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China to US air service
Shanghai to Chicago, 1-day transit
NVOCC · Freight forwarder · Customs brokerage

When your shipments are predictable, everything runs smoother.

We deliver predictable supply chain solutions backed by a team of creative problem-solvers focused on your goals — a complete suite of NVOCC services across ocean, air and customs brokerage, dependable nationwide trucking capacity, and WorldScope, our proprietary supply chain data platform.

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Licensed NVOCCC-TPAT certifiedIATA accreditedSince 1960
What we do

One source for every leg of the move

Ocean, air, road and rail under a single contact point — plus in-house Customs brokerage and technology that keep the cargo moving after it lands.

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01

Ocean Freight

FCL and LCL shipments with contracted space on the major carriers and NVOCC control from origin to final delivery.

International shipping by sea
02

Air Freight

A full suite of global airfreight services, including direct flights from China to the US.

International shipping by air
03

Customs House Brokerage

Quick clearance, effective compliance strategies and seamless integration, handled by our in-house licensed team.

In-house brokerage team
04

Land Transportation

Intermodal rail, drayage, full truckload and LTL, backed by the owned assets of ContainerPort Group.

Nationwide trucking capacity
05

Chemical & Bulk Logistics

Bulk transloading and chemical logistics for regulated cargo, with dedicated hazmat handling.

Regulated and bulk cargo
06

Flexitanks

Kosher-certified flexitanks that move bulk liquids in standard dry containers, at a lower cost per litre.

Bulk liquid in dry boxes
07

Cargo Insurance

All-risk coverage arranged alongside the booking, so one team handles the move and the protection behind it.

Protection on every shipment
Global reach, local expertise

Owned assets, real technology and a vetted agent network

Combining the reliability of owned assets, industry-leading technology and global partnerships, UWL is your single source for seamless logistics solutions.

We have logistics offices strategically located in the United States and South America, and we partner exclusively with top regional and independent agents. Every partner is financially healthy, fully certified and licensed to operate in its own market, and vetted to act as fiscal representative for foreign companies.

65+
Years of market experience across the World Group
30+
Vetted agent partners across all continents
2
Continents with owned UWL offices
Technology

Your supply chain, your way

Real-time tracking, tracing and customizable analytics. WorldScope is our proprietary supply chain data management platform — cloud-based visibility that tells you exactly where your cargo is at every step.

Real-time track & trace
Container, booking and bill of lading milestones as they happen.
Customizable analytics
Build the views your team actually reports on.
Document repository
Bills of lading, invoices and clearance packets in one place.
Fully integrated EDI
INTTRA-connected, with custom TMS platform integration.
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Live shipment board
ReferenceOrigin DestinationStatus
BL-2026-0042 Shanghai Seattle In transit
BL-2026-0039 Ho Chi Minh Long Beach At port
AWB-557-2210 PVG ORD Delivered
BL-2026-0051 Itajaí Houston Booking
BL-2026-0058 Rotterdam Cleveland Customs

Illustrative content · WorldScope

Licensed, bonded and accredited
Federal Maritime Commission Ocean Transportation Intermediary License U.S. Customs and Border Protection Customs Broker License FMCSA Broker Authority Member of the NCBFAA IATA Indirect Air Carrier certification CNS Endorsed Agent C-TPAT Certified Transportation Worker Identification Credential WCA World member AAFA affiliate member
The UWL Advantage

What makes us different

We live in an always-on society, where technology has blurred the lines of impossible versus possible. What has not changed is that shippers want speed, accuracy and fair pricing from a partner they can trust.

Comprehensive in-house services

Our scope of in-house services is unparalleled. As part of the World Group we bring decades of collective experience across ocean, air, brokerage, trucking and warehousing — so you get integrated capabilities through a single point of contact instead of a chain of vendors.

A customer-oriented culture

Our culture focuses on high-level service and care: a live person on the other end, real market knowledge, and personalized assistance aimed at exceeding expectations rather than merely meeting an SLA.

What you get with UWL

Standard on every account
On-time performance
Custom TMS platform integration
Competitive transit times
Booking confirmation within 2 hours
Hazardous materials handling
In-house letter of credit services
100% AES filing compliance
Licensed NVOCC, forwarder and brokerage
Documentation within 48 hours of departure
Cargo insurance and real-time track & trace
Market updates and modern software
Fully integrated EDI (INTTRA)
Our proven process

How a UWL partnership starts

Five steps, from the first conversation to a logistics partner who already knows how your business runs.

Step 01

We listen

Initial meetings identify your business needs and pain points, and we document the action items that come out of them.
Step 02

We provide solutions

We present the value proposition built around those needs and introduce the management team who will own it.
Step 03

Onboarding

A focused service team meeting outlines communication channels and reporting requirements before the first booking.
Step 04

Improvement

Quarterly KPIs and business reviews keep the relationship transparent and the performance measurable.
Step 05

Results & partnership

You end up with a dedicated logistics partner who is familiar with the specifics of your business.
Industries we serve

Cargo we know how to handle

Different commodities carry different rules, seasons and risks. These are the verticals where our teams already have the compliance knowledge and carrier relationships in place.

Retail and Wholesale Apparel and Footwear Fashion Agriculture Furniture and Home Goods Food and Beverage Perishables Automotive and Auto Parts Chemicals Solar Photovoltaics (PV)
A tradition of logistics excellence

Part of the World Group, an industry leader since 1960

Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, World Group brings together multiple transportation and logistics companies to provide seamless end-to-end solutions with maximum control of the supply chain. UWL is the international forwarding arm of that family.

World Group ContainerPort Group World Shipping, Inc.

UWL

Full-service NVOCC and licensed, bonded freight forwarder: ocean and air freight, customs house brokerage, land transportation, warehousing and distribution, bulk liquid logistics and flexitanks.

ContainerPort Group

The largest privately held drayage trucking brand in the United States and a top 10 drayage carrier, with nationwide port and rail capacity.

World Shipping, Inc.

Vessel operations and grain forwarding, and the largest Great Lakes vessel operator — in maritime services since the inception of modern container shipping.

The strategic UWL network

Strategic locations to support your supply chain

Owned offices in the United States and South America, plus an exclusive network of vetted regional agents with the customs permits and local knowledge to represent you in their markets.

North America

UWL World Headquarters

1340 Depot Street Cleveland, OH 44116 United States

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South America

UWL do Brasil — Itajaí

Dr. Pedro Ferreira, 333 — 19th floor Itajaí, Santa Catarina 88301-320 Brazil

Visit brazil.shipuwl.com
News & resources

Latest market updates

Tariffs, regulatory changes and service announcements, explained by the people who deal with them daily.

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Tell us what you are moving and where it needs to go. A specialist will come back to you with options as soon as possible.

Please note: UWL does not handle shipments of personal effects for private individuals.

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