by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Sep 11, 2024 | East Coast Protests, Economic trends, Shipping Logistics
An unsolved resolution is resulting in ILA doubling down on threats to strike on October 1st. Conflict between the ILA and USMX for a new contract agreement has escalated over the last few weeks. In particular, the ILA is fighting for a new contract with a 32%...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Sep 3, 2024 | Shipping Logistics, Customs Broker, Customs Clearance
Un mensaje que indica que tu envío está retenido en la aduana es la última respuesta que un remitente quiere recibir. Esto es especialmente cierto para cargas que son urgentes, como productos perecederos o mercancías destinadas a la venta. La Oficina de Aduanas...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Aug 30, 2024 | Economic trends, Shipping Logistics, Supply Chain
Union contracts for East and Gulf Coast port dockworkers are ending, potentially resulting in ILA workers going on strike. On September 30th, the current six-year contract between the International Longshoreman Association (ILA) and United States Maritime...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Aug 29, 2024 | Freight, Shipping Logistics, Technology
Understanding the actual cost of freight is a vital consideration when shipping internationally. The actual cost is the total amount the shipper pays to ship goods from one location to another. CBP describes it as the amount that goes to the international...
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 | 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...
