ILA Strike Threats Continuing

by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Sep 6, 2024 | Economic trends, Importing, Supply Chain

Unresolved negotiations are resulting in ILA strike threats continuing as the October 1st deadline is quickly approaching. The International Longshoreman’s Association (ILA) have been discussing a new contract with the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX)....

Sustainability In Warehousing

by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Sep 5, 2024 | Warehousing, Economic trends, Supply Chain

The logistics industry has seen growing sustainability in warehousing operations in recent years. As the e-commerce business grows, so does the number of warehouses across the U.S. As a result, warehousing activities now contribute to nearly 11% of greenhouse...

ILA Workers Going On Strike

by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Aug 30, 2024 | Economic trends, Shipping Logistics, Supply Chain

Union contracts for East and Gulf Coast port dockworkers are ending, potentially resulting in ILA workers going on strike. On September 30th, the current six-year contract between the International Longshoreman Association (ILA) and United States Maritime...

Explosion At Ningbo Port

by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Aug 15, 2024 | 3PL, Economic trends, Supply Chain

On August 9th, an explosion at Ningbo port halted traffic at the shipping terminal. While a vessel carrying hazardous organic peroxide materials was arriving at Beilun Phase III Terminal, it exploded. The vessel owner has recently reported that the fire is...

China limita exportaciones de grafito

by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Jul 30, 2024 | Economic trends, Customs Broker, Supply Chain

Las recientes restricciones del Departamento de Comercio de los Estados Unidos han llevado a que China limite las exportaciones de grafito. El grafito es un mineral que los fabricantes utilizan para crear lápices, pinceles, lámparas de arco y baterías para...

Harsh Shipping Around Africa

by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Jul 18, 2024 | Transportation, Economic trends, Shipping Logistics

Severe weather over the last week has resulted in harsh shipping around Africa. Containerships are halting their journeys around the Cape of Good Hope due to the current conditions. Vessels are currently seeking shelter from more than 30-foot-high waves and...