OIA GLOBAL

What OIA GLOBAL does

OIA Global is a privately held, Portland-headquartered supply chain management company founded in 1988 that delivers end-to-end 3PL and 4PL services, contract logistics, customs brokerage, packaging solutions, raw materials management, and project logistics to enterprise customers across automotive & mobility, electronics, energy, healthcare, industrial, and retail & lifestyle verticals. The company's revenue model is a mix of managed-services fees for 3PL/4PL execution, professional services for customs brokerage and packaging consulting, and recurring technology subscriptions tied to its proprietary Orkestra supply chain orchestration platform and OIA Connect visibility tool, with annual or multi-year enterprise contracts priced on a custom quote basis.

Operationally, OIA runs a neutral 4PL model that selects carriers and service providers based on performance and cost data rather than internal asset utilization, orchestrating 20+ ocean carriers, 3,000+ vetted road freight providers, and 35+ carrier integrations through Orkestra's multi-modal TMS layer. The technology stack combines predictive milestone management (AI/ML on shipment events), bi-directional API/EDI integration with SAP and other ERPs, customizable Power BI dashboards, and Smart Freight Centre-accredited GLEC Framework carbon reporting. OIA Connect provides mobile and web-based real-time tracking (iOS/Android apps available).

The company maintains a 60+ office footprint across 30+ countries, serving 300+ customers, shipping 88,000+ TEUs of ocean freight annually and managing air freight in 100+ countries. It is wholly owned by family-office LDI, Ltd. and has pursued an aggressive acquisition strategy since mid-2024, completing at least six disclosed deals (Sandford Freight, BTi Logistics, Airmark, JF Moran, About Freight Worldwide, and Cargo Services Inc.) to expand its geographic and service footprint across the U.S. Midwest, Ireland, and the Asia-Pacific region.

Name

OIA GLOBAL

Legal name

OIA Global

Website

https://oiaglobal.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

OIA Global is a Portland-headquartered, privately held 4PL/3PL provider delivering end-to-end supply chain management, customs brokerage, packaging, and logistics services to 300+ enterprise customers across 30+ countries via its proprietary Orkestra orchestration platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Buyer’s Consolidation & Origin Cargo Management (OCM) (TLACALAC)

Keywords

• Supply chain management
• Logistics services
• Freight forwarding
• Customs brokerage
• Packaging solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Portland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Supply Chain Management Services: OIA Global generates revenue through comprehensive logistics and supply chain management services including 3PL and 4PL solutions. Revenue is derived from managing transportation, warehousing, customs brokerage, and supply chain orchestration for enterprise clients. The company operates on a service-based model with customized solutions for each customer.
2. Customs Brokerage: Boutique-style customs brokerage services with dedicated regional teams providing customs clearance and compliance support across multiple regions.
3. Packaging Solutions: Innovative packaging design and optimization services including sustainable packaging, retail packaging, and transit packaging solutions that generate measurable supply chain savings.
4. Technology Platform (Orkestra): Supply chain orchestration platform deployment and integration services as part of 4PL offerings, enabling digital transformation for clients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

OIA Global provides end-to-end supply chain management services spanning 3PL and 4PL logistics, multi-modal freight forwarding (air, ocean, road), contract logistics (warehousing and distribution), customs brokerage, packaging design, raw materials management, and project logistics. The company pairs these services with proprietary technology platforms, including the Orkestra supply chain orchestration layer and OIA Connect visibility tool, and offers GLEC-accredited carbon reporting for ESG compliance.

Product overview

OIA Global is a supply chain management company offering an integrated platform of logistics and technology services. The core offerings include 3PL and 4PL services (Global Logistics, 4PL), transportation management (Air Freight, Ocean Freight, Road Freight), and value-added services (Contract Logistics/Warehousing & Distribution, Customs Brokerage, Packaging Solutions, Project Logistics, Raw Materials Management). The product portfolio is enhanced by technology platforms including OIA Connect for real-time shipment visibility, Carbon Reporting for ESG compliance using the GLEC Framework, and the Orkestra platform for supply chain orchestration. Additional capabilities include Purchase Order Management and Monthly Market Reports for industry intelligence. The company operates across 30+ countries with 60+ offices and serves industries including automotive & mobility, electronics, energy, healthcare, industrial, and retail & lifestyle.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Orkestra: Supply chain orchestration platform that overlays all other systems, providing detailed visibility on order and shipment statuses.

Products and services

• Air Freight International air freight forwarding services managing shipments across more than 100 countries and over 500 cargo types, for enterprises needing time-critical and global air transportation.
• Ocean Freight Ocean freight forwarding services shipping 88,000+ TEUs annually with flexible Full Container Load (FCL) and Less than Container Load (LCL) options, for enterprises moving large volumes internationally.
• Road Freight Road transportation services utilizing 3,000+ vetted quality providers to match freight with the right carrier, for enterprises requiring domestic and cross-border trucking solutions.
• Contract Logistics Warehousing and distribution solutions tailored to product types, customer bases and company values, for enterprises outsourcing storage, fulfillment, and value-added distribution.
• Customs Brokerage Boutique-style customs brokerage providing import/export compliance and customs clearance via dedicated regional teams, for enterprises shipping goods across international borders.
• 4PL (Fourth-Party Logistics) End-to-end supply chain orchestration as a neutral fourth-party provider, managing 20+ ocean carriers, 30+ loading sites and 150+ delivery sites, with full accountability from strategic carrier governance to daily execution for enterprise clients.
• OIA Connect Real-time supply chain visibility tool that brings people, data, decisions and documents together in one place, enabling unified shipment, PO/Move Order, and item-level tracking linked to GPS for enterprise customers.
• Packaging Solutions Innovative packaging design and optimization services, including sustainable, retail and transit packaging, with packaging restricted substance list (PRSL) management, for enterprises seeking cost and sustainability improvements.
• Project Logistics Logistics solutions for unique or complex items such as oversized or out-of-gauge shipments, including multimodal transport coordination, for clients in energy and infrastructure sectors.
• Raw Materials Management Management of raw materials sourcing and supply, including supplier coordination and inventory optimization, for manufacturers seeking materials security and cost control.
• Carbon Reporting Carbon footprint measurement and reporting using the GLEC Framework, integrated into operational reporting and governance reviews, for enterprises needing ESG compliance and harmonized multi-modal GHG accounting.

Quantifiable outcome

• Annual supply chain savings of USD $4.6 million from packaging optimization (replacing plastic hangers with fiberboard hangers)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

AI capability4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• OrkestracoreTechnology or Integration · 22 June 2023Orkestra is the supply chain orchestration platform that powers OIA Global's 4PL services. It provides detailed visibility on order and shipment statuses, combining a multi-modal TMS, supply chain orchestration layer, and customizable dashboards.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• DSV: Global transport and logistics company with a heavy M&A-driven growth model similar to OIA's, offering air, sea, road freight, and contract logistics. Closely comparable in growth strategy and customer profile, though significantly larger.
• CEVA Logistics: Global third-party logistics provider offering contract logistics, freight forwarding, and supply chain solutions across similar verticals to OIA. Directly comparable in service breadth and customer mix; backed by CMA CGM, providing scale advantages OIA lacks.
• C.H. Robinson: North American freight forwarder and 3PL with global reach through the Navisphere platform and Robinson Fresh subsidiary. Direct peer in freight forwarding, supply chain visibility, and managed transportation services.
• Expeditors International: Asset-light global freight forwarder offering air, ocean, and customs brokerage with proprietary technology platforms. Highly comparable business model to OIA, competing in the same enterprise customer base with a strong technology overlay.

Emerging players

• Flexport: Tech-forward digital freight forwarder offering ocean, air, and trucking with proprietary visibility tools. Comparable in its technology-first 4PL ambition and overlap with OIA's enterprise customer base, though focused primarily on container freight.
• FourKites: Supply chain visibility platform providing real-time shipment tracking across modes. While OIA integrates FourKites, FourKites competes with OIA Connect for the visibility layer of customer supply chains and represents both a partner and competitive threat.

Broad incumbents

• Blue Yonder: End-to-end supply chain software platform (formerly JDA) offering TMS, WMS, and orchestration capabilities. Competes with Orkestra at the software layer for enterprise customers seeking integrated supply chain platforms rather than services-led 4PL offerings.
• DHL Global Forwarding / DHL Supply Chain: Global logistics leader offering air, ocean, road freight, contract logistics, and increasingly digital supply chain orchestration. Competes with OIA across most service lines and customer segments, particularly in healthcare, automotive, and retail.
• Kuehne+Nagel: One of the world's largest freight forwarders and contract logistics providers, offering ocean, air, road, and integrated 4PL services globally. Direct competitor for OIA's enterprise logistics and supply chain orchestration customers, but with materially greater scale and owned assets.

Regional players

• Kerry Logistics Network: Asia-based global logistics provider with strengths in intra-Asia freight forwarding and contract logistics. Comparable to OIA's Asia-Pacific footprint and acquisition-led growth strategy, particularly overlapping with OIA's New Zealand/Australia presence.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A6 records

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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