The Panama Canal Facing Restrictions

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...

West Coast Ports Disruptions Persist

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...

Union Worker Action Close West Coast Ports

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...

NVOCC vs. Freight Forwarders

by A1 WorldWide Logistics | May 4, 2023 | Freight Forwarding, Supply Chain, Transportation

In shipping, words such as NVOCC and Freight Forwarders continuously pop up. For shippers beginning their exporting/importing journey, this could be the first time seeing these terms. While forwarders and NVOCC are commonly mistaken to be the same, they are...

The Value of Customer Relationships in Freight Forwarding

by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Mar 24, 2023 | Freight Forwarding, Shipping Logistics, Supply Chain

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...

The Transition to Electronic Shipping

by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Mar 10, 2023 | Freight Forwarding, Import and Export Experts, Shipping Logistics

Technological advancements have led to new possibilities in the international shipping industry for centuries. The shipping industry has constantly evolved from the invention of large cargo ships to the creation of containers in the 1950s. Paperless shipping...