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Duty Deferral Via The Use of a Foreign Trade Zone -FTZ & Distribution Services in Michigan

A Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) like TVI Logistics is a government designated facility that allows duties & taxes to be deferred until the goods leave the facility. Supervised by U.S. Customs, items can be imported into the zone, and then stored, kitted, assembled or otherwise modified. Then when the goods leave the trade zone, that’s when duties are charged. These zones were set up by the Federal Government to “even the playing field” and offset advantages that some overseas suppliers have in the customs process. A Foreign Trade Zone is a secure area under the supervision of the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection (CBP). FTZs are considered to be outside of the Customs territory of the United States for the purposes of payment of duty. Such facilities were created for the purpose of increasing global trade and function under the Foreign- Trade Zones Act of 1934, (FTZ Act) as amended (19 U.S.C. 81a-81u), and the FTZ Board’s regulations (15 C.F.R. 400).

A small business owner who feels overwhelmed competing against larger retailers can find a sound logistics strategy delivers more than the goods: it delivers competitive advantage. TVI Logistics Offers Discounted Shipping Rates For Your Company’s Logistics that will help you keep service levels high regardless of changes in other areas of your business. A small business can capture a significant share of the market with these 4 tips on logistics.

On Sep. 20th, TVI Logistics had the pleasure of participating in FCAInnovate 2017. We were 1 of 12 companies in the automotive industry selected to present at this year’s session hosted by Fiat Chrysler Automobiles!

Our team had the extraordinary opportunity to highlight our value proposition and innovative logistics solutions to decision makers of over 150 Tier High Focus suppliers, senior managers and buyers, Tier 1 M/WBE and Veteran-owned businesses.

This upbeat “Shark-Tank” style atmosphere enabled companies to showcase their business model and products in a fresh and creative way, within a strict and exciting five-minute-pitch timeline.

We applaud the FCA Purchasing Team for this creative project which proved to be very convenient, direct and effective!

#Innovation #Automotive #Michigan #FCA #FCAInnovate #Suppliers

TVI hosts a import/export seminar at Chrysler Headquarters

This month, the TVI Logistics team had the opportunity to host a seminar teaching automotive suppliers  “How to Reduce Your Total Landed Costs” at the Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Headquarters (FCA) located in Aurburn Hills, Michigan.

This hour-long session was lead by our Director of Business Development, Axel Cooley, where she highlighted how TVI can serve to significantly decrease Customs Duties & Fees, Customs clearance time, and inventory costs to improve profitability. A combination of Top Level Purchasing / Supply Chain and Logistics Management team members attended.

If you missed this important workshop, we are more than happy to host a special session at your headquarters for you and your team. Contact the TVI Team at acooley@tvilogistics.com for more information!

When you choose a freight forwarding company you are choosing a business partner who you will hopefully work with successfully for many years to come, a partner who will become an integral part of your operations. With TVI Logistics you find a Reliable Freight Forwarding Company In Detroit, MI. With logistics and supply-chain optimization vital to the success of your business this isn’t an area you can afford to get wrong; the cheapest rates and the lowest logistics costs are not normally desirable if they lead to compromise in other areas.

To help you decide which freight forwarder to use, we’ve established five must-have qualities that if present in your chosen partner are likely to contribute to a long, successful and rewarding business relationship for both parties.

Be sure to check out our 4-page feature on this month’s issue of Corp! Magazine. TVI Logistics featured on Corp! Magazine. Helping companies reduce importing/exporting costs. Our remarkable team -TVI Logistics [U.S. Foreign-Trade Zone #70]- embarked on a mission with the State of Michigan, Macomb County, and Baker Tilly, to host a special seminar on how Michican businesses can reduce their total landed costs by incorporating a public Foreign-Trade Zone into their supply chain.

Having moved way beyond games and messaging, smartphones, tablets, and web-based applications have become major tools and  Apps that Have Transformed the Shipping Industry the way you do business in shipping. Every point along the supply chain makes use of apps to increase productivity, reduce costs, and boost customer service. 

If your business model calls for the use of a third-party distributor, it is important to keep several facts in mind when you choose that important partner. The first of those facts is that use of the word “partner” – you aren’t simply selecting a shipping firm. Your Right Distributor for Your Supply Chain in Michigan is located in Warren. TVI Logistics will work with you to understand your specific needs and expectations and work hard to meet or exceed them.

The growing global economy is changing how we produce and sell goods. For many industries, base parts get made in one country, are assembled in another, and sold in yet another. As global trade continues to expand, Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZs) will increase in importance. Continue reading to learn why these special zones were initiated and how your business can save money and really benefit specially by operating within a U.S. Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) #70 in Warren, Michigan throught TVI Logistics.

In a supply chain, which exists to move goods from one point to another, no factor is more important than how goods are physically transported. Because how goods are transported is the most important part of a supply chain, nothing would alter the industry as much as a change in the transportation of goods. Driverless vehicles, specifically, are close to being the next big thing in supply chain management—and there’s historic precedent to believe they will greatly disrupt the industry. That’s why TVI Logistics, Your Supply Chain Management Company, we help companies make an impact.