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 8, 2024 | Shipping Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation
Different situations internationally are causing many to expect a cargo surge in U.S. ports in the coming weeks. Particularly on the West Coast, Long Beach and Los Angeles ports may soon receive extraordinary volumes. A primary reason is the Gaza war, which has...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Jan 18, 2024 | grain exports, Shipping Logistics, Transportation
Shipping in the Mississippi River is vital to the U.S. economy, bringing in over $405 billion annually. Flowing from Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico, the Mississippi River is the 2nd largest river in the U.S. For over 200 years, shippers have used this waterway...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Jan 11, 2024 | Economic trends, Shipping Logistics, Supply Chain
Recent disruptions are leading to ocean shipping rates spiking internationally, particularly on the U.S. West Coast. Rates for specific shipments from Asia to the U.S. West Coast have surged over 50% at the start of 2024. The China-West Coast FBX rate of $2,713...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Oct 12, 2023 | Customs Clearance, Freight Forwarding, Shipping Logistics
While the term demurrage may seem unfamiliar to new shippers, knowing how to avoid demurrage charges is essential when shipping. Demurrage is a fee that port officials place on cargo that overstays its time at a terminal. Also known as the last free date (LFD),...
