by A1 Worldwide Logistics | Aug 30, 2021 | Freight Forwarding, Logistics, Transportation
Regular LTL (Less Than Load) and FTL (Full Truck Load) may come up in the conversation when transferring freight by truck but what tends to be discussed less is moving mid-sized freight. This can be thought of as the freight with the shipping size between common LTL...
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 | 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...
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...
