Recently, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has offered postponement of certain duties, taxes, and fees for 90 days for importers who have suffered significant financial hardship as a result of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and the government imposed limiting commerce, travel, or group meetings. We have prepared the following information including important links relating … Continued
For the entire second quarter, The 2M Alliance of Maersk Line and Mediterranean Shipping Co. will suspend one weekly service from North Asia to the US West Coast and a weekly string from South Asia to the East Coast, the carriers said Thursday. They’ll also blank additional individual sailings to North America. The reductions in … Continued
USA All staff working from home except warehouse staff in Torrance, CA and Cranbury, NJ. Import volumes steady despite many retail orders having been delayed or cancelled. Exports are quite busy as are cross trade shipments. All systems are working efficiently with no issues in a “work from home” model. China All staff have resumed … Continued
Airlines are looking for ways to utilize grounded passenger fleets to meet a shortage of cargo capacity. The ripple effect of COVID-19 has grounded many passenger flights which is causing a global shortage of cargo space. Since passenger aircraft make up a large share of cargo capacity, there is a serious shortage in space, causing … Continued
As the COVID-19 pandemic has continued to spread throughout the world WWL has taken measures to protect the health and safety of our staff as well as provide the most consistent service possible to our clients. Following is an update on the situation at each of our worldwide locations: USA Our office staff is now working … Continued
Two terminals at the Port of Houston reopen after temporarily shutting down yesterday when a worker tested positive for the coronavirus. Bayport and Barbours terminals were closed while an investigation was conducted. Port officials said the employee worked at both terminals. According to KHOU11 TV in Houston, the Port of Houston and the International Longshoremen’s Association conducted … Continued
As the COVID-19 pandemic has continued to spread throughout the world WWL has taken measures to protect the health and safety of our staff as well as provide the most consistent service possible to our clients. Following is an update on the situation at each of our worldwide locations: USA Beginning tomorrow virtually 100% of … Continued
Over the past few days WWL China has surveyed seventy five (75) exporters in China. This group represents the factories who supply our 20 largest import customers. Each of these companies was asked to provide information on the date they resumed work after the extended Chinese New Year holiday (CNY), the date they made or … Continued
The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, California are feeling the effects of the spread of the coronavirus as dozens of work shifts are cancelled due to the severe decrease in cargo volumes from Asia. This has a ripple effect including making it difficult for shippers and truckers to return empty containers, causing a … Continued
Ryan joined Worldwide Logistics’ Hong Kong office in 2011 as a management trainee and was allocated to work in our Paramus office for two years. He was relocated to Hong Kong in 2013. In his current role, he works closely with all ocean carriers for rate and contract negotiation. He provides pricing support and helps … Continued