KC International Group

What KC International Group does

KC International Group, headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, is a global logistics and freight forwarding company that traces its origins to Korchina, founded in Hong Kong in 1994. The company operates 20 subsidiaries across 11 countries spanning Asia (Korea, Japan, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia), Europe (Germany, Netherlands, Belgium), the USA, and India, employing 501-1,000 logistics specialists (with 800+ referenced in ocean freight operations). Its core services span air freight, sea freight (FCL, LCL, OOG/project cargo, multimodal), road freight (trucking, rail, cross-border, drayage, last-mile), and 3PL/warehousing with value-added services including relabeling, kitting, and repacking. In 2024, KCI reported handling 108K+ sea TEU and 54K+ air tonnage, with operational KPIs of 99.59% air booking success, 98.6% on-time delivery, and a 0.013% customer claim rate.

The company's underlying technology centers on the SmartCargo digital platform (smartcargo.tracxlogis.com), which provides real-time cargo tracking via HAWB/HBL numbers, online quote requests, and shipment visibility for both air and ocean freight. This platform is integrated with TracX Logis, a partner e-commerce logistics platform that operates as the parent entity under TracX Logis Group. KCI also owns and retains the Qxpress brand (acquired via the 2021 Korchina acquisition) for e-commerce logistics and the Nado Logistics brand (acquired 2012) for European operations. Other subsidiaries include Korchina for core Asian freight forwarding and SmartCargo as the digital tracking platform. The company is privately held; in 2024, Crescendo Equity Partners (backed by Peter Thiel) became the majority shareholder of TracX Logis Group, and Jinha Kim was appointed CEO of the parent group in 2025.

KCI's revenue model is transaction-fee based across freight services with managed-services pricing for 3PL/warehousing contracts. Pricing is quote-based with multi-year enterprise contracts, and customer acquisition runs through direct enterprise field sales supported by the SmartCargo self-service quote platform and a global subsidiary network. Named customers include Samsung (official forwarder since 2010), with additional segments spanning e-commerce enterprises, manufacturing (automotive and industrial), semiconductor/electronics, and medical devices/pharmaceuticals. The company has pursued an M&A-led expansion strategy (Nado Logistics 2012, Korchina 2021) and is currently executing a 2026 expansion of technology-based fulfillment operations in India under its new PE-backed ownership.

Name

KC International Group

Legal name

KCI International

Website

https://kc-intl.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

KC International Group is a Seoul-headquartered global freight forwarder operating 20 subsidiaries across 11 countries, providing air, sea, road, and 3PL logistics services with the SmartCargo digital platform, serving enterprise customers including Samsung.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation (481212), Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation (481219)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210), Air Transportation, Nonscheduled (4522)

akta.pro primary industry

Time-Critical & AOG (Aircraft on Ground) Specialized Forwarding (TLACAJAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Charter Air Freight Forwarding (Full/Part Charter, ACMI Brokerage) (TLACAAAC), Project & Heavy-Haul / Oversize Road Forwarding (Permits/Escorts) (TLACACAH), Parts, Inventory & Supply Chain (Stores, Procurement, Tooling) (THAIANAG)

Keywords

• Air freight services
• Ocean freight forwarding
• Road logistics
• Third-party logistics
• Warehousing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Tsuen Wan

HQ country

Hong Kong SAR China

HQ region

Asia

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Air Freight Services: International air transport services based on major global airport network for urgent and special cargo, providing stable transportation and air booking services with 99.59% reservation success rate.
2. Sea Freight Services: Ocean freight services including FCL, LCL, OOG/project cargo, and multimodal transport (sea + rail/barge). Volume-based ocean logistics handling of 108K+ TEU annually.
3. Road Freight Services: Inland logistics including trucking, rail, cross-border transport, drayage, pickup and delivery, and last-mile delivery services. Operates 80+ cargo vehicles with 98.6% on-time delivery rate.
4. 3PL and Warehousing: Third-party logistics and warehouse operations including inventory control, fulfillment coordination, order support, and value-added services such as relabeling, kitting, and repacking.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

KCI International provides global integrated logistics services including air, sea, and road freight forwarding, supported by 3PL warehousing operations and a digital tracking platform called SmartCargo. The company operates through 20 subsidiaries across 11 countries, handling 108K+ TEU of sea freight and 54K+ tons of air freight annually for enterprise and e-commerce customers.

Product overview

KC International Group operates as a global logistics company offering integrated freight and supply chain services through a unified platform. The core offering combines KCI International's freight services (Air Freight, Sea Freight, Road Freight) with 3PL & Warehousing capabilities, supported by the SmartCargo digital platform for tracking and quoting. KCI works in partnership with TracX Logis, an e-commerce logistics platform, to deliver enterprise and fulfillment logistics across a global network spanning 20 subsidiaries in 11 countries. The company handles 108K+ sea TEU annually and 54K+ air tonnage, with operations in Asia (9 countries), Europe (3 countries), USA, and India.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Air Freight International air transport services based on a global airport network, providing stable transportation services for urgent and special cargo including dangerous goods and temperature-controlled shipments. Includes air booking services with a 99.59% reservation success rate.
• Sea Freight Ocean freight services including FCL/LCL container shipping, out-of-gauge and project cargo operations, multimodal transport (sea plus rail/barge), and customs and insurance support. Annual volume of 108K+ TEU processed.
• Road Freight Inland logistics services including trucking, rail, cross-border transport, drayage, pickup and delivery, and last-mile delivery, operated with 80+ cargo vehicles and a 98.6% on-time delivery rate. Connects ports, warehouses, factories, and final destinations.
• 3PL & Warehousing Third-party logistics and warehousing services including inventory control workflows, fulfillment support, value-added services (relabeling, kitting, inspection, repacking), and scalable facility planning for distribution staging.
• SmartCargo Platform Digital logistics platform offering real-time cargo tracking via HAWB/HBL numbers, quote requests, and shipment visibility for air and ocean freight customers. Integrates with the TracX Logis platform for enterprise and e-commerce freight operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.59% Air Cargo Reservation Rate
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• TracX LogiscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKCI International works with TracX Logis to operate enterprise and e-commerce logistics reliably. The partnership provides integrated operations with scalable infrastructure for global freight handling and digital logistics services including SmartCargo platform.
• SamsungflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerKorchina (KC International's predecessor) was appointed as Samsung's official forwarder in 2010, handling global logistics operations for Samsung's supply chain.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• DSV A/S: Danish global transport and logistics company providing air, sea, road freight forwarding and contract logistics. Highly comparable to KCI's multi-modal service mix and demonstrates a similar M&A-driven growth playbook (e.g., DSV's Schenker acquisition).
• Expeditors International: US-headquartered global logistics company specializing in air and ocean freight forwarding plus customs brokerage. Compares directly to KCI's air/ocean forwarding services, with overlapping enterprise customer profiles.
• Kuehne+Nagel: One of the world's largest global freight forwarders offering integrated air, ocean, road, and contract logistics across 100+ countries. Directly comparable to KCI's multi-modal forwarding model, though at materially larger scale.
• C.H. Robinson: US-headquartered global logistics platform offering freight forwarding, truckload, and supply chain management. Comparable to KCI's multi-modal forwarding and managed services, with particular overlap in cross-border and enterprise logistics.
• Kerry Logistics Network: Hong Kong-headquartered Asia-based logistics provider offering freight forwarding, warehousing, and integrated supply chain solutions. Highly comparable given similar Asia-centric footprint, multi-modal service portfolio, and enterprise customer base.
• Yusen Logistics: Japan-headquartered global logistics company offering international air/ocean freight forwarding, contract logistics, and road transport across 60+ countries. Comparable to KCI's Asian-anchored multi-modal model and similar enterprise customer mix.
• Nippon Express: Japan's largest logistics company providing global air/ocean freight forwarding, contract logistics, and distribution services. Comparable to KCI in multi-modal capability and cross-border Asia trade expertise.

Broad incumbents

• CEVA Logistics: Global third-party logistics provider owned by CMA CGM, offering freight forwarding, contract logistics, and supply chain solutions. Overlaps with KCI's 3PL/warehousing and forwarding capabilities as part of CMA CGM's broader shipping-and-logistics platform.
• DHL Global Forwarding: Air and ocean freight forwarding arm of Deutsche Post DHL Group, the global logistics incumbent. Overlaps directly with KCI's air/ocean/road forwarding services as part of a much broader portfolio including express, supply chain, and e-commerce solutions.

Regional players

• Sinotrans Limited: China's largest state-backed logistics company providing freight forwarding, shipping, and contract logistics. Comparable to KCI given the strong Asian concentration and cross-border China trade lane focus, though with a China-centric operating base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments2 records

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