by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Sep 30, 2024 | East Coast Protests, Economic trends, Shipping Logistics
A port strike is imminent at midnight September 30th with International Longshoremen Association (ILA) dockworkers. The ILA has been in talks with the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) over a new contract. This contract includes higher wages and limits the...
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 20, 2022 | Supply Chain, Warehousing
In the last few decades, e-commerce has grown into a multi-trillion-dollar business. Instead of driving to the local brick-and-mortar store for goods, people began purchasing online, increasing the need for e-commerce. Similarly to large cooperations, smaller...
