The Canadian rail strike that disrupted operations at Canadian National (CN) and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) has come to a temporary halt due to government intervention. The Canadian Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) forced the companies and the union, Teamsters Canada Rail Conference, into arbitration – an order the union challenged on Friday. Although rail … Continued
In response to the unprecedented rail stoppage caused by the ongoing strike at Canadian National (CN) and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) railways, Worldwide Logistics Group is stepping up to ensure its customers’ supply chains remain intact. CN and CPKC locked out nearly 9,300 workers after midnight on Thursday after deals fell through with the … Continued
Scheduling on the main trade lanes out of Asia is expected to worsen following a massive explosion aboard a Yang Ming vessel, closing the Ningbo-Zhoushan Port, one of the world’s busiest and most significant ports. This unforeseen event has heightened concerns in the logistics and shipping industry, already grappling with various challenges. The port will … Continued
First Worldwide Logistics office opened in New Jersey
First Asia office opens in Hong Kong
Worldwide Logistics Group achieves CTPAT Status
US domestic transportation and distribution services added
First office in India opens in New Delhi
Worldwide Logistics Group becomes a licensed US Custom Brokerage
First office and warehouse opens in the UK
First office in Vietnam opens in Ho Chi Minh City
Worldwide Logistics Group becomes a CNS IATA endorsed agent
Worldwide Logistics Group achieves the E-Award
Office in United Arab Emirates opens in Dubai
First California warehouse opens in Torrance
First office in Germany opens in Stuttgart
Office in Turkey opens in Istanbul
Office in Mexico opens in Mexico City
Office in Spain opens in Madrid
Pakistan office opens in Karachi
Office in Ghana opens in Accra
Office in Kenya opens in Nairobi
Warehouse opens in Savannah, Georgia
Egypt office opens in New Cairo
Poland warehouse opens in Myslowice
Miami warehouse and office opens
Taiwan office opens in Taiwan City
Philippines office opens in Manila
Cambodia office opens in Phnom Penh
Thailand office opens in Bangkok
Malaysia office opens in Kuala Lumpur
First office opens in South America in Bogota, Colombia
The combination of the Golden Week holiday in China coupled with the impact of power restrictions on industrial output resulted in some relaxation of the space situation in the month of October. Industry-wide, there was more space available in October than what had been typically available in previous months. This phenomenon put some downwind pressure … Continued
Many eCommerce sellers are slammed with the supply chain’s pandemic-induced quagmire. Even the elite Million Dollar Sellers (MDS) club, the fastest-growing eCommerce community in the industry, feels the pain. As part of an effort to assist customers with operational strategies as they face the recent supply chain crisis and the upcoming holiday season, Worldwide Logistics … Continued
The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach — through which half the US imports from Asia flow —extended their evening and weekend truck gate hours to accommodate the overload of cargo swamping the ports. It’s been reported that a record 65 vessels are awaiting berth with 27 being worked on. With this high-volume level, … Continued
‘Tis the season to NOT be jolly if you’re looking for your holiday inventory. Congestion at US west coast ports continues to worsen in recent days with no letup in sight, according to logistics experts. The disruption to the supply chain could possibly continue for another six months. “The west coast is the worst we’ve … Continued
On September 1st, Worldwide Logistics will be introducing a 2% advance fee with a minimum $50 per transaction in order to cover any advances made on behalf of our clients. These advances made on behalf of clients include items such as demurrage, per diem, storage, prepull, rail detention and other related charges that have become … Continued
In an effort to contain a spike in Covid infections, the Chinese government has significantly reduced operations and crew availability, forcing airlines to cut hundreds of flights. To compound the issue, this is happening just as peak shipping season goes into high gear in a sector already struggling to keep up with strong demand. According … Continued
