A1 Worldwide Logistics - International Shipping Company

  As August rolls around, it is essential to understand what to expect when shipping during the peak season. The peak season is a time when the demand to ship cargo surges. In the US, it usually starts around mid-August and goes to the end of Autumn. Scenarios like the back-to-school rush and stocking up for the holidays happen during this time. In particular, ocean freight in the Trans-Pacific and Asia-Europe trade lanes has a significantly high traffic volume. Due to the high demand for shipping, shippers can face various challenges during peak season. This article will explain what happens during this period and how to protect your shipment. What Can You Expect When Shipping During The Peak Season? Due to the high demand for shipping, shippers can face various disruptions during the peak season, including higher shipping costs. As the freight rates rise as the demand to ship cargo internationally rises, so can the freight rates. Carriers also implement other fees like PSSs (Peak...

  On Monday, July 7, President Trump announced new tariffs for imports into the US after signing an executive order. In identical letters sent to various countries, Trump revealed that reciprocal tariffs would have varying amounts from the original numbers.  The executive order will also extend the 90-day extension deadline from July 9 to August 1 . Some countries, like Japan and Malaysia, will see an increase in rates from 24% to 25%. Other countries will see a decrease, like Laos, from 48% to 40%, and others, like Thailand, will remain the same. This article will explain the goal behind the tariff changes and what it could mean for US imports. Why Trump Announced New Tariffs For Imports President Trump’s goal in extending the tariff deadline is to give trading partners time to negotiate deals. The new rates are to maintain negotiating leverage by pressuring importing countries to finalize talks. Multiple reasons have been given for issuing the reciprocal tariffs, including a...

  Ahorrar costos en el transporte aéreo puede ser valioso al enviar carga internacional por avión. Aunque mover mercancías por aire es uno de los métodos más convenientes de transporte, también puede resultar costoso. En la última década, la demanda por este medio ha aumentado considerablemente. La pandemia de coronavirus incrementó aún más esta demanda, ya que los consumidores comenzaron a comprar más productos en línea y se elevaron las importaciones. Gastos como los precios del combustible y otros costos operativos han elevado aún más las tarifas. Por esto, los remitentes han encontrado cada vez más beneficios en buscar estrategias para aumentar sus ahorros. En este artículo explicamos los distintos costos asociados al transporte aéreo de carga y cómo puedes ahorrar desde el inicio. Comprender los costos involucrados en el envío de carga por vía aérea Debido a los numerosos componentes que intervienen en el envío internacional, existen diferentes costos que el remitente debe ten...

  Importers and retailers predict that US imports could soon surge over the next few weeks. Following a 90-day break in the tariff war between the US and China, retailers expect to resume importing. Data from the NRF’s (National Retail Federation) Global Port Tracker recently showed that retailers have been frontloading imports. Along with the temporary reduction on Chinese goods, other scenarios, such as a hold on  reciprocal  tariffs, have also contributed. Due to the high volume of exports from China, a surge could substantially impact the international shipping industry. This article will explain the reason behind the predicted surge, which could impact importing cargo to the US. Why Are Retailers Forecasting That US Imports Could Surge Soon? The potential surge in US imports comes from a  slashing of tariffs that would have reached over 100% . In particular, the US lowered taxes on Chinese imports from 145% to 30%, and China reduced tariffs on US imports from 12...