First Klass Shipping Specialist Ltd

Leading the way in perishable logistics, Mega Freight offers integrated service for all food related products. With a customer focused attitude, Mega Freight offers a seamless and personal service.

Mega Freight

Leading International Freight Forwarder supplying air and sea freight logistics solutions for the perishable ( and non perishable ) commodities for worldwide distribution.

WorldWide Perishable Canada

VISA Global Logistics is one of Australia's largest privately owned international freight and logistics companies.  We provide international ocean and air processes,  employ in house customs brokers and quarantine accredited staff nationally.  

Visa Global Logistics ( Aus )

 Air, ocean and land freight, customs clearance & brokerage, moving and relocation services (packing, crating, storage & transportation, exhibition & project cargo movement, vessel charter services and oil & gas contracts settlements 

East International Freight Forwarders

MBM International Logistics is a global dynamic freight forwarder capable of handling any of your logistics requirements. It can arrange the transportation of freight and cargo via air and ocean. Company has many years of reefer experience in temperature controlled refrigerated transport.

MBM International Logistics

Emirates Logistics is a well resourced and competent organization in the logistics industry offering various services including sea freight, air freight, sea-air cargoes, overland transport and customs brokerage services. The company has a worldwide network and thus able to support its customers worldwide.

Emirates Logistics LLC,

Moroccan Cargo Partner provides wide range of logistics solutions. Its major services include sea freight, air freight, inland transportation and project cargo. The company is headed by experts and well experienced professionals.

Moroccan Cargo Partner

Offering freight management solutions throughout the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia including Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam

Capital Logistics & Transport

Shipping personal effects to and from New Zealand, specializing in the logistics services for vehicles cars boats 

McCullough Ltd

Founded in August 2001, Sea Cargo offers a wide range of logistics services including industrial shipping, liner services, agency services, warehouse and terminals etc. The company has a complete service network offering project cargoes and door-to-door shipments to any parts of the world.

Sea-Cargo AS.

Located in Beirut – Lebanon, Mega Cargo Transport provides a wide range of logistics services to its customers including air freight, sea freight, land cargo, customs clearance, packing and removing, warehousing and insurance. The qualified and efficient transport team of the Mega Caro ensures that the shipments safely arrive on time.

Mega Cargo Transport

TPG Logistics is an international forwarding company with years of experience in moving cargo around the world. It has a worldwide network and connection with shipping lines and other services providers to ensure easy movement of cargo. Company’s major services include sea freight, general cargo and project cargo, cool logistics and reefer, warehousing, customs clearance and more.

T.P.G. Logistics ltd.

Hellmann Worldwide Logistics was founded in the year 1871 as a parcel company delivering parcels around the town of Osnabrueck, northern Germany. Currently it is one of the largest logistics companies with a worldwide network. Besides air, sea and land freight services, the company also provides customs clearance and other related services.

Hellmann Worldwide Logistics Ltda.

Established in the year 1995, Packford International specializes in the global shipping of air cargo and sea cargo. Besides air and sea cargo services, company also provides services such as cargo aircraft handling, packing, project handling, aviation services and door to door services. It has a team of professionals to meet the requirements of its customers.

Packford International

DG Dock provides strategic solutions for the safe handling and transportation of hazardous goods. They offer efficient, compliant and specialised solutions. Company has a team of trained professionals to handle the safe and timely movement of hazardous goods. Company’s packages and containers for dangerous goods have passed the UN specification marks.

DG DOCK

Rahul Shipping has been operating as an international freight forwarding company in Azerbaijan since 1999. Company imports various items such as construction materials, machinery, oilfield equipment, spare parts,  food items and more by road, sea, air and rail. Company meets all logistics needs of its customers at reasonable costs.

Rahul Shipping

Did you know that Visa Global Logisitcs  have opened 7 new offices in Mainland China in 2012.   Visa now employs over 125 staff in our China operation.   All trained & equipped with VISA's approach to responsibility, reliability & transparency.

Visa Global Logistics ( Asia )

Since its commencement, Universal Cargo has been a key player in the logistics industry. It is a reliable choice for shipping around the globe. Ocean freight, air freight, warehousing, pickup & delivery and customs are some its major services. Company has a well experienced and dedicated staff to provide personalized services to clients.

Universal Cargo

Its mission is to complete the customers demand by delivering their goods and services in a timely manner. The company also offers delivery services from door to door. It can ship any size of package.

Fast Forwarders

Offering the only sea freight refrigerated cargo consolidation service from Europe to Australia.  Our unique reefer service gives you 2 climate options(+4/6 and +15/18 degrees) for the freshest shipping conditions right to your door.

Visa Global Logistics - Europe

As one of the key players in air, sea and road forwarding, AIRMAX Cargo Budapest Zrt. has tailor-made logistics solutions. The company is a full logistics service provider and its core services include forwarding worldwide, Door-to-door service, Customs clearance, liability and cargo insurances, standard and customized packaging solutions etc.

AIRMAX Cargo Budapest Zrt.

Pantos Logistics is a key player in the logistics industry. It provides comprehensive logistics solutions to thousands of customers in various industries. Its major services include sea freight, air freight, rail freight and customs clearance. The company has a worldwide network and well experienced team of professionals to support its customers worldwide.

Pantos Logistics

The mission of Royal Jordanian Cargo is to deliver safe, secure, reachable, reliable and cost-efficient air transportation with exceptional customer care. It is the air freight network leader in the Middle East serving several airports in the Arab world and 22 points in Europe, the USA and Asia. The aircraft are equipped to transport all types of cargo.

Royal Jordanian Cargo

As a key player in International air freight forwarding, JPSGL provides high quality service to customers based on a strict quality management system. Company has a reliable global network which helps to deliver the cargo safely anywhere on time. It also achieves optimal transport services through the combination of air, sea and land transportation.

Japan Post Sankyu Global Logistics Co., Ltd.

Global Alliance Logistics is a premier international freight forwarder based in Singapore, specializing in comprehensive air and ocean freight solutions for global trade. Their core services include expert customs brokerage, door-to-door delivery, and specialized logistics management for diverse industrial cargo.

Global Alliance Logistics

Established in 1993, APAVEN operates road, rail and air cargo services. Currently it is one of the biggest forwarding companies having a wide network of offices abroad. The company also has a huge client and partner base. It has also warehousing & logistics and custom brokerage services.

APAVEN CO LTD

Since its establishment in 1972, Morrison Express has been a leader in freight forwarding and logistics services. It has a wide network of agents across the globe. Company’s major services include air and ocean freights, customs brokerage, warehousing and distribution services.

Morrison Express

Ariva Logistics is a major player in the logistics industry. It offers complete freight solutions including air and ocean freight management, customs brokerage, road transportation, warehousing and distribution. Company also assures safe and cost effective air and ocean transportation and exceptional customer service.

Ariva Logistics

Morrison Express offers international freight forwarding and logistics services across air and ocean networks. Their expertise supports global supply chains, providing tailored solutions for high-tech industries and international trade operations.

Morrison Express Corporation

Air Cargo Transport provides you the most comprehensive range of logistics services worldwide.  Its major services include air, sea and ground freights. The company also provides custom agency and cargo insurance services. Air Cargo Transport has been in business since 1982.

Air Cargo Transport Ltda

As a key player in logistics market worldwide, Prima Logistics has been offering logistics services for the last twenty years. Company’s major business includes ocean freight, air freight, road freight, rail freight and warehousing distribution and other value added services. Prima Logistics takes care about higher quality of services and individual customer care.

Prima Air Sea, s.r.o.

Anl Logistics is owned by ANL container line who commenced operation in 1956. With their overseas offices and networks established over many years ANL logistics supports Australian supply chains globally

ANL Logistics

Amar Logistics operates in the South Korean market as a specialized logistics partner, focusing on the vital trade lanes between Korea, China, and Southeast Asia. The company provides tailored supply chain solutions for the region, including efficient sea and air freight forwarding, local warehousing, and streamlined customs brokerage services to facilitate seamless trade.

AMAR Logistics co., ltd.

Airlife Freight (Taiwan) Corp. is a key player in providing international logistics solutions. The company provides services in areas such as air, sea and customs. It also offers door-to-door delivery, customs clearance & documentation, special courier service, cargo track and trace and consular legislation and special charters.

Airlife Freight Corp.

As a leading all-round integrated logistics company, Rhenus Alpina AG offers its clients the benefit of outsourcing solutions, warehousing, international industrial logistics, supply chain management, customized solutions and individual consultancy. The company has a worldwide network and dedicated team of professionals to support its valuable clients.

MAT Transport AG

Based in Asia, Airways Freight Pakistan specializes in sea and air cargo. The company operates worldwide and it has professional team members to provide world class services to its clients. It also offers most competitive prices for providing the best logistics services.

Airways Freight Pakistan

Founded in 2003, Ball Transport OÜ is an Estonian-owned international freight forwarder. It transports sea and air and land freights worldwide. Company has local partners in countries like Norway, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Sweden, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland, Austria and Finland.

Ball Transport OÜ

Commenced its operations in the year 1995, Pelikan Ltd offered services such as logistics services, forwarding, shipping agencies, domestic and international transport, warehousing, customs assistance etc. Currently the company is a certified member of the world's largest logistics networks. It has a team of well trained and experienced professionals to handle the logistics activities.

Pelikan Transport

Provides international freight forwarding, warehousing, and distribution services. Supports air and sea cargo movements while offering integrated logistics solutions tailored to importers and exporters requiring dependable regional expertise and efficient global shipping connections.

Fast Cargo Logistics

As a key player in the logistics service, ATC Freight & Shipping handles cargo by sea and air from anywhere in the world to Jamaica. Company can carry any size of cargo and its primary markets are the Panama, China, Curacoa, Canada, United Kingdom, and the United States.

ATC Freight & Shipping

Founded in 1986, Transworld Cargo operates successfully in the logistics industries in Namibia and Southern Africa. The company offers complete logistics solutions and its major services include air, sea and road freights. Its other services are project cargo, warehousing and distribution, customs clearance and courier services.

Transworld Cargo

YOYO Global Freight is one of Denmark’s leading freight and logistics service providers both globally and domestically. The company ensures the most competitive and high quality transport and logistics solutions for its customers. Its major services include air freight, sea freight, road transport and other logistics solutions.

YOYO Global Freight

As a company that offers multifaceted and customized services to its customers, MULTICARGO operates for various world destinations, such as Cyprus, Ireland, Israel and the United Kingdom. It has an international network of agents with offices worldwide. 

Multicargo

Freight Forwarding services include freight management, logistics. warehousing and supply chain management for domestic and international logistics requirements 

Globezone Logistics Pvt Ltd

Transland Ltd. is considered as one of the prominent transport and logistics companies in the Bulgarian transport market. The company has a wide network of representatives and agents in most of the towns in the country. It has a highly qualified and skilled team to provide the most advanced and timely services to its customers.

Transland Ltd.

As a reputed freight forwarding company with more than 14 years of experience in international shipping, Seacare Forwarders offers several supply chain management solutions to deliver products safely around the globe. It offers services like air freight, sea freight, logistics management and Tanktainer Operations.

Seacare Forwarders (Pvt) Ltd

Specializing in the logistics of all perishable, refrigerated, ambient and food grade products between mainland Australia and Tasmania. Providing 7 day a week service on Bass Strait

Fresh Freight

Established in 1986, Al Mulla Logistics has become a reliable, customer oriented forwarding company in Bahrain. Besides freight forwarding, company also handles logistics & distributions, shipping agency, removals, and Trans border services. Company has also tie-up with major airlines and shipping lines.

Al Mulla Logistics

Located at Tbilisi, Georgia, Black Sea Cargo LLC, provides world class services in the arena of freight forwarding. Company’s wide array of services include air and sea freights, inland and railway forwarding with addition to custom clearance and terminal services. It assures prompt and safe delivery of goods at the mentioned destinations.

Black Sea Cargo, LLC

Established in 1988, Cargolink Freight Services provides total transport solutions as per the customer needs. It offers ocean freight, sea freight and all other logistics services. The company offers an extensive network of locations and it can handle any size of shipment.

Cargolink Freight Services Ltd

Matrix Transport Services is a leading freight forwarding company with two strategic offices in the centre of Glasgow and Manchester city covering the UK. It is a full service logistic management company. Company has a well experienced and responsive team and it can deliver anywhere in the UK safely and on time.

Matrix Transport Services

Specializing in international freight forwarding, Blue Ocean Navigation Ltd provides the most reliable logistics solutions in the Greek Transport Industry. The company has a worldwide network and it has agents in more than 160 countries around the world and thus guaranteeing delivery of goods anywhere on time.

BLUE OCEAN Navigation Co., Ltd

Established in 2016, Allied Network Logistics provides the best customized freight forwarding service. The company has a worldwide network and it covers over 170 countries. Its major services include air, sea freight import and export, customs administration and clearance, door-to-door pickup and delivery, Combined Sea-Air-Land services and Weekend consolidation.

Allied Network Logistics LTD.

With its head office located in Hong Kong, FFC is a prominent company which is well versed in all aspects of logistics services. Besides sea, air freights and rail transport, it also handles Warehouse and Logistics, quality control and project cargo services. The company ensures the delivery of your goods anywhere in the world.

FFC International Company Limited

As an international freight company, All Freight Logistics handles your shipment around the globe with utmost care. The company specializes in road, air and sea transportation and it tracks your goods from shipment until delivery. Its worldwide network helps deliver your goods anywhere on time.

All Freight Logistics

LAGO Logistics Oy is a Finnish provider of international transport and logistics solutions, leveraging nearly 40 years of industry experience. The company specializes in road, sea, air, and inter-modal freight, alongside offering customized project logistics, express transport, and professional customs services.

LAGO Logistics Oy

Gemadept Logistics provides international freight forwarding and port-related logistics services. Their capabilities include ocean freight, warehousing, and supply chain solutions, supporting efficient cargo movement and global trade connectivity across key international shipping routes.

Gemadept Logistics

As a well established logistics solution provider, Freight Masters Logistic Sdn Bhd is well represented in Europe, USA, Far East regions and the rest of the world. The company has a strong network of agents worldwide and thus it is able to arrange movement of cargo anywhere, anytime around the world. It has air, sea and land freight services.

Freight Masters Logistic Sdn Bhd

As an aggressive and dynamic logistics provider, Nepal Shipping and Air Logistics Pvt. Ltd provides air and sea freight management solutions. The company consists of well experienced and dedicated professionals specialized in the global shipping of air, sea and land transportation. It provides high quality services through its  wide global network.

Nepal Shipping & Air Logistics Pvt. Ltd.

TIBA is a leading freight forwarder and customs broker in Mexico. The company provides the most flexible and reliable service in sea freight transport, air freight, customs brokers and project cargo. It has a global network and helps deliver goods anywhere on time.

TIBA Mexico S.A. de C.V.

Rail Cargo Logistics offers major freight services such as air freight, overseas & inland shipping, road transport and warehousing. The company provides low cost and environmentally friendly transport of goods and helps in route selection, track and trace and customs formalities. It has a wide network of reliable partners worldwide.

Rail Cargo Logistics Croatia d.o.o.

The company plays a key role in the logistics market of Poland by providing optimized logistics solutions for the largest companies. Company’s core area is railway transport. It also offers integrated logistics chains covering land, air and sea transport.

PKP CARGO S.A.

Located at Kanda-Sakuma-Cho, Chiyoda-Ku Tokyo, Japan, Shine Express Inc. is one of the leading companies providing logistics solutions. The company offers services such as air freight, ocean freight, warehousing and distribution and car & automotive shipping.  It has latest infrastructure facility to provide exceptional services to its customers.

Shine Express Inc (Japan)

Dolphin Sea Air is a prominent international freight forwarder based in Vietnam, offering professional air, sea, and multimodal transport services. They specialize in integrated logistics solutions, including customs brokerage, warehousing, and door-to-door delivery services across their extensive global network.

Dolphin Sea Air Services Corp.

As an international freight forwarder and cargo agent, Panamá Soluciones Logísticas provides logistics, customs and transportation solutions to customers worldwide. The company has more than one thousand partners worldwide and thus it provides complete logistics solutions worldwide.

Panama International Logistic

Award winning Air Freight and Courier company servicing air courier requirements from Moorabbin to Wynyard Tasmania and door to door delivery to all Tasmanian Ports

Tasfast Airfreight Pty Ltd

Established in the year 1994, Ruya Logistics provides its customers complete logistics solutions. Its major services include sea freight, air freight, land freight, project cargo handling, customs clearance, etc. The company has a well experienced team of professionals to meet the requirements of its clients.

Ruya Logistics

An Irish company that offers innovative and cost-effective logistics solutions in areas such as Air Freight, Sea Freight, Road Freight, Project Shipments, Warehousing and Freight Management. Jenkinson Logistics has offices in Dublin, Cork, Belfast, and Shannon and provides services to its customers countrywide.

Jenkinson Logistics

Established in 2003, STA Logistic is an international 3PL operator. It focuses on using the latest technologies for the safe delivery of goods. The company has well experienced and well trained employees to provide world class services to its customers.

STA Logistic Ltd.

Offering an integrated logistics network supported by over 200 global freight representatives. Services include efficient and reliable freight forwarding, customs clearance and transport logistics solutions tailored to suit each customers needs rnrn

All Ports International Logistics (NSW) Pty Ltd

Berkman has been playing a key role in the logistics industry since its establishment in 1903. The company offers a wide range of services including ocean freight, air freight, transport by train, customs clearance, warehousing services and transport insurance.  It has a worldwide network and having its own offices in China, Vietnam and India.

Berkman Forwarding

As a leader in project logistics import and export, Morgan Cargo offers logistics solutions to international clients in more than 16 countries. Its major services include sea, air and road freight. Company has also an in depth knowledge of perishable cargo movements.

Morgan Cargo

As a complete logistics solutions provider, JAS Worldwide offers wide range of services in the areas of air & ocean cargo, supply chain services and specialized market sectors. The company has a worldwide network over 62 countries and it helps them to deliver cargo safely anywhere on time.

Jas Forwarding (Japan) Co Ltd.

Royal Asia Shipping Co. (Pvt) Ltd is a Sri Lankan logistics firm that provides comprehensive supply chain solutions from its strategic hub in Colombo. The company specializes in a wide range of services including ocean and air freight forwarding, customs clearance, chartering, and warehousing.


Royal Asia Shipping Co. [Pvt] Ltd

Established in the year 2001, SpeedLink Freight Services has been providing personalized services to customers. The company has well experienced and trained team members to support it customers. Its major services include international air freight, sea freight and air charter services.

Speedlink Freight Ltd.

Door to door freight, general logistics and customs clearance services supporting the Western Australian mining industry

Pentagon Freight Services PTY Ltd

Mainfreight provides full range of logistics services including distribution, customs services, global air and ocean freight services. Company has offices in Belgium, France, Germany, Poland, Romania, Russia, The Netherlands, Ukraine and United Kingdom. Its global network helps delivering goods safely to its destinations.

Mainfreight SRL

As an international freight forwarder and shipping agent in Myanmar, Helio International Co.,Ltd. provides tailor made logistics services in the field of air and ocean forwarding and shipping management. The company has a well trained team of staff with abundant experience in the shipping industry.

Helio International Company Limited

Global Shipping Services is a worldwide freight forwarder providing a wide range of services. The company is certified by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to ship dangerous goods by air. It provides complete logistics solutions from domestic trucking and international air and ocean shipping to warehousing services.

Global Shipping Services, LLC

Founded in the year 1989 in Brunei, Air Cat Forwarding has established as a prominent International Air and Sea freight forwarder. The company is in tie up with various worldwide top freight & shipping companies and thus able to deliver your goods anywhere around the world on time.

Air Cat Forwarding

Transunion Freight Forwarder is a key player in International Freight Transportation. It has agents in major parts of the world to provide international export and import services. The company provides best services in areas such as International Transport Logistics, Customs Agency, Permits, Consolidated Cargo, Refrigerated Cargo, Land Cargo etc.

Transunion Freight Forwarder Costa Rica

Offering tailor made solutions for all local and international logistics needs. Specializing in International Trade Brokerage, Export and Logistics Management, Shipping Consultancy, Container Hire and Sale, Vessel Chartering and <strong><span style="color:#FF9900">Australian Coastal Shipping</span>.</strong>rn

Kanimbla International Trading

As a global provider of all logistics services, Blue Water Shipping offers customised solutions with unique service. It major business areas are general cargo, port service and agency, wind logistics, reefer logistics and marine logistics. The company has a wide network with more than 60 offices worldwide.

Blue Water Shipping

Freight forwarding and customs clearance brokers supplying local and international supply chain logistics solutions, customs clearance and import and export services 

Worldwide Customs & Freight Forwarding Agents

Logistics solution provider offering freight forwarding services for project shipping, customers brokerage and charter of vessels throughout their 14 worldwide branches

Chandler Shipping

The company specializes in heavy cargo transportation and transportation of sensitive goods. Its major services include sea transportation, overland transportation and storage. The company also undertakes all customs brokerage services. The well experienced and professional staff will help you find the best logistic solutions and most competitive price.

Ardarikas

Established in 1985 as an International Freight Forwarder, Multitrans, Ltd offers wide range of services in ocean and air-freight management including warehousing, Packing and Trucking. Company has well-trained employees to handle shipments and requirements of customers. It has also contracted overseas partners to provide professional services and logistic solutions world wide.

Multitrans, Ltd.

Asia Forwarding is one of the leading and reputable freight forwarders with international recognition. It is affiliated with world’s largest network of independent freight forwarders. Company’s major services include sea & air freight, customs brokerage, warehousing & distribution, project cargo handling, reefer logistics services etc.


Asia Forwarding Private Limited

As a freight company having more than 30 years of experience, Alfa Trans has been offering the most reliable logistics solutions to its customers. Its major services include ocean freight, air freight, domestic freight, customs agents, off shore units management etc.

Alfa Trans

Serving customers for more than 25 years, Moon Freight Services offers a wide range of logistics services including sea freight, air freight and land freight. The company maintains a worldwide network to deliver goods safely anywhere on time.

Moon Freight Services

Offering international freight forwarding services through air freight, sea freight and road transport to all states in Nigeria. Netcargo has offices in Africa, Europe and Nigeria. The company has a hardworking team of well experienced professionals to provide timely services to its customers worldwide.

Netcargo Nigeria

As a full service transportation company, Caribbean International Cargo offers air and sea international freight forwarding and multi-modal services like air import and export, ocean import and export, warehousing and distribution, inland freight, customs brokerage and more. The company has a wide network of agents worldwide.

Caribbean International Cargo

Headquartered in Chennai, GLOShipping & Logistics is a renowned global cargo service provider in India. The company has established itself as a customer oriented forwarder in India with extensive network across the globe. Its team of industry experts can create cost-effective solutions tailored to meet your needs.

GLO Shipping & Logistics PVT LTD

Since its commencement, Blu Logistics has been a key player in the logistics industry. The company offers a pleasant experience in integrated logistics solutions. Its major services include sea and air freights, customs, warehousing, ground transportation and more. It has also a worldwide network to support its customers.

Blu Logistics

The company offers variety of services in areas such as air, sea and land shipping, projects, insurance, door to door transport, logistics, shipment packaging, personal items, import and export etc. Airgate Israel Ltd. has a worldwide network of agents and other logistics service providers.

Airgate Int'l Freight Forwarding

Specializing in personalized logistics services including international shipping and customs requirements such as import, export of general and perishable food products

Complete Freight Pty Ltd

Established in the year 2002, Afghan Shipping and Logistics company has become one of the leading freight forwarding companies in Afghanistan. The company has a wide coverage to all inland locations in Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, CIS Countries, Europe and USA. The company also has well experienced logistics personnel to manage its operations and it offers quality services at competitive prices.

Afghan Shipping & Logistics (ASL)

A Finnish transport and logistics company that provides effective and competitive transport solution to its customers. NCS Finland Oy specializes mainly in European and Nordic road transport. It also provides international transports, ADR shipments, express shipments, intermodal transports and domestic distribution.

NCS Finland Oy

KIAT is an international air freight and sea freight forwarder based in Jakarta Indonesia. The company offers services like Airfreight, sea freight, Packaging, transport to warehousing etc. It has a worldwide network and thus helps you deliver your goods anywhere without delay.

Keenam International Air Transport

Toll offers logistics services across the globe. Company has a range of warehousing solutions and skilled team to handle operations. Toll is also a market leader in the safe storage and handling of dangerous goods. The hazardous materials are stored according to their classification and safety requirements.

Name	First Klass Shipping Specialist Ltd
Location	Birmingham England United Kingdom
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