by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Jun 18, 2026 | Economic trends, Importing, Supply Chain
The US and Iran reach a deal to open the Strait of Hormuz following months of tension between the nations. On June 14, President Trump announced that the countries reached an agreement to end the war that closed the strait. Although Trump has not yet released the full...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Apr 29, 2026 | Economic trends, Shipping Logistics, Supply Chain
The Strait of Hormuz is still clogged as an ongoing conflict in Iran continues. US involvement has escalated a war between Iran and Israel in recent times. As the countries involved escalated the conflict, Iran closed most of the strait on February 28, 2026. Since...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Mar 12, 2026 | Exporting, Freight Forwarding, Supply Chain
Aunque exportar desde Estados Unidos representa una excelente oportunidad para los transportistas, también conlleva numerosos desafíos. EE. UU. es uno de los mayores exportadores del mundo y una ubicación ideal para acceder a otros mercados internacionales. Gracias a...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Mar 11, 2026 | Economic trends, Importing, Supply Chain
International shipping could soon feel the effect of a container ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz. On March 4, the Safeen Prestige vessel was hit by a projectile passing through the strait near Oman. The attack occurred just above the waterline, sparking a fire in the...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Mar 11, 2026 | Economic trends, Importing, Supply Chain
As the Iran-Israel conflict continues to escalate, global trade can soon see the Iran war disrupting shipping. Iran and Israel have been in a back-and-forth for decades, which has escalated in recent years. More recently, Israel and the US started what President Trump...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Mar 11, 2026 | Economic trends, Shipping Logistics, Supply Chain
Navigating the Chinese New Year is essential to consider when shipping during this time of year. Chinese New Year is a 15-day celebration marking the beginning of the year on the lunisolar Chinese calendar. In 2026, the holiday begins on February 17 and finishes with...
