by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Dec 14, 2023 | Shipping Logistics, Economic trends, Transportation
A current conflict between Venezuela and Guyana may result in tankers facing a new war soon. In the past year, international shipping has gone through two conflicts simultaneously. The first was Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and then the more recent...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Oct 19, 2023 | Economic trends, Shipping Logistics, Supply Chain
International freight exporters and exporters may have to take caution soon with the Israel conflict affecting shipping in various ways. The Israel-Hamas war has intensified over the last week, and the maritime industry is now monitoring the situation. While...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Aug 10, 2023 | Economic trends, Importing, Shipping Logistics, Supply Chain
Technological advancements over the past few decades have opened up the possibilities for seaports of the future. Seaports have been necessary for moving freight locally and internationally for thousands of years. The first recorded harbor was the Wadi al-Jarf,...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Nov 6, 2022 | Economic trends, Import and Export Experts
Over the last year, the value of the U.S. dollar has climbed to unprecedented levels. In September 2022, the dollar went to a two-decade high while other currencies reached record lows. Especially in emerging markets where currencies like the Turkish Lira have...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Oct 4, 2022 | Economic trends, Import and Export Experts, Shipping Logistics
Over the last year, the U.S. inflation rates rose by nearly 8.3%, making a 40-year high. Even more surprising is that the inflation rates continue to increase as supply chain stresses alleviate. In the past few years, there have been constant news reports of...
