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...
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...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Jun 20, 2024 | Shipping Logistics, 3PL, Economic trends
On Wednesday, June 12th, the Port of Baltimore reopened after nearly three months of working at limited capacity. A containership struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge on March 26th, collapsing into the Patapsco River. The bridge collapse resulted in the deaths...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Jun 18, 2024 | Shipping Logistics, Customs Broker, Economic trends, Supply Chain
Recientemente, muchas empresas estadounidenses han estado discutiendo sobre otras alternativas de abastecimiento en lugar de China, haciendo que algunos se pregunten: “¿Están disminuyendo las importaciones de China?” Durante más de un siglo, la...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Jun 6, 2024 | Shipping Logistics, Economic trends, Supply Chain
Over the last few weeks, an increase in container volumes has resulted in growing Singapore port congestion. The Port of Singapore is the 2nd largest seaport internationally, handling over 591.7 million tons of freight in 2023. Various international shipping...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | May 23, 2024 | Economic trends, Importing, Transportation
Recent developments are causing an increase in shipping costs, with container rates still rising since the start of 2024. Carrier companies could soon raise prices to $20,000 for 40ft equivalent units (FEU) by the end of the year. In particular, a surge in...
