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...

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...