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WACO MEMBERS ELECT NEW EXECUTIVE BOARD
Duarte Rocha, Managing Director of Extra Transportes Internacionais Lda, joins the Board as Vince Touya retires
London, United Kingdom, Thursday 11th June 2026: The WACO System (WACO) has elected its Board at its Annual General Meeting in Athens, Greece, with Duarte Rocha joining as a new Board member.
Rocha is Managing Director of Extra Transportes Internacionais Lda, WACO’s member for Portugal since 1984.
“Duarte has been part of WACO for many years and is well known across the network for his freight forwarding experience, sound judgement, and practical approach,” said Richard Charles, Chief Executive Officer, The WACO System.
“He joins the Board at an important moment as we strengthen membership in Latin America, build our presence in Africa, and roll out digital tools that help members work together more effectively.”
The only other change to the Board was the retirement of Vince Touya, after serving for three years.
Rocha joined Extra Transportes in 1993 and has more than 30 years of experience in international logistics and supply chain management.
He has held senior roles across the business and has helped develop Extra Transportes’ international freight forwarding, logistics, and supply chain services.
WACO said the Board will focus on growth in Latin America and Africa, as well as digital initiatives designed to make cooperation between members faster, clearer, and easier to manage.
The network said continuity on the Board, alongside Rocha’s appointment, will support independent freight forwarders as they respond to changing customer needs and shifting trade patterns.
About WACO
Founded in 1973, WACO is the world’s foremost independent global freight management and logistics organisation.
WACO has a community of 127 members in 119 countries with a combined network of more than 400 locations, employing over 21,000 freight professionals who handle over 1.85 million shipments each year including one million tonnes of airfreight.
The exclusive network has a combined annual turnover of USD four billion.
The company is an Association owned by its members with its Corporate Head Office in Zurich, Switzerland, and operational management in London, UK.
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WACO members elect new Executive Board
Duarte Rocha, Managing Director of Extra Transportes Internacionais Lda, joins the Board as Vince Touya retires
London, United Kingdom, Thursday 11th June 2026: The WACO System (WACO) has elected its Board at its Annual General Meeting in Athens, Greece, with Duarte Rocha joining as a new Board member.
Rocha is Managing Director of Extra Transportes Internacionais Lda, WACO’s member for Portugal since 1984.
“Duarte has been part of WACO for many years and is well known across the network for his freight forwarding experience, sound judgement, and practical approach,” said Richard Charles, Chief Executive Officer, The WACO System.
“He joins the Board at an important moment as we strengthen membership in Latin America, build our presence in Africa, and roll out digital tools that help members work together more effectively.”
The only other change to the Board was the retirement of Vince Touya, after serving for three years.
Rocha joined Extra Transportes in 1993 and has more than 30 years of experience in international logistics and supply chain management.
He has held senior roles across the business and has helped develop Extra Transportes’ international freight forwarding, logistics, and supply chain services.
WACO said the Board will focus on growth in Latin America and Africa, as well as digital initiatives designed to make cooperation between members faster, clearer, and easier to manage.
The network said continuity on the Board, alongside Rocha’s appointment, will support independent freight forwarders as they respond to changing customer needs and shifting trade patterns.
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About WACO
Founded in 1973, WACO is the world’s foremost independent global freight management and logistics organisation.
WACO has a community of 127 members in 119 countries with a combined network of more than 400 locations, employing over 21,000 freight professionals who handle over 1.85 million shipments each year including one million tonnes of airfreight.
The exclusive network has a combined annual turnover of USD four billion.
The company is an Association owned by its members with its Corporate Head Office in Zurich, Switzerland, and operational management in London, UK.
More at waco-network.com
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