Full WFG Membership
Opportunities ...
The principal advantages of becoming a full member of the WFG are that
privately owned freight forwarding companies obtain the advantage of the worldwide connections
of a strong organisation. You will also be the representative of your designated
area, so you will immediately join a global network of over 350 offices who will want to
send their business to you and expand their business within your marketplace.
 The
WFG encourages a spirit of cooperation and unity among its members, which consequently
creates significant new business. Each year members meet at the WFG Annual Conference, which has
proven to be a perfect occasion for networking and partnership development between members.
There is also daily participation in the WFG Protected E-Mail Networks.
Upon joining, your company details will be added to our website which
is visited by numerous potential clients every day. Our Charter & Code of Conduct
ensures that every WFG member is devoted to high quality performance standards and sound
financial practice.
Benefits ...
- Contact details listed in WFG Membership Directory Company details added to the WFG
Website Participation in Annual Conference with voting privileges Participation in the WFG Protected
Email Networks Authorised use of Members Area of WFG Website Authorised use of the WFG
logo
- Electronic Tracking & Tracing System
Membership Criteria
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Your application should ideally be endorsed by a current WFG member
who has been trading satisfactorily with your company for at least one year, and be
accompanied by a full set of audited management accounts for the last trading year.You
must be prepared to make payments to other members within a maximum of 30 days.You
should be prepared to at least dedicate new business within one year of joining. Existing
long standing relationships are acceptable on the basis that a WFG member may not reciprocate
business in those areas. These areas must be specified.An undertaking that your
company, or its principals do not belong to any other competing association.
A copy of your full company brochure and profile.
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A Senior Representative from your company must attend
the WFG Annual Conference within the first year of membership.
Fee Structure
- Once you have submitted your Application Form, you will be invoiced your Application
:
- You will then be required to show your Audited Accounts and if necessary further
company information. All information will then be reviewed by the WFG Board Of Directors.
If accepted, you will then be required to pay the Membership Fee. This will be calculated
on acceptance and will depend on the Applicants location and current situation.
- The Annual Fee is set every year by the Board and is payable by
all members in January of each year. The Annual Fee will be levied from the time of
acceptance and reduced pro-rata if your membership is accepted during the calendar
year.
How to Apply Now!
If you would like to see if your area is vacant, please
click here 1) Fully complete the on-line Application
Form 2) We will then invoice you the Application Fee and ask you to fax supporting
papers to the Head Office; 3) Upon receipt of your fee and supporting papers, your Application
will be presented to the WFG Board of Directors; 4) If your Application is successful,
your Joining Fee will be calculated and then you will be invoiced; 5) Upon receipt of
your Joining Fee, you will become a full WFG Member and be introduced to your fellow
members, advised the password for the Members Area and your details will be added to
the WFG Website.
The WFG bank details are:
| Bank: |
Natwest Bank, 30 Wellington Street, Aldershot, Hants GU11 1EB |
| Acc #: |
550/00/45264864 |
| Sort Code: |
60-01-08 |
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