Growing Singapore Port Congestion

by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Jun 6, 2024 | Shipping Logistics, Economic trends, Supply Chain

Over the last few weeks, an increase in container volumes has resulted in growing Singapore port congestion. The Port of Singapore is the 2nd largest seaport internationally, handling over 591.7 million tons of freight in 2023. Various international shipping...

¿Qué es el dropshipping?

by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Jun 4, 2024 | 3PL, Order Fulfillment, Supply Chain

En un mundo de comercio electrónico en constante crecimiento, saber qué es el dropshipping puede hacer maravillas para tu negocio. El proceso comenzó a finales de la década de 1920, pero perdió relevancia debido a la Gran Depresión. Sin embargo, el dropshipping...

Reducing Ocean Freight Costs

by A1 WorldWide Logistics | May 30, 2024 | Shipping Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation

A vital consideration a shipper must make when transporting goods internationally is reducing ocean freight costs. Shipping by sea is the most common way cargo moves globally, accounting for over 90% of international trade. Despite its popularity, there can be...

Container Rates Still Rising

by A1 WorldWide Logistics | May 23, 2024 | Economic trends, Importing, Transportation

Recent developments are causing an increase in shipping costs, with container rates still rising since the start of 2024. Carrier companies could soon raise prices to $20,000 for 40ft equivalent units (FEU) by the end of the year. In particular, a surge in...

How to Import Olive Oil Into the U.S.

by A1 WorldWide Logistics | May 16, 2024 | Importing, Shipping Logistics, Transportation

The United States is a major importer of olive oil. According to the International Olive Council, U.S. olive oil imports reached 437,309 tonnes in the 2024/25 crop year, an increase of 20.6% from the previous year. Spain, Italy, Tunisia and Türkiye were the four...