by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Aug 22, 2024 | Freight, Shipping Logistics, Supply Chain
An alarming message for shippers shipping cargo is finding out that their containers are lost at sea. A 15-year survey from 2008-2022 notes that carriers loose approximately 1,566 containers at sea yearly due to numerous causes. That number can vary based on...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Aug 6, 2024 | Customs Broker, Importing, Shipping Logistics
Aunque el término sobreestadía puede parecer desconocido para los nuevos remitentes, saber cómo evitar los cargos por sobreestadía es esencial al realizar envíos. La sobreestadía es una tarifa que los funcionarios portuarios imponen a la carga que sobrepasa su...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | May 16, 2024 | Importing, Shipping Logistics, Transportation
A type of import that can be challenging when starting is importing olive oil to the U.S. The reason is due to the various regulations and procedures that the shipper must follow. Organizations like the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) and CBP (Customs and...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Apr 25, 2024 | Customs Broker, Freight Forwarding, Importing
Whether you are a new or experienced shipper, ensuring a successful importation is essential when bringing cargo into the U.S. The U.S. is the most significant importer globally and brought in over $3 trillion of freight in 2023. It may be attractive when...
by Jontrey Aimes | Mar 27, 2024 | 3PL, Shipping Logistics, Supply Chain
Early Tuesday morning, the 1.6-mile-long Baltimore Key bridge collapsed into the Patapsco Rover. Around 1:30 am, a massive container ship crashed into one of the bridge’s support beams, causing it to fall. The Francis Scott Key Bridge is a central...
