by A1 Freight Solutions | Feb 11, 2025 | Domestic Shipping, Drayage, Supply Chain
President Trump pauses tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico for nearly a month after negotiations between the countries. On February 1st, Trump signed an executive order to enforce a 25% tariff on cargo from Canada and Mexico. The order also includes a 10% tariff...
by A1 Freight Solutions | Jan 24, 2025 | Domestic Shipping, Drayage, Supply Chain
Trucking in the Chinese New Year can have various challenges that shippers should know when starting. The Chinese New Year (or Spring Festival) celebrates a new year on the Chinese lunisolar calendar. In 2025, this festival will start on January 29th and end on...
by A1 Freight Solutions | Jan 14, 2025 | Drayage, ILA Strike, Supply Chain
After negotiations with the USMX regarding the current contract extension, ILA reached a tentative agreement. The extension ending on January 15th would have resulted in a potential strike, significantly impacting shipping. In a joint statement on January 8th, the two...
by A1 Freight Solutions | Apr 23, 2024 | Drayage, Truck drivers, Trucking and Supply Chain
In the last few weeks, the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse has led to persisting delays in Baltimore trucking. On March 26th, a containership struck the Baltimore Key Bridge before falling into the Patapsco River. The bridge is a primary entryway into the Port of...
by A1 Freight Solutions | Mar 5, 2024 | Drayage, Supply Chain, Truck drivers
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has recently mandated a new rule on demurrage charges for containers remaining at a port. On May 26th, terminal operators and carriers must issue demurrage and detention invoices within 30 days from the charge date. The shipper...
by A1 Freight Solutions | Dec 12, 2023 | Drayage, Truck drivers, Trucking and Supply Chain, Uncategorized
Over the last decade, the U.S. has seen a growing usage of EV trucks in drayage pickup. An EV is an electric vehicle that fully or partially uses battery power. Unlike traditional cars, EVs do not require gasoline and regular oil changes. Trucking companies and port...