by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Jan 25, 2024 | Shipping Logistics, Importing, Supply Chain
Due to China’s significance for international trade, shippers may face challenges when importing during Chinese New Year. Making up roughly 14% of the world’s total exports, China is the largest exporter of goods globally. The Chinese New Year is a festival...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Jan 18, 2024 | Shipping Logistics, grain exports, Transportation
Shipping in the Mississippi River is vital to the U.S. economy, bringing in over $405 billion annually. Flowing from Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico, the Mississippi River is the 2nd largest river in the U.S. For over 200 years, shippers have used this waterway...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Jan 11, 2024 | Shipping Logistics, Economic trends, Supply Chain
Recent disruptions are leading to ocean shipping rates spiking internationally, particularly on the U.S. West Coast. Rates for specific shipments from Asia to the U.S. West Coast have surged over 50% at the start of 2024. The China-West Coast FBX rate of $2,713...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Jan 4, 2024 | Shipping Logistics, Air Freight, Economic trends, Supply Chain
A continuous Israel-Hamas conflict is growing airfreight shipping due to delays in the Suez Canal. Over the last few months, tensions between the parties have escalated with an attack on Gaza in October of 2023. Cargo that has to pass through the Red Sea, in...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Dec 28, 2023 | Customs Clearance, Customs Broker, Importing, Shipping Logistics
In international shipping, not using a licensed CHB can adversely impact the shipper and customs brokerage. A licensed Customs Broker (CHB) is an individual or company that has acquired licensing from the U.S. Customs and Borders Protection (CBP). The licensing...
