Combining decades of logistics expertise with cutting-edge technology, Dynamic Worldwide delivers global, end-to-end solutions
Dynamic Worldwide (Dynamic) is a full-service logistics organization committed to serving the needs of the e-commerce, drop ship, retail and wholesale industry’s distribution network. With over 70 years of experience in consolidation, container trans-loading, third party distribution and transportation of retail merchandise, Dynamic is a single source with the expertise, facilities and personnel required to fulfill customers’ needs.
“Dynamic began in New York City’s Garment Center, which at the time was one of the most robust areas of production in the United States for garment manufacturing,” begins Andrew Rotondi, Chief Operating Officer. “Much of the fabric we used came from mills in the southeastern part of the country, and we operated trucking routes to bring that fabric up to New York.
“Back then, what we now call logistics wasn’t even a term, but that’s essentially what we were providing: transportation and supply chain management. Over time, that trucking operation evolved into a fulfillment and warehousing business. We expanded our facilities in the New York area to support manufacturers with fulfillment to stores. As global trade shifted and production moved offshore, our business evolved alongside it. That growth led to what we know today as Dynamic Worldwide, a company made up of many divisions. We began as a family-run business, and we remain one today; privately held, with nearly 3000 employees worldwide, providing a wide range of services.”
Today, Dynamic is made up of five main functional channels. The first and largest is fulfillment. That includes wholesale-to-retail or wholesale-to-consumer fulfillment, as well as direct shipments from manufacturers to wholesalers or private brands. This part of the business requires robust warehouse operations, sophisticated systems, and careful inventory management to ensure everything moves efficiently and accurately.
“The second major area is transportation and consolidation,” Andrew continues. “For example, when brands like Calvin Klein or national retailers like Macy’s, need to move product from point A to point B, we handle that. This is a significant part of our business, primarily centered on the two major coasts of North America: the Port of Los Angeles and Long Beach in California, and the New York, New Jersey area. We also have hubs in other key ports like Savannah, Norfolk, and Seattle, where we handle containers arriving by sea or air. In fact, JFK Airport is a major gateway for many of the consumer products we move, especially apparel, accessories, and footwear.
“The third area of our business is international freight forwarding. We’ve expanded globally, with teams based in China and Vietnam and we’re now growing into regions like Nigeria, Ethiopia, and Egypt as manufacturing shifts into parts of Africa. This international presence allows us to support our US fulfillment and transportation operations seamlessly,” he elaborates.
“The fourth area is our IT services, which support the logistics side of our business. We offer technology solutions like Transportation Management Systems (TMS) that help our clients manage their supply chains more efficiently. And finally, the fifth area involves bonded warehousing and container freight station (CFS) operations. This part of the business handles freight that hasn’t yet been cleared into the United States. It’s a smaller division, but it rounds out our full-service logistics offering, allowing us to provide a complete, end-to-end solution for our clients when they need it.”
Bonded facilities allow companies to bring goods into the country without paying duties until those goods officially clear US borders. “In other words,” Andrew explains, “you can hold freight in bond and defer duty payments until the product is ready to enter the domestic market.
“We’ve expanded our bonded offerings over the years, which requires both proper licensing and specialized facilities. A CFS is where goods can be held for up to 15 days before they must be cleared. This allows importers to delay duty payments for that short period before the goods officially cross into the United States. This capability has become increasingly important given the current global trade environment.
“Another type of bonded facility is a Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ), which is especially common in global trade hubs such as China and Hong Kong. An FTZ allows you to bring goods in, store them, and defer duties until they leave the zone. However, the duty rate is set at the time the goods enter the zone, not when they exit. That means if tariffs decrease later, you can’t benefit from the lower rate, so it requires careful planning.
“We have an FTZ established in New Jersey, though we haven’t fully utilized it yet because many customers are waiting to see how tariff policies evolve. Once those stabilize, we plan to expand that offering further. Ultimately, these bonded and FTZ solutions allow our clients to strategically manage costs and cash flow. It’s all about understanding the designations, planning carefully, and using the right tools to navigate an increasingly complex global supply chain.”
Andrew’s background is in technology, and he joined Dynamic over 35 years ago, having worked for an AI company. “Technology has always been at the core of Dynamic’s success,” he shares. “One of the reasons the company has grown and remained competitive is because we’ve continually invested in the right technologies. A lot of our focus has been on the software that controls our material handling equipment across the US. In recent years, as labor rates have risen, we’ve made major capital investments in automation and handling systems to maintain efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
“Across our facilities, we operate a wide range of automation systems, and each type requires specialized software to run smoothly. Our warehouse management systems are heavily customized, especially on the 3PL fulfillment side of the business. That customization is key to delivering the high level of service and precision our customers expect.”
Dynamic has recently made a significant investment in intellectual capital and software development, particularly in its TMS offering. These systems are being used by several major retailers. “One example is the Saks Group,” Andrew elaborates. “When vendors sell into that channel, their orders are often picked up by our trucks. Through our TMS platform, vendors can log in via a portal that looks and feels like a Saks website but is powered by Dynamic. It’s become a real value-added technology that strengthens our position in the market.
“We’re continuing to evolve the platform, implementing advanced modules like automated rate shopping. That feature allows retailers to compare carrier options in real time to find the best rates. It’s all part of our broader strategy; to blend technology, logistics expertise, and customer service into one seamless experience for our clients.
“Looking ahead to 2026,” Andrew continues, “our focus will be on continuing digital upgrades to our TMS system and exploring advanced storage technologies to maximize space efficiency. Real estate costs on both coasts, particularly near ports and airports where most products arrive, have increased significantly, making it essential to optimize every square foot. Our philosophy is to remain long-term and continuously reinvest, staying one step ahead in technology and operations.
“Over the next five years, we expect to roughly double the number of our facilities, focusing on larger, more efficient operations. Domestic expansion will continue, but international growth will be particularly significant. As tariffs and production costs have shifted, many of our customers have moved manufacturing from China to Vietnam, Indonesia, and increasingly to Africa. We’ve leveraged our long-standing relationships with primarily Asian-owned factories to help them establish operations in countries like Ethiopia and Nigeria, bringing both skilled labor and logistical expertise to these emerging markets.
“Despite challenges, we continue to offer expedited services. With lower manufacturing costs and favorable duty rates in these regions, we anticipate significant growth in both production and fulfillment capacity in the coming years,” he concludes.