Shipping Oversized Cargo Internationally

by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Aug 17, 2023 | Shipping Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation

Compared with standard freight, shipping oversized cargo internationally requires more planning around equipment, ports, loading, inland transportation and customs clearance. Construction, manufacturing, mining and agricultural businesses regularly move large...

Seaports of the Future

by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Aug 10, 2023 | Economic trends, Importing, Shipping Logistics, Supply Chain

Technological advancements over the past few decades have opened up the possibilities for seaports of the future. Seaports have been necessary for moving freight locally and internationally for thousands of years. The first recorded harbor was the Wadi al-Jarf,...

California Ports Receiving $1.2 billion

by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Aug 3, 2023 | Supply Chain, Customs Broker, Shipping Logistics

Last year, The California government had a report regarding California ports receiving $1.2 billion in federal grants. California Governor Gavin Newsom officially announced the grants on July 6, 2023. Capital will be put aside for multiple projects in Los...

The Panama Canal Facing Restrictions

by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Jul 18, 2023 | Shipping Logistics, Freight Forwarding, Supply Chain

A recent drought has led to the Panama Canal facing restrictions. The Panama Canal is an artificial passageway that connects cargo ships to the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. It is a crucial shortcut that cuts shipping journeys by thousands of miles. Since June...

U.S. Short Sea Shipping

by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Jun 29, 2023 | Shipping Logistics, Importing, Supply Chain

U.S. short-sea shipping is one of the trends in cargo movement that has recently surged. Short-sea shipping is a method of cargo movement involving maritime transportation over short distances instead of between continents. An example is using a west coastline...

ILWU and PMA Reach Deal as Disruptions Calm

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,...