by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Nov 30, 2023 | Air Freight, Import and Export Experts, Shipping Logistics
Despite the advantages of shipping perishables by air, shippers may not fully understand the process. Knowing the procedure can help you save time and money by avoiding mistakes. In international transport, perishables are any shipment that can damage or spoil...
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 | 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 | Jan 5, 2023 | Freight Forwarding, Import and Export Experts
The Mississippi river has reached its lowest water levels in over a decade due to a drought. Months of dry weather have exhausted the amount of water in the river to a point where reserves are now inadequate. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Dec 28, 2022 | Customs Clearance, Import and Export Experts, Shipping Logistics
A customs declaration is one of the primary forms required when shipping cargo into or out of a country. This document gives details of what is being imported/exported. When moving your freight internationally, you must be aware that you need to declare goods...