Today, members of the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) began a major strike along East Coast and Gulf Coast ports after months of unsuccessful negotiations for a new Master contract with the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) which represents ocean carriers and port operators. The ILA has asked for a significant wage increase over the length … Continued
Negotiations Farther Apart Than Anticipated The International Longshoremen Association (ILA) is ramping up its mobilization efforts across its local chapters, preparing for a potential work stoppage that could begin as early as October 1 if there is no new master contract formed with port employers United States Maritime Alliance (USMX). The ILA, representing thousands of … Continued
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
The recent CrowdStrike outage has added significant strain to the already stressed global supply chain. CrowdStrike, a major player in cybersecurity, provides essential services that help protect the digital infrastructure of numerous companies worldwide. The outage, however, disrupted these services, leading to widespread concerns and operational challenges across various sectors, including logistics. Air Freight Service … Continued
This Service Level Agreement (SLA) covers the transportation, handling, and delivery of specialist shipments and high-value goods by Worldwide Logistics for the year 2025.
Specialist shipments include but are not limited to perishable goods, hazardous materials, fragile items and oversized cargo.
High-value goods refer to items of significant monetary or strategic value that require special care and attention during transportation.
Worldwide Logistics commits to providing timely, secure and efficient transportation services for specialist shipments and high-value goods in accordance with industry best practices.
The company will ensure that all shipments are handled with the utmost care and attention to prevent damage, loss or theft.
Specialized handling procedures will be implemented as necessary to meet the unique requirements of each shipment category.
Worldwide Logistics Group follows the Kaizen principles for continuous improvement in all high-value services to enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
At least two members of staff will be responsible for overseeing and operating the shipment of high-value goods to ensure redundancy and expertise.
All parties involved are required to maintain appropriate insurance coverage for the shipment of specialist shipments and high-value goods.
On-time Delivery: Worldwide Logistics Group guarantees that 95% of specialist shipments and high-value goods will be delivered on or before the agreed-upon delivery date.
Damage Rate: The company commits to maintaining a damage rate of less than 1% for all shipments in this category.
Security: Worldwide Logistics Group will implement stringent security measures to ensure the safety and security of all high-value goods during transportation, with a zero-tolerance policy for theft or tampering.
A dedicated customer support team will be available 24/7 to address any inquiries, concerns or issues related to specialist shipments and high-value goods.
Customers will be provided with real-time tracking information and updates on the status of their shipments to ensure transparency and peace of mind.
Worldwide Logistics Group will adhere to all relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards governing the transportation of specialist shipments and high-value goods.
The company will maintain all necessary certifications and licenses to operate in various jurisdictions and handle different types of cargo.
The value of all high-value goods must be confirmed and established before shipping to ensure proper insurance coverage.
Regular performance reports will be provided to customers, detailing key metrics such as on-time delivery rates, damage incidents, and security measures.
Any significant deviations from the agreed-upon service levels will be promptly communicated to customers, along with proposed corrective actions.
Worldwide Logistics Group will constantly review its operations and service levels, employing Kaizen principles to identify areas for improvement and enhance service quality.
Feedback from customers will be actively sought and used to further improve the quality of service provided for specialist shipments and high-value goods.
British businesses could see a supply chain disruption as the country begins to impose a post-Brexit rule mandating stricter border controls on EU imports into the country. The British port system might also be unprepared as the country begins to impose stricter checks on goods flowing in and out of the United Kingdom. Britain left … Continued
UK WWL LTD is committed to upholding the fundamental human rights of all individuals and to conducting business in a manner that respects and promotes human rights. We recognize that our operations can impact the rights and well-being of our employees, customers, suppliers, and the communities in which we operate. As a responsible corporate citizen, we are dedicated to ensuring that our business activities are conducted in full compliance with internationally recognized human rights standards.
UK WWL LTD is guided by the following principles in our approach to human rights:
Non-discrimination: We are committed to providing equal opportunities and treatment for all employees, regardless of race, color, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other status protected by law.
Workplace Rights: We respect the rights of our employees to freedom of association and collective bargaining. We provide a safe and healthy work environment and uphold fair labor practices, including reasonable working hours, fair wages, and the prohibition of forced labor and child labor.
Supplier and Business Partner Relations: We expect our suppliers, contractors, and business partners to adhere to the same high standards of respect for human rights that we uphold within our own operations.
Community Engagement: We engage with the communities in which we operate in a transparent and respectful manner, seeking to understand and address any potential human rights impacts of our business activities.
To ensure the effective implementation of this policy, UK WWL LTD will:
Communicate this policy to all employees, suppliers, and business partners, and provide training on human rights issues as appropriate.
Conduct regular human rights risk assessments across our operations and supply chain, and take appropriate measures to address identified risks.
Establish mechanisms for employees, customers, and other stakeholders to report concerns related to human rights, and ensure that such reports are investigated and addressed in a timely and confidential manner.
Monitor and review our human rights performance regularly and make improvements as necessary.
This policy is endorsed by the senior management of UK WWL LTD and is effective as of the date of issuance. It will be reviewed periodically to ensure its continued effectiveness and relevance.
The Worldwide Logistics UK Net Zero 2025 Plan outlines our commitment and strategy to achieve net-zero emissions by the year 2025. As a leading logistics organization, we recognize the urgent need to address climate change and reduce our carbon footprint. This roadmap outlines the key steps, initiatives, and targets we will undertake to transition towards a sustainable and environmentally responsible future.