by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Sep 12, 2024 | East Coast Protests, Economic trends, Shipping Logistics
Threats of an ILA walkout are causing the shipping industry to be concerned with the potential impact of a strike. The International Longshoreman’s Association (ILA) will stop working on October 1st when their six-year contract ends. Along with higher wages,...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Jul 11, 2024 | Supply Chain, 3PL, Transportation
An essential consideration a shipper should make when moving temperature-sensitive cargo is understanding cold chain shipping logistics. A cold chain is a supply chain for transporting freight that has to remain under a specific temperature to prevent damage....
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Jun 27, 2024 | Shipping Logistics, Freight Forwarding, Supply Chain
Technological advancements have led to a recent growth in shipping perishables by sea. Perishables can spoil or decay if not transported by the carrier under a specific temperature and time. This can include cargo like fresh produce, dairy, pharmaceuticals,...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Jun 13, 2024 | Importing, Air Freight, Customs Broker
The CBP are tightening e-commerce enforcement on low-value imports coming into the U.S. Recently, multiple customs brokers have had actions taken against them by the CBP for not filing proper and correct entries. In particular, entries for small, low-dollar...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Jun 6, 2024 | Shipping Logistics, Economic trends, Supply Chain
Over the last few weeks, an increase in container volumes has resulted in growing Singapore port congestion. The Port of Singapore is the 2nd largest seaport internationally, handling over 591.7 million tons of freight in 2023. Various international shipping...
