by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Sep 6, 2024 | Economic trends, Importing, Supply Chain
Unresolved negotiations are resulting in ILA strike threats continuing as the October 1st deadline is quickly approaching. The International Longshoreman’s Association (ILA) have been discussing a new contract with the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX)....
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Sep 5, 2024 | Warehousing, Economic trends, Supply Chain
The logistics industry has seen growing sustainability in warehousing operations in recent years. As the e-commerce business grows, so does the number of warehouses across the U.S. As a result, warehousing activities now contribute to nearly 11% of greenhouse...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Aug 30, 2024 | Economic trends, Shipping Logistics, Supply Chain
Union contracts for East and Gulf Coast port dockworkers are ending, potentially resulting in ILA workers going on strike. On September 30th, the current six-year contract between the International Longshoreman Association (ILA) and United States Maritime...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Aug 22, 2024 | Shipping Logistics, Freight, Supply Chain
An alarming message for shippers shipping cargo is finding out that their containers are lost at sea. A 15-year survey from 2008-2022 notes that carriers loose approximately 1,566 containers at sea yearly due to numerous causes. That number can vary based on...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Aug 15, 2024 | 3PL, Economic trends, Supply Chain
On August 9th, an explosion at Ningbo port halted traffic at the shipping terminal. While a vessel carrying hazardous organic peroxide materials was arriving at Beilun Phase III Terminal, it exploded. The vessel owner has recently reported that the fire is...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Aug 1, 2024 | Shipping Logistics, 3PL, Supply Chain
When shipping cargo internationally, it is essential to understand what are reverse logistics. Reverse logistics is the process of returning products from end customers back to the manufacturer or seller. It starts at the end customer and can end at the...
