China Limiting Graphite Exports

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...

Israel Conflict Affecting Shipping

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...

How To Avoid Demurrage

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),...

Panama Canal Transits Lowering

by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Oct 5, 2023 | Shipping Logistics, Freight Forwarding, Supply Chain

A persistent drought is leading to the Panama Canal transits lowering even further. In June of this year, the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) set various restrictions on carriers passing through the canal. The limitations are due to a drought that the waterway is...

Shipping Freight By Air Or Ocean: Which is Best for Your International Shipment?

by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Sep 21, 2023 | Shipping Logistics, Freight Forwarding, Supply Chain

When moving goods internationally, shippers often ask whether to ship by air or ocean. Beginning shippers with limited experience are often unfamiliar with these two modes of transport. Importers and exporters must fully understand these methods of conveyance and how...

Shipment is Stuck at Customs

by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Sep 14, 2023 | Customs Clearance, Customs Broker, Shipping Logistics

A message that your shipment is stuck at customs is the last response that a shipper wants to receive. This is especially true for cargo that is time-sensitive freight, like perishable or products for selling. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is...