What Dimerco does

Dimerco is a Taipei-headquartered global freight forwarder and third-party logistics (3PL) provider founded in 1971, operating 300+ offices across 67 countries with 130+ owned offices concentrated in Asia-Pacific. The company delivers integrated logistics services spanning air freight, ocean freight, road and rail, multimodal transport, contract logistics (warehousing and distribution), customs brokerage, and supply chain consulting to global manufacturers in semiconductor, consumer electronics, aerospace, automotive, medical devices, and fashion. It is publicly listed on the Taipei Exchange (ticker 5609) and reported approximately USD$952 million in 2025 revenue under IFRS, up 7.2% year-over-year.

The company's underlying technology platform is the Dimerco Value Plus System, a proprietary cloud-based operating system that provides AI-enhanced shipment visibility and predictive decision-making across the freight lifecycle. The platform is backed by ISO 27001 information security certification and NIST CSF compliance, and the company invests roughly 3.5% of annual gross profit into digital transformation. Recent technology extensions include an IEEPA Refund Calculator digital tool targeted at U.S. trade compliance customers. Dimerco operates customs-bonded facilities at strategic gateways including San Francisco International Airport, Taoyuan Airport Free Trade Zone, and Indonesia, enabling bonded warehousing and value-added logistics for high-tech supply chains.

Dimerco earns revenue primarily through transaction fees on freight forwarding (air and ocean), recurring contract logistics and warehousing fees, and professional services fees from customs brokerage and supply chain consulting. The go-to-market model relies on enterprise field sales targeting global manufacturers, supported by relationship-led account management and dedicated "combat teams." Pricing is custom and enterprise-grade, with logistics programs typically structured as multi-year master service agreements. Strategic partners and named accounts include Acer, Cathay Cargo, and Makalot, alongside unnamed semiconductor, helicopter, and consumer electronics manufacturers, indicating a concentration on large, multi-year enterprise contracts rather than transactional SMB volume.

Name

Dimerco

Legal name

Dimerco Express Group

Website

https://dimerco.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Dimerco is a Taipei-headquartered global freight forwarder and 3PL provider founded in 1971, serving semiconductor, electronics, aerospace, automotive, medical, and fashion manufacturers through 300+ offices across 67 countries via air, ocean, road, contract logistics, and customs services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Freight Forwarding and Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (48851)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Industry-Specific Contract Logistics (Automotive, Pharma, Retail, Aerospace, etc.) (TLAIAAAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Technology, Electronics & Semiconductors (High-Value) (TLAIALAM), Cross-Border & Trade Compliance Management (Customs, Duty, Documentation) (TLAIABAD), Project Cargo Forwarding & Multimodal Coordination (Air/Sea/Road/Rail) (TLAIAKAB)

Keywords

• International freight forwarding
• Air and ocean freight
• Contract logistics services
• Customs brokerage
• Supply chain management

Headquarters

HQ city

Taipei

HQ country

Taiwan

HQ region

Asia

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Freight Forwarding: Core revenue stream including air freight, ocean freight, road and rail freight, and multimodal transport services. Revenue of USD 952.23 million in 2025, representing 7.2% year-over-year growth.
2. Contract Logistics: Warehousing and distribution services including bonded warehouses, service parts logistics, providing recurring revenue through long-term warehouse contracts
3. Customs Brokerage & Compliance Services: Customs clearance and trade compliance services supporting freight forwarding operations
4. Supply Chain Solutions: PO Management, data integration, project logistics, supply chain consulting, and sustainable aviation fuel services

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Dimerco is a global freight forwarder and third-party logistics provider delivering integrated international supply chain solutions centered on air, ocean, road, and rail freight forwarding, contract logistics (warehousing, distribution, bonded warehousing), customs brokerage and trade compliance, cargo insurance, and supply chain solutions such as PO management, project logistics, and consulting. Operations are supported by the proprietary Dimerco Value Plus cloud-based operating system, providing consistent visibility and coordination across 300+ offices in 67 countries, with particular strength in Asia-Pacific trade lanes serving semiconductor, high-tech, aerospace, automotive, medical device, and fashion industries.

Product overview

Dimerco operates as an Asia-Pacific focused logistics provider offering integrated freight forwarding and supply chain solutions. The core product portfolio centers on three business groups: Air Freight, Ocean Freight, and Contract Logistics, supported by Customs Brokerage & Compliance services. Additional offerings include Road & Rail Freight (China-Europe Rail, Cross-Border Trucking), Multimodal Transport, and Supply Chain Solutions (PO Management, Data Integration, Project Logistics, Consulting). The company recently added Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) as a sustainability-focused add-on service. Dimerco also provides proprietary digital tools including the IEEPA Refund Calculator. The company serves key industries including Semiconductor, Consumer Electronics, Aerospace, Automotive, Medical Devices, and Fashion & Lifestyle through its network of 300+ offices across 67 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Air Freight International air freight forwarding services for time-critical and high-value cargo shipments, providing priority routing and expedited delivery across global trade lanes. Targeted at global manufacturers requiring urgent, secure air cargo movement.
• Ocean Freight Full-container (FCL) and less-than-container-load (LCL) ocean freight services for global shipping, including NVOCC operations and ocean carrier partnerships. Targeted at shippers requiring large-volume ocean transport across global trade lanes.
• Road and Rail Freight Multimodal land transportation solutions including China-Europe rail freight and cross-border trucking services across Asia and beyond. Targeted at shippers seeking overland alternatives or intercontinental rail capacity.
• Multimodal Transport Integrated transportation solutions combining air, ocean, road, and rail modes for optimized routing and cost efficiency. Targeted at global manufacturers needing flexible, cost-optimized routing across multiple modes.
• Customs Brokerage and Compliance Services Trade compliance and customs clearance services including brokerage, tariff management, regulatory compliance advisory, and documentation handling. Targeted at importers and exporters needing compliant cross-border movement.
• Cargo Insurance Insurance coverage for cargo in transit across international logistics operations. Targeted at shippers seeking risk protection for high-value or sensitive international shipments.
• Contract Logistics and Third-Party Logistics Services Third-party logistics (3PL) services encompassing warehousing, distribution, bonded warehouse operations, and service parts logistics for integrated supply chain management. Targeted at manufacturers needing long-term outsourced warehousing and distribution.
• Warehousing and Distribution Warehousing and distribution services supporting integrated supply chain management. Targeted at shippers requiring outsourced storage and last-mile distribution.
• Bonded Warehouse Bonded warehouse operations supporting customs-deferred storage and international trade compliance. Targeted at importers/exporters seeking duty-deferred storage and secure holding facilities.
• Service Parts Logistics Service parts logistics supporting after-sales and maintenance supply chain requirements. Targeted at equipment and high-value product manufacturers needing aftermarket parts distribution.
• Supply Chain Solutions Advanced supply chain management offerings including purchase order management, data integration, project logistics, and supply chain consulting services. Targeted at global manufacturers needing end-to-end supply chain orchestration and consulting.
• Supply Chain Consulting Supply chain consulting services advising global manufacturers on logistics optimization, trade compliance, and operational efficiency. Targeted at enterprises seeking expert advisory on supply chain transformation.
• Project Logistics Project logistics services for complex, large-scale or oversized international shipments requiring specialized handling. Targeted at infrastructure, energy, and capital projects needing turnkey logistics execution.
• Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Carbon-reduction fuel solution for air cargo operations, enabling shippers to reduce Scope 3 emissions through sustainable fuel sourcing partnerships. Targeted at shippers seeking lower-emission air freight options.
• Purchase Order Management PO management service enabling shippers and suppliers to coordinate purchase orders within an integrated logistics workflow. Targeted at manufacturers needing integrated PO and shipment coordination.
• Data Integration Platform Digital logistics platform enabling data-driven supply chain collaboration, efficiency, and full visibility for shippers and partners. Targeted at enterprises seeking integrated digital visibility across logistics partners.

Quantifiable outcome

• Top 10 Asia-Pacific 3PL provider (Armstrong & Associates)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• AcerflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 August 2024Dimerco partnered with Acer and Cathay Cargo to drive sustainability through Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The partnership involves SAF procurement and usage to reduce carbon emissions in air freight operations, signed in Taipei on August 27, 2024.
• Cathay CargoflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 August 2024Tri-party partnership with Dimerco and Acer to promote Sustainable Aviation Fuel usage in air cargo operations, aiming to reduce environmental impact of air freight while maintaining service quality.
• BC LogisticscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Joint venture expanding Dimerco's presence in Phoenix, Arizona USA, leveraging BC Logistics' regional expertise in the US Southwest market.
• ElanderscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Joint venture between Dimerco and Elanders for air and sea freight forwarding business, combining双方的 global network and expertise in freight forwarding services.
• Mexico Strategic Partner (Villanueva)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Collaboration with strategic Mexico partner to facilitate logistics for Villanueva manufacturing operations, supporting nearshoring and supply chain diversification strategies.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves15 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Kuehne+Nagel: One of the world's largest freight forwarders offering integrated air, ocean, road and contract logistics with strong Asia-Pacific exposure. Directly comparable to Dimerco's core offering but at materially larger scale.
• DSV A/S: Global freight forwarding and logistics company with strong air, ocean and road services; competes directly with Dimerco in Asia export lanes and high-tech verticals, with a strong acquisition-driven growth model.
• Expeditors International: US-listed global freight forwarder with comparable asset-light model and emphasis on air/ocean freight and customs brokerage. Directly comparable customer mix including technology and high-value cargo.
• Kerry Logistics Network: Hong Kong-headquartered Asia-based freight forwarding and contract logistics provider. Closest direct peer to Dimerco given overlapping Asia-Pacific depth, 3PL warehousing and integrated forwarding model.
• Yusen Logistics: Japan-headquartered global logistics company providing air/ocean forwarding, contract logistics and supply chain solutions; comparable Asia-anchored customer base and industry-vertical focus.
• Hellmann Worldwide Logistics: Germany-headquartered mid-tier global freight forwarder offering air, ocean, road and contract logistics; similar positioning to Dimerco as an asset-light specialist competing against mega-forwarders.
• CEVA Logistics: France-headquartered global 3PL and freight forwarding company (now under CMA CGM); competes with Dimerco in contract logistics and freight forwarding, with stronger European and ocean exposure.

Broad incumbents

• DHL Global Forwarding (Deutsche Post DHL): Global freight forwarding and supply chain arm of Deutsche Post DHL Group, competing head-to-head in air/ocean freight forwarding with broader product portfolio and asset-heavy capabilities.
• Nippon Express: Japan's largest logistics company with global freight forwarding, warehousing and heavy cargo capabilities; overlapping Asia-anchored customer base with much broader global footprint.

Regional players

• Sinotrans: China's largest state-owned freight forwarder and logistics provider; comparable forwarding services with strong China domestic footprint and meaningful overlap on Asia export trade lanes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dimerco-express

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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