by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Dec 7, 2023 | Shipping Logistics, Importing, Supply Chain
Recently, many U.S. companies have been discussing other sourcing alternatives instead of China, making some ask, “Are China Imports Declining?” For over a century, most labels on goods in the U.S. have had “Made in China” written on them. Single-sourcing...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Nov 30, 2023 | Air Freight, Import and Export Experts, Shipping Logistics
Despite the advantages of shipping perishables by air, shippers may not fully understand the process. Knowing the procedure can help you save time and money by avoiding mistakes. In international transport, perishables are any shipment that can damage or spoil...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Nov 22, 2023 | Shipping Logistics, grain exports, Transportation
A current drought in the Panama Canal is leading to the Suez Canal gaining U.S. exports of farm products. Bulkers carrying agricultural goods like grains are rerouting their journey to Asian countries due to the crisis. At first, larger container vessels felt...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Oct 26, 2023 | Shipping Logistics, 3PL, Supply Chain
Recent U.S. Department of Commerce restrictions have resulted in China limiting graphite exports. Graphite is a mineral that manufacturers use to create pencils, brushes, arc lamps, and batteries for electric vehicles (EVs). China is the world’s most...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Oct 19, 2023 | Economic trends, Shipping Logistics, Supply Chain
International freight exporters and exporters may have to take caution soon with the Israel conflict affecting shipping in various ways. The Israel-Hamas war has intensified over the last week, and the maritime industry is now monitoring the situation. While...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Oct 12, 2023 | Customs Clearance, Freight Forwarding, Shipping Logistics
While the term demurrage may seem unfamiliar to new shippers, knowing how to avoid demurrage charges is essential when shipping. Demurrage is a fee that port officials place on cargo that overstays its time at a terminal. Also known as the last free date (LFD),...
