Safety is a core value and a top priority at Worldwide Logistics Group. With the objective of zero incidents, we want our employees to return from work safely each day. We are committed to safeguarding the health, including mental health, and well-being of everyone engaged in the delivery of our services. Our focus will always be on the prevention of risk and the development of a positive HSE culture within the Worldwide Logistics Group.
The Worldwide Logistics UK Net Zero 2025 Plan outlines our commitment and strategy to achieve net-zero emissions by the year 2025. As a leading logistics organization, we recognize the urgent need to address climate change and reduce our carbon footprint. This roadmap outlines the key steps, initiatives, and targets we will undertake to transition towards a sustainable and environmentally responsible future.
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
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
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
‘Tis the season to NOT be jolly if you’re looking for your holiday inventory. Congestion at US west coast ports continues to worsen in recent days with no letup in sight, according to logistics experts. The disruption to the supply chain could possibly continue for another six months. “The west coast is the worst we’ve … Continued
On September 1st, Worldwide Logistics will be introducing a 2% advance fee with a minimum $50 per transaction in order to cover any advances made on behalf of our clients. These advances made on behalf of clients include items such as demurrage, per diem, storage, prepull, rail detention and other related charges that have become … Continued
In an effort to contain a spike in Covid infections, the Chinese government has significantly reduced operations and crew availability, forcing airlines to cut hundreds of flights. To compound the issue, this is happening just as peak shipping season goes into high gear in a sector already struggling to keep up with strong demand. According … Continued
The rise in Covid-19 cases in Vietnam is causing factories to shut down, affecting some of the largest US companies including Nike, Adidas and Ashley Furniture. According to the Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association (VITAS), one-third of Vietnam’s textile and garment factories are closed. Big names like Adidas and Nike are affected. Nike closed three … Continued
Following the closure of the Meidong terminal on Wednesday due to a COVID-19 outbreak, container lines have begun to skip or postpone calls in Ningbo, in East China’s Zhejiang province. CMA CGM said in a statement issued from its China office on Thursday that it would skip one call at the Ningbo Meidong Container Terminal … Continued
The shipping crisis is not going away anytime soon as the line of ships at anchor continues to grow off the coast of California, causing a knock-on ripple effect of delays and fees throughout the supply chain. In addition to the congestion, the Port of Los Angeles is seeing an unprecedented volume of imports without … Continued
