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...
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...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Jun 13, 2023 | Import and Export Experts, Freight Forwarding, Shipping Logistics, Supply Chain
On Friday, June 2nd, terminals throughout various West Coast ports were shut down due to labor shortages. Workers in the ILWU (International Longshore and Warehouse Union) left their jobs due to failed contract negotiations. Over the past year, the ILWU and PMA...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Jun 2, 2023 | Freight Forwarding, Import and Export Experts, Supply Chain, Transportation
This afternoon, several ports across the West Coast closed abruptly due to union workers walking off the job. The Port of Oakland experienced a closure on both the TraPac and its largest, the SSA terminal. The Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach similarly had...
