Logistics for Electronics Imports

by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Nov 14, 2024 | Shipping Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation

With electronics being a popular U.S. import, optimizing logistics for electronics imports can be an excellent opportunity for shippers. In 2023, the U.S. brought approximately $463.36 billion in electrical and electronic goods. Since there is such a high...

What Is Multimodal Transport?

by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Oct 24, 2024 | Transportation, Shipping Logistics, Supply Chain

When shipping cargo internationally, it can be very beneficial to understand what is multimodal transport. Multimodal transport uses various modes of transportation to move cargo from the origin to the final destination. For example, this can include a shipment...

Milton Disrupting Supply Chains

by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Oct 17, 2024 | Supply Chain, Economic trends, Shipping Logistics

Nearly a week after the storm hit Florida, there are numerous reports of Hurricane Milton disrupting supply chains. On Wednesday, October 9th, hurricane Milton landed near Tampa, Florida, resulting in heavy rains and strong winds. Local weather services issued...

CBP Enforcing Cargo Descriptions

by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Oct 10, 2024 | Customs Broker, Importing, Supply Chain

Recent noncompliance has the CBP enforcing cargo descriptions more strictly. The CBP (U.S. Customs Borders and Protection) is an agency in charge of facilitating lawful international trade in the U.S. One of its responsibilities is managing the flow of goods...

ILA Port Strike Ends

by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Oct 4, 2024 | East Coast Protests, Shipping Logistics, Supply Chain

The ILA port strike ends after days of protests across East and Gulf Coast ports. Since October 1st, nearly 45,000 International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) dockworkers walked out of ports and protested for better contracts. Their previous six-year...

East Coast Port Protest Continuing

by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Oct 3, 2024 | East Coast Protests, Shipping Logistics, Supply Chain

Conflicts between the International Longshoremen’s Association and United States Maritime Alliance are resulting in the East Coast port protest continuing. On midnight, October 1st, ILA dockworkers across East and Gulf Coast ports left work on a strike....