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Building Enthusiasm with the Next Generation of Shipping Executives

The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences recently invited Jackie Csiszar, Director Business Development, World Shipping, Inc. to speak at their quarterly Dinner & Discussion series in Columbus. As a logistics veteran that has spent the last 19 years leading Business Development for World Shipping, Jackie is passionate about speaking with students about the scope of opportunity within the industry. She was particularly interested in showcasing the type of careers available and giving insight into what makes this business exciting.

Many people – upon hearing ‘logistics’ – think the implications of what we do starts and stops with transportation. While that is certainly a part of it, there are many different aspects to this industry. What we do goes beyond loading cargo into containers – it’s about the global economy and how we drive business around the world.

In addition to giving students a sense of the logistics landscape, Jackie enjoyed the format of the series being conversational in nature. This allowed her to connect with the students in a two-way dialogue, giving them the chance to ask engaging questions.

Jackie was very impressed with the students she met with; they were extremely bright and curious. Being involved with education opportunities such as these, fuels Jackie’s passion and appreciation for this industry. She is committed to helping develop those entering the field and looks forward to continuing the partnership between The Ohio State University and World Shipping for years to come!

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UWL Receives DDTC Broker Registration, Opens New Business Channel to Service Defense-Related Customers

CLEVELAND, OH (January 12, 2016) – Asset-based freight forwarder, UWL, has announced that they recently received a Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) broker registration. This notable classification is a necessary step in providing ITAR compliant services to customers. This classification allows them to assist customers in need of safely, securely and legally transporting defense-related articles and services included on the United States Munitions List (USML).

UWL’s Albena Dimitrova, Director, Global Network, cites this as an important addition to the company’s growing breadth of services: “At UWL we find ourselves constantly innovating to meet customer needs. We strive to make sure that there is no move in which we do not have the proper expertise or certifications to meet desired outcomes. Obtaining our DDTC broker registration opens us up to work with new customers – and assist current customers in new ways. We’re thrilled to be able to offer this new service.”

UWL will be represented at the Shot Show Convention taking place January 19th through 22nd. This show is the world’s premier exposition of combined firearms, ammunition, law enforcement, cutlery, outdoor apparel, optics as well as related products and services. The Shot Show attracts buyers from all 50 states and more than 100 countries.

This certification goes into effect immediately. Business inquiries may be directed to Jane Colazzo, SVP Global Sales.

For more information, please contact marketing@shipUWL.com

About The International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)

The Department of State is responsible for the export and temporary import of defense articles and services governed by 22 U.S.C. 2778 of the Arms Export Control Act (“AECA”; see the AECA Web page) and Executive Order 13637. The International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR,” 22 CFR 120-130) implements the AECA. The ITAR is available from the Government Printing Office (GPO) as an annual hardcopy or e-document publication as part of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and as an updated e-document.

ITAR is a set of US Government regulations that control export, import, and temporary movement of defense-related articles and services on the United States Munitions List (USML). The DOS interprets and enforces ITAR to safeguard US national security and further US foreign policy objectives. All US exporters and brokers are required to register with US DOS to provide the US Government with necessary information on who is involved in certain manufacturing and exporting activities.

Shipments subject to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) require filing Electronic Export Information (EEI) to obtain an Internal Transaction Number (ITN) from the US Government regardless of value per Department of State 22 CFR 123.22 Filing, retention, and return of export licenses and filing of export information. UWL can assist you with exports of commodities subject to ITAR regulations once all requirements have been met. Streamline your process to save time and extra steps with shipping through UWL.

About UWL 

UWL is a full service, asset-based global 3PL. We are fully licensed and bonded to provide freight forwarding, customs house brokerage, ocean freight (FCL, LCL), bulk liquid logistics, supply chain visibility, vessel chartering services and project cargo and airfreight internationally. We also provide road and rail freight, overweight cargo solutions, domestic truck brokerage (FTL/LTL), warehousing and distribution using our network of 20 warehouses strategically located across the U.S. We use technology to tie these services together to provide worldwide, integrated solutions. UWL is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio with additional management offices across the U.S., Asia, Europe and South America.

UWL is a subsidiary of World Shipping Inc., an industry leader since 1960 with over 55 years of market experience dedicated to providing innovative cargo transportation and freight services while delivering the highest level of customer service available in the industry. Headquartered in Cleveland, OH, The World Group of Companies include World Shipping, Inc., ContainerPort Group, UWL, World Distribution Services and Newport Tank Containers. The World Group provides seamless end-to-end solutions with maximum control of the supply chain.

For more information, please visit www.shipUWL.com.

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Transportation & Logistics International – Fall 2015 Cover Story – “End-to-End Service” World Shipping, Inc.

No matter where in the world a product or piece of machinery needs to go, World Shipping can get it there. “We’re a middle-market company that’s focused on high-service delivery to the discerning international shipper,” President and CEO Fred Hunger says.

World Shipping’s advantage in the logistics market stems from the ability to coordinate and connect its subsidiary companies, each of which specializes in aspects of the supply chain. “We tie together our assets, such as trucks, chassis, tank fleet, warehouses with our customs house brokerage, import/export teams, international offices and deep-sea operations. There’s virtually no international logistics move that we can’t solve or perform with our group,” Hunger explains.

The typical World Shipping customer is focused on manufacturing and marketing products and needs a partner to provide shipping solutions. “They’re relying on us to provide a global, effective distribution system for them,” Hunger says of clients. World Shipping’s subsidiaries have offices in more than a dozen countries, allowing the company to provide customers with a local structure and to work closely with manufacturing clients to lessen the time it takes to deliver a product to market. “Our company has a proud history of providing world-class customer service. We now look to build on that legacy with key investments in technology and skin in the game in terms of assets to service clients,” Hunger adds. “[We are] growing globally while maintaining our continued focus on service and quality.”

Fred Hunger’s father, Jack Hunger, founded World Shipping in 1960 following the opening of the St. Lawrence Seaway the year before. The series of canals and locks made the Atlantic Ocean accessible to Great Lakes communities and provided business opportunities for logistics companies, such as World Shipping, to coordinate the rising delivery of goods to the region. By the 1960s, containers had become a more significant part of the shipping industry and World Shipping transitioned its business to liner agents for steam ships to enter the global trade market. “Over time we have grown strategically into a complete international logistics company,” Hunger says.

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Local Veterans Honored by International Logistics Company, World Shipping, Inc.

CLEVELAND, OH (November 11th, 2015) – World Shipping, Inc. honored local veterans during a ceremony and celebration on Wednesday, November 11th, 2015 at 11:00am. U.S Air Force veteran, Chris Castell, presented World Shipping, Inc. with the U.S flag he earned while serving oversees as Director of Supply Chain, Logistics & Operations. Castell served in the U.S Air Force for over 15 years before entering into a successful career in supply chain management and logistics, as a civilian. Castell now works for the Rocky River-based company as Director of Operations, North America at NewPort Tank Containers (A World Group Company).

“I am so proud to work for a company that is passionate about recognizing employees that have honorably served our country. Not all employers take the time to celebrate their teams. The fact that the World Shipping, Inc. does take the time to acknowledge our employee milestones, shows that we are a company that operates with integrity.”

John Hunger, Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer for World Shipping, Inc. emphasized the importance of taking the time to honor employee veterans; “We as a company believe in the importance of showcasing the achievements of our employees. One of the greatest achievements that we’ve been able to identify, are the 27 individuals within our organization that are United States Veterans. These men and women have stood up for our country and have allowed us to enjoy the freedoms that we have today. The very minimum of what we can do is recognize them for their service.”

 

The veterans honored during the ceremony included:

  1. Russ Graef, ContainerPort Group, President
  2. Stephen Peters, ContainerPort Group, Recruiting Coordinator
  3. Randy Ross, ContainerPort Group, Network Engineer
  4. Fabian Negron, NewPort Tank Container, Customer Service Representative
  5. Scott Globokar, ContainerPort Group, Inspector
  6. Betty Knight, NewPort Tank Container, Customer Service Representative
  7. Robin Nelsen, UWL, Customer Service Representative

Not in attendance:

  • Shane Stoneburner, World Distribution Service, Supervisor
  • David Hertvik, UWL, Vice President, Finance

The timing of the ceremony was significant, as it represented the historical events that transpired causing Veterans Day to come into existence on the eleventh hour, of the eleventh day, of the month of 1918. Each employee veteran was given a Veterans Day pin so they could be visibly recognized for their dedication to their country and their company. Following the ceremony complimentary refreshments from The Manna food truck were provided for employees to enjoy.

About World Shipping, Inc.

Since 1960, World Shipping has been active in serving shippers and receivers of international cargo operating in multiple segments, including vessel agency operations, freight forwarding, ocean freight, trucking, rail operations, warehousing and distribution, bulk liquid international logistics, and customs clearance. Headquartered in Cleveland, OH, The World Group companies include World Shipping, Inc., ContainerPort Group, UWL, World Distribution Services, and NewPort Tank Containers.

For more information, please visit www.worldshipping.com.

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UWL Solidifies Westward Expansion: Announces New Tulsa, Oklahoma Office

CLEVELAND, OH (October 22nd, 2015) – Due to significant growth this fiscal year that has continued on through Q4, UWL is proud to announce the opening of their newest office in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The new space opened on October 5th, solidifying UWL’s westward expansion of the company. This new location will serve both importers and exporters in Oklahoma, Southwest Missouri, and South Kansas. Chris Krawczyk, Director of Regional Sales for UWL Oklahoma, believes this new location holds substantial opportunities for the company.

“Our new Tulsa office will play an integral part in the growth of UWL. Oklahoma is the heart of the United State’s oil and gas trade worldwide, offering us the unique opportunity to lend our expertise in project cargo and bulk liquids with both Flexitanks and Isotanks. Oklahoma and its surrounding states are also home to thousands of companies involved in international trade, giving us the opportunity to become their shipping solution. These two factors alone made Oklahoma the perfect destination for UWL’s newest location.”

The Oklahoma office will offer all of UWL’s world-class products and services, and is located at:

UWL

202 East 2nd Avenue

Suite 106

Owasso, OK 74055

E: sales@shipUWL.com

T: 918-910-2770

For more information, please contact marketing@shipUWL.com

About UWL

UWL is a full service, asset-based global 3PL. We are fully licensed and bonded to provide freight forwarding, customs house brokerage, ocean freight (FCL, LCL), bulk liquid logistics, supply chain visibility, vessel chartering services and project cargo and airfreight internationally. We also provide road and rail freight, overweight cargo solutions, domestic truck brokerage (FTL/LTL), warehousing and distribution using our network of 20 warehouses strategically located across the U.S. We use technology to tie these services together to provide worldwide, integrated solutions. UWL is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio with additional management offices across the U.S., Asia, Europe and South America.

UWL is a subsidiary of World Shipping Inc., an industry leader since 1960 with over 55 years of market experience dedicated to providing innovative cargo transportation and freight services while delivering the highest level of customer service available in the industry. Headquartered in Cleveland, OH, The World Group of Companies include World Shipping, Inc., ContainerPort Group, UWL, World Distribution Services and Newport Tank Containers. The World Group provides seamless end-to-end solutions with maximum control of the supply chain.

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ContainerPort Group Hires Industry Veteran Mike Mays, Appoints Him to Vice President of National Accounts

CLEVELAND, OH (October 21, 2015) – ContainerPort Group, Inc. (CPG) is pleased to announce the addition of Mike Mays – effective October 26. Mays will serve as CPG’s Vice President of National Accounts, reporting directly to Jim Kramer, SVP, Commercial.

Mays’ career, spanning two decades, has allowed him to play an integral part of teams at P&O Nedlloyd, GATX, OOCL and Domestic Intermodal America/AgriOcean Service. He is well-respected member of industry groups – participating on boards and associations such as Intermodal Association of North America, Midwest Foreign Commerce Club and the Transportation Intermediaries Association.

According to Kramer, Mays brings “…an impressive skillset to the CPG team. There is no doubt that he has experience, honed over an impressive career, that will allow him to provide value to our customers – BCOs, NVOs and Ocean Carriers alike.”

About ContainerPort Group

ContainerPort Group, Inc. headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, is a leading provider of services to the container shipping industry and is celebrating its 44rd year of operation. CPG provides both motor carrier services and terminal services (depot, CY, equipment maintenance, rail ramp operations) to shipping lines, railroads, shippers/receivers, and freight intermediaries with concentration on international cargoes. CPG operates facilities and terminals in 17 distinct geographic markets throughout the Midwest, Ohio Valley, Northeast and Southeast regions.

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UWL Experiences Growth, Expands Staff in Q3 2015 to Meet Customer Demand

CLEVELAND, OH (September 24, 2015) – The full service, asset-based global 3PL, UWL, continues to see significant growth leading into Q4 2015 and expands team to consistently deliver world-class customer service. An increased customer base has prompted UWL’s need to grow its team of best-in-class supply chain professionals. Recent additions include three Regional Sales Directors:

Joe Pugh

Joe Pugh – Joins UWL as Director of Regional Sales with 20+ years of logistics operations and sales management experience. Pugh has held multiple executive positions within various organizations that included such responsibilities as supply chain diagnosis, custom house brokerage, ocean and air freight sales and operations, pre- and post-distribution network optimization and vertical industry specific sales management. He attended the Belmont College of Business.

Chris Krawczyk

Chris Krawczyk – Joins UWL as Director of Regional Sales with 8+ years of global logistics sales and operations experience for imports and exports. Krawczyk has held positions in both Operations and Sales with a focus on Trans Pacific East Bound General Cargo and Fireworks. He graduated Cum Laude from Missouri State University.

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Dylan Royal – Joins UWL as Director of Regional Sales with 6+ years of global logistics sales and operations experience. Royal started his career in logistics with an ocean carrier before transitioning to a Regional Sales Manager role with an NVOCC and Customs Broker in Dallas, TX. He graduated from the University of Memphis with a BBA and concentration in Finance.

About UWL UWL ‎Senior Vice President, Global Sales, Jane Colazzo, is excited to share this news: “Our growth is a testament to the fact that we are all about serving our customers and exceeding expectations at UWL. Our team brings decades of experience to each opportunity either through past work with our parent company World Shipping or within the industry. Our customers appreciate our expertise, responsiveness and commitment to quality work and also the high service levels not being offered by the consolidating steamship lines and largest NVOs.”

UWL is a full service, asset-based global 3PL. We are fully licensed and bonded to provide freight forwarding, customs house brokerage, ocean freight (FCL, LCL), bulk liquid logistics, supply chain visibility, vessel chartering services and project cargo and airfreight internationally. We also provide road and rail freight, overweight cargo solutions, domestic truck brokerage (FTL/LTL), warehousing and distribution using our network of 20 warehouses strategically located across the U.S. We use technology to tie these services together to provide worldwide, integrated solutions. UWL is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio with additional management offices across the U.S., Asia, Europe and South America.

UWL is a subsidiary of World Shipping Inc., an industry leader since 1960 with over 55 years of market experience dedicated to providing innovative cargo transportation and freight services while delivering the highest level of customer service available in the industry. Headquartered in Cleveland, OH, The World Group of Companies include World Shipping, Inc., ContainerPort Group, UWL, World Distribution Services and Newport Tank Containers. The World Group provides seamless end-to-end solutions with maximum control of the supply chain.

For more information, please visit www.shipUWL.com.

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UWL Europe Moves Office to Support Growth and Expanded Service Offerings

CLEVELAND, OH (September 1, 2015) – UWL Europe celebrates the milestone of substantial growth by moving to a new office, followed by extended service offerings to meet customer demands. Throughout the past year, UWL Europe has doubled its staff, resulting in the need for a larger office space. With expansion of both office space and staff, UWL will begin increasing their product offerings later this year. Vice President, Eelco Cossee was intentional with the business growth by creating a new process model where team members are aligned by product and service.

“We are extremely excited that we have been able to double our resources this past year and it has given us the opportunity to move to a new location and expand our services to meet the demands of our clients. It was of the utmost importance to us to find the right people to match our growing products. We were able to find the right fits from both internal and external candidates looking to specialize or focus their skill-set in a particular area. I am optimistic about our future and know that we will continue to expand.”

The new office is strategically located between the Rotterdam and Antwerp ports, two of Europe’s largest ports and freight gateway. The Moerdijk industrial park and port is connected to the two ports by road and inland vessels, making it an ideal logistic hub. In addition to a larger footprint to accommodate the increase in staff, the new space features a new complete set of computer hardware, telephone system and a state-of-the-art meeting room to host both customers and internal team gatherings. “We wanted our new space to have a polished look and feel for our visitors and our internal team,” said Cossee when describing the new office.

On September, 18th 2015 Moerdijk Port Authority President, Mr. Ferdinand van den Oever will officially commemorate UWL Europe’s new office followed by an invitation-only open house.

The new office space is located at:

Plaza 4a, Port M009
4782 SK Moerdijk
The Netherlands
E: infoeur@shipUWL.com
T: +31(0) 88 – 205 4300

About UWL 

UWL is a full service, asset-based global 3PL. We are fully licensed and bonded to provide freight forwarding, customs house brokerage, ocean freight (FCL, LCL), bulk liquid logistics, supply chain visibility, vessel chartering services and project cargo and airfreight internationally. We also provide road and rail freight, overweight cargo solutions, domestic truck brokerage (FTL/LTL), warehousing and distribution using our network of 20 warehouses strategically located across the U.S. We use technology to tie these services together to provide worldwide, integrated solutions. UWL is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio with additional management offices across the U.S., Asia, Europe and South America.

UWL is a subsidiary of World Shipping Inc., an industry leader since 1960 with over 55 years of market experience dedicated to providing innovative cargo transportation and freight services while delivering the highest level of customer service available in the industry. Headquartered in Cleveland, OH, The World Group of Companies include World Shipping, Inc., ContainerPort Group, UWL, World Distribution Services and Newport Tank Containers. The World Group provides seamless end-to-end solutions with maximum control of the supply chain.

For more information, please visit www.shipUWL.com.

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UWL Successfully Moves 54,400 Tons of Gypsum for 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympiad

CLEVELAND, OH (August 28, 2015) – On June 22nd, 2015 UWL Brazil quickly and efficiently moved 54,400 tons of gypsum, a raw material that is commonly used in the creation of hotels and buildings, from the port of Garrucha to the Itaguai port, for the continued construction of the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympic games. With the 2016 Olympiad less than a year away, this project was especially timely and important. It was also the first of its kind for UWL Brazil – a bulk cargo move. To initiate the project UWL needed a bulk cargo ship that was both modern and speedy. They found their match in the M.V. TR Omaha, built in 2014 and weighing over 36,353 tons. Roberto Prudente, Vice President of UWL Brazil attributes the success of the move to UWL’s dedication to world-class service and the pristine execution of his team.

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“Our team and especially Operational Manager Roberto Reis, went above and beyond to get the job done and over-exceeded customer expectations. It was a necessity that the move be completed quickly and we were able to deliver on that.”

Roberto Reis is proud of performing such a significant transportation and confirms what the UWL brand says, “We are on it!”

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About UWL 

UWL is a full service, asset-based global 3PL. We are fully licensed and bonded to provide freight forwarding, customs house brokerage, ocean freight (FCL, LCL), bulk liquid logistics, supply chain visibility, vessel chartering services and project cargo and airfreight internationally. We also provide road and rail freight, overweight cargo solutions, domestic truck brokerage (FTL/LTL), warehousing and distribution using our network of 20 warehouses strategically located across the U.S. We use technology to tie these services together to provide worldwide, integrated solutions. UWL is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio with additional management offices across the U.S., Asia, Europe and South America.

UWL is a subsidiary of World Shipping Inc., an industry leader since 1960 with over 55 years of market experience dedicated to providing innovative cargo transportation and freight services while delivering the highest level of customer service available in the industry. Headquartered in Cleveland, OH, The World Group of Companies include World Shipping, Inc., ContainerPort Group, UWL, World Distribution Services and Newport Tank Containers. The World Group provides seamless end-to-end solutions with maximum control of the supply chain.

For more information, please visit www.shipUWL.com.

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World Shipping Continues to Grow Quarter After Quarter in 2015, Invests in Cultivating Future Industry Professionals

CLEVELAND, OH (July 9, 2015) – World Shipping, Inc. experienced a significant period of growth in Q4 2014 that has continued into the first half of 2015. An increased customer base and business volume has prompted World Shipping to grow its team of best-in-class supply chain professionals as well as continue to maintain the more comprehensive in-port service on the Great Lakes.

“We feel fortunate to work with an increased network of customers and we continue to expand our service offering to meet their ever-changing needs. In the evolving landscape of vessel operations, it is critical that our team is a step ahead and is always anticipating needs before they arise,” says World Shipping Vice President of Operations, Dennis Mahoney.

As a company, World Shipping is dedicated to growing expert team members internally, building succession plans to support growth of the company and its seasoned staff. Recent staffing additions include two roles within the support team: Jordan Brumm (Vessel Operations, Chicago Office) and Agron Dedvukaj (Vessel Operations, Detroit Office). In addition, the Vessel Division’s commercial manager, Ms. Jackie Csiszar, is currently attending The University of Denver’s Transportation Institute, and will receive her Masters of Science in Transportation Management degree in June of 2016.

About World Shipping, Inc.

World Shipping, Inc. is an independent shipping agency specializing in vessel operations, APIS/AMS/ACI/ENOA/D, grain forwarding and project logistics. Our vessel operations and port agency staff is the largest and most experienced in the Great Lakes. World Shipping is the maritime concierge for all Great Lakes Ports including: Cleveland, OH; Ashtabula, OH; Erie, PA; Oswego, NY; Buffalo, NY; Detroit, MI; Toledo, OH; Ludington, MI; Port Huron, MI; Bay City, MI; Chicago, IL; Burns Harbor, IN; Milwaukee, WI; Green Bay, WI; Menominee, WI. Since 1960, World Shipping has been active in serving shippers and receivers of international cargo operating in multiple segments, including freight forwarding, ocean freight, trucking, rail operations, warehousing and distribution, bulk liquid international logistics, and customs clearance. Headquartered in Cleveland, OH, The World Group companies include World Shipping, Inc., ContainerPort Group, United World Line, World Distribution Services, and NewPort Tank Containers.

For more information, please visit www.worldshipping.com.

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