by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Oct 26, 2023 | Shipping Logistics, 3PL, Supply Chain
Recent U.S. Department of Commerce restrictions have resulted in China limiting graphite exports. Graphite is a mineral that manufacturers use to create pencils, brushes, arc lamps, and batteries for electric vehicles (EVs). China is the world’s most...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Oct 5, 2023 | Shipping Logistics, Freight Forwarding, Supply Chain
A persistent drought is leading to the Panama Canal transits lowering even further. In June of this year, the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) set various restrictions on carriers passing through the canal. The limitations are due to a drought that the waterway is...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Aug 31, 2023 | Shipping Logistics, Freight Forwarding, Supply Chain
Shippers should always take precautions when moving goods internationally, which can mainly be true when shipping during the Hurricane season. The Atlantic hurricane season is a time from June to November when more hurricanes appear in the Atlantic Ocean. This...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Aug 23, 2023 | Supply Chain, Freight Forwarding, Shipping Logistics
Weeks of drought have resulted in congestion in the Panama Canal for carriers passing through. Many consider this backlog the “world’s worst traffic jam,” with over 125 ships currently waiting outside. The numbers reportedly reached a height of 200+ in the last...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Aug 10, 2023 | Economic trends, Importing, Shipping Logistics, Supply Chain
Technological advancements over the past few decades have opened up the possibilities for seaports of the future. Seaports have been necessary for moving freight locally and internationally for thousands of years. The first recorded harbor was the Wadi al-Jarf,...
