How to Enforce FSVP with your Exporters

by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Nov 1, 2019 | Customs Broker, Customs Broker Miami

Personally Inspecting the Food Products No matter where the products come from, two steps must be followed every time: First, the Importer must assume the role of an FSV, next they must follow the ACE system. The Role of an FSV – The role of an FSV simply means...

What happens to Decommissioned Container ships?

by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Oct 29, 2019 | Customs Broker, Customs Broker Miami

How are Container Ships Commissioned? Ships are commissioned for work after they have been rigorously tested and inspected. This can be anything from warships being dubbed battle ready or cargo ships shown to be structurally sound. These tests are known as sea...

How to Import Medical Devices Into the U.S.

by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Oct 15, 2019 | Customs Broker, Customs Broker Miami

There are two important points to know when importing medical devices into the United States. First, the foreign manufacturer and the device must meet the FDA requirements that apply before the product can be imported commercially. Second, medical devices that emit...

A Retrospective on the Panama Canal

by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Oct 12, 2019 | Customs Broker, Customs Broker Miami

The Recent Article There was an article recently that showcased the Chief of the Panama Canal reflecting on the previous year after the expansion. Of the points he spoke about, he touched upon the $5.5 billion expansion and the results of the expansion. His Major...

Everything you need to know about Amazon

by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Oct 10, 2019 | Customs Broker, Customs Broker Miami

The Beginning Jeff Bezos founded Amazon in 1994 because he regretted not investing in the Internet Business boom. Before it was Amazon it was known as Cadabra and Relentless both were considered too sinister or abstract. Amazon was the settled name because he wanted...