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...
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...
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...
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...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Feb 20, 2023 | Freight Forwarding, Customs Broker Miami
While being known for beautiful beaches and warm weather, Florida is also known as a gateway to international markets. Florida’s location is not only ideal for trade with South America and the Caribbean but for Asia as well. The Panama Canal is situated at a...
