by A1 Worldwide Logistics | Aug 23, 2021 | Freight Forwarding, Logistics, Supply Chain
Released onto the world’s seas on July 30, 2021, the Ever Ace has officially named the largest freight container ship in the world. Costing over $150 million to create, The South Korean company, Samsung Heavy Industries started construction on this freight vessel in... 
by A1 Worldwide Logistics | Aug 18, 2021 | Customs Brokerage, Customs Clearance, Freight Forwarding, Supply Chain, Transportation
In 2021, the international freight market has seen various disruptions that have led to container prices skyrocketing. It was recently announced that a company would have to pay an ocean carrier a record $32,000 if they wanted to move containers to Los Angeles from... 
by A1 Worldwide Logistics | Aug 12, 2021 | Freight Forwarding, Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation
Freight congestion in O’Hare International Airport in Chicago has led freight forwarders to move their business to Rockford Airport. Forwarders like Senator International and DB Schenker have been looking at alternatives for their freight which is steering them... 
by A1 Worldwide Logistics | Jul 30, 2021 | Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology, Transportation
The John F. Kennedy International Airport plans on upgrading its air freight facility to keep up with the current times. This will be done by tearing down two vacant cargo buildings to make room for the new one. With the current volume of freight shipments rising,... 
by A1 Worldwide Logistics | Jul 26, 2021 | Customs Clearance, Freight Forwarding, Supply Chain
Over the last year, the freight shipping industry has seen various unfavorable circumstances like rising spot rates and port delays. Other Events, such as a global pandemic and the Ever Given being stuck in the Suez Canal caused difficulties in the shipping industry... 
by A1 Worldwide Logistics | May 21, 2021 | Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology, Transportation
On March 3, 2021 freight delivery franchise FedEx revealed its plan to go completely carbon neutrality by 2040. This is part of a global trend where companies that produce carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gasses are becoming greener. With FedEx being such an...