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
Throughout the pandemic, India benefited from supply sourcing diversification, but the renewed surge in Covid-19 cases challenges the countries’ procurement success. The recent government lockdown threatens to slow the pace of the countries’ containerized freight movement. Labor shortages, port congestion and long dwell times are beginning to be reported. Labor Shortages The lockdown restrictions are … Continued
Strikers at Canada’s Busiest Port Have Halted Operations On Tuesday morning, Canada’s federal government tabled a bill to end the strike of 1,150 workers at the Port of Montreal, impose arbitration, and fine for non-compliance with the new law. The 1,150 members of the Canadian Union of Public Employees Local (CUPE) 375 called for strike … Continued
In an effort to slow down an explosive surge in Coronavirus cases, India is under a week-long lockdown which began Monday. Hospitals are reaching capacity as the virus is now spreading at a rate faster than at any other time, according to India government authorities. The Indian government is still designating shipping as an essential … Continued
Worldwide Logistics Group expands its network of global offices with the opening of a new branch in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cleveland office is the fourth new branch this year for the logistics firm. New branches opened in Turkey, Spain and Mexico earlier this year. WWL Cleveland will be managed by John Alpine. Mr. Alpine, a … Continued
Egypt’s Suez Canal Authority is reporting that a massive container ship became stuck passing through the Suez Canal, one of the world’s busiest and most important arteries. As of Wednesday morning, more than 100 ships at each end of the canal are stuck. This adds additional burden to the global shipping industry dealing with complications … Continued
