by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Apr 26, 2021 | Customs Broker, Delivery, Freight Forwarding, Shipping Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation
During late March, the freight carrying ship Ever Given got lodged in the Suez Canal for almost six days. With the vessel currently freed, Egypt is now requesting more than $1B for damages and losses. As the Suez Canal opens back up and traffic is cleared, the...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Apr 22, 2021 | Customs Broker, Freight Forwarding, Import and Export Experts, Shipping Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology, Transportation
French company Compagnie Fluviale de Transport (CFT) plans on launching the first hydrogen-powered freight vessel later this year. This vessel will solely be for inland use and run fully on hydrogen fuel cells. Pallets and containers will be used to carry the...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Apr 20, 2021 | Delivery, Shipping Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation, Warehousing
How has the creation of its first automated warehouse led to the growth of Chewy’s warehousing logistics? Chewy is a company that has used its extensive supply chain to deliver pet products across the U.S. At a time where there is a high reliance on e-commerce,...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Apr 6, 2021 | Delivery, Freight Forwarding, Shipping Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation
How does the Suez Canal Congestion affect the ships carrying freight and supply chains? During a journey through the canal, the Ever-Given container ship was moving through a sandstorm. The rough winds turned the ship sideways and lodged it in the canal. This...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Feb 26, 2021 | Customs Broker, Customs Broker Miami, Customs Clearance, Delivery, Freight Forwarding, Shipping Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation
Sometimes referred to as hazmat, a shipping hazardous material can be described as any material that may pose a potential threat to safety, health, and the environment. Because of this, there are specific regulations that have to follow when shipping these...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Feb 24, 2021 | Customs Broker, Customs Broker Miami, Customs Clearance, Delivery, Freight Forwarding, Shipping Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation
CMA CGM is known as one of the leading shipping companies which ship to 420 different ports around the world. Recently with the purchase of four A300-200F freighter aircraft, CMA CGM will begin the launch of its air cargo division. This acquisition will add to...
