The Environmental Protection Agency has designated NTDS, Worldwide Logistics Group’s domestic transportation subsidiary, as a partner in their initiative to improve sustainability. NTDS is now recognized as a SmartWay partner of the EPA. SmartWay is an EPA program that helps the freight transportation sector improve supply chain efficiency, reduce transportation-related emissions and environmental risks for … Continued
Worldwide Logistics Group, a trusted leader in logistics, is pleased to announce the appointment of Juan Arteaga as Managing Director of the Latin America region. Mr. Arteaga will be based in Miami, with a strong focus on developing Worldwide Logistics’ LATAM business. He brings more than 20 years of logistics experience to the team, having … Continued
At least for now, the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach will hold off their proposed “emergency storage fee” imposed on ocean carriers who leave cargo too long at their terminals. The fee was to be assessed Monday, but officials announced they will delay consideration of the fee until November 22, citing cooperation among … 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
The shipping crisis is not going away anytime soon as the line of ships at anchor continues to grow off the coast of California, causing a knock-on ripple effect of delays and fees throughout the supply chain. In addition to the congestion, the Port of Los Angeles is seeing an unprecedented volume of imports without … Continued
Worldwide Logistics Group announces its newest branch office in Pakistan. WWL Pakistan Private Limited is headquartered in Karachi and managed by Imran Shaikh, a logistics veteran with more than 20 years experience in the industry. Before joining Worldwide Logistics Group, Mr. Shaikh worked for DHL in the United States, Pakistan and the Philippines. Prior to … Continued
Covid-19 restrictions are tightening in Vietnam, as positive cases continue to rise. As of today, July 23rd, Ho Chi Minh City has suspended all non-essential business and gatherings of more than two people. Residents are limited to leaving their homes only to seek medical care or to buy essential food products. Worldwide Logistics Group is … Continued
The pandemic is still wrecking havoc on the supply chain—this time Union Pacific (UP) will halt all shipments of international containers from West Coast ports to its Chicago terminal starting this Sunday. The shutdown will last at least seven days. The embargo should help the railroad clear a container backlog in its Global IV terminal. … Continued
Yantian, the main port of Shenzhen in Southern China near Hong Kong, is partially closed due to a recent Covid outbreak. It was reported that five crew members aboard a container ship docked there have tested positive for the virus. As a result, the port has been temporarily closed and it is not receiving export … Continued
If you are a bicycle retailer and you actually have bikes to sell, consider yourself lucky. The ramifications of the pandemic continue wreaking havoc on the supply chain. Bikes are just one example of an industry with a severe inventory shortage. Shipping slowdowns, container shortages, port congestion and factory backlogs mean shippers are still struggling … Continued
