by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Jan 12, 2026 | Shipping Logistics
When your freight forwarder tells you, “Your container has arrived at the port,” it’s easy to think your job is done. In reality, the most sensitive part of the process is just beginning. The arrival doesn’t mean your goods are ready for delivery yet. Instead, it...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Dec 12, 2024 | Importing, East Coast Protests, Supply Chain
The National Retail Federation (NRF) predicts container imports will increase into the new year and could continue into spring. Data from the NRF’s Global Port Tracker, which tracks America’s biggest importers, notes an increase in the near future. In January...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Aug 22, 2024 | Shipping Logistics, Freight, 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 | May 23, 2024 | Economic trends, Importing, Transportation
Recent developments are causing an increase in shipping costs, with container rates still rising since the start of 2024. Carrier companies could soon raise prices to $20,000 for 40ft equivalent units (FEU) by the end of the year. In particular, a surge in...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Apr 11, 2024 | Economic trends, Importing, Supply Chain
Over a week after the Baltimore Key Bridge collapse, federal regulators have been fearing incoming container fee disputes. On March 26th, a containership struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge, causing it to fall into the Patapsco River. The passageway is one of...
