by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Oct 10, 2024 | Customs Broker, Importing, Supply Chain
Recent noncompliance has the CBP enforcing cargo descriptions more strictly. The CBP (U.S. Customs Borders and Protection) is an agency in charge of facilitating lawful international trade in the U.S. One of its responsibilities is managing the flow of goods...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Sep 17, 2024 | Economic trends, Importing, Shipping Logistics
The Biden Administration has finalized a tariff increase on imports from China starting September 27th. On May 14th, the USTR (United States Trade Representative) announced adjustments to Section 301 tariffs after a four-year review. These tariffs fall under...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Sep 6, 2024 | Economic trends, Importing, Supply Chain
Unresolved negotiations are resulting in ILA strike threats continuing as the October 1st deadline is quickly approaching. The International Longshoreman’s Association (ILA) have been discussing a new contract with the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX)....
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Aug 8, 2024 | Customs Clearance, Importing, Shipping Logistics
When purchasing goods from Temu, it is essential to understand the customs clearance for Temu orders. Temu is an online marketplace recently gaining popularity due to its discounted customer goods. Most of the products on the website are made and shipped...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Aug 6, 2024 | Customs Broker, Importing, Shipping Logistics
Aunque el término sobreestadía puede parecer desconocido para los nuevos remitentes, saber cómo evitar los cargos por sobreestadía es esencial al realizar envíos. La sobreestadía es una tarifa que los funcionarios portuarios imponen a la carga que sobrepasa su...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Jul 25, 2024 | Air Freight, Importing, Shipping Logistics
Saving costs on airfreight can be valuable when shipping cargo internationally by air. While moving goods by air is one of the most convenient methods of transport, it may be costly. Over the last decade, the demand for this method has skyrocketed. The...
