What Vector Global Logistics does

Vector Global Logistics is a private, Atlanta-headquartered third-party logistics provider founded in 2012 by professionals with Boston Consulting Group backgrounds. The firm delivers end-to-end project logistics and freight forwarding across ocean (described as approximately 80% of operations), air, rail, and road modes, with specialization in oversized cargo, dangerous goods, time-critical shipments, and complex-region deliveries to Africa, the Middle East, South America, and Eastern Europe. The company serves two principal segments: enterprise and mid-market commercial clients across automotive, food and beverage, healthcare, and consumer goods (named customers include Nissan, Ford, Nemak, Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, Whirlpool, Performance Health, Equator Advanced Appliances, and Ricky Joy); and a distinctive non-profit/humanitarian segment comprising Books for Africa, Rise Against Hunger, MAP International, SERV International, Matter, Pedals for Progress, Homeless World Cup, and others, supported by an in-house Vector Global Giving program.

The company's service stack spans nine core product lines — Project Logistics, Non-Profit Expertise, Complex Regions, Expedited Services (including helicopters and charters up to 900 kg), Cargo Insurance, Climate Solutions (carbon offsets via ClimeCo), Show Freight and Event Shipping, Emergency Relief Logistics, and Customs Brokerage (including AI-powered paper entry, HTSUS classification, and ATA Carnets) — plus transport modes (ocean, air, road, rail) and warehouse access (1,000+ facilities in North America). Technology is largely assembled through partnerships: Tive provides real-time GPS tracking (Solo 5G, Temperature Beacon, 95% global coverage), and ClimeCo provides validated carbon offsets. Proprietary assets include digital route analysis tools, the 'Logistics With Purpose' branded podcast, and an in-house operations platform.

Vector operates through a hybrid go-to-market of direct enterprise field sales and a 150+ agent global network, with owned regional offices in the US (Atlanta), Mexico (Monterrey, Aguascalientes), Chile (Santiago, Iquique), Peru (Lima), and Ukraine (Lviv). Revenue is transactional and project-based, quote-by-quote, with usage-based pricing on tracking and carbon offset add-ons and multi-year contracts for consulting engagements. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. The company is a Certified B Corporation (second consecutive year 2025-2026), received the 2020 World Class Culture Award from the Supply Chain Awards, and was recognized in the 2026 Chicago Titan 100 program for executive leadership.

Name

Vector Global Logistics

Legal name

Vector Global Logistics

Website

https://vectorgl.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Vector Global Logistics is a private, Atlanta-headquartered third-party logistics provider offering project logistics, freight forwarding (ocean, air, rail, road), customs brokerage, and supply chain consulting to enterprise and humanitarian clients across the Americas, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Project Logistics & Freight Forwarding

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Project Cargo Logistics & Transport Management (TLADAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ocean Import Forwarding (Destination Handling/DO/ISF) (TLACABAE), Defense & Government Project Logistics (TLACAIAG)

Keywords

• Project logistics services
• International freight forwarding
• Customs brokerage services
• Ocean and air freight
• Humanitarian logistics solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Atlanta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Project Logistics and Freight Forwarding: Core revenue stream from managing end-to-end project logistics including ocean, air, rail, and road freight forwarding. Services encompass consulting, planning, execution, and delivery for complex shipments across international routes. The company manages full container loads (FCL), less-than-container loads (LCL), and specialized cargo including dangerous goods, oversized cargo, and temperature-sensitive shipments. Revenue is project-based and varies by shipment complexity, distance, and service scope.
2. Supply Chain Consulting: Strategic consulting services leveraging former Boston Consulting Group expertise to assess and optimize clients' supply chain needs. Includes route analysis, cost reduction recommendations, and strategic planning. Revenue generated through professional services engagements, typically bundled with logistics projects or offered as standalone consulting engagements.
3. GPS Tracking and Technology Services: Value-added technology services including real-time GPS tracking with Tive trackers, temperature monitoring for cold chain, and customs data facilitation. These services are offered as add-on capabilities to freight forwarding engagements.
4. Cargo Insurance Facilitation: Facilitation of cargo insurance coverage backed by the largest and most respected insurance broker in the industry. Vector acts as intermediary providing cargo owners with broadest possible coverage including protection against damage, theft, and General Average events.
5. Climate Solutions / Carbon Offsets: Carbon offset program in partnership with ClimeCo, offering clients the ability to offset their shipments' environmental footprint. Revenue generated through per-shipment carbon offset charges included in client quotes.
6. Specialized Air Transport (Charters and Helicopters): Expedited air transport services including helicopter transfers (up to 600 kg capacity) and international charters (up to 900 kg capacity) for time-critical shipments across North America. Premium pricing for expedited, guaranteed delivery.
7. Warehousing and Storage Services: Access to over 1,000 warehouses across North America providing dry and refrigerated storage, cross-docking, packing, and labeling services. Revenue generated through per-unit storage and handling fees.
8. Customs Brokerage Services: Licensed customs brokerage services for US imports including HTSUS classification, ATA Carnets, duty drawback, and specialized import services. AI-powered paper entry for faster customs clearances.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Vector Global Logistics provides end-to-end project logistics and international freight forwarding across ocean, air, rail, and road, with specialized expertise in non-profit, humanitarian, and complex-region shipping. Services span customs brokerage, cargo insurance, expedited transport (including helicopter and charter), GPS tracking via Tive, climate solutions via ClimeCo, warehousing, event/show freight, and supply chain consulting.

Product overview

Vector Global Logistics is a third-party logistics provider offering a comprehensive suite of logistics and supply chain services. The core offering centers on Project Logistics (end-to-end cargo management), supported by specialized services including Non-Profit Expertise, Complex Regions shipping, Expedited Services, Climate Solutions (carbon offsets via ClimeCo), Show Freight & Event Shipping, Emergency Relief Logistics, Customs Brokerage (including AI-powered paper entry), and Supply Chain Consulting (leveraging Boston Consulting Group background). Transport capabilities span Ocean Freight (their largest segment at 80%), Air Freight, Road Freight (FTL/LTL), Rail Freight, and Warehouse storage. Advanced GPS Tracking is offered as an add-on feature using Tive tracking devices. The company operates a 'white glove' service model with 24/7 availability and access to over 150 agents worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Logistics With Purpose®: A podcast series featuring interviews with B Corp companies and discussions on purpose-driven logistics and social impact in supply chain.

Products and services

• Project Logistics Comprehensive end-to-end project logistics management including consulting, planning, preparation, and delivery for complex, oversized, and special cargo projects.
• Non-Profit Expertise Specialized logistics services for non-profit organizations, addressing humanitarian and charitable shipment regulations and budget constraints.
• Complex Regions Shipping Shipping expertise for challenging regions including Africa, the Middle East, South America, and Asia with optimized processes for remote and hard-to-reach destinations.
• Expedited Services Time-critical shipping solutions including customized air transport with helicopters and charters, hand-carry services, and 24/7 door-to-door delivery across North America.
• Supply Chain Consulting Strategic supply chain consulting with roots in Boston Consulting Group methodology, providing assessment, optimization, and creative solutions for logistics challenges.
• Ocean Freight Ocean cargo shipping services including NVOCC, FCL, LCL, dangerous goods, and break bulk, positioned as a white-glove ocean freight provider.
• Air Freight Air transportation with expedited or standard options, airport-to-airport and door-to-door delivery with strategic alliances with local and international carriers.
• Road Freight Ground transportation including FTL, LTL, temperature-controlled shipping, and oversized loads (flat beds, low boys) across the US, Canada, and Mexico.
• Rail Freight Rail shipping with access to all major railways and rail ramps, various equipment types (Gondolas, Tanks, Box Cars, Covered Hoppers) for domestic and international transport.
• Warehousing and Storage Storage solutions with access to over 1,000 warehouses across North America including dry and refrigerated storage, cross-docking, packing, and labeling services.
• Cargo Insurance Cargo insurance coverage protecting against freight damage, theft, acts of god, and general average risks, covering full commercial invoice value plus freight.
• Climate Solutions Carbon offset program in partnership with ClimeCo enabling clients to reduce environmental footprint through verified carbon offset projects.
• Show Freight & Event Shipping Specialized trade show and special event logistics including booth shipping, exhibition material transport, and post-event return logistics.
• Advanced GPS Tracking Real-time GPS tracking service using Tive devices (Solo 5G, Solo, Temperature Beacon) providing live notifications, shipment visibility, temperature monitoring, and security alerts with 95% global coverage.
• Emergency Relief Logistics Disaster relief and emergency logistics services for natural disaster response, including transportation, warehousing, and distribution to affected communities.
• Customs Brokerage Customs clearance services including HTSUS classification, ATA Carnets, duty drawback, and AI-powered paper entry for streamlined importing processes.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 50 million books delivered to children in Africa through Books for Africa partnership
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability1 record

Feature5 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SERV InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSERV International is a non-profit organization serving communities in Kenya and the Dominican Republic with nutrient-rich meals. Vector has partnered with SERV since 2014, providing logistics expertise for food aid shipments. The partnership is highlighted as part of Vector's Vector Global Giving initiative, with 1,625,542 meals donated to date through this relationship.
• MAP InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMAP International is a Christian organization providing medicines and health supplies worldwide. Vector has partnered with MAP since 2021, supporting the donation of $804,000 in life-saving medicine through Vector Global Giving. The partnership enables Vector to contribute to global health outcomes through logistics support.
• Imagina AguascalientesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerImagina is a Support Center for Children with Cancer in Aguascalientes, Mexico, providing psycho-oncological care to pediatric patients and their families. Vector supports Imagina through its Vector Global Giving program, contributing to coping skills programs for families dealing with childhood cancer.
• Coanil FundacionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoanil is a Chilean foundation promoting inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities. Vector has partnered with Coanil since 2017, supporting the center/school Los Tamarugos in Iquique, Chile, through donations and logistics support.
• Homeless World CupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHomeless World Cup uses football to inspire and demonstrate the power of sport in changing lives. Vector has partnered with Homeless World Cup since 2022, supporting the organization that works with 70+ member countries across the globe to bring purpose to people experiencing homelessness.
• Books for AfricacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBooks for Africa aims to end the book famine in Africa by providing tools of empowerment to the next generation. Vector has delivered over 50 million books to children across Africa through this partnership, handling full project logistics including transloading, storage, repalletizing, and delivery to remote destinations.
• Rise Against HungercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRise Against Hunger organizes meal packaging events globally to fight hunger. Vector has supported Rise Against Hunger projects including events in Brazil in partnership with Kraft Heinz and United Airlines, coordinating complex multi-port logistics from the US to Brazil.
• Abaarso SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAbaarso School is a transformative school in Somaliland founded by Jonathan Starr. Vector has partnered with Abaarso since 2019, supporting education initiatives that have sent over 80 students to top international universities including MIT, Yale, and Harvard.
• MattercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMatter redistributes medical equipment and supplies to increase access to health in hard-to-reach places. Vector partners with Matter to ensure rapid and safe delivery of medical equipment to remote destinations including Honduras and Guatemala, managing complex customs and distribution challenges.
• Angel of Hope FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAngel of Hope Foundation supports vulnerable populations in Zimbabwe through healthcare, education, and economic empowerment. Vector delivered emergency relief supplies for Cyclone Idai victims from the US to Zimbabwe, navigating complex duty exemption requirements and customs procedures.
• LuminAidminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLuminAid provides safe light and energy access for communities in need. Vector supports LuminAid's humanitarian mission through logistics services for lighting equipment shipments to disaster-affected areas.
• Love Beyond WallsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLove Beyond Walls provides dignity to the homeless and poor through visibility, shelter, and support services. Vector was featured on the Logistics With Purpose podcast discussing the importance of giving and community support.
• Pedals for ProgressminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPedals for Progress rescues bicycles from US landfills and ships them to developing countries. Vector supports P4P by managing complex logistics including ECTN declarations and customs procedures for shipments to countries including Togo.
• Salesian MissionsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSalesian Missions reaches out to impoverished and exploited youth globally, teaching trades for self-sufficiency. Vector ships containers for Salesian Missions as part of its non-profit expertise services.
• ClimeCocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClimeCo is a 501c3 non-profit and climate change solutions leader founded in 2003, providing carbon offset programs validated and verified to meet the highest standards. Vector partnered with ClimeCo to offer carbon offsets to clients, enabling sustainable shipping and helping clients meet sustainability goals. ClimeCo has over 3,300 global business partners.
• TivecoreTechnology or IntegrationTive is a leading provider of real-time shipment tracking solutions offering live GPS trackers (Solo 5G, Solo, Temperature Beacon), a SaaS tracking platform, and cold chain monitoring. Vector integrates Tive trackers into its shipments to provide clients with real-time notifications, temperature monitoring, and supply chain visibility. The partnership enables 95% global coverage across 2G to 5G networks.
• Kraft HeinzminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKraft Heinz partnered with Rise Against Hunger and United Airlines to organize meal packaging events in Brazil. Vector supported this initiative by managing logistics from multiple US ports through Guarulhos Airport in Sao Paulo and coordinating ground transportation within Brazil.
• United AirlinesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUnited Airlines partnered with Rise Against Hunger and Kraft Heinz for Brazil meal packaging event logistics. Vector worked with United Airlines for air freight capacity to support the events.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Maersk Logistics & Services: Integrated shipping and logistics giant offering ocean container shipping alongside end-to-end supply chain and customs services. Compares to Vector's ocean freight focus (80% of Vector's business), but operates at much greater scale and as an ocean carrier-cum-forwarder.
• XPO Logistics: Large North American transportation and logistics provider offering freight forwarding, last-mile delivery, and supply chain services. Overlaps with Vector's road freight, warehousing, and project logistics offerings but with a much larger asset-heavy operating model.

Direct peers

• Expeditors International: Asset-light global logistics provider offering ocean and air freight forwarding, customs brokerage, and supply chain solutions. Comparable to Vector's asset-light arrangement model and global service portfolio across similar enterprise customer segments.
• Kerry Logistics Network: Asia-based global logistics provider offering freight forwarding, warehousing, customs clearance, and supply chain solutions across emerging markets. Comparable international footprint and project logistics capability, particularly relevant given Vector's Latin America and Eastern Europe presence.
• C.H. Robinson: Major freight transportation arrangement and logistics services provider with global ocean and air forwarding capabilities, customs brokerage, and managed transportation. Comparable arrangement-based business model serving enterprise customers with complex global supply chains.
• Flexport: Technology-enabled freight forwarder offering ocean, air, trucking, and customs services with a digital platform focus. Comparable to Vector's tech-enabled approach (Tive tracking, AI customs) and mid-market/enterprise client focus, though Flexport serves significantly larger shipment volumes.
• DHL Global Forwarding: Operates a global freight forwarding network across ocean, air, road, and rail, with customs brokerage and supply chain consulting. Closely aligned with Vector's end-to-end project logistics and cross-border services, though serving much larger enterprise clients at global scale.
• Kuehne+Nagel: One of the world's largest global freight forwarders with strong ocean, air, and road freight forwarding capabilities across complex emerging markets. Directly comparable to Vector's multi-modal forwarding model and global agent network, though at vastly greater scale.
• Hellmann Worldwide Logistics: Family-owned global logistics provider with strong presence in ocean, air, road freight, customs brokerage, and contract logistics. Comparable mid-sized player with similar forwarding capabilities and focus on complex cross-border shipments, including Africa and emerging markets.
• CEVA Logistics: Global third-party logistics provider offering freight forwarding, contract logistics, and supply chain solutions with strong presence in emerging markets including Latin America, Africa, and Eastern Europe. Directly comparable end-to-end project logistics model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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