by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Dec 5, 2024 | Air Freight, Shipping Logistics, Transportation
The Boeing aerospace company has released an outlook showing e-commerce growing express cargo in the future. By 2043, express cargo could outpace general cargo by approximately 33% based on an annual rate of 4%. The airfreight industry has nearly doubled over...
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...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Nov 7, 2024 | Importing, Shipping Logistics, Transportation
While it is an excellent opportunity for shippers, there are numerous considerations to understand before importing tea into the U.S. Tea is one of the most commonly consumed beverages in the U.S., and over 159 million Americans drink it daily. Nearly 80% of...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Oct 31, 2024 | Freight, Shipping Logistics, Transportation
Analysts have recently reported a continuing trend of LNG freight rates plunging to record lows. LNG (Liquified Natural Gas) rates for Atlantic and Pacific basins fell $20,750 and $36,000 daily on Friday, October 25th. For reference, this is the lowest for this...
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...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Jul 18, 2024 | Transportation, Economic trends, Shipping Logistics
Severe weather over the last week has resulted in harsh shipping around Africa. Containerships are halting their journeys around the Cape of Good Hope due to the current conditions. Vessels are currently seeking shelter from more than 30-foot-high waves and...
