by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Jul 10, 2025 | Tariffs, Economic trends, Shipping Logistics
On Monday, July 7, President Trump announced new tariffs for imports into the US after signing an executive order. In identical letters sent to various countries, Trump revealed that reciprocal tariffs would have varying amounts from the original numbers. The...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Jul 8, 2025 | Shipping Logistics, Air Freight, Freight Forwarding, Supply Chain
Ahorrar costos en el transporte aéreo puede ser valioso al enviar carga internacional por avión. Aunque mover mercancías por aire es uno de los métodos más convenientes de transporte, también puede resultar costoso. En la última década, la demanda por este medio ha...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Jul 3, 2025 | Importing, Economic trends, Shipping Logistics
Importers and retailers predict that US imports could soon surge over the next few weeks. Following a 90-day break in the tariff war between the US and China, retailers expect to resume importing. Data from the NRF’s (National Retail Federation) Global Port Tracker...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Jun 25, 2025 | Economic trends, Shipping Logistics, Supply Chain
As tensions continue in the Israel-Iran conflict, there have been talks that Iran may close the Strait of Hormuz. The Strait of Hormuz is a key waterway for the shipping of oil and gas. Nearly 20% of the world’s liquefied Natural gas and a quarter of the world’s oil...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Jun 19, 2025 | Importing, Shipping Logistics, Supply Chain
Due to the limited shelf life, a shipper should be aware of common mistakes when importing perishables. Perishable cargo refers to any item that can spoil, deteriorate, or lose quality if not shipped under proper conditions. Some examples include fresh produce, such...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Jun 12, 2025 | Tariffs, Economic trends, Shipping Logistics
On May 26, the Trump Administration revealed that Trump is delaying EU tariffs until July 9. Initially, the implementation of a 50% tariff on EU (European Union) imports was set to start at the beginning of June. A phone call between Trump and European Commission...
