WTDC Newsletter – December 15, 2025
Deck the Halls for His House Children’s Home
On Saturday, December 6, WTDC employees, families, and friends volunteered at Deck the Halls for His House Children’s Home. This annual event brings the community together to decorate the group homes for the children at His House.
We brought the joy and spirit of Christmas into the home by trimming the tree, stringing up the lights, decorating each of the bedrooms, and baking fresh cookies for the children. This was our second year decorating the same home. Thank you WTDC General Manager Ginger Diez for organizing our year-round participation with His House Children’s Home!
President’s Corner
As we reflect on 2025, I’m filled with gratitude for the progress WTDC has made and the people who make our mission possible. This year reminded us just how meaningful our company four pillars—God and Family, Health and Education, Community, and WTDC—are in shaping the work we do and the relationships we build.
Our commitment to community service also remained a central part of our identity. Through charitable initiatives, volunteer efforts, and support for local organizations, we continued to give back to the community that has supported our family-owned business for nearly half a century.
One of the standout achievements of the year was WTDC’s nomination for the DFNI Awards, a recognition that speaks to the dedication of our team and the trust placed in us by our customers and partners. It reflects our continued commitment to bettering our community.
Our presence in the Duty Free & Travel Retail industry was stronger than ever in 2025 while we continue to develop markets for our transportation department. WTDC proudly attended key industry gatherings including the IAADFS Summit of the Americas, WCA World Regional Conference, and TFWA World Exhibition and Conference. These events and our features in the event publications provided invaluable opportunities to connect with partners, and position WTDC at the forefront of the duty-free and travel retail logistics sector.
Operationally, WTDC experienced significant growth. We successfully onboarded new accounts, expanded our FTZ consulting and transportation clientele, and strengthened long-standing customer relationships. These accomplishments underscore our reputation for dependable, customer-focused service.
As we look ahead to 2026, our vision remains clear: continue delivering exceptional service, deepen our industry relationships, and carry forward the values that define us. The future is bright, and WTDC is ready to meet it with purpose and innovation.
Best Regards,
Sean Gazitua, President & CEO
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WTDC Holiday Hours
WTDC regular business hours are Monday-Friday, 8 am to 5 pm, closed 12-1 pm for lunch.
December 19 – Closing 4 pm
December 24 – Open regular hours
December 25 – Closed
December 31 – Open regular hours
January 1 – Closed
FIU’s Dr. David Wernick – WTDC Partner of the Month
We are honored to present Dr David Wernick, Teaching Professor, International Business, FIU College of Business, as our Partner of the Month!
For more than 15 years, WTDC has been working with Dr. Wernick to provide business and educational opportunities to FIU students. In his role as Advisor to the International Business Honors Society (IBHS) at FIU, Dr. Wernick is instrumental in the development of the Bandhwari Women’s Project – a micro-enterprise offering social and economic opportunities to the women of Bandhwari, India. WTDC is a guest speaker to IBHS each fall and provides scholarships to students to travel to India each year during spring break with Dr. Wernick for the Bandhwari Women’s project.
Business professor honored for student-led project to empower women in India – FIU News
WTDC featured in FIU article on tariffs
In a recent article in the Fall 2025 edition of FIU Business Now, the quarterly FIU College of Business magazine, WTDC President & CEO Sean Gazitua provided his outlook on companies working within the new tariff structure:
Companies are using this period of volatility to build stronger partnerships, with some businesses spreading tariff costs between manufacturers, importers and distributors as a short-term solution. “Entrepreneurs see difficult times as opportunities,” Gazitua said. “You can’t fold. You have to work with your partners to figure these things out, and this is why it’s important to have strong relationships.”
Navigating Trade in Uncertain Times – FIU Business Now
Angel Tree Program
For the last 11 years, WTDC has supported the Angel Tree Program from Prison Fellowship. We sponsor Christmas gifts for 10 children of incarcerated parents, bringing joy and faith-based education into the homes of these families.
Angel Tree Christmas
Pajama Drive for His House
It’s that time of year again! Please join us in donating pajamas to the children of His House Children’s Home in WTDC’s 11th Annual Pajama Drive. Each Christmas season, our goal is to provide a new pair of pajamas for every child in their care. We will be accepting donations until December 19, 2025.
You may contact WTDC General Manager Ginger Diez with any questions on corporate donations or delivery instructions. ‘Tis the season for giving!
Contact WTDC General Manager Ginger Diez to donate!
Foreign Trade Zone Consulting
WTDC provides Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) Consulting services designed to help businesses maximize cash flow by not paying duties upfront or deferring duties altogether on exports.
With dozens of FTZ consultations under our belt, our team recently completed CBP Activations for FTZs in Florida and Kentucky, guiding companies through the complex regulatory, operational, and compliance steps. Whether you’re seeking to defer, reduce, or even eliminate customs duties, WTDC FTZ Consulting provides the strategic insight and hands-on support needed to make your FTZ activation seamless and profitable.
WTDC FTZ Consulting