History
Welcome to World Transport Overseas, a leading freight forwarding company with 26 offices across 12 countries in Europe and Asia. We offer reliable sea freight, fast and secure air freight, and comprehensive road transport services. Our extensive network of own subsidiaries and representatives ensures global coverage with local expertise, providing tailored freight solutions. The company’s policy is entirely focused on meeting and exceeding all the requirements of our customers in the field of transport and logistics, as well as offering additional services directly or indirectly related to this activity. With our dedicated support, you can rely on professional and responsive customer service.
WTO was born with offices soon following in Varna and Burgas. The initial main focus of the company was ocean freight service FCL.
WTO expanded its portfolio to include airfreight service and inaugurated a new office in the airport of Sofia.
First own ocean consolidation services have been launched by WTO, connecting Asia and Eastern Europe. Within the next 2 years, the own consolidation network grew exponentially. Today WTO is one of the main players on the ocean consolidation market in Eastern and Central Europe.
WTO has made the first step towards becoming a regional player by opening own offices in Belgrade (Serbia), Zagreb (Croatia) and Koper (Slovenia), which firmed WTO's position as a strong player on the Adriatic market.
Microsoft Dynamics Nav based ERP system was implemented first in all HQ offices, then in all subsidiaries of World Transport Overseas. The company got ISO 9001:2008 certified in 2014.
First EDI projects with main customers and partners have been successfully completed: Awarded by Forbes Bulgaria for "Quality of Services" and "Customer Policy".
Automated cargo tracking notification service started; Purchase of land for construction of Logistics Center next to Sofia Airport. Awarded for the 2nd time by Forbes Bulgaria for "Quality of Services" and "Customer Policy".
Mission
Certification of the new version of ISO 2008:2015 standard. Enhanced website functionality and vision; Initiation of the construction of the company's new Logstics center nearby Sofia Airport.
This evening at the Forbes Awards Ceremony, World Transport Overseas was honored to receive the “2020 Company of the Year” award in the sector of services in Bulgaria by Forbes.
Following Vision 2030's strategic plan to cover the world's major logistics markets with our own subsidiaries, World Transport Overseas opened its own company in China. World Transport Overseas China is an NVOCC operator and is fully operational from 01.09.2020.
As next and important step in the execution of the companys strategic plan "Vision 2030", WTO has inaugurated its own subsidiaries in Greece and N. Macedonia.
WTO opened its own offices in Taiwan, Kosovo, and Romania and integrated its ERP system with the leading logistics platform for document and information exchange, INTTRA. In Bulgaria, our network also expanded with a new office in Ruse.
World Transport Overseas China expanded its footprint by opening new offices in Ningbo and Chongqing. We continued our growth in the Balkans with a new office in Albania. The Capital newspaper recognized us as the fastest-growing company in the Transport and Logistics sector.
We took a step forward with a new subsidiary in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Our new office in Shenzhen, China, also opened its doors. As a reward for our efforts, we received the prestigious Forbes Company of the Year 2024 award in the Services sector.
Mission
At World Transport Overseas, we provide innovative and intelligent transport solutions, partnering with premier carriers to meet the evolving needs of our clients. Our commitment to excellence drives us to continually enhance and digitalize our processes, ensuring superior service quality and operational efficiency. We are dedicated to adapting to the dynamic demands of our customers, delivering tailored and exceptional logistics services globally.
Vision
World Transport Overseas aspires to be a distinguished leader in sea and air cargo transportation, renowned for our innovation and cutting-edge logistics solutions. We aim to combine extensive global geographical coverage with meticulous control of the supply chain, ensuring seamless and efficient service delivery. By continuously embracing technological advancements and fostering a culture of excellence, we strive to set new standards in the logistics industry, providing unparalleled value to our clients and stakeholders.
Membership
International Air Transport Association
IATA number 09-4 7102 / 0016
World’s largest and most powerful network of independent freight forwarders
International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations
Global alliance of independent international freight forwarders
American Chamber of Commerce in Bulgaria
International Freight Network of First Class independent Freight Forwarders
Bulgarian Association for Freight Forwarding, Transport and Logistics
Strategic policy initiative for businesses that are committed to aligning their operations and strategies with ten universally accepted principles in the areas of human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption.
Independent Freight Forwarders Network.
Twig is a group that gathers the most reliable independent freight forwarders worldwide. Combining innovation, full global coverage and top-class agents, our platform offers exclusive tools for you to improve your business’ performance in the logistics market.
JC Trans is a leading international logistics B2B platform. We have a global community of 10,000+ paid members. Our continuous goal is to create the most reliable international logistics digital trading platform, with the aim of helping freight forwarding companies worldwide achieve sustainable profitability.
Quality management
ERP-Microsoft Dynamics Nav with vertical olution NaviTrans
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e-WTO - 24/7 e-Services to registered WTO customers at the company website www.wtogroup.eu, including but not limited to
Detailed shipment history with WTO
Financial statement and invoice download
Real-time Track & Trace
e-Booking order
e-Rate request
e-Shipping Instructions
EPI projects realised with main partners and customers
Licensed IATA Cargo Agent
Certified ISO 9001 2015
WTO ISO 9001 2015 certificate 2020
Business Ethics
Since 2013, World Transport Overseas is a member of the largest voluntary corporate responsibility initiative in the world with over 12,000 corporate participants and other stakeholders from over 145 countries – United Nation Global Compact.
The Global Compact is a platform for knowledge exchange and dialogue with the active participation and support from companies, UN organisations, business associations, NGOs and trade unions to promote social responsibility and ethical business standards. Through its commitment to the generally accepted values by minimising the negative impacts of its business operations can contribute to make globalisation a positive force. The private sector is a key partner, contribute to the achievement of the "Millennium Development Goals".
The initiative asks companies to embrace, support and enact, within their sphere of influence, a set of core values divided in four major categories as follows:
Human Rights:
Principle 1:
Businesses should support and respect the protection of internationally proclaimed human rights.
Principle 2:
To make sure that they are not complicit in human rights abuses.
Labour:
Principle 3:
Businesses should uphold the freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining.
Principle 4:
The elimination of all forms of forced and compulsory labour;
Principle 5:
The effective abolition of child labour;
Principle 6:
The elimination of discrimination in respect of employment and occupation.
Environment:
Principle 7:
Businesses should support a precautionary approach to environmental challenges;
Principle 8:
To undertake initiatives to promote greater environmental responsibility;
Principle 9:
To encourage the development and diffusion of environmentally friendly technologies.
Anti-Corruption:
Principle 10:
Businesses should work against corruption in all its forms, including extortion and bribery.