Meet Danny Arendse, CEO and founder of Qcargo Solutions, a WOF Alliance Associate Partner, in a conversation about smarter compliance, automated partner verification and the growing role of AI in freight forwarding. Discover how Qcargo helps freight forwarders simplify due diligence, reduce operational risks and make compliance more accessible and affordable, particularly for small and midsize companies. Danny shares his vision for making technology work for freight forwarder

About Wanda Costopoulos Wanda Costopoulos holds an M.A. in Architectural Lighting Design from Parsons School of Design in New York. She also studied Human Resources Management at Sabancı University in Istanbul, complementing her academic background with a focus on people and organizational development. She began her professional career in New York, working in architectural lighting for several years. Following her family’s longstanding tradition, she later transitioned into t

In this WOF Alliance interview, we sit down with Abdulla "Avo" Rifau, founder and Managing Director of Aquos Logistics — based in Malé, Maldives. Avo takes us through his 20+ year journey in freight forwarding, from his early days working with the Maldives' first shipping line agent to launching his own company. He gives a rare, on-the-ground look at what it actually takes to move cargo across a nation of nearly 1,200 islands, where rough open seas, ferry weight limits, and a

In this interview, WF Alliance welcomes Hyundai Navis as its newest network member. Representatives Mr. Lee and Mr. Ha introduce the company, discuss its position in South Korea's logistics market, and explain its connections with Hyundai Corporation. The conversation explores emerging opportunities in K-beauty, Korean food, air and ocean freight, and multimodal transport through South Korea. The guests also share what they expect from international freight-forwarding partner

In this WOF Interview, we speak with Brook Capner, Founder & Managing Director of RAW Global, about his entrepreneurial journey, building a people-first company, and the importance of trusted global partnerships in today's freight forwarding industry. Brook shares his perspective on Australia's import market, leveraging technology to improve operations, empowering experienced teams, and why independent freight forwarders should focus on relationships built on trust rather tha

In this WOF Interview, we speak with Ariel Garcia from Grupo TPG, one of WOF Alliance's long-standing members, about the company's growth journey, the rapid development of the Dominican Republic as a regional logistics hub, and the opportunities awaiting freight forwarders across the Caribbean. Ariel shares valuable insights into customs modernization, infrastructure investments, air and ocean freight, and why Grupo TPG is expanding its presence into the United States while s

Peter Somaglia began his career in 1968 with the former airline Swissair, holding various management positions in Switzerland and abroad over more than three decades. He later served as CEO of Swisscargo AG and, after the collapse of Swissair, worked as an independent management consultant before becoming CEO of Cargologic AG in Zurich in 2004. In 2015, he was a co-founder of CarbonCare, a Swiss initiative focused on measuring and reducing CO₂ emissions in logistics and trans

In this interview, we speak with a Supply Chain Manager of Business Zone Aviation and Logistics, a WOF Alliance member based in Saudi Arabia, specializing in AOG, aviation logistics, ground handling, and time-critical supply chain solutions. Ali shares how Business Zone Aviation built its reputation by focusing on niche aviation logistics first, handling everything from aircraft engines and ramp-side deliveries to OBC shipments and transit clearances across Saudi Arabia and t

In this episode of the WOF Alliance Interview Series, we speak with Mr. Brent Forbes, General Manager of Green Freight, our trusted WOF Alliance member in New Zealand. In this conversation, he introduces Green Freight’s unique wholesale freight forwarding model, explains the dynamics of the New Zealand logistics market, and outlines the company’s ambitious expansion plans, including the development of new operations in Christchurch. Brent also discusses his hands-on leadershi