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WHY JOIN?
You will become part of a strong global organisation the moment you join the World Freight Network, introducing your company to global independent forwarders, all looking to expand their business within your market. 
 
Highly beneficial too, is the fact that WFN provides the opportunity for you to expand your business in their markets - worldwide! Read the answers to some of our applicants common questions.
 
BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP
WFN Head Office in Central London
Global coverage in 90 countries and with 170 members 
Member Meetings held every year to enhance relations
No obligations - complete flexibility
Sales tools to gain you new customers
Annual Reviews to ensure a high standard of Membership 
Code of Ethics ensures that the interests of our Members are protected at all times 
Improved chance of finding a compatible partner to work with
You are not required to annul long-standing agency relationships 
WFN Marketing to improve business for your company
Communicate easily through our WFN Communications Loop
Quick Quote system allows us to put importers and exporters directly in touch with you
Dynamic management with monthly Newsletters and regular updates on our website
Opportunity to distribute company press releases to over 300 offices
Don't take our word for it, read what our Members say!
 
 
OUR SERVICE TO YOU
WFN does not just list your company on a website, we provide a far superior service, actively encouraging our members to attend our Member Meetings.  Enabling you to meet and introduce your company to your worldwide partners, to develop strong, global alliances, which will inevitably generate new business for your company. 
 
Our meetings are held in different geographical areas. As a result, our delegates can extend their trip, adding sales visits to their own customers in that part of the world, visiting new potential clients - invaluable, additional advantages of attending the meetings.

You will be listed on the WFN website, thus increasing global knowledge of your company name.
 
 
ACCESS TO MEMBER ZONE
All members are given a username and password which allows them to access the Member Zone. This area contains:
  • Full Contact Details of Members
  • Emergency Numbers
  • WFN Logo
  • Information on our Communication System
  • Discussion Zone
  • Press Room
  • Meeting Minutes
  • Generating Sales Advice Sheet
  • Credit Status Information
  • Advisory Board
  • WFN Faces!
  • Payment Protection
New features are constantly considered and implemented to aid our members.
 
ONGOING PROJECTS
WFN advertise globally using both the internet and trade magazines to ensure that the name of WFN and our Members' companies are promoted to the decision makers and key players in our industry. We also listen to our Members and develop ideas and tools that will help them in their daily working lives.
 
Don't take our word for it, take our Members' words as evidence of the benefits of WFN Membership - view our Member Testaments page.
 
 
MEMBERSHIP COST
We do not charge a fee for applying or joining, our members simply pay an Annual Fee.  Please contact the WFN Head Office regarding the Annual Fee as this will depend on your location. 
 
Once your Application has been approved, we will invoice your Annual Fee.  Your full WFN membership will commence upon receipt of your Annual Fee.
 
All our members abide by the following Code of Ethics ... read them and apply now!
 
Please note;  All WFN applicants must have been established as a freight forwarding company for a minimum of 12+ months.  Also, references must be from Freight Forwarding companies that you have been working with for 12+ months.
 
APPLICATION FORM


Name of Company
Type of Legal Entity
Year Business Started
Head Office Address
Telephone
Fax
Email
Website
 
Name of Owner(s)
Total number of employees working in freight forwarding?
Last Year's Annual Sales Turnover in US Dollars?
This Year's Projected Annual Sales Turnover in US Dollars?
 
List your company services
 
Is your company covered by professional liability insurance?
Is your company a licensed customs broker?
 
Please indicate the percentage of your business:
Airfreight %
Seafreight %
Roadfreight %
 
Please indicate the percentage of your business:
Inbound %
Outbound %
 
What operating licenses or certifications do you hold?
What local/national professional associations do you belong to?
Why does your company wish to join our WFN?
In which markets do you have existing agents you do not wish to change?
In which markets are you most interested in developing new partnerships?
Do you have branch offices? If yes, please provide full contact details.
Please list your company strengths (ie. air, sea or road freight):
 
A company representative must attend the WFN Member Meeting. Do you undertake to do so?
Do you agree to adhere to the WFN Code of Ethics?
References - Please submit the contact details (including email addresses) of two companies that we can obtain references from
Any additional information
 
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Position
Date of Application
  
 
 
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