Your Logistics Partner in the Duty-Free Travel Retail Industry
At WTDC, we understand that duty-free travel retail is much more than airport shopping—it’s a dynamic, global retail channel that thrives on speed, security, and strategy. For over four decades, WTDC has supported duty-free operators, travel retail brands, and global distributors with bonded warehousing, Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) logistics, and U.S. Customs compliance solutions designed for the unique demands of international commerce.
Whether your goods are headed to airports, cruise terminals, border crossings, or seaports, WTDC ensures your inventory moves efficiently and compliantly through every stage of the supply chain—so you can focus on selling high-value products to high-volume travelers.
Duty-Free Logistics Built Around Speed, Savings, and Security
WTDC is strategically located near PortMiami, Miami International Airport, and Port Everglades, offering unmatched access to major international gateways. Our secure, climate-controlled warehouse facilities are customs bonded and FTZ-designated, allowing clients to defer duties, reduce tariff exposure, and re-export goods without incurring U.S. import taxes.
We work with a wide range of duty-free and travel retail partners, including:
- Liquor and tobacco distributors
- Fragrance and cosmetics brands
- Travel-exclusive product lines
- Cruise and airport retailers
- Global importers and exporters
With our dedicated Duty-Free Logistics Program, clients benefit from:
- Fast turnaround times for time-sensitive goods
- Accurate inventory management and fulfillment
- Hands-on customs coordination with CBP, FDA, and TTB
- Consolidation and packaging for multi-market distribution
WTDC and FTZ 281: Empowering Duty-Free Businesses in South Florida
WTDC was the first operator to activate PortMiami’s FTZ 281 under the Alternative Site Framework, creating new opportunities for duty-free and travel retail businesses in South Florida. Through our FTZ consulting services, we help brands navigate the application and activation process, implement standard operating procedures (SOPs), and ensure ongoing compliance with U.S. Customs & Border Protection.
With FTZ 281 benefits, your business can:
- Store goods duty-free for an unlimited time
- Assemble, test, or repackage merchandise within the zone
- Improve cash flow by deferring or eliminating import duties
- Accelerate your supply chain with zone-to-zone transfers
WTDC: A Legacy of Service in the Duty-Free Sector
WTDC’s deep roots in the duty-free industry go back to our founding in 1977, when we first began warehousing and distributing spirits and tobacco products. Over the years, we’ve expanded our capabilities to support global travel retail networks, developing tailored logistics programs that meet the evolving needs of this fast-moving sector.
Today, we proudly serve duty-free operators across North America, the Caribbean, and Latin America—delivering exceptional service with every shipment, pallet, and container.
Let WTDC Elevate Your Duty-Free Supply Chain
If your business operates in the travel retail space, you need a logistics partner who understands your industry, speaks your language, and moves at your pace. From bonded warehousing to FTZ activation and full-service international logistics, WTDC is here to help you scale your operations, reduce costs, and stay compliant.
Contact us today to learn how WTDC can support your duty-free and travel retail logistics strategy.
