January 15 GRI

General Rate Increase recently announced from the carriers effective January 15, 2014.  The amount and scope of the GRI is as follows:

The Holiday Season is Here!

With the Holiday Season in full swing and the New Year quickly approaching, we would like to take this time to thank you for your continued support and partnership. We hope that you and your family be blessed with happiness, peace, love and all the best throughout the holiday season and in 2014.

December 20 GRI

General Rate Increase recently announced from the carriers effective December 20, 2013.  The amount and scope of the GRI is as follows:

Happy Thanksgiving from US Worldwide Logistics

In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, our office will be closed Thursday, November 28th and Friday, November 29th.  We will reopen at 8:00 AM on Monday, December 2nd.  

We would like to take this time to thank all of our customers for your continued support.  We wish you and your loved ones a safe and joyous Thanksgiving holiday.

Exciting News at USWWL

USWWL is very pleased to announce our merger with OIA Global Logistics (http://www.oiaglobal.com/en/) headquartered in Portland, Oregon.  This merger brings USWWL together with a company identical to our own with respect to the customer service mindset, and the ability to deploy ourselves wherever our client's needs exist.  It is another important step in our overall growth strategy and commitment to our customers' needs.

ISF Enforcement Reminder

We would like to provide you with more information on the enforcement of liquidated damages for non-compliance in ISF filings. Importer Security Filings (ISF) that are due on or after July 9, 2013 are subject to US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) enforcement.

Port of Virginia Plans Temporary June 12th Shutdown

On June 12th, the Port of Virginia is planning to shutdown operations for four hours to allow negotiations to occur between the employers and the local chapter of the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA).  Back in March, the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) and the ILA agreed to a six year Maine to Texas coastwide contract, however, a few local supplemental agreements still remain unsettled, including at the Port of Virginia.