How To Avoid Demurrage

by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Oct 12, 2023 | Customs Clearance, Freight Forwarding, Shipping Logistics

While the term demurrage may seem unfamiliar to new shippers, knowing how to avoid demurrage charges is essential when shipping. Demurrage is a fee that port officials place on cargo that overstays its time at a terminal. Also known as the last free date (LFD),...

Panama Canal Transits Lowering

by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Oct 5, 2023 | Shipping Logistics, Freight Forwarding, Supply Chain

A persistent drought is leading to the Panama Canal transits lowering even further. In June of this year, the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) set various restrictions on carriers passing through the canal. The limitations are due to a drought that the waterway is...

On-Demand Warehousing Growing

by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Sep 27, 2023 | Warehousing, Freight, Supply Chain

Over the last few years, the shipping industry has seen a trend of on-demand warehousing growing. The coronavirus pandemic led to a surge in this type of warehousing for retailers. On-demand is a type of warehousing in which services are readily available to...

Shipping Freight By Air Or Ocean: Which is Best for Your International Shipment?

by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Sep 21, 2023 | Shipping Logistics, Freight Forwarding, Supply Chain

When moving goods internationally, shippers often ask whether to ship by air or ocean. Beginning shippers with limited experience are often unfamiliar with these two modes of transport. Importers and exporters must fully understand these methods of conveyance and how...

Shipment is Stuck at Customs

by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Sep 14, 2023 | Customs Clearance, Customs Broker, Shipping Logistics

A message that your shipment is stuck at customs is the last response that a shipper wants to receive. This is especially true for cargo that is time-sensitive freight, like perishable or products for selling. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is...