by A1 WorldWide Logistics | May 15, 2024 | Economic trends, Shipping Logistics, Supply Chain
On May 14th, 2024, the USTR Announced strategic adjustments to Section 301 tariffs following a four-year review. U.S. trade representative Katherine Tai initially backed the retention of the Section 301 tariffs for Chinese products. However, there has been a...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Apr 11, 2024 | Economic trends, Importing, Supply Chain
Over a week after the Baltimore Key Bridge collapse, federal regulators have been fearing incoming container fee disputes. On March 26th, a containership struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge, causing it to fall into the Patapsco River. The passageway is one of...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Mar 21, 2024 | Supply Chain, Agricultural imports, Air Freight, Customs Broker Miami, Economic trends, Freight Forwarding
Los productores y/o comercializadores de flores cortadas deben ser excepcionalmente cuidadosos al transportar flores a los Estados Unidos, especialmente durante el Día de San Valentín. El Día de San Valentín es un momento para demostrarle a esa persona especial...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Feb 15, 2024 | Economic trends, Shipping Logistics, Transportation
After months of turmoil, the ongoing Red Sea attacks are continuing on containerships passing through. On December 26th, 2023, Houthi militants attacked a containership of one of the biggest shipping companies in the world. Over the next month, and into...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Jan 11, 2024 | Shipping Logistics, Economic trends, Supply Chain
Recent disruptions are leading to ocean shipping rates spiking internationally, particularly on the U.S. West Coast. Rates for specific shipments from Asia to the U.S. West Coast have surged over 50% at the start of 2024. The China-West Coast FBX rate of $2,713...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Jan 4, 2024 | Shipping Logistics, Air Freight, Economic trends, Supply Chain
A continuous Israel-Hamas conflict is growing airfreight shipping due to delays in the Suez Canal. Over the last few months, tensions between the parties have escalated with an attack on Gaza in October of 2023. Cargo that has to pass through the Red Sea, in...
