Container Rates Still Rising

by A1 WorldWide Logistics | May 23, 2024 | Economic trends, Importing, Transportation

Recent developments are causing an increase in shipping costs, with container rates still rising since the start of 2024. Carrier companies could soon raise prices to $20,000 for 40ft equivalent units (FEU) by the end of the year. In particular, a surge in...

No usar un agente de aduanas con licencia

by María Fernanda Cárdenas | May 21, 2024 | Customs Broker, Customs Clearance, Importing

En el envío internacional, no contar con un agente de aduanas con licencia puede afectar adversamente al remitente y la liberación aduanal. Un agente de aduanas con licencia (CHB, Customs Broker, por sus siglas en inglés) es una persona o empresa que ha...

How to Import Olive Oil Into the U.S.

by A1 WorldWide Logistics | May 16, 2024 | Importing, Shipping Logistics, Transportation

The United States is a major importer of olive oil. According to the International Olive Council, U.S. olive oil imports reached 437,309 tonnes in the 2024/25 crop year, an increase of 20.6% from the previous year. Spain, Italy, Tunisia and Türkiye were the four...

Ensuring A Successful Importation

by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Apr 25, 2024 | Importing, Customs Broker, Freight Forwarding

Whether you are a new or experienced shipper, ensuring a successful importation is essential when bringing cargo into the U.S. The U.S. is the most significant importer globally and brought in over $3 trillion of freight in 2023. It may be attractive when...

Incoming Container Fee Disputes

by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Apr 11, 2024 | Economic trends, Importing, Supply Chain

Over a week after the Baltimore Key Bridge collapse, federal regulators have been fearing incoming container fee disputes. On March 26th, a containership struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge, causing it to fall into the Patapsco River. The passageway is one of...

How to Import a Car From Japan to the U.S.

by Jontrey Aimes | Apr 4, 2024 | Importing, Shipping Logistics, Transportation

Importing a car from Japan can be an attractive option for collectors, businesses and individual buyers looking for vehicles that may be difficult to find in the United States. However, the process can become expensive if the vehicle’s U.S. eligibility, Japanese...