Sofia - World Transport Overseas Bulgaria Ltd (Sofia, Head Office)
World Transport Overseas Bulgaria Ltd (WTO) is a well-established freight forwarding company operating across the Balkans with a network of offices in Bulgaria (Sofia, Varna, Burgas and Plovdiv), Serbia (Belgrade), Slovenia (Koper), Croatia (Zagreb), and Shanghai, China. Founded in 2001 in Sofia, the company remains part of the World Transport Overseas Group with its headquarters based in Sofia. The organization has grown to become one of the region’s sizable FCL freight forwarders, maintaining global contracts with major shipping lines to and from Varna, Burgas, Thessaloniki, and Constanta. This positioning supports a broad range of logistics operations, including project cargo, and underscores WTO Bulgaria’s capability to manage complex, multi-port sourcing and distribution tasks.
WTO Bulgaria has established itself as a market leader for LCL consolidations in Bulgaria. Its LCL program encompasses direct LCL exports from Varna CFS through Thessaloniki, with a weekly service flow that currently includes 14 direct weekly connections to Bulgaria. The company also handles export LCL consols from Varna CFS to the Far East (via Hong Kong), the Middle East, Africa, and Israel via Dubai, as well as LCL services to and from the rest of the world through co-loads in Northern Europe. This extensive network supports diversified supply chains and enables flexible, cost-efficient options for customers requiring consolidated shipments.
In addition to its sea freight capabilities, WTO Bulgaria emphasizes a fast, professional response to inquiries and a customer-focused approach that includes flexible rebate terms and seamless handling of DDU and DDP shipments. A strong in-house customs brokerage department is a key feature, contributing to smoother clearance processes and enhanced compliance across borders. The company also promotes economical inland haulage of containers and provides unloading services at ports or warehouses, reflecting an integrated, end-to-end logistics solution.
The Air Freight division is situated in the Sofia airport area and offers competitive air freight rates with responsiveness to DDU and DDP inquiries. WTO Bulgaria operates its own warehouse near the Sofia airport and coordinates door-to-door deliveries via its own vehicle fleet, underscoring its capability to manage both storage and last-mile execution within a single network. The company holds ISO 9001:2015 certification, which indicates a formal quality management system, and it is a licensed IATA Cargo Agent, reinforcing its compliance with international air cargo standards and procedures.
Overall, WTO Bulgaria positions itself as a comprehensive logistics partner with a diversified service portfolio that includes container transport, Less-than-Container Load transport, airfreight, inland transport, customs representation, port operations, cargo insurance, and financial guarantees. While specific service details may vary by market and project, the organization’s regional footprint, industry certifications, and in-house capabilities position it to handle a broad spectrum of freight forwarding requirements—ranging from standard shipments to more complex, multi-leg projects. The combination of geographic reach, corporate certifications, and a multi-modal service approach supports resilient supply chains for clients operating in Bulgaria and the wider Balkans region.
