by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Aug 29, 2024 | Freight, Shipping Logistics, Technology
Understanding the actual cost of freight is a vital consideration when shipping internationally. The actual cost is the total amount the shipper pays to ship goods from one location to another. CBP describes it as the amount that goes to the international...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | May 13, 2022 | COVID-19, Freight Forwarding, Shipping Logistics, Technology
Over the past few decades, international commerce has seen technological advancements which allowed an increase in the cargo shipped globally. A recent development was the expansion of the Panama Canal, one of the most significant structures built for maritime...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Apr 21, 2022 | Freight Forwarding, Shipping Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology, Transportation
The transportation industry has seen massive growth and development in freight movement over the last few decades. A recent topic that has become popular in the Transportation and Logistics industries is the usage of 3D printing. Advances in technology lead...
by Rob Simmons | Aug 23, 2021 | Freight Forwarding, Supply Chain, Technology
Released onto the world’s seas on July 30, 2021, the Ever Ace has officially named the largest freight container ship in the world. Costing over $150 million to create, The South Korean company, Samsung Heavy Industries started construction on this freight...
by Rob Simmons | Jul 30, 2021 | Transportation, Freight Forwarding, Shipping Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
The John F. Kennedy International Airport plans on upgrading its air freight facility to keep up with the current times. This will be done by tearing down two vacant cargo buildings to make room for the new one. With the current volume of freight shipments...
by Rob Simmons | May 21, 2021 | Freight Forwarding, Technology, Transportation
On March 3, 2021 freight delivery franchise FedEx revealed its plan to go completely carbon neutral by 2040. This is part of a global trend where companies that produce carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gasses are becoming greener. With FedEx being such an...
