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Marijuana Supply Chain: Profits and Headaches

Logistics Viewpoints

These states include Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, and Washington D.C. But climate change and droughts can certainly hinder production.

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This Week in Logistics News (February 11 – 17)

Logistics Viewpoints

From January 28 to February 4, a Chinese-operated high-altitude balloon was seen in North American airspace, including Alaska, western Canada, and the contiguous United States. China’s government has so far not commented on the new sanctions or on the news of the flying object, nor responded to questions. On February 4, the U.S.

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Marijuana Supply Chain: Profits and Headaches

Logistics Viewpoints

These states include Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, and Washington D.C. But climate change and droughts can certainly hinder production.

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Package Theft Season is Here

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The median value of stolen merchandise was $50, with state-specific averages varying from $30 (Arizona) to $80 (Alaska). Fighting Package Theft There is a collective effort from consumers, retailers, carriers, and the government to help prevent package theft. In all, porch pirates stole 260 million packages estimated at $19.5

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Understanding Inventory Tax: An eCommerce Merchant’s Guide

Ware2Go

Similar to sales tax and economic nexus, inventory tax requirements vary by state and can vary based on how long the inventory is stored there, whether it is being shipped out of state or being stored in a 3PL or other third party warehouse , and in some cases may even include work in process (WIP) inventory. Is There a Federal Inventory Tax?

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What is excise duty? A guide for alcohol producers

Unleashed

The tax burden is generally high, and as such provides significant revenue for the relevant country’s government. It is regarded as an ‘indirect tax’ because while it is not paid by the consumer to the government, the consumer does ultimately cover the cost at the point of sale. Who pays excise duty? Alcohol excise duty in the US.

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Van Horne Institute Considers Alaska Transport Route, and Weighs Trump’s Plans for Keystone XL

NC State SCRC

In seeking to ship oil and gas offshore, Alberta has sought to build pipelines in three directions: Energy East through Quebec, south through the Keystone XL pipeline, and west through the Northern Gateway. The team was not sure that the Alaska Pipeline would be interested in taking Canadian oil into their system.

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