C-TPAT – WTDC Statement of Support

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CTPAT stands for Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism. Implemented in November 2001, CTPAT is a voluntary joint government-business initiative to build cooperative relationshipsthat strengthen overall supply chain and border security. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) requests that businesses ensure the integrity of their security practices and communicate theirsecurity guidelines to their business partners within the […]

WTDC Newsletter – July 16, 2020

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PortMiami prepares for September cruise line return In a virtual meeting of Miami-Dade Tourism and the Ports Committee on July 14, PortMiami Director Juan Kuryla said that cargo and trade are helping the port stay open during the pandemic. “We continue working on plans for the eventual reopening of the port to the cruise industry, […]

Aviation industry takes action to stem impact from Coronavirus

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Last week Lufthansa Group and other airlines implemented strategies to protect against an economic slide such as implementing hiring freezes, grounding aircraft, and encouraging workers to take unpaid leave or reduce hours. American Shipper: Coronavirus hits come fast for aviation sector

Cruise ships update end to their suspension on sailings

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Cruise ships berthing at PortMiami are announcing updates to their suspension on sailings. Notably, MSC announced this week that it will begin sailing July 10. On March 13, all cruises sailing from PortMiami were halted for 30 days and the suspension was later extended upon orders from the CDC. The article features a full list […]

Logistics for Medical Supplies

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WTDC has FTZ & domestic pallet positions ready to receive medical equipment and supplies. Our Brokerage and Transportation departments are working alongside our customers to keep on-top of the changing regulations from FDA & CBP on imports of: COVID-19 test kits PPE N95 masks Ventilators Medical Equipment Medical Supplies WTDC provides duty-paid door to door […]