by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Jun 21, 2023 | Supply Chain, Transportation, West Coast Protests
Disruptions in numerous West Coast ports across the U.S. may soon subside as the ILWU and PMA reach a deal. ILWU workers and the PMA (Pacific Maritime Association) have negotiated a new contract for the past 13 months. After over a year of unsuccessful talks,...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Jun 13, 2023 | Import and Export Experts, Freight Forwarding, Shipping Logistics, Supply Chain
On Friday, June 2nd, terminals throughout various West Coast ports were shut down due to labor shortages. Workers in the ILWU (International Longshore and Warehouse Union) left their jobs due to failed contract negotiations. Over the past year, the ILWU and PMA...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Jun 2, 2023 | Freight Forwarding, Import and Export Experts, Supply Chain, Transportation
This afternoon, several ports across the West Coast closed abruptly due to union workers walking off the job. The Port of Oakland experienced a closure on both the TraPac and its largest, the SSA terminal. The Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach similarly had...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | May 4, 2023 | Freight Forwarding, Supply Chain, Transportation
In shipping, words such as NVOCC and Freight Forwarders continuously pop up. For shippers beginning their exporting/importing journey, this could be the first time seeing these terms. While forwarders and NVOCC are commonly mistaken to be the same, they are...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Mar 24, 2023 | Freight Forwarding, Shipping Logistics, Supply Chain
In international trade, freight forwarders are the intermediaries that handle the logistics of getting your goods to the final destination. Forwarders coordinate with carriers and warehouses to find the best routes for cargo transportation. When choosing a...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Jan 30, 2023 | Agricultural imports, Customs Broker Miami, Freight Forwarding, Supply Chain
Celebrated February 14th, Valentine’s Day is known as a celebration of love and romance. Goods such as chocolates, candy, and perfumes are imported into and out of the U.S. from different countries. Another typical shipment moved globally for Valentine’s Day...
