International Freight Forwarding & Ocean Transport

The contract requires coordination and execution of international ocean freight shipments from the United States to Turkey, with strict adherence to Department of Defense regulations mandating the use of U.S.-flag vessels for all transport. A.J. Worldwide Services Inc. has been designated as the contractor responsible for managing the end-to-end logistics, including scheduling, documentation, customs clearance, and vessel coordination, ensuring compliance with federal maritime and defense transportation guidelines. All operations must align with DOD’s preference for domestic-flagged shipping to support national security and maritime industrial base objectives. This is a subcontract issued under the Defense Logistics Agency, part of the Department of Defense, with a solicitation number SPE8E626T3838 and a NAICS code of 488510 for freight forwarding and related services. The opportunity was posted on July 22, 2026, and responses are due by August 3, 2026. While specific locations and points of contact are not provided, performance will center on facilitating secure and compliant ocean transport from U.S. origins to destinations in Turkey, requiring detailed planning and regulatory adherence throughout the logistics chain.