UWL, Inc. (United World Line USA)
Top 10 Asset-Based Global 3PL and NVOCC Specializing in Integrated Supply Chain Solutions
Company Overview
UWL is a full-service, asset-based global third-party logistics provider and Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio. The company specializes in ocean transportation, air freight, project cargo, vessel chartering, bulk liquid logistics, customs house brokerage, and warehousing and distribution. UWL operates as a licensed and bonded NVOCC, providing freight forwarding services through all major U.S. and international ports with strategic ocean carrier partnerships and an extensive network operating in all major and remote trade lanes. As part of World Group and a subsidiary of World Shipping Inc., UWL benefits from over 60 years of industry expertise and market experience. The company distinguishes itself through its asset-based approach, which includes owned and operated distribution centers, trucking capacity, and proprietary technology platforms. UWL provides door-to-door supply chain solutions with full container load (FCL) and less-than-container load (LCL) services, along with specialized handling for liquid and dry bulk cargo, refrigerated cargo, heavy/overweight cargo, over-dimensional cargo, and project cargo. UWL holds national customs house brokerage licenses and is C-TPAT compliant and certified. The company has recently focused on expanding its digital capabilities, enhancing supply chain visibility, and growing its distribution network to meet evolving global trade demands. UWL expanded its Sun Chief express ocean service between Vietnam and the USA, demonstrating its commitment to transpacific trade routes. The company serves a diverse global clientele with time-definite services for sensitive delivery requirements and integrated technology solutions through its WorldScope platform.
Leadership & Operations
UWL is headquartered at 1340 Depot Street, 2nd Floor, Suite 200, Cleveland, OH 44116, with additional management offices strategically positioned across the United States, Asia, Europe, and South America. The company operates with a management structure that supports its global operations and maintains over 55 offices worldwide. UWL's leadership emphasizes customer service excellence and innovative cargo transportation solutions, leveraging the expertise of its parent company World Shipping Inc., which has been an industry leader since 1960.
Equipment & Technology
UWL operates a proprietary user-friendly data management platform called WorldScope that delivers real-time shipment visibility, exception management, and analytics for customers' supply chains. The company's asset-based approach includes 1,500+ owned and operated trucks providing dependable trucking capacity for integrated logistics solutions. UWL's technology platform ties together freight forwarding, customs brokerage, ocean freight, air freight, warehousing, and distribution services, enabling clients to track, manage, and analyze their shipping activities with ease in one unified platform.
Global Network
UWL operates through a comprehensive global network with over 55 offices strategically located across the United States, Asia, Europe, and South America. The company provides ocean freight services through all major U.S. and international ports, with strategic ocean carrier partnerships ensuring accurate and timely cargo handling and delivery. UWL's extensive network operates in all major and remote trade lanes worldwide, supported by a national network of distribution centers spanning over 2.3 million square feet in strategic locations across the United States. The company has expanded its presence with offices in key markets including Tulsa, Oklahoma, and enhanced its transpacific services with express ocean routes between Vietnam and the USA.
Financial Information
UWL is recognized as a Top 10 full-service, asset-based global 3PL and NVOCC in the industry. The company has experienced consistent growth, expanding its staff and facilities to meet increasing customer demand. UWL's asset-based business model, which includes owned distribution centers totaling over 2.3 million square feet and a fleet of over 1,500 trucks, provides a strong foundation for financial stability and competitive advantage in the logistics and supply chain management sector.
Service Portfolio
UWL provides comprehensive NVOCC services including full container load (FCL) and less-than-container load (LCL) ocean freight through all major U.S. and international ports. The company offers specialized services for liquid and dry bulk cargo, refrigerated cargo, heavy/overweight cargo, over-dimensional cargo, and complex project cargo requiring vessel chartering. As a licensed and bonded freight forwarder with national customs house brokerage capabilities, UWL delivers integrated supply chain solutions encompassing air freight, road and rail freight, domestic truck brokerage (FTL/LTL), warehousing and distribution services. The company provides time-definite services for sensitive delivery requirements, international and domestic transportation, and complete door-to-door logistics solutions. UWL recently received DDTC Broker Registration, opening new business channels to service defense-related customers, and maintains C-TPAT compliance and certification for enhanced security and customs clearance efficiency.
