by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Oct 12, 2023 | Customs Clearance, Freight Forwarding, Shipping Logistics
While the term demurrage may seem unfamiliar to new shippers, knowing how to avoid demurrage charges is essential when shipping. Demurrage is a fee that port officials place on cargo that overstays its time at a terminal. Also known as the last free date (LFD),...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Oct 5, 2023 | Shipping Logistics, Freight Forwarding, Supply Chain
A persistent drought is leading to the Panama Canal transits lowering even further. In June of this year, the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) set various restrictions on carriers passing through the canal. The limitations are due to a drought that the waterway is...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Sep 21, 2023 | Shipping Logistics, Freight Forwarding, Supply Chain
A question that shippers ask themselves when moving goods internationally is whether they should start shipping by air or ocean. Beginning shippers with limited experience tend to be unfamiliar with the two methods of transport. It is essential that importers and...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Aug 31, 2023 | Shipping Logistics, Freight Forwarding, Supply Chain
Shippers should always take precautions when moving goods internationally, which can mainly be true when shipping during the Hurricane season. The Atlantic hurricane season is a time from June to November when more hurricanes appear in the Atlantic Ocean. This...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Aug 23, 2023 | Supply Chain, Freight Forwarding, Shipping Logistics
Weeks of drought have resulted in congestion in the Panama Canal for carriers passing through. Many consider this backlog the “world’s worst traffic jam,” with over 125 ships currently waiting outside. The numbers reportedly reached a height of 200+ in the last...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Jul 18, 2023 | Shipping Logistics, Freight Forwarding, Supply Chain
A recent drought has led to the Panama Canal facing restrictions. The Panama Canal is an artificial passageway that connects cargo ships to the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. It is a crucial shortcut that cuts shipping journeys by thousands of miles. Since June...
