What Aeronet Worldwide does

Aeronet Worldwide, Inc. is a family-owned, non-asset freight forwarder and third-party logistics provider headquartered in Irvine, California, with operating roots dating to 1982 in San Jose. The company runs 11 owned U.S. stations sited near major airports and seaports, totaling roughly 775,000 sq ft of warehouse capacity, and partners through joint ventures to reach 40 countries internationally. Service lines span air, ground, and ocean freight forwarding; warehousing and 3PL (storage, pick-pack-ship, kitting, transloading, cold chain, white glove); customs brokerage; and specialized offerings for aircraft-on-ground (AOG), project cargo, government, and energy-sector logistics.

Underlying the operations is a proprietary technology stack: the Aerotrac transportation management system (TMS), the Aerotrac Connect client portal, a mobile tracking app, and the eSolutions team that implements EDI across 10 standardized transaction codes and API integrations with client systems. The company leverages the third-party Extensiv warehouse management platform. Reported operational metrics include a 99% claim-free rate, approximately 350,000 orders and 42,000 units handled annually, and CTPAT supply-chain security certification plus EPA SmartWay affiliation.

The business model is transaction-fee on freight movements supplemented by managed-services revenue on warehousing and value-added fulfillment. The go-to-market is sales-led through owned domestic stations and international JV partners, targeting primarily enterprise and mid-market customers. Named client logos span GameStop, Ford, KLA, Cue Health, EVgo, Haus Labs, and government accounts including FEMA; verticals explicitly served include aerospace, automotive (including EV batteries), medical, high-tech, retail/ecommerce, energy, hospitality, cold chain, and government. The company is privately held with no external funding rounds disclosed. Mark Pereira assumed the CEO role in 2024 following founder Tony Pereira's retirement, completing a generational family transition.

Name

Aeronet Worldwide

Legal name

Aeronet Worldwide, Inc.

Website

https://aeronet.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Aeronet Worldwide is a family-owned, non-asset U.S. freight forwarder and 3PL operating 11 domestic stations and 40-country JV network, providing air, ground, ocean, warehousing, customs brokerage, and specialized logistics to enterprise clients across aerospace, automotive, medical, high-tech, retail, and government verticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Freight Forwarding and Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Nonscheduled Air Transportation (4812), Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation (481212)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Air Transportation, Nonscheduled (4522), Air Courier Services (4513)

akta.pro primary industry

Air–Ocean Multimodal Forwarding (TLACAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Air Freight Brokerage (TLADAMAE), AOG (Aircraft-on-Ground) & Critical Spares Logistics (TLADANAL), Aerospace & Defense (TLAIALAB)

Keywords

• Freight forwarding services
• Warehousing and 3PL
• Customs brokerage services
• Expedited shipping solutions
• Cold chain logistics

Headquarters

HQ city

Irvine

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Air Freight Forwarding: Domestic and international air freight services for urgent and time-definite shipments
2. Ground Freight: FTL and LTL domestic ground transportation services including expedited hot shot deliveries
3. Ocean Freight: International ocean freight services including FCL and LCL shipments
4. Warehousing & 3PL Services: Third-party logistics including storage, pick-pack-ship, kitting, and fulfillment services. Facilities collectively handle approximately 350,000 orders and 42,000 units annually
5. Customs Brokerage: U.S. customs brokerage services for import/export shipments
6. Specialized Services: AOG (Aircraft on Ground), white glove, project cargo, cold chain, trade show, and government logistics services

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Aeronet Worldwide is a non-asset freight forwarder and third-party logistics (3PL) provider that arranges air, ground, and ocean transportation for enterprise and government customers across the U.S. and 40 countries. The company also operates warehousing and eCommerce fulfillment services, customs brokerage, and specialized logistics such as AOG support, cold chain, white glove handling, and project cargo, supported by its proprietary Aerotrac transportation management system and eSolutions EDI/API integration services.

Product overview

Aeronet Worldwide provides a comprehensive global logistics and freight services platform built around its proprietary Aerotrac transportation management system (TMS) and eSolutions custom integration services. The core offering consists of multi-modal freight forwarding (air, ground, ocean), with specialized services including aircraft-on-ground (AOG) support, cold chain logistics, eCommerce fulfillment, customs brokerage, warehousing and 3PL, expedited shipping, project cargo, and white glove services. The company operates 11 domestic stations across the U.S. and maintains strategic international joint ventures in 40 countries covering Europe, Asia, North America, Australia, South America, and Africa. The portfolio serves diverse industries including aerospace, automotive, medical, high-tech, retail, energy, and government sectors. The Energy Group sub-brand consolidates logistics services specifically for EV charging, EV automotive, oil and gas, nuclear, and renewable energy sectors. The National Control Center provides 24/7 monitoring extending beyond normal business hours.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Aerotrac: Aeronet's exclusive transportation management system (TMS) that allows clients to place orders, create and track shipments from computer or mobile app.
• eSolutions
• National Control Center (NCC)
• Energy Group

Products and services

• AOG (Aircraft on Ground) Services Urgent shipping solutions for aircraft parts and aviation-related logistics, including expedited charters, dump valve deliveries, and 24/7 dispatch for grounded aircraft scenarios.
• Air Freight Services International and domestic air freight shipping for urgent and time-definite cargo, including next flight out (NFO) and expedited options for industries such as aerospace, medical, and high-tech.
• Ground Freight Services Domestic and international ground transportation including LTL (less-than-truckload), FTL (full truckload), hot shot expedited, and dedicated truck services.
• Ocean Freight Services International ocean freight services including FCL (full container load) and LCL (less-than-container load) shipments across trade lanes served by 40-country partner network.
• Customs Brokerage Services U.S. customs brokerage facilitating import/export clearance and regulatory compliance for international air, ground, and ocean shipments, complemented by CTPAT-certified supply chain security practices.
• Warehousing & 3PL Services Third-party logistics (3PL) services including storage, pick-pack-ship, kitting, transloading, temperature control, FTZ storage, and dangerous goods handling, collectively handling approximately 350,000 orders and 42,000 units annually.
• eCommerce Fulfillment End-to-end eCommerce order fulfillment including storage, pick-pack-ship, kitting, and integration with client ecommerce platforms, supporting peak-season scale-ups and omnichannel retail.
• Cold Chain Logistics Temperature-controlled logistics supporting -60°C deep frozen to ambient controlled room temperature, with active and passive packaging solutions such as cryo containers, phase change materials, and pallet shippers for pharmaceutical, vaccine, food, and perishable customers.
• Expedited Shipping Services Time-critical and expedited shipping including next flight out (NFO), next day, same day, and charter options for urgent cargo across air and ground modes.
• Project Cargo Services Oversized, high-value, and complex project cargo logistics requiring specialized handling, rigging, crating, and multi-modal transportation across trade show, aerospace, and capital equipment use cases.
• White Glove Services Premium handling including coordinated timing, specialized equipment, assembly, disassembly, installation, and debris removal for high-value and sensitive cargo such as EV charging infrastructure and high-tech equipment.
• Government Logistics Services Logistics services for government agencies including FEMA, Department of Defense, and DHHS, with CTPAT certification and other compliance credentials supporting charter, project cargo, and emergency response requirements.
• Transborder Solutions Cross-border transportation services between the U.S. and Mexico/Canada, including customs brokerage and streamlined payment programs.
• Distribution Services Distribution and fulfillment services for retail, wholesale, and direct-to-consumer channels across multiple industries, leveraging Aeronet's owned warehouse network and Extensiv WMS integration.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99% claim-free rate achieved through proprietary tracking and security programs
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments12 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• EPA SmartWaycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerU.S. Environmental Protection Agency transport partnership providing framework to assess environmental and energy efficiency of goods moving across the supply chain. Aeronet uses SmartWay tools to track and reduce emissions and fuel use.
• ExtensivcoreTechnology or IntegrationExtensiv platform used for inventory management, orders, and fulfillment operations across Aeronet's warehouse facilities.
• CTPAT (Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerU.S. Customs and Border Protection program for supply chain security. CTPAT certification demonstrates Aeronet's commitment to supply chain security standards.
• International Joint Venture Partners (40 countries)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic international joint ventures with logistics partners in 40 countries covering Europe, Asia, North America, Australia, South America, and Africa. Provides agents connected to every major airport and seaport worldwide.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• C.H. Robinson Worldwide: Largest U.S. third-party logistics company offering truck brokerage, air and ocean forwarding, and managed services; competes with Aeronet on enterprise freight forwarding and supply chain management contracts.
• DSV A/S: Global transport and logistics company with major air and sea forwarding operations and active acquisition strategy; competes with Aeronet in mid-market and enterprise freight forwarding.
• J.B. Hunt Transport Services: Large U.S. surface transportation and intermodal provider with an integrated brokerage segment (ICS) that competes with Aeronet's ground freight and freight forwarding capabilities for enterprise shippers.
• CEVA Logistics: Global 3PL offering contract logistics, freight forwarding, and supply chain solutions, with particular strength in automotive and industrial verticals that overlap with Aeronet's Automotive and Industrial customer segments.
• Expeditors International: Global asset-light freight forwarder with deep air and ocean capabilities and proprietary technology, representing the gold-standard incumbent Aeronet competes against in international air and ocean forwarding.
• DHL Global Forwarding: Global freight forwarding division of Deutsche Post DHL, offering air, ocean, road, and customs services across 200+ countries; overlaps with Aeronet in air freight, customs brokerage, and supply chain solutions.
• Kuehne+Nagel: One of the world's largest freight forwarders with extensive air, ocean, road, and contract logistics operations; competes with Aeronet on multinational enterprise accounts requiring global reach.

Emerging players

• Flexport: Tech-enabled digital freight forwarder focused on air and ocean freight with a software-led platform; comparable to Aeronet in air/ocean forwarding but differentiated by digital-first model and venture-backed scale.

Direct peers

• Universal Logistics Holdings: Multi-modal transportation and logistics provider offering truckload, intermodal, air, and ocean freight forwarding along with dedicated and warehousing services — directly comparable in service breadth and customer mix.
• Radiant Logistics: U.S.-based non-asset freight forwarding and logistics company operating a station-based model similar to Aeronet, with domestic stations, international partner agents, and multi-modal capabilities spanning air, ocean, and ground freight.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 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

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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