by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Aug 22, 2024 | Shipping Logistics, Freight, Supply Chain
An alarming message for shippers shipping cargo is finding out that their containers are lost at sea. A 15-year survey from 2008-2022 notes that carriers loose approximately 1,566 containers at sea yearly due to numerous causes. That number can vary based on...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Nov 2, 2023 | Customs Clearance, Customs Broker, Freight
One of the most important things an importer should know before bringing goods into the United States is which documents are needed for customs clearance. Customs clearance is the process of declaring imported goods to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Knowing...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Sep 27, 2023 | Warehousing, Freight, Supply Chain
Over the last few years, the shipping industry has seen a trend of on-demand warehousing growing. The coronavirus pandemic led to a surge in this type of warehousing for retailers. On-demand is a type of warehousing in which services are readily available to...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Jul 3, 2023 | Shipping Logistics, Delivery, Freight
After months of back and forth, UPS vows to reach deal with Teamsters by July 5th. UPS (United Parcel Service) is the largest package shipping company in the U.S. in terms of volume. Recently unsatisfactory contract negotiations between UPS executives and...
