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
The rapid expansion of Worldwide Logistics Group’s global footprint continues with the opening of WWL Group Transitarios SL in Spain. WWL Spain will be headquartered in Madrid. Joe Monaghan, CEO of Worldwide Logistics Group said, “our expansion in Spain follows the same formula as our other recent office openings: volumes reaching critical mass and a … Continued
During this unprecedented time dealing with extreme conditions at ports, Worldwide Logistics Group continues to keep customers informed. Here is an update on conditions at North American terminals. Please contact us if you need more information. LAX/LGB Terminal: 35 ships are at anchor awaiting berths as of last Friday, February 12; two less than from … Continued
Faced with mounting cases of the new variant of the Coronavirus, England has now entered another national lockdown. As key workers, Worldwide Logistics Group’s UK location will remain open, but with tight restrictions. All new safety measures are in place until at least the middle of February. The UK office has been following similar safety precautions … Continued
While the current developments in the evolution of the pandemic have caused everyone in the UK more heartache and disturbance, Worldwide Logistics Group UK (WWL-UK) is working hard to satisfy customers’ needs. Due to Covid-19, Brexit and container shortages, we have the following issues: Labour force inside our warehouse has been reduced to a minimum … Continued
