What SEKO Logistics does

SEKO Logistics is a privately held, PE-backed global third-party logistics (3PL) and freight forwarding company founded in 1976 and headquartered in the Chicago suburbs (Schaumburg/Itasca, Illinois). It operates 150+ offices across 60+ countries through 15 primary hubs, delivering end-to-end supply chain solutions including air, ocean, and ground freight forwarding; multi-user warehousing and order fulfillment; ecommerce fulfillment, cross-border shipping, and returns management; customs brokerage; and White Glove specialty delivery for medical devices, integrated server racks, and high-value technology equipment. The company is controlled by Ridgemont Equity Partners and Greenbriar Equity Group and serves enterprise customers across government/space/defense, medical/healthcare, ecommerce/retail, high-tech, automotive, fashion, and industrial verticals — including logos such as Dell EMC, Kohler, Virgin Atlantic, Peli BioThermal, Getinge, Charles Tyrwhitt, and Manscaped.

The company's core technology stack centers on the SEKO Live real-time visibility platform, which integrates continuous tracking, predictive intelligence, and automated alerts across its transportation network, supported by AI-powered predictive tools for inventory planning, route optimization, and performance analysis. A 4PL orchestration capability reportedly delivers up to 32% global inventory reduction and 25% operating cost reductions for clients. Differentiated regulatory credentials — ISO 13485 for medical devices, ISO 27001, CTPAT, FDA 21 CFR Part 820, ITAR compliance, and AEO certification — enable entry into regulated verticals where smaller 3PLs cannot compete. The company maintains 350 dedicated White Glove delivery teams across North America, alongside 750+ employees in Europe and 650+ in APAC.

SEKO generates revenue primarily through transaction-fee freight forwarding, managed-services warehousing/fulfillment, and professional-services specialty delivery and customs clearance under a custom quote-based pricing model tied to shipment type, volume, routes, and service requirements. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales with relationship-based account management across the global office network. The company has executed three acquisitions (GoodShip International 2019, Bansard International 2021, Pixior 2022) and three strategic partnerships in 2025–2026 (Customs City/DutyPay, MyFBAPrep, StratDef Logistics), demonstrating active inorganic growth and ecosystem expansion under PE ownership.

Name

SEKO Logistics

Legal name

SEKO Logistics

Website

https://sekologistics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

SEKO Logistics is a privately held, PE-backed global 3PL founded in 1976, providing freight forwarding, ecommerce fulfillment, warehousing, White Glove specialty delivery, and customs clearance across 60+ countries to enterprise customers in medical, high-tech, defense, retail, and industrial sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Support Activities for Transportation (488), Warehousing and Storage (493)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

International Fulfillment, Forwarding & Consolidation Services (CRAFAJAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cross-Border E-commerce Parcel Logistics (DDP/Customs-Integrated) (TLAAAFAE), Cross-Border Returns & Reverse Logistics (International) (TLAAANAH), Large-Item E-commerce Delivery (Bulky/Two-Person/White-Glove) (TLAAAFAH), Freight, Linehaul & Middle-Mile Transportation for E-commerce (CRAFAMAH), Real-Time Operational Visibility & Exception Management (TLAEAKAC)

Keywords

• Freight forwarding services
• Ecommerce fulfillment logistics
• White glove delivery
• Customs clearance brokerage
• Global supply chain solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Itasca

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Freight Forwarding Services: International and domestic freight forwarding including air, ocean, and ground transportation services with customs clearance capabilities.
2. E-commerce Logistics & Fulfillment: Ecommerce logistics and delivery solutions including global fulfillment, home delivery, international cross-border shipping, and returns management.
3. Warehousing & Order Fulfillment: Global network of multi-user logistics facilities providing warehouse and order fulfillment services with specialized handling capabilities.
4. White Glove & Specialty Delivery: Specialty handling services for sensitive and high-value shipments including medical devices, technology equipment, and integrated server racks.
5. Customs Clearance Services: Customs brokerage and clearance services supporting international trade compliance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

SEKO Logistics provides end-to-end global supply chain solutions including international and domestic freight forwarding (air, ocean, ground), ecommerce fulfillment and last-mile delivery, warehousing and order fulfillment, customs brokerage, and White Glove specialty delivery for sensitive and high-value cargo such as medical devices, technology equipment, and integrated server racks. The company operates through 150+ offices across 60+ countries with 15 primary hubs, serving enterprise customers across industries including medical, high-tech, government/defense, retail, and ecommerce.

Product overview

SEKO Logistics offers a comprehensive, end-to-end logistics platform providing freight forwarding (air, ocean, ground), ecommerce fulfillment, warehousing, White Glove specialty delivery, and customs clearance services. The portfolio consists of multiple service modules organized under Ecommerce Logistics & Delivery Solutions (Global Fulfillment, Home Delivery & Last Mile, International Cross Border Shipping, Returns & Recommerce), Value-Added Freight Forwarding (Air, Ocean, Ground, Customs Clearance, Domestic Expedite, North America Transborder, Warehousing), and White Glove & Specialty Delivery (Specialist Medical & Technology Services, Integrated Server Rack Logistics, Asset Management, Demo Management, Finished Goods Installation, Corporate Technology Logistics, Retail Rollout, Reverse Logistics, Store Development, Tradeshows & Events). The company also offers technology-enabled visibility tools including SEKO Live and Clientshare platform. Founded in 1976, SEKO operates through 150+ offices in 60+ countries with 15 primary hubs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Air Freight Forwarding Global air freight services leveraging an airline carrier network to deliver urgent orders with complete visibility and flexibility for enterprise shippers.
• Ocean Freight Forwarding Ocean freight services providing capacity for larger volume shipments at lower cost with carbon footprint minimization for enterprise customers.
• Ground Transportation Road and rail delivery services connecting entire supply chains end-to-end, handling all cargo sizes.
• Customs Clearance International customs brokerage and clearance services supporting trade compliance across global borders.
• Domestic Expedite US domestic expedited shipping services including Next Flight Out options for time-critical deliveries.
• North America Transborder Cross-border logistics services facilitating US-Mexico and US-Canada trade with USMCA compliance support.
• Warehousing & Order Fulfillment Order fulfillment services delivered locally through global network of multi-user logistics facilities supporting specialized service requirements.
• Global Fulfillment Part of SEKO's Ecommerce Logistics & Delivery Solutions, providing global order fulfillment through a network of multi-user logistics facilities.
• Home Delivery & Last Mile Reliable and cost-effective home delivery solutions adaptable for large and bulky shipments, forming part of the ecommerce logistics suite.
• International Cross Border Shipping Ecommerce shipping solution enabling cross-border deliveries with customs clearance, real-time tracking, and simplified delivery management across international markets.
• Returns & Recommerce Solutions Ecommerce logistics solution for managing product returns and recommerce operations, supporting the full lifecycle of returned goods.
• White Glove Delivery Specialty handling of sensitive and high-value shipments with experienced and accredited teams for White Glove service excellence.
• Specialist Medical & Technology Services ISO 13485-certified MedTec solutions facilitating compliant handling of medical devices and high-tech equipment throughout their lifecycle.
• Integrated Server Rack Logistics Specialized logistics for high-value integrated racks ensuring safe White Glove handling and seamless delivery to data centers worldwide.
• Section 321 Type 86 Clearance Specialized customs clearance service for Section 321 Type 86 entries supporting ecommerce US trade compliance.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 32% reduction in global inventory for customers implementing 4PL orchestration models
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• StratDef LogisticscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 May 2026Strategic partnership with StratDef Logistics to enhance Government, Space & Defense capabilities across the EMEA region. StratDef operates independently while coordinating with SEKO on clearance-dependent logistics requirements, providing localized European security clearances while connecting to SEKO's global network. The partnership supports highly regulated, security-sensitive environments with continued investment and hiring in U.S. and EMEA region.
• MyFBAPrepcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 December 2025Partnership with MyFBAPrep to expand e-commerce logistics capabilities, including FBA fulfillment services and new warehouse capacity across multiple regions. The partnership supports growth of Amazon aggregators and ecommerce expansion into Australia, Japan, and China markets as part of SEKO's strategy to boost cross-border ecommerce volumes.
• Customs CitycoreTechnology or Integration · 7 April 2025Partnership with Customs City, a provider of leading ecommerce compliance solutions, to develop DutyPay - a solution to help global brands mitigate rising U.S. import duties. The 'new Type 86' solution combines Customs City's technology and platform with SEKO's logistics and clearance expertise, providing an all-in-one solution for calculating duties at point of sale and ensuring efficient U.S. customs clearance.
• Pixior, LLCcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 August 2022Acquisition of Pixior, LLC, a 3PL and fulfillment services provider based in California, enhancing SEKO's ecommerce fulfillment capabilities and expanding warehousing and port services in the U.S., particularly on the West Coast.
• Bansard InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 November 2021Acquisition of Bansard International, a French transport and logistics firm, making Bansard a major European presence for SEKO Logistics. This was SEKO's largest acquisition to date, expanding operations and resources in key geographical areas across Europe. Bansard's involvement in Ukraine relief efforts demonstrates continued integration into SEKO's humanitarian initiatives.
• AirlinkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHumanitarian partnership with Airlink for Ukraine relief efforts. SEKO committed $150,000 towards transportation and delivery of medical, food and critical goods into Ukraine. Working alongside Airlink, SEKO partnered with Project C.U.R.E. and other non-profits to deliver urgent medical supplies via air freight from Chicago, Houston, Philadelphia, and Denver to Ukraine and Poland.
• Project C.U.R.E.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHumanitarian partnership for Ukraine relief, shipping medical supplies via air freight including 28 pallets from Chicago to Ukraine, 12 pallets from Houston, 10 and 16 pallets from Philadelphia, and 80 pallets from Denver.
• Convoy of HopeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHumanitarian partnership for Ukraine relief, shipping 60 pallets from Missouri to Poland and 31 pallets from Missouri to Ukraine.

Scale indicators18 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• GXO Logistics: Pure-play contract logistics and warehousing provider serving e-commerce, retail, and consumer goods. Directly comparable to SEKO on warehousing, fulfillment, and reverse logistics services.
• Hub Group: North American multimodal 3PL providing intermodal, truck brokerage, logistics, and supply chain solutions. Overlaps with SEKO on North American cross-border and e-commerce fulfillment services.
• Expeditors International: Asset-light global forwarder specializing in air and ocean freight forwarding plus customs brokerage. Closely mirrors SEKO's asset-light model and customer mix in cross-border B2B.
• C.H. Robinson Worldwide: Major North American freight forwarder and 3PL with global forwarding, managed transportation, and supply chain services. Competes with SEKO especially on US-Europe transborder and North American cross-border lanes.
• CEVA Logistics: Global 3PL owned by CMA CGM offering freight forwarding, contract logistics, and supply chain solutions with strong ocean freight integration. Directly comparable to SEKO across multimodal forwarding and contract logistics.
• Kuehne+Nagel: One of the world's largest global freight forwarders with air, ocean, and overland services plus contract logistics. Directly comparable to SEKO across all primary service lines (forwarding, e-commerce fulfillment, customs), though at materially greater scale.
• DHL Global Forwarding (DP World): Global air and ocean freight forwarder covering cross-border logistics, customs clearance, and supply chain solutions for similar enterprise customers. Competes directly with SEKO on international forwarding and customs.
• DSV A/S: Aggressive global forwarder with a heavy M&A roll-up strategy in 3PL. Directly comparable on freight forwarding scale and acquisition-led growth; competes with SEKO on enterprise cross-border accounts.
• XPO Logistics (now RXO for the North American LTL-less unit): Major North American less-than-truckload and logistics provider (the former XPO North American truck brokerage is now RXO). Competes with SEKO on US ground transportation and supply chain services.

Broad incumbents

• FedEx Logistics: Freight forwarding, customs brokerage, and supply chain arm of FedEx. Overlaps with SEKO on international priority forwarding, customs, and e-commerce solutions as part of a broader parcel and logistics portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/SEKOLogistics
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/seko-logistics
• Instagraminstagram.com/seko_logistics

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors1 record

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M&A3 records

Investments1 record

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