by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Jan 4, 2024 | Shipping Logistics, Air Freight, Economic trends, Supply Chain
A continuous Israel-Hamas conflict is growing airfreight shipping due to delays in the Suez Canal. Over the last few months, tensions between the parties have escalated with an attack on Gaza in October of 2023. Cargo that has to pass through the Red Sea, in...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Dec 21, 2023 | Shipping Logistics, Order Fulfillment, Supply Chain, Warehousing
In a world of growing e-commerce, knowing what is dropshipping fulfillment can work wonders for your business. The process began in the late 1920s but became less prominent due to the great depression. Dropshipping then saw a resurgence in the 1950’s due to...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Dec 7, 2023 | Shipping Logistics, Importing, Supply Chain
Recently, many U.S. companies have been discussing other sourcing alternatives instead of China, making some ask, “Are China Imports Declining?” For over a century, most labels on goods in the U.S. have had “Made in China” written on them. Single-sourcing...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Oct 26, 2023 | Shipping Logistics, 3PL, Supply Chain
Recent U.S. Department of Commerce restrictions have resulted in China limiting graphite exports. Graphite is a mineral that manufacturers use to create pencils, brushes, arc lamps, and batteries for electric vehicles (EVs). China is the world’s most...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Oct 19, 2023 | Economic trends, Shipping Logistics, Supply Chain
International freight exporters and exporters may have to take caution soon with the Israel conflict affecting shipping in various ways. The Israel-Hamas war has intensified over the last week, and the maritime industry is now monitoring the situation. While...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Oct 5, 2023 | Shipping Logistics, Freight Forwarding, Supply Chain
A persistent drought is leading to the Panama Canal transits lowering even further. In June of this year, the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) set various restrictions on carriers passing through the canal. The limitations are due to a drought that the waterway is...
