World Freight Network (WFN) shared a momentous occasion with its members this month, marking its 20th anniversary!
Kelly Bunyan, WFN Owner, said: “As we mark the 20th anniversary of World Freight Network, we take immense pride in celebrating this milestone together. Anniversaries are more than just a date on the calendar; they are a testament to the strong bonds we’ve built in our WFN family over the years. They reflect dedication, resilience, and a shared vision that has propelled us forward.
First WFN Meeting, Thailand, 2005
Over the past two decades, we have not just built a network; we and our members have grown together. I’ve had the incredible opportunity to share 20 years of my life with my ever-evolving membership, navigating the highs and lows, celebrating successes, and overcoming challenges. This year, we are particularly grateful to our Founder Members who have been with us from the very beginning:
Upcargo Inc, Panama | Coorditransport, Mexico | Swift Freight Moovers, India | J-Pac Logistics, Philippines | Asia Air Freight, Taiwan | J&S Supply Chain Management, Hong Kong | Ausino International Logistics, China | WWLP, USA | Trans Business International, France | Ontour Transport Service, Germany | FastAir Cargo, Hungary | Balaji Mariline, India | Aquatic Freights, India | V-Link Express, Thailand | Aries Global, USA
Their unwavering support and valuable contributions have been instrumental in shaping WFN into the thriving community it is today. Their reflections on why they have remained loyal to us for two decades underscore the trust and camaraderie that define our network.”
Anniversaries are more than just a date on the calendar; they are a testament to the strong bonds we’ve built in our WFN family over the years.
You can read some of our Founder Member comments here below.
“We are very proud to be one of the founding members of WFN. Throughout this journey, we have made many good friends and gained a lot of excellent business opportunities, some of which have lasted for over 10 years. This is no small feat and signifies that our services are top-notch in the industry. Stable and continuous business is what we strive for, and we have received substantial assistance from many WFN friends in this regard, which is also why we have stayed with WFN. Of course, WFN also helps mediate when we have conflicts with certain members, and I think that’s truly great.
Although we don’t attend every conference, it always feels special to reconnect with old friends each time. WFN provides us with this opportunity to meet, and I truly feel both happy and proud. Thank you to Kelly, Debbie, Jess, and the entire WFN team, as well as all our partners!” Andy Wang, Asia Air Freight, Taiwan
“Over the years we have exchanged business with many WFN agents around the world, which has helped provide logistics solutions to our clients and this has led to growth in our business. What makes us stay in WFN? The right selection of agents worldwide, the annual network meetings which provide opportunities to meet them, and the tools provided on the WFN website, which have led to ease of working across countries.
We love World Freight Network. The Annual Network Meetings are professionally conducted by Kelly and her team with ample networking opportunities with agents from around the world, in a vibrant atmosphere. Thank you!” Harsimran Singh Ahluwalia, Aquatic Freights, India
“We get some business and cooperation from WFN, the current situation and prospects are positive. From WFN, we not only expand our business and share information, but all members are like a big family, achieving mutual success around the world! We love regularly attending WFN’s annual meetings. Meeting with members not only expands business, but also promotes friendship among everyone. If there are forwarders who want to join international freight organizations, I usually introduce WFN to them. Hope WFN will become better and better!” Michael Li, Ausino International Logistics, China
“We love WFN. It is important to us that we know the companies that we are working with, and the people behind these companies. WFN provides this platform. During one-to-one meetings, we have some sessions with members wherein we don’t even discuss business anymore, but rather we just exchange pleasantries and stories. This is because we have gained mutual trust and respect for each other through the network. Cheers to Kelly, Debbie and the rest of the WFN team!” Peter P. Fernandez, J-Pac Logistics Inc, Philippines
Most recent WFN Meeting, UAE, 2024
“Hello fellow Members, I am sending out this message as an overall review and perspective of my past 20+ years in World Freight Network. I joined back in the fall of 2004, my company was a mere 2 years old and we had struggled, like all new International Logistic businesses do, with finding the right partners to work with. Partners that care about their customers as they do about their families, friends and employees. Finding local partners who are dedicated in assisting and building relationships with other forward-thinking companies, ones that are provincial and have experience in their home countries. The right match of yin and yang, partners that can grow and build business at the same time AND to have some fun along the way.
I have met many great entrepreneurs along the way, people I admire and am proud to call TRUE friends. In
addition, I hope that along the way I have also helped those partners grow and provided some guidance and
leadership in a way that helps them steer their companies towards prosperity and profitability. In the 20+ years I have been a member of World Freight Network, I have observed their staff of TWO in the main office grow to as many as 6-8 people. The owner and staff at World Freight Network are second to none. The group holds high standards for attendance to the meetings, guidance to the members, added value services and always staying very neutral in all aspects of the Network. I belong to other networks and they all feel cold and stale when I attend, in fact I stopped going to them several years ago, but the meetings of WFN are energetic, vibrant and alive! I have attended EVERY meeting since the very first meeting in Bangkok in 2005 and now, 20 years later, I will be back in Thailand for yet another meeting and I get very excited each and every time.
I am always thrilled to see all the smiling faces and warm hugs that we all share, but most of all to meet the younger and new members that will carry on this network well after I am gone. In the 20+ years working in the network our staff at WWLP has grown from a mere 6 people in 2002 to well over 100 employees today, some of that growth has a direct connection to our membership in WFN. We have
developed our air freight, brokerage and domestic products to match up to our ocean freight strength, we provide an end to end solution to our customers all as a result of our partnerships and assistance from WFN members like yourself.
In closing I want to say that I will be nearing the end of my run with WFN in the next few years, but I will always be there in spirit and if you ever need a room to stay in the USA my door is always open and we would love to host you. I hope to see you all in Thailand next April 2025!!” Tim Taylor, Worldwide Logistic Partners, USA
Kelly added: “I extend my thanks to EVERY member of our esteemed network for being an integral part of WFN’s story. Your partnership has been invaluable, and I look forward to continuing this journey with you, embracing the future with the same passion and dedication that have guided us for the past 20 years. Here’s to celebrating our shared past and looking forward to an even brighter future!”
If you wish to join a strong, well-established network, apply to WFN now: WFN Application Form.