ILWU and PMA Reach Deal as Disruptions Calm

by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Jun 21, 2023 | Supply Chain, Transportation, West Coast Protests

Disruptions in numerous West Coast ports across the U.S. may soon subside as the ILWU and PMA reach a deal. ILWU workers and the PMA (Pacific Maritime Association) have negotiated a new contract for the past 13 months. After over a year of unsuccessful talks,...

West Coast Ports Disruptions Persist

by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Jun 13, 2023 | Import and Export Experts, Freight Forwarding, Shipping Logistics, Supply Chain

On Friday, June 2nd, terminals throughout various West Coast ports were shut down due to labor shortages. Workers in the ILWU (International Longshore and Warehouse Union) left their jobs due to failed contract negotiations. Over the past year, the ILWU and PMA...

Union Worker Action Close West Coast Ports

by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Jun 2, 2023 | Freight Forwarding, Import and Export Experts, Supply Chain, Transportation

This afternoon, several ports across the West Coast closed abruptly due to union workers walking off the job. The Port of Oakland experienced a closure on both the TraPac and its largest, the SSA terminal. The Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach similarly had...

What Are The Four 3PL Types?

by A1 WorldWide Logistics | May 17, 2023 | 3PL, Order Fulfillment, Warehousing

3PL or third-party logistics are outsourced solutions a company offers to its customers. This kind of operation has grown over the last decades due to the need for business to expand their reach. While 3PLs provide extensive services, some main ones include...

NVOCC vs. Freight Forwarders

by A1 WorldWide Logistics | May 4, 2023 | Freight Forwarding, Supply Chain, Transportation

In shipping, words such as NVOCC and Freight Forwarders continuously pop up. For shippers beginning their exporting/importing journey, this could be the first time seeing these terms. While forwarders and NVOCC are commonly mistaken to be the same, they are...