by A1 WorldWide Logistics | May 14, 2021 | Freight Forwarding, Customs Broker, Customs Broker Miami, Customs Clearance, Technology
Since its start in the early 1800s freight forwarding has developed into a whole industry. As logistics and technology have evolved over the years, so has freight forwarding. Innovations in forwarding have led to goods being moved around further distances...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | May 5, 2021 | Freight Forwarding, Customs Broker, Customs Broker Miami, Customs Clearance, Shipping Logistics
With e-commerce becoming more common over the years there has been a stronger need for logistics than in the past. Especially with the coronavirus forcing many to purchase their goods online. In Amazon’s case, this led to an expansion of Amazon’s freight...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Apr 30, 2021 | Import and Export Experts, Customs Broker, Customs Broker Miami, Customs Clearance, Freight Forwarding, Shipping Logistics, Supply Chain
The value of wine imported into the United States has always been greater than the value of beer imported. However in 2020 this changed, and the value of beer imported into the U.S. surpassed the value of wine. Different theories and methods have been proposed...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Apr 26, 2021 | Customs Broker, Delivery, Freight Forwarding, Shipping Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation
During late March, the freight carrying ship Ever Given got lodged in the Suez Canal for almost six days. With the vessel currently freed, Egypt is now requesting more than $1B for damages and losses. As the Suez Canal opens back up and traffic is cleared, the...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Apr 22, 2021 | Customs Broker, Freight Forwarding, Import and Export Experts, Shipping Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology, Transportation
French company Compagnie Fluviale de Transport (CFT) plans on launching the first hydrogen-powered freight vessel later this year. This vessel will solely be for inland use and run fully on hydrogen fuel cells. Pallets and containers will be used to carry the...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Apr 16, 2021 | Customs Broker, Customs Broker Miami, Customs Clearance, Freight Forwarding, Shipping Logistics
Before your shipment leaves the supplier, you need to know who is handling U.S. customs clearance, what information they need, and whether any filings must be completed before the goods are loaded. Start with the product details and available shipping documents. Give...
