by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Jun 29, 2023 | Shipping Logistics, Importing, Supply Chain
U.S. short-sea shipping is one of the trends in cargo movement that has recently surged. Short-sea shipping is a method of cargo movement involving maritime transportation over short distances instead of between continents. An example is using a west coastline...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Jun 13, 2023 | Import and Export Experts, Freight Forwarding, Shipping Logistics, Supply Chain
On Friday, June 2nd, terminals throughout various West Coast ports were shut down due to labor shortages. Workers in the ILWU (International Longshore and Warehouse Union) left their jobs due to failed contract negotiations. Over the past year, the ILWU and PMA...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Apr 19, 2023 | Shipping Logistics
In February 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine, accelerating a war between the two countries that began in 2014. One of the consequences was that shipping fuel costs rose to unprecedented levels. Global market crude oil prices rose from $75 in January 2022 to over...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Mar 24, 2023 | Freight Forwarding, Shipping Logistics, Supply Chain
In international trade, freight forwarders are the intermediaries that handle the logistics of getting your goods to the final destination. Forwarders coordinate with carriers and warehouses to find the best routes for cargo transportation. When choosing a...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Mar 10, 2023 | Freight Forwarding, Import and Export Experts, Shipping Logistics
Technological advancements have led to new possibilities in the international shipping industry for centuries. The shipping industry has constantly evolved from the invention of large cargo ships to the creation of containers in the 1950s. Paperless shipping...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Dec 28, 2022 | Customs Clearance, Import and Export Experts, Shipping Logistics
A customs declaration is one of the primary forms required when shipping cargo into or out of a country. This document gives details of what is being imported/exported. When moving your freight internationally, you must be aware that you need to declare goods...
