World Distribution Services (WDS), a provider of warehouse logistics solutions, hosted the grand opening of its new around 279,000 m² warehouse and distribution center in Tacoma on 1 February.
Representing WDS’s first United States West Coast facility, the new Tacoma facility is going to further bolster the company’s presence in the Pacific Northwest.
WDS Tacoma with an approximately 11 meters clear height, 46 dock doors, a state-of-the-art warehouse management system (WMS), and ample parking for trailers, 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.
The grand opening event drew a mix of local customers, government representatives, World Group employees, and officials from the Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA), including CEO John Wolfe and commissioner Kristin Ang.
WDS president Duncan Wright kicked off the event by sharing how the Pacific Northwest became a focal point over the last 12 months for WDS and for World Group, the parent company of WDS.
In addition, as part of the World Group’s commitment to growth in the Pacific Northwest, WDS will support its sister company UWL by servicing Sun Chief Express, an ocean service between Vietnam and the west coast of the United States.
World Group CEO Fred Hunger commented, “It was gratifying to hear from port officials that the services we are providing are needed in the market. We are looking forward to continuing to grow our relationships locally and globally to serve our customers.”
