by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Apr 30, 2021 | Import and Export Experts, Customs Broker, Customs Broker Miami, Customs Clearance, Freight Forwarding, Shipping Logistics, Supply Chain
The value of wine imported into the United States has always been greater than the value of beer imported. However in 2020 this changed, and the value of beer imported into the U.S. surpassed the value of wine. Different theories and methods have been proposed...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | 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 A1 WorldWide Logistics | Apr 22, 2021 | Customs Broker, Freight Forwarding, Import and Export Experts, Shipping Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology, Transportation
French company Compagnie Fluviale de Transport (CFT) plans on launching the first hydrogen-powered freight vessel later this year. This vessel will solely be for inland use and run fully on hydrogen fuel cells. Pallets and containers will be used to carry the...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Apr 16, 2021 | Customs Broker, Customs Broker Miami, Customs Clearance, Freight Forwarding, Shipping Logistics
Before your shipment leaves the supplier, you need to know who is handling U.S. customs clearance, what information they need, and whether any filings must be completed before the goods are loaded. Start with the product details and available shipping documents. Give...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | 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...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Mar 30, 2021 | Customs Broker, Customs Broker Miami, Customs Clearance, Delivery, Freight Forwarding, Shipping Logistics, Supply Chain
After over a year of stagnant to moderate business, we may be seeing a return to regularity for air freight similar to pre-Covid-19 levels. Associations such as the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines...
