It is being reported that the West Coast dockworkers and employers have reached a tentative agreement, potentially ending months of labor issues which have threatened the US economy and beyond. According to the LA Times, the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA), which represents shipping lines and terminal workers, … Continued
After 25 years of organic growth including opening 18 new offices in the last 24 months throughout the US, Europe, Asia, the Middle East and Africa, Worldwide Logistics Group has completed its first acquisition by acquiring P. W. Bellingall, Inc. (PWB), a leading customs brokerage house in San Francisco, California. The acquisition will help grow … Continued
With Q2 in full swing, Worldwide Logistics Group is happy to announce the opening of a new branch in Xiamen, China, its sixth office there. The expansion in Xiamen was largely a logistical decision to provide intense coverage in the region. The office is conveniently located in the center of Xiamen City where the staff … Continued
Damage from the earthquakes is still causing supply chain disruptions in the Turkey and Syria region; however, there are some slight improvements. Worldwide Logistics Group is working hard to maintain normal operations and implement workarounds where possible. Here is what we know to date: Seaports Operation is still suspended at Turkeys’ Iskenderun Port – both … Continued
As the year ends, the expansion of the Worldwide Logistics Group network continues with the opening of Worldwide Logistics Group – Malaysia. The Malaysia office is strategically located in Selangor next to KESAS Highway which directly links to both Port Kelang Seaport and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA). An estimated 11,000 ships arrive in Port … Continued
Worldwide Logistics Group continues its expansion into Asia and announces the opening of Worldwide Logistics Group – Thailand. The Thailand office is strategically located in Bangkok near the Suvarnabhumi Airport and Laem Chabang Seaport. It marks the company’s 10th office in Asia, the 38th branch worldwide and the 12th new branch opening this year. Worldwide … Continued
This week, Joe Monaghan, CEO and president of Worldwide Logistics Group (WWL), appeared as a special guest on FreightWaves’ What the Truck?!? podcast, an award-winning series breaking down the biggest stories in transportation and logistics. Monaghan offered his views on market trends in ocean freight, air freight, physical distribution and sourcing. He also discussed growth … Continued
Worldwide Logistics Group, an integrated logistics provider, announced the opening of a branch office in Düsseldorf, its second office in Germany. Located in the heart of Europe, Germany’s central geographic positioning makes it an optimal location for foreign shippers to successfully enter European markets. With an office already located in Stuttgart, Germany, expanding to Düsseldorf … Continued
Worldwide Logistics Group is closely watching Hurricane Ian, now a Category 3 hurricane which could potentially strengthen to a Category 4 storm Tuesday evening. Miami-Dade County, where the Worldwide Logistics Group warehouse is located, is not in the direct path, but a tropical storm watch is in effect for both Miami-Dade and Broward counties. The … Continued
A tentative agreement between US freight railroads and unions to avert the disruption in the US supply chain was announced this morning. The labor deal is not final until workers vote on it, but it’s a relief after a week of news warning about a potentially crippling blow to the economy. Tens of thousands of … Continued
