United Shipping Inc., the premier Worldwide Association of Independent Freight Forwarders and Customs Brokers announced today the appointment of G&W International Forwarders Inc (GWIF) as its newest member. GWIF is headquartered in Buffalo, New York under the 100% ownership of Carl Savarino.

GWIF was established in 1961 to provide one-stop global logistics services to their customers as an experienced Ocean Freight Forwarder and IATA approved Air Freight Forwarder. They have a staff of over 100 persons. “I am truly excited about the opportunities we now have to expand our business through our partnership with United Shipping and look forward to seeing my old friends and associates in Buenos Aires,” said Jim Trubits. “We have business facilities located in Erie, Pennsylvania, Jamestown and Rochester, New York through our parent company Speed Global Services,” continued Jim.

United Shipping, formed in 1988, offers importers and exporters the advantages of multi-national corporations with the expertise that can be found in locally owned and operated businesses. United Shipping's membership covers over 67 countries on 7 continents with over 200 offices around the world.

“We are very pleased with the addition of the G&W International Forwarders Inc to the United Shipping Family and excited about the solid values and services that this company brings to our association,” said Fred Hall, President of United Shipping. “Many of us have known Jim Trubits for a long time. He’s has an infectious personality and is well respected in his field. We look forward to working with Jim and GWIF. Our membership motto is ‘We're Looking for a Few Good Partners’ and have found an excellent partner in GWIF and one that is poised for positive growth and the desire to work with as many partners as possible by being proactive in their sales and service efforts,” continued the President.