by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Jul 28, 2023 | Importing, Shipping Logistics, Transportation
A confusing process for many beginner shippers is understanding how to import construction materials into the U.S. Examples of this material include steel, concrete, wood, and other substances used for building structures. Nearly 32% of all building goods used...
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 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 | Sep 28, 2022 | Warehousing, Freight Forwarding, Supply Chain, Transportation
Warehousing services have evolved over the past decades to meet the customer’s needs. Two solutions that have grown into essential pieces of the supply chain puzzle are cross-docking and trans-loading. Both of these services help streamline supply chains and...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Jul 29, 2022 | Freight Forwarding, Shipping Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation
The Port of Oakland was shut down last week due to trucker protests on work law AB5. Hundreds of independent contract truck drivers blocked traffic in three main port terminals. The largest terminal, Oakland International Container Terminal, closed operations...
