About WayLine

Moving global trade since 2006

WayLine Freight was founded in Shanghai with one office and a simple belief: that freight forwarding should be transparent, reliable, and genuinely global. Eighteen years later, we operate 85 offices across 6 continents.

2006
Year founded
2,400+
Enterprise clients
85
Owned offices

From a single office in Shanghai to a global network

WayLine started in 2006 as a China-EU trade specialist. The founders saw that mid-sized importers and exporters were underserved by the big forwarding houses — too small for dedicated account teams, too complex for generic online platforms.

We built the business around those customers: responsive local teams who understood both the origin and destination markets, combined with the global network they needed as they grew. By 2012 we had opened offices in Singapore, Rotterdam, and Dubai. By 2018, we were in 40 countries.

Today, WayLine handles over 2.1 million shipments per year for 2,400+ enterprise clients. We've never lost the responsiveness that made us different at the start — every client has a dedicated local team, not a ticket queue.

2006
Founded in ShanghaiChina-EU freight specialist, 3 employees
2009
First APAC expansionOffices opened in Hong Kong and Singapore
2012
Europe and Middle EastRotterdam and Dubai offices established; 100+ clients
2016
Americas launchNew York and São Paulo offices; air freight product launched
2020
Digital transformationReal-time tracking platform launched; 1M+ shipments milestone
2024
Rail product launchChina-Europe rail freight service; 85 owned offices, 200+ partners

Three principles that guide every shipment

01
Local expertise, global reach
Every market we operate in has a local team — people who speak the language, know the ports, and understand the regulations. They're backed by global systems that ensure consistency.
02
Transparent pricing
No hidden fees, no surprise surcharges. Quotes are valid for 30 days and broken down by line item — freight, customs, insurance, handling — so you know exactly what you're paying for.
03
Proactive communication
We don't wait for you to ask. Delays, port congestion, customs holds — we notify you before they become your problem. Your dedicated team knows your shipments cold.

Senior team with deep logistics experience

WL
Wei Liu
Chief Executive Officer

20+ years in global logistics. Previously VP Operations at a top-5 global forwarder. Based in Shanghai.

MK
Maria Kowalski
Chief Operating Officer

Former head of European network at a global 3PL. Oversees all owned offices and partner operations. Based in Rotterdam.

JC
James Chen
Chief Technology Officer

Built the WayLine tracking platform from the ground up. Previously engineering lead at a logistics SaaS company.

SN
Sara Nakamura
Chief Revenue Officer

Leads global sales and client development. 15 years in enterprise freight, previously based in Singapore and New York.

85 owned offices. 200+ partner agents. 150+ countries.

85
Owned offices
Directly managed
200+
Partner agents
Certified network
150+
Countries served
All trade lanes
🇨🇳 China Owned
🇸🇬 Singapore Owned
🇳🇱 Netherlands Owned
🇺🇸 United States Owned
🇦🇪 UAE Owned
🇩🇪 Germany Owned
🇯🇵 Japan Owned
🇬🇧 United Kingdom Partner
🇧🇷 Brazil Owned
🇮🇳 India Partner
🇦🇺 Australia Partner
🇿🇦 South Africa Partner
🇰🇷 South Korea Owned
🇹🇷 Turkey Partner

Globally accredited, locally compliant

ISO 9001:2015
Quality management systems across all owned operations
Scope: Freight forwarding & logistics
IATA Accredited
IATA-approved air freight agent. Dangerous goods handling certified.
Agent ID: CN-208947
FIATA Certified
FIATA multimodal bill of lading issuer. Recognized in 80+ countries.
Member ID: F-3847-CN
AEO Certified
EU Authorized Economic Operator. Simplified customs procedures in 27 EU member states.
CN AEOC: CNNL180001

Ready to move your cargo?

Tell us your shipping requirements and our team will respond within 4 business hours with a tailored solution.

Request a Quote Explore Services