by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Apr 19, 2023 | Shipping Logistics
In February 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine, accelerating a war between the two countries that began in 2014. One of the consequences was that shipping fuel costs rose to unprecedented levels. Global market crude oil prices rose from $75 in January 2022 to over...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Mar 24, 2023 | Freight Forwarding, Shipping Logistics, Supply Chain
In international trade, freight forwarders are the intermediaries that handle the logistics of getting your goods to the final destination. Forwarders coordinate with carriers and warehouses to find the best routes for cargo transportation. When choosing a...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Mar 24, 2023 | Warehousing
A common topic brought up when discussing supply chain warehousing is distribution. Distribution is transporting stored products or goods to a location for order fulfillment. While specific distribution centers exist, standard warehouses may also provide this...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Mar 10, 2023 | Freight Forwarding, Import and Export Experts, Shipping Logistics
Technological advancements have led to new possibilities in the international shipping industry for centuries. The shipping industry has constantly evolved from the invention of large cargo ships to the creation of containers in the 1950s. Paperless shipping...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Mar 2, 2023 | Warehousing
Oversized cargo is a shipment that exceeds the weight or size allowed for conventional transportation. An example of oversized cargo could be large equipment like construction beams and machinery like tractors. Because of the dimensions, specific regulations...