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The world’s foremost independent global freight management & logistics network.

The WACO System is an exclusive network consisting of a number of independent freight management companies.

Founded in 1973

We were founded in 1973 with the idea of connecting the best freight forwarding organisations across the world.

Major Global Player

Our network has a combined annual turnover of $4 billion, making us a major player in the global market.

Large Network

We have 121 members in 118 countries providing a network of more than 400 locations.

Founded in 1973

We were founded in 1973 with the idea of connecting the best freight forwarding organisations across the world.

Major Global Player

Our network has a combined annual turnover of $4 billion, making us a major player in the global market.

Large Network

We have 121 members in 118 countries providing a network of more than 400 locations.

The WACO System was established after our founding members recognised the need for a global network of independent freight forwarders who would compete against the growing number of American freight forwarders entering the European market.

Our Corporate Head Office is in Zürich, Switzerland and our Operations in London, UK.

We are an association, which means that we are owned by, and run for the benefit of our members.

OUR NETWORK

121

MEMBERS

118

COUNTRIES

400

LOCATIONS

21,000

FREIGHT PROFESSIONALS EMPLOYED

85

MILLION SHIPMENTS
EACH YEAR

4

MILLION TONS OF
AIRFREIGHT

275,000

TEUS EACH
YEAR

Exclusive Multinational Network

Prior to joining, all our members undergo in-depth assessments on financial position, length in operation, and market rank with proven ability and commitment to their business development.

WORLDWIDE D2D CARGO MANAGEMENT
GROUND FREIGHT FORWARDING NETWORK IN EUROPE
SOLUTIONS FOR ALL SEA TRANSPORT CHALLENGES
INTERNATIONAL PARTNERS FOR COMPLEX LOGISTICS SOLUTIONS

Our Events

Our members meet face-to-face for three days twice a year at our AGM and EGM.  Our events enable bilateral meetings to discuss and review operational issues, profit share matters, performance reviews, and business development plans.

In 2025 WACO celebrated its milestone 100th General Meeting with a memorable meeting at Hotel Miragem in Cascais, Portugal.Over 110 delegates representing 90% of our membership attended, also enjoying a fantastic gala dinner evening at Forte da Cruz in Estoril, with traditional Fado entertainment sponsored by our local member, Extra Transportes Internacionais Lda.

Next General Meeting

The Extraordinary General Meeting 2025 will take place in Muscat, Oman from 12 – 15 October 2025.

Annual General Meeting 2025

The Annual General Meeting 2025 took place in Cascais, Portugal from 6 – 9 April. Delegates from 100 countries attended participating a busy bilateral agenda alongside industry and member presentations.