by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Nov 27, 2024 | Economic trends, Importing, Shipping Logistics
A Monday announcement by the Trump administration revealed that President-elect Donald Trump is imposing tariff hikes on imports. On January 20th, Trump will impose a 25% tariff increase on all goods entering the U.S. from Canada and Mexico. The executive order...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Nov 21, 2024 | Shipping Logistics, Freight, Supply Chain
An essential consideration for shippers of high-value items is understanding how to ship luxury goods internationally. Knowing the logistics for shipping this cargo type is necessary whether you are exporting or importing to the U.S. A general definition of...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Nov 14, 2024 | Shipping Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation
With electronics being a popular U.S. import, optimizing logistics for electronics imports can be an excellent opportunity for shippers. In 2023, the U.S. brought approximately $463.36 billion in electrical and electronic goods. Since there is such a high...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Nov 7, 2024 | Importing, Shipping Logistics, Transportation
While it is an excellent opportunity for shippers, there are numerous considerations to understand before importing tea into the U.S. Tea is one of the most commonly consumed beverages in the U.S., and over 159 million Americans drink it daily. Nearly 80% of...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Oct 31, 2024 | Freight, Shipping Logistics, Transportation
Analysts have recently reported a continuing trend of LNG freight rates plunging to record lows. LNG (Liquified Natural Gas) rates for Atlantic and Pacific basins fell $20,750 and $36,000 daily on Friday, October 25th. For reference, this is the lowest for this...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Oct 30, 2024 | Customs Broker, Freight Forwarding, Shipping Logistics
El transporte marítimo de corta distancia en Estados Unidos es una de las tendencias en el movimiento de carga que ha aumentado recientemente. El transporte marítimo de corta distancia es un método de movimiento de carga que implica el transporte marítimo sobre...
