Israel Conflict Affecting Shipping

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...

Panama Canal Transits Lowering

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...

On-Demand Warehousing Growing

by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Sep 27, 2023 | Warehousing, Freight, Supply Chain

Over the last few years, the shipping industry has seen a trend of on-demand warehousing growing. The coronavirus pandemic led to a surge in this type of warehousing for retailers. On-demand is a type of warehousing in which services are readily available to...

Shipping Freight By Air Or Ocean: Which is Best for Your International Shipment?

by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Sep 21, 2023 | Shipping Logistics, Freight Forwarding, Supply Chain

When moving goods internationally, shippers often ask whether to ship by air or ocean. Beginning shippers with limited experience are often unfamiliar with these two modes of transport. Importers and exporters must fully understand these methods of conveyance and how...

Shipping During The Hurricane Season

by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Aug 31, 2023 | Shipping Logistics, Freight Forwarding, Supply Chain

Shippers should always take precautions when moving goods internationally, which can mainly be true when shipping during the Hurricane season. The Atlantic hurricane season is a time from June to November when more hurricanes appear in the Atlantic Ocean. This...

Congestion in the Panama Canal

by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Aug 23, 2023 | Supply Chain, Freight Forwarding, Shipping Logistics

Weeks of drought have resulted in congestion in the Panama Canal for carriers passing through. Many consider this backlog the “world’s worst traffic jam,” with over 125 ships currently waiting outside. The numbers reportedly reached a height of 200+ in the last...