Importing Pets Into the U.S.

by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Sep 7, 2023 | Importing, Customs Clearance, Shipping Logistics

Compared to bringing material goods, importing pets into the U.S. has its characteristics and challenges. While getting pets into the U.S. may be easier than other countries, there are essential regulations shippers should follow. Failure to comply and prepare...

Shipping During The Hurricane Season

by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Aug 31, 2023 | Shipping Logistics, Freight Forwarding, Supply Chain

Shippers should always take precautions when moving goods internationally, which can mainly be true when shipping during the Hurricane season. The Atlantic hurricane season is a time from June to November when more hurricanes appear in the Atlantic Ocean. This...

Congestion in the Panama Canal

by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Aug 23, 2023 | Supply Chain, Freight Forwarding, Shipping Logistics

Weeks of drought have resulted in congestion in the Panama Canal for carriers passing through. Many consider this backlog the “world’s worst traffic jam,” with over 125 ships currently waiting outside. The numbers reportedly reached a height of 200+ in the last...

Shipping Oversized Cargo Internationally

by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Aug 17, 2023 | Shipping Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation

Compared with standard freight, shipping oversized cargo internationally requires more planning around equipment, ports, loading, inland transportation and customs clearance. Construction, manufacturing, mining and agricultural businesses regularly move large...

Seaports of the Future

by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Aug 10, 2023 | Economic trends, Importing, Shipping Logistics, Supply Chain

Technological advancements over the past few decades have opened up the possibilities for seaports of the future. Seaports have been necessary for moving freight locally and internationally for thousands of years. The first recorded harbor was the Wadi al-Jarf,...