A labor strike in Canada entered its fifth day on Wednesday with 7,500 dock workers on strike after they failed to reach an agreement with the British Columbia Maritime Employers Association (BCMEA). More than 30 British Columbia ports are affected. The strike has upended operations of two of Canada’s busiest ports, The Port of Vancouver … Continued
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
West Coast port terminals at the Port of Long Beach, California are experiencing occasional terminal closures as union dockworkers continue to hold contract negotiations this week. Two of the six terminals at the Port of Long Beach were closed Monday during the day but reopened during the evening shift. Occasional closures like this have been … 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
Worldwide Logistics Group extends its deepest sympathy for the thousands of lives lost due to the earthquakes and aftershocks that hit Turkey and Syria earlier this week. As impacts continue to be evaluated, Worldwide Logistics Group continues to keep a close eye on the developing situation and its impact on supply chain disruptions. Here is … Continued
Worldwide Logistics Group finished 2022 strong with 14 new office openings and now the momentum continues with the announcement of a new office in Hanoi, Vietnam, their second location in the country and the twelfth branch in the Asia Pacific region. The decision to open another location was driven by the need to better serve … Continued
Worldwide Logistics Group is happy to announce the promotions of four key members of their management team. Tom Peacock has been promoted to President and will oversee all activities of Worldwide Logistics Group globally. Peacock has made major contributions to Worldwide Logistics since joining the company seven years ago including playing a large role in … Continued
With inventory levels high in Europe and the US, coupled with uncertainty in consumer demand, ocean carriers have canceled 100 sailings over the next five weeks. According to Drewry, a maritime research and consulting service that provides weekly snapshots of blank sailings, the major ocean alliances have canceled sailings across major routes between Asia, North … Continued
