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
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...
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
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...
