WTDC Newsletter – July 15, 2026

Archbishop Thomas Wenski visits WTDC to bless first humanitarian shipment to Cuba
On July 7, the Gazitua family and WTDC welcomed Archbishop Thomas Wenski of the Archdiocese of Miami for a special visit and blessing of the first humanitarian shipment of solar lanterns for the people of Cuba.

WTDC has been selected by Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Miami, Inc. as the official warehousing partner for humanitarian aid shipments to Cuba. During his visit, Archbishop Wenski blessed the shipment, offered prayers for WTDC employees, and blessed the company’s facilities and the statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

“It is a great honor for the Gazitua family and WTDC to support Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Miami in this humanitarian mission to Cuba,” said Sean Gazitua, President and CEO of WTDC. “This is more than a logistics project. It is a ministry of faith, service, and hope for those in need.”

The visit shows a long-standing friendship and common mission between the Gazitua family, Archbishop Wenski, and the Archdiocese of Miami. They have worked together on humanitarian efforts in Cuba and taken part in significant events in the life of the Church, including the Papal Masses of Pope Benedict XVI in Santiago de Cuba and Pope Francis in Havana, as well as the 500th Anniversary celebration of the founding of Havana. The Gazitua Family and WTDC remain dedicated to faith, humanitarian service, and providing hope and assistance to communities in need.

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Miami

President’s Corner
It was truly an honor for WTDC to welcome Archbishop Thomas Wenski to WTDC last week. For my family and I, this mission is especially meaningful. Our family has proudly joined the Archdiocese on visits to Cuba over the years, including historic moments with Pope Benedict XVI in Santiago de Cuba, Pope Francis in Havana, and the 500th Anniversary of the founding of Havana.

To now support the Cuban people through WTDC is a privilege. It reflects who we are as a company and as a family. Our four pillars, God and Family, Health and Education, Community, and WTDC, guide us to serve beyond our daily business. This effort is about giving back. It is about using our resources to help others. Most of all, it is about bringing hope, dignity, and compassion to people in need.

Best Regards,
Sean Gazitua, President & CEO
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8000 days accident free
The Gazitua Family is proud to announce that WTDC reached an extraordinary milestone on July 8, 2026: 8,000 days without a lost-time accident, dating back to August 2004. This achievement reflects nearly 22 years of safety, teamwork, continuous education, and operational excellence. President & CEO Sean Gazitua helped start WTDC’s safety program while working in Operations, helping build a culture that continues today through forklift certifications, HazMat certifications, CPR and AED certifications, OSHA best practices, emergency preparedness, and ongoing employee training. As WTDC approaches 50 years of service, the Gazitua Family thanks every team member for making safety a daily priority while helping safely manage more than $600 million in pre-positioned inventory for customers around the world. Safety First. Excellence Always.

CBP expands enforcement of de minimis shipments
As announced June 24, CBP has strengthened its processing of low-value imports by permanently suspending duty-free de minimis treatment for shipments valued at $800 or less. All qualifying shipments are now subject to applicable duties and increased reporting requirements, including additional data for international mail.
CBP is also testing a new electronic entry process to improve shipment visibility and enforcement. The changes are designed to create a level playing field for compliant businesses, enhance supply chain security, and better detect counterfeit, illicit, and high-risk goods entering the United States.
CBP modernizes low-value shipment processing

MIA named Best Airport in North America after strong air cargo performance in 2025
Miami International Airport (MIA) has been named the Best Airport in North America at the 2026 Asian Freight, Logistics and Supply Chain (AFLAS) Awards in Shanghai. The annual awards, organized by Asia Cargo News, are determined by votes from more than 15,000 readers and industry professionals, recognizing excellence across the global logistics and transportation sector. The honor follows another record year for MIA, where cargo volumes increased 13.6% to nearly 3.5 million tons in 2025. The growth propelled MIA to become the busiest airport for total freight in the United States and the third busiest cargo airport in the world, behind only Hong Kong and Shanghai.
MIA named Best Airport in North America by Asia Cargo News

4th Annual Back to School Drive for Lotus House
WTDC is excited to announce our 4th Annual Back to School Supply Drive for the children of Lotus House Women’s Shelter. Lotus House is the nation’s largest shelter dedicated to women and children experiencing homelessness, providing support, resources, and opportunities to help families build brighter futures.
We will be accepting donations through July 31st of book bags, notebooks, lined paper, highlighters, glue sticks, pencils, erasers, pencil cases, pens, and colored pencils.

One of WTDC’s core pillars is Giving Back to the Community, alongside our commitment to Health & Education. This annual school supply drive is one of the many ways we live those values and support the families in our community. Please contact WTDC General Manager Ginger Diez if you have any questions and thank you in advance for your generosity and support. Together, we can make a meaningful difference in our community.
Lotus House Women’s Shelter

WTDC expands transportation focus to Jamaica and Montego Bay
WTDC is expanding business development efforts for transportation services between the United States and Jamaica, with a special focus on Montego Bay and western Jamaica. As a Miami-based freight forwarder, NVOCC, and IATA approved IAC, WTDC is well-positioned to support importers, distributors, hotels, resorts, retailers, construction suppliers, food service companies, medical suppliers, and industrial businesses that rely on dependable U.S. cargo movements into Jamaica.

Montego Bay serves as a key gateway for Jamaica’s tourism, hospitality, construction, retail, and service industries. Many businesses in the region depend on regular shipments from U.S. suppliers, including food and beverage products, hotel and resort supplies, construction materials, machinery, spare parts, auto parts, medical supplies, electronics, sanitation products, and general commercial cargo.

“Our goal is to help Jamaican importers and U.S. exporters move cargo more efficiently through Miami and into key Caribbean markets such as Montego Bay,” said Sean Gazitua, President and CEO of WTDC. “Jamaica is an important trade partner, and WTDC is committed to providing the transportation support businesses need to keep their supply chains moving.”