Ocean freight is the most popular method of transport for agricultural shipments due to its cost-effectiveness and reliability. UWL offers a unique, high-speed ocean service for exporters with carrier partner Swire Shipping, called the Sun Chief Express, which operates between the Pacific Northwest (PNW) and Vietnam and Thailand. The Sun Chief Express service supports both dry and refrigerated cargo, and agricultural commodities commonly shipped via this service include whey powder, apples, dragon fruit, seafood, protein, and more.

Additionally, we offer bulk agricultural transloading services at our Columbus, OH Container Transload Facility (CTF) which has specialty equipment for transloading dried distiller’s grains (DDGs) and other products from truck to train. This facility is uniquely positioned adjacent to the largest container depot in Columbus, provides on-site USDA/FGIS inspection services and operates a private, certified truck scale on site – all of which serve to maximize efficiency and minimize truck turn time. Agricultural exporters who use the CTF take advantage of its fast, 48-hour service from Columbus to Port of Virginia’s docks via Norfolk Southern.

UWL’s team of experienced professionals are familiar with the challenges of shipping agricultural products and can provide expert advice on the best shipping and international logistics solutions. Our 360-degree approach to ocean freight management includes everything from route planning and vessel selection to cargo tracking and insurance. We also offer a full range of value-added services, such as warehousing, distribution, and transloading, to ensure your products are ready for market. When you work with UWL, you can expect:

• Experienced professionals: Our team has extensive experience shipping agricultural products and is familiar with the industry's unique challenges. We will work with you to develop a customized logistics solution that meets your specific needs.
• Competitive rates: We offer competitive rates for all our sea freight services.
• Equipment availability: We own our equipment and can provide both dry and refrigerated containers in a variety of sizes to meet your shipping needs. Our Sun Chief Express service maintains dedicated equipment pools to support the service and guarantees equipment availability to shippers who utilize it.
• Cargo insurance: We can offer cargo insurance to protect your goods against loss or damage.
• Shipment tracking: We offer real-time shipment tracking so you always know where your goods are throughout their journey.

UWL's WorldScope supply chain management system gives you visibility into every step of the shipping process, from origin to destination. WorldScope provides real-time tracking and reporting, so you can always know where your goods are and when they will arrive. With WorldScope, you can track your shipments in real-time, receive alerts if there are any delays, and generate reports to track your performance.