FAQs
Get answers to the most common questions about our logistics and Foreign Trade Zone services. Need more information? Our team is always available to help with any additional inquiries.
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What services does WTDC offer?
WTDC is a worldwide logistics company and Foreign Trade Zone. Family owned and operated since its founding in 1977, the company provides FTZ inventory control, FTZ Consulting, as well as domestic and international air, ocean, and over the road transportation as a licensed NVOCC, IAC, IATA, and Customs Broker.
Where is WTDC located?
WTDC is located in Miami, Florida, less than one mile West of Miami International Airport (MIA) and 20 minutes from PortMiami.
How long has WTDC been in business?
WTDC is in its 48th year of buisness, family owned and operated by the Gazitua family since 1977.
What is a Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ), and how does it benefit my business?
FTZs are a secure areas where merchandise can be stored or manufactured without incurring duties (tariffs) or taxes until entering the domestic markets. 3PL FTZs such as WTDC provide in-bond warehousing and inventory control for companies looking to use preposition cargo in the U.S. without paying U.S. duties or taxes. Because merchandise that has been exported from an FTZ has never paid U.S. duties or taxes, it can be delivered to international and duty free markets at a lower cost.
What types of companies commonly use WTDC’s FTZ services?
WTDC FTZ warehousing customers include companies that sell or distribute spirits, electronics, medical equipment, cigarettes, cellphones, HVAC equipment, and electrical components, among others.
Does WTDC provide transloading, cross-dock, and heavy-lift logistics?
WTDC has a 6 acre bonded and fenced laydown yard ideal for transloads and heavy-lift logistics. We have a crane service on call for heavy-lift loadings and unloadings of flatracks, open top containers, and special equipment. WTDC has 25 bay doors ready for same-day cross-docking.
What licenses and certifications does WTDC hold?
WTDC holds a number of different licenes and accreditations for warehousing and transportation: Warehousing – Foreign Trade Zone, US Customs Bonded Warehouse, Container Freight Station (CFS), General Order Warehouse. C-TPAT approved by CBP. FDA registered facitlity. Ocean – FMC licenseed NVOCC and Freight Forwarder. Air – TSA licensed IAC, IATA Approved. Road- FMCSA licensed. Customs Brokerage – Licensed U.S. Customs Broker
How can WTDC assist with import and export compliance?
As a licensed U.S. Customs Broker and Foreign Trade Zone, WTDC keeps meticulous records and holds itself to the highest standards required by government agencies. As an FTZ Consultant, we train companies how to adhere to the compliance regulations of applicable government agencies.
How can I request a quote or contact WTDC for further assistance?
It’s easy! Send your request to sales@wtdc.com with as much information as you have about your shipment or warehousing opportunity. Our team of professionals will work with you to provide a quote for our services/
What internship opportunities are available at WTDC?
WTDC has Internships available to college students at U.S. college and universitites: Accounting Internship, Brokerage Internship, Business Development Internship, Sales & Marketing Internship, Operations Internship, Technology Internship.