by A1 WorldWide Logistics | May 2, 2024 | Shipping Logistics, 3PL, Delivery
An important consideration when shipping cargo internationally is understanding what are outsourcing logistics. Outsourcing is when a company or shipper uses an external provider to provide services typically done in-house. Although outsourcing can happen in...
by María Fernanda Cárdenas | Apr 30, 2024 | 3PL, Delivery, Order Fulfillment, Warehousing
Con el aumento del comercio electrónico en las últimas décadas, también ha crecido la distribución directa (DTC o D2C) e indirecta (3PL). La distribución directa es cuando un negocio vende paquetes de productos y envía los bienes directamente al cliente. A...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Jul 3, 2023 | Shipping Logistics, Delivery, Freight
After months of back and forth, UPS vows to reach deal with Teamsters by July 5th. UPS (United Parcel Service) is the largest package shipping company in the U.S. in terms of volume. Recently unsatisfactory contract negotiations between UPS executives and...
by Rob Simmons | 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 Rob Simmons | Apr 20, 2021 | Delivery, Shipping Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation, Warehousing
How has the creation of its first automated warehouse led to the growth of Chewy’s warehousing logistics? Chewy is a company that has used its extensive supply chain to deliver pet products across the U.S. At a time where there is a high reliance on e-commerce,...
by Rob Simmons | Apr 6, 2021 | Delivery, Freight Forwarding, Shipping Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation
How does the Suez Canal Congestion affect the ships carrying freight and supply chains? During a journey through the canal, the Ever-Given container ship was moving through a sandstorm. The rough winds turned the ship sideways and lodged it in the canal. This...
