Freight Forwarding, Shipping Logistics, Supply Chain

The Value of Customer Relationships in Freight Forwarding

In international trade, freight forwarders are the intermediaries that handle the logistics of getting your goods to the final destination. Forwarders coordinate with carriers and warehouses to find the best routes for cargo transportation. When choosing a forwarder, the customer should be mindful of how much effort the forwarder is willing to put into having a solid and long-lasting relationship. When examining how much the forwarding agent values their bonds with customers, there are specific indicators to look for.

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Freight Forwarding, Import and Export Experts, Shipping Logistics

The Transition to Electronic Shipping

Paperless shipping has recently surged in popularity, and many top carriers have followed the trend. Nine of the largest ocean carrier companies have even committed to a fully electronic bill of lading by 2030. The bill of lading, or BL, is traditionally a document that a carrier issues on physical paper. A completely 100% electronic BL is a milestone in shipping and can lead to a fully digital supply chain in the future.

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Customs Broker Miami, Freight Forwarding

Florida’s Importance to the Freight Forwarding Industry

The freight forwarding industry in Florida has thrived due to the many conveyance methods available for moving shipments. Florida boasts 19 commercial airports, 21 foreign trade zones, 15 seaports, and various railroads located throughout the state. In 2019, Florida moved 912 million tons of freight valued at over $1.1 trillion in its freight system. The state’s positioning benefits freight forwarders and shippers by allowing solutions to streamline supply chains. Florida’s growing population has increased the volume of cargo moved in and out every year.

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Agricultural imports, Customs Broker Miami, Freight Forwarding, Supply Chain

Flower Shipping During this Valentine’s Season

A typical shipment moved globally for Valentine’s Day celebrations is flowers. Over 1.1 billion flowers are imported into the U.S. and inspected annually by customs. Out of all the imports, most are roses produced and transported from farms in Colombia.

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Freight Forwarding, Import and Export Experts

Grain Exports During Record Low Water Levels

The Mississippi river has reached its lowest water levels in over a decade due to a drought. One of the most significant consequences is felt in grain exports. This is because over half of the grains exported from the U.S. flows through the river.

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Customs Broker, Freight Forwarding, Supply Chain, Warehousing

Holiday Season Logistics of Small Businesses

Regardless of your business size, there are different parts to shipping your goods to your customers. These crucial parts can affect the whole supply chain if one part goes wrong. This may be even more critical during this holiday season with increasing global demand to ship goods. The pressure to move freight has gone up over the last few years.

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Customs Broker, Customs Broker Miami, Customs Clearance, Freight Forwarding, Import and Export Experts, Shipping Logistics

How to Begin Importing from China

China is the U.S.’s biggest trading partner and the largest exporter of goods internationally. Because of China’s ability to manufacture products on a large scale, importing from the country can present many opportunities. Not only is growth possible for a business, but reduced costs, large quantities of imports, and other benefits are also possible. While importing may seem attractive to first-time shippers, understanding what’s necessary is essential for the shipment’s success. This article will explain how to prepare the required documents and what to expect during your cargo’s shipping journey.

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Freight Forwarding, Supply Chain, Transportation, Warehousing

What Are Cross-docking and Trans-loading Services?

Two solutions that have grown into essential pieces of the supply chain puzzle are cross-docking and trans-loading. Both of these services help streamline supply chains and reduce costs; however, they differ in how they accomplish this. Here you will learn which one is best for your shipping goals.

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Freight Forwarding, Shipping Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation

Standard Operations Return at the Port of Oakland

The Port of Oakland was shut down due to trucker protests on Ab5. The protesting has since settled down to a few dozen protesters, and protesters have relocated to “free speech zones.”

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Customs Broker, Freight Forwarding, Import and Export Experts

Are you in the US and importing Colombian products?

Clear and Move your Merchandise with A1 Worldwide Logistics. We have a team of experts ready to guide you through the import process. We can help with: Custom Clearance – 

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