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...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | May 13, 2025 | Shipping Logistics, Freight Forwarding, Supply Chain, Transportation
Cuando se envía mercancía internacionalmente, puede ser muy beneficioso entender qué es el transporte multimodal. El transporte multimodal utiliza varios medios de transporte para mover la carga desde el origen hasta el destino final. Por ejemplo, esto puede incluir...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | May 6, 2025 | Shipping Logistics, Customs Broker, Economic trends, Transportation
Analistas han reportado recientemente una tendencia continua de las tarifas de flete de GNL (Gas Natural Licuado) desplomándose a mínimos históricos. Las tarifas de GNL para las cuencas del Atlántico y el Pacífico cayeron $20,750 y $36,000 diarios el viernes 25 de...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Apr 24, 2025 | Economic trends, Importing, Shipping Logistics
An ongoing trade war remains, with the U.S. imposing fees on Chinese ships docked at U.S. ports. On April 17, the Trump administration announced a long-term multi-phase plan to increase charges on China-built vessels. The USTR (United States Trade Representative) gave...
