Expansion Continues – New Branch Opens in Cambodia

Worldwide Logistics Group continues to expand its footprint in Asia and announces the opening of Worldwide Logistics Group – Cambodia. The Cambodia branch opening coincides with the fifth anniversary of its sister branch, Worldwide Logistics Group – Vietnam. The Cambodia office is in the heart of Phnom Penh, Cambodia’s capital and hub for supply chain … Continued

Tropical Storm Conditions in South Florida Due to Hurricane Ian

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

Growth in Asia, New Branch Opens in the Philippines

As part of Worldwide Logistics Group’s growth strategy in Asia, the company announces the latest addition to its expanded global reach…Worldwide Logistics Group – Philippines. The Philippines office is in the heart of Bonifacio Global City, Manila’s financial district. Besides providing traditional commercial freight forwarding services, the Manila office will handle back-office work to support … Continued

US Rail Strike Averted, Tentative Labor Deal Reached

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

US Rail Strike Threatens Supply Chain, Potential Disruptions Expected

The nation’s railroad workers are poised for a possible strike affecting 90,000 union workers. A strike could bring nearly 30% of the nation’s freight to a halt. The railroads have already begun to reduce service this week. The dispute is over the rules controlling worker scheduling. Engineers and conductors who make up the two-person crews … Continued

Empty Containers Cause Mayhem in NY/NJ Ports

The surge in cargo that hit the LA and Long Beach ports for almost two years is now plaguing the Port of New York and New Jersey and heating up this summer as peak shipping season begins. In the last few weeks, NY/NJ port terminals have not been able to take back empty containers, presenting … Continued

New Branch Opens in Taiwan

As part of the company’s rapid growth strategy, Worldwide Logistics Group introduces Worldwide Logistics – Taipei, the group’s first branch in Taiwan. The new office is strategically located within a country known as a global hub for chip production and other technology products. It’s also within quick access to neighboring Asian countries, where the logistic … Continued

Worldwide Logistics Opens Miami Office and Warehouse

Worldwide Logistics Group opened another US warehouse and office branch this week in the Miami, Florida area. This marks the seventh warehouse in the US and the 11th warehouse globally for the company. The 84,000-square-foot facility is in Medley, Florida, conveniently located minutes from Palmetto Expressway and Florida’s Turnpike, providing exceptional access to the Miami … Continued

Worldwide Logistics Group Opens New Warehouse and Branch Office in Poland

Worldwide Logistics Group announces the opening of a new 105,000 square foot warehouse and branch office in Myslowice, Poland. The new location is conveniently located near the German border and between the Black Sea in the south, the Mediterranean Sea to the southwest and Gdansk in the north. Cargo terminals in Krakow and Katowice are … Continued

Winds Shift as Lawmakers Try to Tighten the Ocean Shipping Reform Act

There’s a movement afoot to tighten the proposed Ocean Shipping Reform Act that limits when detention and demurrage charges can be levied and to put even tighter pricing controls in place. A group of roughly 79 intermodal carriers, importers, and exporters in California are lobbying for tightening the law that limits when demurrage charges can … Continued