by A1 WorldWide Logistics | May 30, 2024 | Shipping Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation
A vital consideration a shipper must make when transporting goods internationally is reducing ocean freight costs. Shipping by sea is the most common way cargo moves globally, accounting for over 90% of international trade. Despite its popularity, there can be...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | May 16, 2024 | Importing, Shipping Logistics, Transportation
A type of import that can be challenging when starting is importing olive oil to the U.S. The reason is due to the various regulations and procedures that the shipper must follow. Organizations like the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) and CBP (Customs and...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | May 15, 2024 | Economic trends, Shipping Logistics, Supply Chain
On May 14th, 2024, the USTR Announced strategic adjustments to Section 301 tariffs following a four-year review. U.S. trade representative Katherine Tai initially backed the retention of the Section 301 tariffs for Chinese products. However, there has been a...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | May 2, 2024 | Shipping Logistics, 3PL, Delivery
An important consideration when shipping cargo internationally is understanding what are outsourcing logistics. Outsourcing is when a company or shipper uses an external provider to provide services typically done in-house. Although outsourcing can happen in...
by María Fernanda Cárdenas | Apr 16, 2024 | Shipping Logistics, 3PL, Import and Export Experts
Aunque cada vez es más común, enviar barcos internacionalmente puede ser complicado, especialmente para los remitentes inexpertos. Los diferentes tamaños, regulaciones y documentación requeridas pueden confundir incluso a personas experimentadas. No entender el...
by Jontrey Aimes | Apr 4, 2024 | Importing, Shipping Logistics, Transportation
Although importing cars from Japan can bring numerous benefits for importers, it can be challenging initially. Importers must follow many laws and regulations, and failure to do so can result in monetary loss. In particular cases, it may also result in shipment...
