US Imports Could Soon Surge

by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Jul 3, 2025 | Importing, Economic trends, Shipping Logistics

Importers and retailers predict that US imports could soon surge over the next few weeks. Following a 90-day break in the tariff war between the US and China, retailers expect to resume importing. Data from the NRF’s (National Retail Federation) Global Port Tracker...

Iran May Close The Strait of Hormuz

by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Jun 25, 2025 | Economic trends, Shipping Logistics, Supply Chain

As tensions continue in the Israel-Iran conflict, there have been talks that Iran may close the Strait of Hormuz. The Strait of Hormuz is a key waterway for the shipping of oil and gas. Nearly 20% of the world’s liquefied Natural gas and a quarter of the world’s oil...

Contenedores perdidos en el mar

by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Jun 24, 2025 | Customs Broker, Supply Chain, Transportation

Un mensaje alarmante para los remitentes que envían carga es enterarse de que sus contenedores se han perdido en el mar. Un estudio de 15 años (2008-2022) señala que las empresas de transporte pierden aproximadamente 1,566 contenedores en el mar anualmente debido a...

Mistakes When Importing Perishables

by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Jun 19, 2025 | Importing, Shipping Logistics, Supply Chain

Due to the limited shelf life, a shipper should be aware of common mistakes when importing perishables. Perishable cargo refers to any item that can spoil, deteriorate, or lose quality if not shipped under proper conditions. Some examples include fresh produce, such...

Trump Is Delaying EU Tariffs

by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Jun 12, 2025 | Tariffs, Economic trends, Shipping Logistics

On May 26, the Trump Administration revealed that Trump is delaying EU tariffs until July 9. Initially, the implementation of a 50% tariff on EU (European Union) imports was set to start at the beginning of June. A phone call between Trump and European Commission...