by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Dec 19, 2024 | Shipping Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation
There are numerous considerations that shippers should be aware of when shipping chemicals internationally. Chemicals are any substance with a defined composition, such as acids, fertilizers, solvents, etc. These types of substances can be hazardous or...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Oct 4, 2024 | East Coast Protests, Shipping Logistics, Supply Chain
The ILA port strike ends after days of protests across East and Gulf Coast ports. Since October 1st, nearly 45,000 International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) dockworkers walked out of ports and protested for better contracts. Their previous six-year...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Oct 1, 2024 | East Coast Protests, Economic trends, Shipping Logistics
After months of failed negotiations, the ending of a contract has resulted in the ILA port strike beginning. International Longshoreman Association (ILA) dockworkers have begun protesting across East and Gulf Coast ports. Their six-year contract with the United...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Mar 14, 2024 | Shipping Logistics, Air Freight, Supply Chain
Fast fashion logistics are becoming a prominent part of the supply chains of the biggest retailers in the fashion industry. Fast fashion is the quick production and transport of inexpensive clothes items on a mass scale. The clothing production follows what’s...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Oct 19, 2023 | Economic trends, Shipping Logistics, Supply Chain
International freight exporters and exporters may have to take caution soon with the Israel conflict affecting shipping in various ways. The Israel-Hamas war has intensified over the last week, and the maritime industry is now monitoring the situation. While...