by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Apr 29, 2026 | Economic trends, Shipping Logistics, Supply Chain
The Strait of Hormuz is still closed as an ongoing conflict in Iran continues. US involvement has escalated a war between Iran and Israel in recent times. As the countries involved escalated the conflict, Iran closed most of the strait on February 28, 2026. Since...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Apr 28, 2026 | Tariffs, Economic trends, Importing
Phase one of CAPE will soon begin with CBP (Customs and Border Protection) launching A Refund Portal on April 20. The Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) portal is a tool for IEEPA tariff refunds. President Trump originally imposed the...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Apr 28, 2026 | Tariffs, Economic trends, Importing
US tariffs remain a persistent issue, with President Trump threatening a 100% tariff on pharmaceuticals. Effective July 31, 17 major pharmaceutical companies will be affected by the tariff, including Pfizer, Novo Nordisk, and others. Trump also announced that a 15%...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Apr 28, 2026 | Tariffs, Economic trends, Importing
Importers could soon be affected as President Trump adjusts Section 232 tariffs on specific metal imports. Following an announcement on April 2, steel, aluminum, and copper entering the US will face new duties starting April 6. Originally, tariffs on most metals...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Apr 28, 2026 | Economic trends, Importing, Tariffs
An ongoing trade war may continue, with China issuing US trading probes investigating trade practices. China will launch two investigations, including an examination of whether US measures are disrupting global supply chains. The second probe will examine whether US...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Mar 31, 2026 | Exporting, Freight Forwarding
Al realizar envíos internacionales, contar con un buen agente de carga puede ser un factor decisivo para el éxito de su envío. Los agentes de carga son especialistas en la cadena de suministro, enfocados en transportar la carga de exportadores e importadores. Actúan...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Mar 23, 2026 | Tariffs, Economic trends, Importing
Importers could soon be reimbursed for US imports as the CBP finalizes duty refund program for IEEPA tariffs. On February 20, the Supreme Court deemed President Trump’s International Emergency Powers Act (IEEPA) levies illegal in a 6-3 ruling. Following the ruling,...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Mar 18, 2026 | Customs Clearance, Customs Broker, Importing
While not common for someone who has never imported before, a shipper must understand what an ISF filing is. An Importer Security Filing (ISF), also known as a 10+2, is a form that has important information about a shipment. On the filing, importers must have...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Mar 17, 2026 | Customs Broker, Customs Broker Miami, Customs Clearance
Al realizar envíos internacionales de carga, es esencial comprender cómo manejar los envíos detenidos. Un envío detenido puede interrumpir su cadena de suministro, incrementar los costos por demora y retrasar la distribución de productos. Para los importadores en...
by A1 WorldWide Logistics | Mar 12, 2026 | Exporting, Freight Forwarding, Supply Chain
Aunque exportar desde Estados Unidos representa una excelente oportunidad para los transportistas, también conlleva numerosos desafíos. EE. UU. es uno de los mayores exportadores del mundo y una ubicación ideal para acceder a otros mercados internacionales. Gracias a...
