485. MPF is assessed by CPB...
Read MoreWeather and Its Impact on the Supply Chain
January 17, 2018.
Logistics Publications
It is no mystery to anyone that the winter weather of 2017 into 2018 has been very harsh, especially in the Northeastern regions. While many people saw the effects that Hurricane Irma had on the supply chains of affected regions, many are now understanding that it is not only tropical weather...
Read MoreTax Cuts and Jobs Act: Impact on Taxpayers
January 15, 2018.
Tax Publications
The most sweeping tax reform proposal in over 30 years was signed into law on December 22, 2017, by President Donald Trump after the House and Senate passed the bill. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the Act) became a reality for US taxpayers beginning with tax years after December 31, 2017. The extensive tax...
Read MoreTransportation and Exportation or Immediate Transportation... What's The Difference?
January 10, 2018.
Trade Publications
There are many mechanisms that can be utilized to benefit a supply chain and shipping costs. Two options are Transportation and Exportation Bonds (T&E) and Immediate Transportation Bonds (IT). However, it is important to know the difference between the two bonds because there can often be confusion about...
Read MoreAir Freight Capacity Issues
December 21, 2017.
Logistics Publications
Peak season used to traditionally take place in August and September as shippers were rushing to get freight delivered for the upcoming holiday season, via ocean. However, the current marketplace, influenced by consumer’s reliance on e-commerce, has shifted away from ocean toward air cargo. As a result, we...
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