USTR Announces New Tariff Increases For Electric Vehicles, Semiconductors, Aluminum, Steel and Other Commodities

by A1 WorldWide Logistics | May 15, 2024 | Economic trends, Shipping Logistics, Supply Chain

On May 14th, 2024, the USTR Announced strategic adjustments to Section 301 tariffs following a four-year review. U.S. trade representative Katherine Tai initially backed the retention of the Section 301 tariffs for Chinese products. However, there has been a...

What Are Outsourcing Logistics

by A1 WorldWide Logistics | May 2, 2024 | Shipping Logistics, 3PL, Delivery

An important consideration when shipping cargo internationally is understanding what are outsourcing logistics. Outsourcing is when a company or shipper uses an external provider to provide services typically done in-house. Although outsourcing can happen in...

Ensuring A Successful Importation

by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Apr 25, 2024 | Importing, Customs Broker, Freight Forwarding

Whether you are a new or experienced shipper, ensuring a successful importation is essential when bringing cargo into the U.S. The U.S. is the most significant importer globally and brought in over $3 trillion of freight in 2023. It may be attractive when...

How to Choose a 3PL Company

by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Apr 18, 2024 | 3PL, Import and Export Experts, Supply Chain

Choosing a 3PL company can have a major effect on how efficiently your goods move through the supply chain. A third-party logistics provider can take responsibility for one or several logistics functions that a business would otherwise manage itself. Depending on the...

Incoming Container Fee Disputes

by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Apr 11, 2024 | Economic trends, Importing, Supply Chain

Over a week after the Baltimore Key Bridge collapse, federal regulators have been fearing incoming container fee disputes. On March 26th, a containership struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge, causing it to fall into the Patapsco River. The passageway is one of...