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 Elizabeth | 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... by A1 Worldwide Logistics | Apr 7, 2021 | Freight Forwarding, Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation
Recently, a vessel became stuck in the Suez Canal creating delays, but how does the Suez Canal congestion affect the ships carrying freight and supply chains? During a journey through the canal, the Ever-Given container ship was moving through a sandstorm. The rough... 
by Elizabeth | Mar 30, 2021 | Customs Brokerage, Customs Clearance, Freight Forwarding, Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking
After over a year of stagnant to moderate business, we may be seeing a return to regularity for air freight similar to pre Covid-19 levels. Associations such as the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA)...