by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Aug 17, 2023 | Shipping Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation
Compared with standard freight, shipping oversized cargo internationally requires more planning around equipment, ports, loading, inland transportation and customs clearance. Construction, manufacturing, mining and agricultural businesses regularly move large...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Aug 10, 2023 | Economic trends, Importing, Shipping Logistics, Supply Chain
Technological advancements over the past few decades have opened up the possibilities for seaports of the future. Seaports have been necessary for moving freight locally and internationally for thousands of years. The first recorded harbor was the Wadi al-Jarf,...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Aug 3, 2023 | Supply Chain, Customs Broker, Shipping Logistics
Last year, The California government had a report regarding California ports receiving $1.2 billion in federal grants. California Governor Gavin Newsom officially announced the grants on July 6, 2023. Capital will be put aside for multiple projects in Los...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Jul 28, 2023 | Importing, Shipping Logistics, Transportation
A confusing process for many beginner shippers is understanding how to import construction materials into the U.S. Examples of these materials include steel, lumber, cement and concrete products, tile, stone, and other materials used in construction. A 2023 estimate...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Jul 18, 2023 | Shipping Logistics, Freight Forwarding, Supply Chain
A recent drought has led to the Panama Canal facing restrictions. The Panama Canal is an artificial passageway that connects cargo ships to the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. It is a crucial shortcut that cuts shipping journeys by thousands of miles. Since June...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Jul 3, 2023 | Shipping Logistics, Delivery, Freight
After months of back and forth, UPS vows to reach deal with Teamsters by July 5th. UPS (United Parcel Service) is the largest package shipping company in the U.S. in terms of volume. Recently unsatisfactory contract negotiations between UPS executives and...