by A1 Worldwide Logistics | May 14, 2021 | Freight Forwarding, Logistics, Technology
Since its start in the early 1800s freight forwarding has developed into a whole industry. As logistics and technology have evolved over the years, so has freight forwarding. Innovations in forwarding have led to goods being moved around further distances faster....
by A1 Worldwide Logistics | May 10, 2021 | Freight Forwarding, Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation
Last year there were reports of a global freight container shortage. This shortage has continued on to this year. The demand for containers greatly outnumbers the number of containers available. With the current state, the shortage may continue until the end of 2021...
by A1 Worldwide Logistics | Apr 30, 2021 | Customs Brokerage, Customs Clearance, Freight Forwarding, Logistics, Supply Chain
The value of wine imported into the United States has always been greater than the value of beer imported. However in 2020 this changed, and the value of beer imported into the U.S. surpassed the value of wine. Different theories and methods have been proposed as to...
by A1 Worldwide Logistics | Apr 26, 2021 | Customs Brokerage, Customs Clearance, Freight Forwarding, Logistics, Supply Chain
During late March, the freight carrying ship Ever Given got lodged in the Suez Canal for almost six days. With the vessel currently freed, Egypt is now requesting more than $1B for damages and losses. As the Suez Canal opens back up and traffic is cleared, the costs...
by A1 Worldwide Logistics | Apr 20, 2021 | Delivery, Freight Forwarding, Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation, Uncategorized, Warehousing
How has the creation of its first automated warehouse led to the growth of Chewy’s warehousing logistics? Chewy is a company that has used its extensive supply chain to deliver pet products across the U.S. At a time where there is a high reliance on e-commerce, Chewy...
by A1 Worldwide Logistics | Apr 16, 2021 | Freight Forwarding, Logistics, Supply Chain
When moving your goods internationally one must be aware of how to prevent mishaps in the customs clearance process. There is a wide range of complexities when getting freight from point A to B. Sometimes this journey may not go as smoothly as planned and your goods...