Shipping Perishables By Sea

by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Jun 27, 2024 | Shipping Logistics, Freight Forwarding, Supply Chain

Technological advancements have led to a recent growth in shipping perishables by sea. Perishables can spoil or decay if not transported by the carrier under a specific temperature and time. This can include cargo like fresh produce, dairy, pharmaceuticals,...

¿Están disminuyendo las importaciones de China?

by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Jun 18, 2024 | Shipping Logistics, Customs Broker, Economic trends, Supply Chain

Recientemente, muchas empresas estadounidenses han estado discutiendo sobre otras alternativas de abastecimiento en lugar de China, haciendo que algunos se pregunten: “¿Están disminuyendo las importaciones de China?” Durante más de un siglo, la...

Growing Singapore Port Congestion

by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Jun 6, 2024 | Shipping Logistics, Economic trends, Supply Chain

Over the last few weeks, an increase in container volumes has resulted in growing Singapore port congestion. The Port of Singapore is the 2nd largest seaport internationally, handling over 591.7 million tons of freight in 2023. Various international shipping...

¿Qué es el dropshipping?

by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Jun 4, 2024 | 3PL, Order Fulfillment, Supply Chain

En un mundo de comercio electrónico en constante crecimiento, saber qué es el dropshipping puede hacer maravillas para tu negocio. El proceso comenzó a finales de la década de 1920, pero perdió relevancia debido a la Gran Depresión. Sin embargo, el dropshipping...

Reducing Ocean Freight Costs

by A1 WorldWide Logistics | May 30, 2024 | Shipping Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation

A vital consideration a shipper must make when transporting goods internationally is reducing ocean freight costs. Shipping by sea is the most common way cargo moves globally, accounting for over 90% of international trade. Despite its popularity, there can be...

USTR Announces New Tariff Increases For Electric Vehicles, Semiconductors, Aluminum, Steel and Other Commodities

by A1 WorldWide Logistics | May 15, 2024 | Economic trends, Shipping Logistics, Supply Chain

On May 14th, 2024, the USTR Announced strategic adjustments to Section 301 tariffs following a four-year review. U.S. trade representative Katherine Tai initially backed the retention of the Section 301 tariffs for Chinese products. However, there has been a...