Going global? Best to team up with a global partner!

For businesses that want to broaden horizons and explore opportunities across the globe, it makes business sense to work with a logistics services provider that not only offers access to a global network but also has local expertise to navigate customs and other regulatory protocols in the appropriate manner in multiple destination countries.

Technology, modern means of communication and the opportunity to connect with anyone in the world at the click of a button, have surely brought the world closer. With increased exposure and cultural exchange, demand, consumption and consequently business supply chains have become global in nature.

“Now more than ever is the perfect time for businesses in USA to tap into global markets and consumption centres instead of restricting to their local regions. There is a plethora of opportunities out there and diversifying into multiple markets is also a good strategy to manage risks. Add to it the support of a global logistics partner like ECU Worldwide USA offering seamless cargo transportation to and from almost anywhere in the world, and you can really take your business to the next level”, says Vincent Argenzio, Chief Executive Officer, USA & Canada.

Bringing the world to businesses

When ECU Worldwide (then ECU Line) concluded its strategic acquisition of Econocaribe back in 2013, it brought together the strengths of Econocaribe’s glorious legacy of more than 50 years of driving trade between USA and the Caribbean region and ECU Worldwide’s network that spanned the globe.

Today, ECU Worldwide USA, part of ECU Worldwide’s global network that operates in more than 160 countries and serves over 2400 direct trade lanes is a trusted gateway into the world for numerous businesses in USA. A leading logistics services provider in the country, backed by a team of 400 experts spread across 11 offices, it offers convenient, timely global transportation to customers across various industry sectors.

Apart from world-class LCL, FCL and air freight services, ECU Worldwide USA is currently making waves with XLERATE. This is ECU Worldwide’s express sea-air combined service that offers cargo transportation from major ports in China to multiple destinations in USA and further to LATAM and Europe in as less as 14 days and at nearly one fourth the cost of air freight.

Global coverage with local expertise – the best of both worlds

Owing to its global network, when it comes to cargo transportation from USA to multiple destinations around the world, ECU Worldwide has offices at the origin as well as the destination. So ECU Worldwide USA can rely on the local expertise of its counterparts in other countries for specific assistance or to meet any special requirements of their customers.

Availability of this support at hand enables ECU Worldwide USA to design innovative and customised solutions for businesses and offer them logistics support aligned to their business supply chain requirements.

In addition, the expertise and capabilities to handle any size and type or cargo including Dangerous Goods (GD) cargo, hazardous material, chemicals or even Over-Dimensional Cargo (ODC) while implementing all the safety measures set ECU Worldwide USA apart from competition.

Door-to-door deliveries backed by digital technology

In today’s new normal, customer expectations are on the rise and logistics is no exception. With a constant finger on the pulse of its customers, ECU Worldwide USA is doing all it takes to offer them the convenience of end-to-end services with door-to-door deliveries and pick-ups, transparent pricing, and quick bookings for global cargo transportation along with a host of value-added services, inland trucking and a wide CFS network with IIPI services from New York, Chicago, Charleston, Miami and Los Angeles to 78 CFS destinations in USA.

With ECU Trucking, ECU Worldwide USA offers one-stop solutions for Less than Truckload (LTL), Full Truckload (FTL) and Full Container Load (FCL), for both ex-works and door-to- door deliveries across USA.

When it comes to adopting digital tools and technology, ECU Worldwide USA is a step ahead in the game. Migrating to TOPAZ, ECU Worldwide’s single, unified IT platform has helped streamline processes, improve flow of information and enhance access and visibility for customers.

To make shipping cargo even easier for customers and empower them to ship with a click, ECU Worldwide USA leverages a state-of-the-art online platform, ECU360 v2.0. Using Microsoft Azure’s cloud technology, it provides customers with 24×7 on-demand access to instant quote generation, booking capabilities, shipping information and door-to-door rates for over 40 countries.

Conclusion

Access to global markets is no longer a privilege for just a few. So it would definitely do well for businesses to ship with ECU Worldwide USA and build a larger, more diversified supply chain for themselves in terms of both procurement and supply to future-proof themselves for the years to come.