NTDS Recognized by EPA for Sustainability Efforts

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 Hires Director of Latin America

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

Carriers Respond to US West Coast Port Congestion with Increased Blank Sailings

In a reaction to the historical high level of congestion at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, carriers are increasing blank sailings and port omissions. While the overall global market is expected to be strong through Chinese New Year, blank sailings will continue well into 2022. It has been reported by shipping industry … Continued

Worldwide Logistics Group Wins China Airlines Award

3PL leader, Worldwide Logistics Group, has won China Airlines Million Dollar Sales Award in recognition of their outstanding contribution to US exports in 2020. This award is a milestone for Worldwide Logistics because of their perseverance during the Covid-19 pandemic. “Standing out in a competitive supply chain market is important to Worldwide Logistics at any … Continued

Project Cargo and Trade Fair Logistics – Recent Highlights in Logistics from Worldwide Logistics Group Germany

With a highly qualified team of project cargo and trade fair logistics experts, Worldwide Logistics Germany (WWL GmbH) carried out two very intricate shipments last month – a luxury car delivery to the UAE and pharmaceutical machinery to and from CIPM 2021, the largest pharmaceutical machinery exhibition located in Chengdu, China. Luxury Car Transport WWL … Continued

Los Angeles and Long Beach Ports Delay Congestion Fee

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

Los Angeles and Long Beach Ports Considering Emergency Surcharge

In what is being called a “last ditch effort” by the Biden administration to improve the fluidity of containers, the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach are possibly charging a new “emergency storage fee” on all long dwelling cargo carriers effective today. This will have an impact on cost for freight moving through these … Continued

Tight Space and High Rates Likely to Persist into 2022

The combination of the Golden Week holiday in China coupled with the impact of power restrictions on industrial output resulted in some relaxation of the space situation in the month of October. Industry-wide, there was more space available in October than what had been typically available in previous months. This phenomenon put some downwind pressure … Continued

Worldwide Logistics Group Sponsors Event for Amazon Sellers

Many eCommerce sellers are slammed with the supply chain’s pandemic-induced quagmire.  Even the elite Million Dollar Sellers (MDS) club, the fastest-growing eCommerce community in the industry, feels the pain. As part of an effort to assist customers with operational strategies as they face the recent supply chain crisis and the upcoming holiday season, Worldwide Logistics … Continued

Extended Hours Approved for LA and Long Beach Ports

The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach — through which half the US imports from Asia flow —extended their evening and weekend truck gate hours to accommodate the overload of cargo swamping the ports. It’s been reported that a record 65 vessels are awaiting berth with 27 being worked on. With this high-volume level, … Continued