World Distribution Services

Rocky River, OH
United States
https://www.worldds.net/

Booth: 474

Scalable, Flexible, & Customized Retail Fulfillment & Distribution Solutions

Getting products where they need to be, when they need to be there, as efficiently as possible — at World Distribution Services (WDS), that’s been our focus for the past 60 years.

WDS is a leading provider of creative warehouse logistics solutions. Our areas of expertise include cross-docking, transloading, e-commerce and retail fulfillment, and local and nationwide transportation services. Take advantage of our consolidation/deconsolidation and transloading services to reduce transportation costs and get your products to market faster.

Our strategic network of distribution centers located in key port cities includes:

Boasting over 2 million sqft. of warehousing space, experienced employees, and full-service distribution capabilities, WDS is your source for complete warehouse logistics.

WDS is part of World Group, a family of brands offering end-to-end supply chain services including drayage, logistics, air freight, ocean freight, customs house brokerage, and more.

Press Releases

World Distribution Services Opens First West Coast Distribution Center with New Facility in Tacoma, WA (Jan 04, 2023)

300,000 square foot facility represents company’s 4^th new facility in less than two years

Cleveland, OH, Oct. 10, 2022 – Effective immediately, World Distribution Services (WDS), a World Group company and leading provider of creative warehouse logistics solutions, announces the opening of its new 300,000-square-foot Tacoma, Washington distribution facility. Demonstrating the company’s commitment to investing in the pacific northwest, the new facility establishes WDS’s west coast footprint and represents its fourth new location in less than two years.

“Responding to market demand, as well as the specific needs of our customers, WDS has been aggressively growing, opening four facilities, totaling over one million square feet of warehouse space, over the last 24 months. With this facility, we not only provide support for the Sun Chief express service, we also firmly establish WDS as a player on the west coast,” said Dale Young, Vice President, World Distribution Services.

In addition to providing warehouse capacity to the Seattle/Tacoma region, the new facility will offer cross-docking and inland distribution service, helping move freight further inland while avoiding the congestion that can occur at other west coast ports. Combined with the recent announcement from the Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA) about their expansion of domestic intermodal capacity, customers can count on freight moving quickly.

Fully staffed and operational, the WDS Tacoma facility offers, cross-dock and transload services, distribution and fulfillment, and e-commerce capability. With a 36-foot clear height, 46 dock doors, a state-of-the-art warehouse management system (WMS), and ample parking for trailers, the new location offers a variety of storage and distribution solutions to the region and acts as a gateway to the US interior for importers using the Ports of Seattle and Tacoma.

World Group, the parent company of WDS, offers customers differentiated yet complementary brands that deliver industry-leading products across ocean drayage and domestic trucking, freight forwarding/NVOCC, air freight, chartering, customs house brokerage, and more. This new distribution facility will support WDS’s freight forwarding sister company, UWL, which has contracted with Swire Shipping to launch Sun Chief express service, the fastest express ocean service from Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to Seattle, Washington.

WDS customers can also partner with the brokerage division of ContainerPort Group (CPG®),World Group’s trucking solution and a top-ten drayage company in the US, to arrange truckload, LTL, and rail operations for cargo needing to be moved inland. By opening this new facility, WDS has helped push World Group’s companies into every link of the supply chain, providing an end-to-end, streamlined package to deliver high-value, seamless solutions for customers.

“As our customers diversify their operations, they are looking to us as their partner to provide warehouse support in a variety of port markets throughout the U.S. Our goal is to continue to swiftly respond to our customers’ needs, offering more than just warehouse capacity, but top-notch service and creative solutions,” said Dale Young.

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About World Distribution Services: World Distribution Services is a leading provider of creative warehouse logistics solutions. The areas of expertise include cross-docking, transloading, e-commerce and retail fulfillment, and local and nationwide transportation services. With a network of strategically situated warehouses across the country, experienced employees, and full-service product capabilities, World Distribution Services is the source for complete warehouse logistics.

About World Group: World Group was founded over 60 years ago as a pioneer in the earliest days of container management on the Great Lakes. Today, they are home to a portfolio of globally trusted brands that deliver customers end-to-end supply chain and logistics solutions. Their platform includes industry leading products in ocean drayage, domestic trucking and logistics, freight forwarding/NVOCC, air freight, customs house brokerage, and warehousing and distribution. Customers around the globe use World Group services to simplify their supply chains and reliably move freight. Their award-winning culture is anchored in people who live and breathe the company’s core values daily. You can learn more by visiting their website: www.worldgrouplogistics.com

World Distribution Services Parent Company Acquires Pacific Cascade (Jan 04, 2023)

Transaction bolsters distribution capacity in Pacific Northwest, strengthens nationwide footprint

Cleveland, OH – Dec. 7, 2022 – Today, World Distribution Services’ (WDS) parent company World Group, announced the acquisition of Pacific Cascade, comprised of Pacific Cascade Distribution, LLC, and Pacific Cascade Trucking, LLC, both headquartered in Sumner, Washington.

Pacific Cascade, founded in 2005 by Jeff Roulst, is an asset-light provider of 3PL services including drayage, warehousing, transloading, fulfillment and more. They operate over 50 trucks and have garnered motor carrier of the year honors from customers in 2016, 2020 and most recently in 2021. Additionally, in 2015, they were the first drayage provider servicing the ports of Tacoma and Seattle to become fully compliant with updated clean air regulations. Their 267,000 sq ft distribution facility and headquarters are located a short 20-minute drive from the newly-opened WDS facility in Tacoma, Washington.

"There is a lot of excitement about welcoming Pacific Cascade and their team as part of our family," said Dale Young, Vice President of Warehousing & Distribution for WDS. "They are an industry leader in the Pacific Northwest when it comes to providing customers with reliable 3PL services and a top-notch customer experience. This move complements our existing distribution footprint in the area and allows for increased flexibility and capacity for customers, including more cross-docking, transloading, and other distribution options at a time when these services are in high demand.”

Pacific Cascade CEO Jeff Roulst offered the following comments: “This agreement really made sense for both organizations. World Group’s operating companies have a robust presence east of the Rockies, and their recent significant investments in the Pacific Northwest, including the new WDS distribution facility and the Sun Chief express ocean service offered by UWL in collaboration with Swire Shipping, demonstrate a commitment to long-term growth in this region. Our leadership teams share a similar vision, and we are excited to see where this journey takes us together.”

With the addition of the Pacific Cascade facility, customers looking to move goods quickly will now have access to nearly 600,000 sq ft of space in the market. Pacific Cascade is located 35 miles from the Port of Seattle, and just 12 miles from the Port of Tacoma. Both locations have ample truck parking and dozens of dock doors to facilitate efficient transloading and cross-docking to ensure freight is ready for domestic distribution.

“It’s a privilege to have an organization like Pacific Cascade as part of our World Group family," said Fred Hunger, CEO, World Group. "Their culture and capabilities align with our existing offerings and will help build a true end-to-end supply chain solution for our customers. Jeff and his team have extensive knowledge of the Pacific Northwest and will bolster our existing presence in the market. Together, we’ll grow our vision of creating a transportation corridor in the Pacific Northwest for customers looking for a legitimate alternative to LA/Long Beach.”

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About World Distribution Services: World Distribution Services is a leading provider of complete warehouse and distribution logistics. Their areas of expertise include cross-docking, transloading, e-commerce and retail fulfillment, and local and nationwide transportation services. With a national network of strategically situated distribution centers, experienced employees, and full-service product capabilities, World Distribution Services makes fulfillment and distribution scalable, flexible, and customized. Visit their website to learn more: www.worldds.net.

About World Group: World Group was founded over 60 years ago as a pioneer in vessel agency services on the Great Lakes. Today, they are home to a portfolio of globally trusted brands that deliver end-to-end supply chain solutions, powered by innovative technology for a new level of visibility and data analytics. With industry-leading products in ocean drayage and domestic trucking, freight forwarding/NVOCC, air freight, customs house brokerage, vessel husbandry, and warehousing and distribution, customers around the globe trust World Group brands to simplify supply chains and reliably move freight. Learn more at www.worldgrouplogistics.com.

Products

Warehousing & Distribution

World Distribution Services is a leading provider of dedicated and shared warehousing space, with a combined approximately 2.3 million square feet of modern warehouse space across the United States.... More Info Less Info

Port-to-shelf logistics simplified.

Whether you need an integrated supply chain solution or customized service, WDS is prepared to serve you. We provide comprehensive warehousing and distribution services throughout our network, which is connected with our Synapse warehouse management system to maximize efficiency, productivity, and speed. Our team of talented employees, combined with our full-service product capabilities and exemplary reputation, make World Distribution Services your complete logistics resource.

WDS serves customers in all parts of the United States. From New Jersey to Tacoma, we have many warehouse facilities within the U.S. for you to choose from.

Our warehouse network includes:

Chesapeake – If you’re looking for warehousing and distribution in Virginia, you can utilize our Chesapeake location that’s monitored with 24-hour video surveillance and has a large, fenced and secure yard for storage.

Cleveland – In addition to our corporate headquarters, Cleveland is also home to our 30K square foot warehouse and storage facility conveniently located only 4 miles from the NS ramp and 21 miles from the CSX ramp.

Columbus – Columbus is home to a warehouse with 30,000 sq ft. available. The facility is located within 3 miles of the NS rail ramp, 5 miles from the largest CY in Columbus, and centrally located to major highway routes. We also have local, regional, and national delivery capabilities with over 50 owner operators dispatched locally.

Newark / Linden – Our Linden, NJ distribution center, one of the largest in our network at over 480K sq. ft., provides cross docking, transloading, and distribution services for retailers using the Ports of New York and New Jersey. The facility is equiped with racking and is ABC Licensed, USDA Certified, and provides FDA inspections.

Norfolk / Virginia Beach – Reliable logistics solutions can be provided for you within our second, and largest, Virginia location in Virginia Beach. No matter what your warehousing needs are, we can offer our expertise and assistance. This building has large, oversize doors for indoor loading/unloading and is ABC certified for handling alcoholic beverages.

Savannah / Pooler – With high accuracy and precision, our team will provide you with warehousing and distribution servicing the southeast from our two convenient Savannah locations totaling over 530,000 sq. ft in the region. The facilities are conveniently located within 9 miles of Garden City Port Terminal and just 3 miles to I-95.

Seattle-Tacoma – Our newest distribution center in Tacoma, WA boasts over 303K sq. ft. and is a prime transload hub for freight arriving in the Pacific Northwest for nationwide US distribution.

No matter what region of the United States your company is located in or needs warehousing for, World Distribution Services can be there as a helping hand to perform services such as cross-docking, transloading, DC distribution and more. WDS can provide warehousing and distribution solutions that fit your needs. Our Warehouse Network is filled with high-quality facilities that offer diverse services and store a wide range of products.

For more information about our network and each of our services, simply contact us today and our team will get in touch with you shortly!

High-Speed Cross-Docking & Transloading

Reduce your storage costs and increase speed-to-market with our quick and efficient cross-docking and transloading services... More Info Less Info

Cross-docking is the process of taking incoming freight and loading it directly into outbound trucks with little to no storage in between. Cross docking is typically used to combine shipments coming in from different origins into trucks or containers with the same or similar destinations.

Cross docking maximizes our customers' supply chain efficiency by speeding the flow of goods to their respective markets. Developments in information systems and software solutions allow for real-time shipment status and up-to-the-minute shipping activity records as part of our cross-docking solutions.

By using cross-docking services, a company can reduce inventory storage costs, decrease risk to product by limiting handling, and increase speed to market.

Some of our advantages include:

A Widespread Network – Given our many locations throughout the United States, our connections span coast to coast. This can prove to be convenient when customers need to transport items across the country or are in need of customized services.
Modern Technology Systems – We know that our customers want their cross docking efforts to be efficient and effective. Therefore, we’ve initiated modern technology to complete tasks such as data entry and inventory control.
A Knowledgeable, Dedicated Staff – We’re proud of our employees, who have a range of positions and daily tasks. Each one of them contributes to our regular successes, and are the bread and butter of our company. Specifically, our cross docking experts will work with you to determine the most effective methods for transporting and shipping.

As professionals who specialize in cross docking logistics, we’ll work with you every step of the way to make sure your materials are being transported proficiently.

From holding ourselves accountable with shipping methods and times to keeping you updated about shipping statuses and activity, we believe that the cross docking process can be a collaborative one between us and each of our customers.

Inventory Management

Let WDS take the complexity out of inventory and freight management. Our coast-to-coast network and integrated technology solutions give retailers more control over their inventory and distribution processes.... More Info Less Info

World Distribution Services uses advanced logistics technology to give our customers the information they need, when they need it. Our customers have fast, 24/7/365 access to live inventory data and can retrieve key reports, enter orders and view activity anytime, anywhere through our convenient web portal.

With easily configurable functionality for receipts, putaways, transfers, counts, and picks, our clients enjoy the following benefits:

Real-time visibility into all warehouse activity across multiple WDS locations
Truly live information - View freight status pallet-by-pallet as it flows through the warehouse
RF-driven operations - Unique barcoded license plates (LPs) are used to store & track inventory providing accuracy, transparency, & traceability
Achieve inventory accuracy levels up to 100%
Optimize warehouse space utilization
Real-time task management prioritizes urgent tasks & sophisticated put-away rules ensure pallets are stored in optimal locations for fast order fulfillment
Customizable business event notifications via email
Easily view shipment documentation like signed bills of lading
Automatically enforce item and pallet rules
Allow for most any combination of multiple units of measure
Comply with strict product rotation, track-and-trace, and quality control guidelines
Flexible configurations support a variety of stock rotation requirements, including FIFO, LIFO, FEFO, lot number, manufacture date, as well as support serial number tracking
Multiple picking methods allow WDS to handle diverse customer order & product activity profiles, including order, batch, line, zone, cluster, & label-based picking
Cycle counting scheduled by time, by location, by item or by product velocities
Quality holds & min/max alerts to notify when inventory dips below a certain level
Inventory replenishment rules ensure optimal stock to meet customer demand & avoid stockouts
Retail Compliance for UCC-128 labeling & Advance Shipment Notices (ASN)
Threshold scanning of freight as it's loaded on the truck ensures the right orders are going to the right places at the right time
eCommerce shopping cart integrations (Shopify, etc.) and seamless integration with parcel shipping
Order transmission capabilities: EDI, flat file, web order entry
Communication methods: APIs & FTP

Retail Distribution & eCommerce Fulfillment

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National footprint. Local knowledge. Solutions-focused.

Distribution is in our DNA. The WDS team will help you easily distribute your products to major retailers or directly to consumers, all through one platform. With a national network of distribution centers, we’re never far from where your products are arriving or going. Take advantage of our consolidation and deconsolidation services to reduce transportation costs and get your products to market faster.

Our facilities are equipped to provide efficient and flexible cross-docking, transloading, distribution, and fulfillment solutions for retailers of all sizes.

24-Hour Turn Time
Have your products ready for customer delivery within 24 hours of receiving and pickup notification.

+99% Inventory Accuracy
Our warehouse management system lets you monitor your inventory from receipt to delivery with +99% accuracy and real-time visibility.

From fulfillment to delivery, WDS provides customized shipping solutions that work for your business — and customers.

Nationwide Transportation

World Distribution Services provides expert and reliable transportation services throughout North America. We meet our customers' needs via our fleet of local delivery trucks and network of trusted service providers throughout the country.... More Info Less Info

Our professional approach and trucking expertise ensures that every move, regardless of size, is handled with precision and urgency. At World Distribution Services, we recognize that transportation is a significant link in our customers' supply chain. Leveraging our many years of transportation experience saves our customers valuable time and increases operating efficiencies.

Motor carriers selected to work with World Distribution Services must meet our stringent requirements, such as DOT compliance, FMCSA broker authority and licensing, TWIC compliance, hazmat certification, customs bonding and documentation, and on-time delivery performance.

World Distribution Services expertly handles numerous equipment types:

Full Container Load (FCL)
Less than Container Load (LCL)
Full Truckload (FTL)
Less than Truckload (LTL)
Dry Van
Flatbed
Reefer
Heavy Haul
Over-Dimensional