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...
by María Fernanda Cárdenas | May 7, 2024 | Supply Chain, Customs Clearance, Order Fulfillment
Una pregunta común que suelen hacerse los nuevos comerciantes al comenzar es qué son las zonas de libre comercio (FTZ). Las FTZ son ubicaciones especializadas donde las empresas pueden importar, reexportar, fabricar y almacenar envíos con una participación...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Apr 18, 2024 | 3PL, Import and Export Experts, Supply Chain
One of the most important considerations an individual or company can make is choosing a good 3PL. A 3PL (Third-Party Logistics) company is a service provider that handles numerous parts of a business’s supply chain. Some services include cargo transport,...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Apr 11, 2024 | Economic trends, Importing, Supply Chain
Over a week after the Baltimore Key Bridge collapse, federal regulators have been fearing incoming container fee disputes. On March 26th, a containership struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge, causing it to fall into the Patapsco River. The passageway is one of...
by María Fernanda Cárdenas | Apr 2, 2024 | Import and Export Experts, Shipping Logistics, Supply Chain
En el comercio internacional, los agentes de carga son los intermediarios que se encargan de la logística para llevar la mercancía al destino final. Asimismo, los agentes coordinan con transportistas y almacenes para encontrar las mejores rutas de transporte de...
by Jontrey Aimes | Mar 27, 2024 | Shipping Logistics, 3PL, Supply Chain
Early Tuesday morning, the 1.6-mile-long Baltimore Key bridge collapsed into the Patapsco Rover. Around 1:30 am, a massive container ship crashed into one of the bridge’s support beams, causing it to fall. The Francis Scott Key Bridge is a central...
