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WOF Interviews


WOF Interview with Brook Capner, Managing Director at Raw Global
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
Jul 311 min read


WOF Interview with Ariel Garcia, Managing Partner from Grupo TPG
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
Jul 91 min read


WOF INTERVIEW WITH PETER SOMAGLIA FROM CARBONCARE
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
Jun 291 min read


WOF INTERVIEW WITH ALI SIDDIQ, SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER AT BZA
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
Jun 21 min read


WOF INTERVIEW WITH BRENT FORBES, GENERAL MANAGER AT GREEN FREIGHT
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
Mar 131 min read


INTERVIEW WITH EDISON KIM, MANAGING DIRECTOR AT KCTC THAI LOGISTICS
1. KCTC Thai Logistics offers a comprehensive range of services — from freight forwarding to container depot operations. How do these services integrate to provide a seamless supply chain solution for your clients? At KCTC Thai Logistics, we provide comprehensive logistics services to our clients, including import and export forwarding, warehousing, trucking, and container yard operations. We currently operate container yards that mainly handle containers from shipping li
Mar 93 min read


INTERVIEW WITH NICO HALTMAYER, CEO AT AIRMC INTERNATIONAL
We have started 2026 with an insightful conversation with Nico Haltmayer, the new CEO of AirMc International (Air Medical Care). With nearly two decades of experience in freight forwarding and a family legacy in the industry, Nico has grown from hands-on branch manager to corporate leader, building expertise across ocean freight, general cargo, and now the pharmaceutical and medical sector. In this interview, Nico shares his journey, lessons learned from industry leaders, and
Jan 201 min read


INTERVIEW WITH ARTHUR CHANG FROM WORLD-TOP & META
About Arthur I bring a different lens to logistics — one shaped by both legacy and reinvention. While I come from a family deeply rooted in global freight, my own path first led me through New York’s fashion and branding world. There, I built my own creative label and learned the value of customer experience, fast decision-making, and brand integrity. When I later returned to Worldtop, I didn’t just step into leadership — I transformed it. I introduced a new approach: one gro
Dec 15, 20251 min read


INTERVIEW WITH YAVUZ BASKAN, CEO OF ANTWERP GLOBAL SHIPPING
Yavuz Baskan Yavuz Baskan is a seasoned logistics professional from Antwerp with roots in the maritime industry dating back to 1997. After gaining experience in warehouse operations and shipping lines, he moved into freight forwarding and eventually founded Antwerp Global Shipping NV, turning his industry knowledge into a trusted logistics company. In 2025, he also became President of Ubique Freight & Groupage b.v. in Rotterdam. Yavuz is known for his hands-on approach, stron
Nov 24, 20253 min read


INTERVIEW WITH LUBOS LUKAC FROM QCS - QUICK CARGO SERVICE
Lubos Lukac , CCO and Regional Managing Director for Central Eastern Europe and the UK of the QCS Group With a career focused on the development and management of the global Freight Forwarding network , Lubos is a key leader in the company's expansion and growth across highly demanding markets, bringing a deep perspective on air and ocean cargo. His expertise, grounded in Management and Economics and consolidated through directorships in Europe, centers on building struct
Oct 31, 20256 min read


INTERVIEW WITH JUSTIN ANDREWS AND JOSHUA KAPLAN FROM OCEANAIR
In this inspiring interview, Justin Andrews and Joshua Kaplan from OCEANAIR, a respected US-based freight forwarder and proud Word Of Freight Alliance member, open up about their personal journeys in logistics and the evolution of their family-driven company culture. They reveal what kind of marketing strategy truly works for them, how they’ve built a team culture rooted in trust and transparency, and why cold chain logistics — from pharmaceuticals to fresh seafood — has beco
Oct 23, 20251 min read


INTERVIEW WITH SAM SHEN, FOUNDER OF PRIMY OCEAN AIR
In this insightful interview, Sam Shen, a founding member of the World Of Freight Alliance and CEO of Prime Ocean Air company, provides a rich, ground-level view of China’s freight forwarding industry, emphasizing strategic regional expansion, service-driven differentiation, and adaptability as keys to success in a hyper-competitive market. His cautious stance on AI and technology adoption reflects the practical complexities faced by logistics companies worldwide. Meanwhile,
Oct 21, 20251 min read


INTERVIEW WITH GYORGY FIRBAS, COMMERCIAL EXECUTIVE AT ROYAL CARGO HUNGARY
Gyorgy Firbas A true logistics professional with decades of experience, György Firbas has worked with some of the industry’s biggest...
Sep 18, 20251 min read


INTERVIEW WITH ADRIAN YAFAR, FOUNDER OF ADNLOGISTICO
Adrian Yafar Adrian’s career in international logistics and foreign trade reflects a 360° journey across the industry. He began on the...
Sep 3, 20253 min read


INTERVIEW WITH JAMES DELA CRUZ, CEO OF OTD LOGISTICS SOLUTIONS
James Dela Cruz James is a logistics professional with over 15 years of hands-on experience in freight forwarding. He started his career...
Aug 27, 20253 min read


INTERVIEW WITH YORDAN STOYANOV, CCO OF NTZ
About Yordan Yordan Stoyanov is a seasoned logistics professional with over a decade of experience in sales and operations within the...
Jul 14, 20255 min read


INTERVIEW WITH MARK RAMIREZ, FOUNDER AND MANAGING DIRECTOR OF DGL GLOBAL LOGISTICS
WOF had a friendly discussion with Mr. Mark Ramirez, founder of DGL Global Logistics, USA — a logistics pro with 30+ years of hands-on...
Jul 8, 20251 min read


INTERVIEW WITH ALLAN BACH CHRISTENSEN, CSO & PARTNER AT QCS DENMARK
About Allan With over 30 years of experience in freight forwarding and logistics, Allan is currently the Chief Strategy Officer and...
Jun 16, 20254 min read


INTERVIEW WITH ZIAD BARHOUM, GENERAL MANAGER OF ALGHANIM GROUP OF SHIPPING AND TRANSPORT
We had the pleasure of sitting down with Mr. Ziad Barhoum, General Manager of Alghanim Group of Shipping and Transport based in Kuwait,...
May 5, 20251 min read


INTERVIEW WITH CEREN TURELI, OVERSEAS NETWORK MANAGER FOR ALLCARGO TURKEY
This interview features Ceren Tureli, Overseas Network Director for Allcargo Turkey. With 15 years in logistics, Ceren shares insights...
Apr 14, 20251 min read
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