by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Mar 7, 2024 | Order Fulfillment, Shipping Logistics, Supply Chain, Warehousing
As e-commerce has surged over the last few decades, so has direct and 3PL fulfillment. Direct fulfillment is when a business sells product packs and ships the goods directly to the customer. Often known as DTC or D2C, this is typically when a company has its...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Feb 29, 2024 | Shipping Logistics, 3PL, Supply Chain
There have been growing talks of strikes in East Coast ports, with labor contracts expiring later this year. Near the end of September, agreements between the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) expire....
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Feb 12, 2024 | Agricultural imports, Customs Clearance, Shipping Logistics
Shippers should be exceptionally careful when importing flowers into the U.S., especially during Valentine’s Day. Valentine’s Day is a time to show that special someone that you cherish and care for them. One of the most popular ways is by gifting them a...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Dec 21, 2023 | Shipping Logistics, Order Fulfillment, Supply Chain, Warehousing
In a world of growing e-commerce, knowing what is dropshipping fulfillment can work wonders for your business. The process began in the late 1920s but became less prominent due to the great depression. Dropshipping then saw a resurgence in the 1950’s due to...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Sep 27, 2023 | Warehousing, Freight, Supply Chain
Over the last few years, the shipping industry has seen a trend of on-demand warehousing growing. The coronavirus pandemic led to a surge in this type of warehousing for retailers. On-demand is a type of warehousing in which services are readily available to...
