Independent freight forwarder network The WACO System has appointed International Trade Management Pty Ltd as a new member for Australia and Pengellys as a new member for New Zealand.

“We are very pleased to have both companies on board and look forward to the benefits our members will gain from working with local specialists from this very important region,” said Richard Charles, executive director of The WACO System. “There are many new and growing opportunities for business throughout Australasia, and having members we trust with solid expertise about this market is very important.”

ITM is based in Melbourne and offers a range of services including supply chain integration, logistics, customs consultancy and warehousing.

“ITM looks forward to working with the members of WACO, adding value and creating opportunities for importers and exporters by utilizing this network of large independent companies committed to excellence,” said John Antoniou, chief executive officer of International Trade Management Pty Ltd.

Family-owned Pengellys is based in Auckland and provides a wide range of supply chain and logistics services, with offices both nationally as well as in Australia and China.

“Pengellys is proud to become a member of such a well-established and respected global network allowing us to grow globally whilst maintaining our focus locally,” said Trevor Pengelly, director of Pengellys.

WACO has also added Dimotrans Group as a new member for France, as well as Velogic Ltd. for Mauritius, Madagascar and Réunion.

The WACO System includes 120 independent forwarders in 116 countries.