What ICAT Logistics does

ICAT Logistics is a US-headquartered, asset-based and asset-light freight forwarder founded in 1993 and headquartered in Coppell, Texas, with 101–250 employees and a global footprint spanning 65 office locations across 190 countries, 1.3 million square feet of warehousing, and 200+ owned ground vehicles through its ICAT Transportation sub-brand. The company specializes in time-critical, high-value, and security-sensitive cargo for five core verticals: Live Events (music touring, sports & broadcast, film & TV, theatre, exhibitions), Luxury (brand launches, store openings, VIP deliveries), Technology (telecom and data center infrastructure), Defense & Aerospace (military and sensitive cargo), and Financial Institutions (artwork, precious metals, high-value asset transport). Service lines include air, ocean, and ground freight forwarding, secure logistics with $1B Lloyd's of London insurance coverage, white-glove and expedited freight, project cargo, customs brokerage and ITAR compliance, warehousing and distribution, and point-of-sale retail rollouts, all supported by the proprietary Vantage tracking platform that provides real-time GPS visibility, WMS integration, and a control-tower operations model.

ICAT generates revenue primarily through transaction-fee-based freight forwarding (markups on carrier costs, handling charges), one-time or project-based fees for project cargo and heavy lift work, recurring storage and handling fees on its 1.3M SF warehousing footprint, and customs brokerage fees. Pricing is quote-based and bespoke to each shipment's cargo type, route, and service requirements, delivered through a consultative enterprise field-sales motion with dedicated account teams and industry specialists. The company's go-to-market is relationship-driven B2B enterprise sales targeting large and government organizations, complemented by the Vantage self-serve tracking portal for existing clients. C-TPAT and ITAR certifications are key enablers for defense and high-value cargo work. The company was acquired by private equity firm New Atlas Capital in 2024, launched a unified new brand identity in January 2026, and appointed Youssef Annali as CFO in May 2026 — all consistent with a platform-scale strategy under PE ownership.

Name

ICAT Logistics

Legal name

ICAT Logistics, Inc.

Website

https://icatlogistics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

ICAT Logistics is a US-based, PE-backed freight forwarder specializing in time-critical, high-value, and secure cargo for live events, luxury, technology, defense & aerospace, and financial institutions, operating across 65 offices in 190 countries with a proprietary Vantage tracking platform, 1.3M SF of warehousing, and 200+ owned ground vehicles.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Warehousing and Storage (493), Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation (481212), Nonscheduled Air Transportation (4812)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Public Warehousing & Storage (4220), Air Transportation, Nonscheduled (4522), Air Courier Services (4513)

akta.pro primary industry

Project Cargo Packing, Crating & Securing (Lashing/Dunnage) (TLAIAKAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Time-Critical & AOG (Aircraft on Ground) Specialized Forwarding (TLACAJAI), High-Value & Secure Air Cargo (Valuables, Security Screening, Escort) (TLACAAAH)

Keywords

• Freight forwarding services
• Customs brokerage
• White glove logistics
• Project cargo management
• Secure transportation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Elkridge

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Freight Forwarding Services: Core logistics services including air freight, ocean freight, and ground transportation across global supply chains. Revenue is generated through service fees, markups on carrier costs, and handling charges.
2. Project Cargo and Heavy Lift: Specialized services for oversized, complex, and high-value cargo requiring custom logistics planning and specialized equipment. Typically large single-transaction or project-based contracts.
3. Warehousing and Distribution: Storage and fulfillment services across their 1.3M SF warehouse footprint. Revenue model includes storage fees, handling charges, and pick/pack services.
4. Customs Brokerage: Import/export customs clearance services ensuring regulatory compliance. Revenue generated through brokerage fees and service charges.
5. White Glove Logistics: Premium handling services for delicate, high-value, or sensitive items requiring specialized care, packaging, and installation. Higher margin services with premium pricing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

ICAT Logistics is a specialized freight forwarder providing air, ocean, and ground transportation along with customs brokerage, warehousing and distribution, white-glove, secure, expedited, and project cargo services. It serves complex, high-stakes verticals including Live Events, Luxury, Technology, Defense & Aerospace, and Financial Institutions, supported by its proprietary Vantage tracking platform.

Product overview

ICAT Logistics operates as a specialized logistics platform serving high-performance sectors including Live Events, Luxury, Technology, Defense & Aerospace, and Financial Institutions. The company offers a unified platform combining core freight forwarding services (Air Freight, Ocean Freight, Ground Freight), specialized handling (Secure Logistics, White Glove Logistics, Expedited Freight, Unique Project Cargo), and operational support services (Customs Brokerage & Compliance, Point-of-Sale Management, Warehousing & Distribution, Project Management). The portfolio also includes ICAT Transportation, an asset-based ground division with 200+ owned vehicles, and a proprietary Vantage tracking platform. All capabilities are unified under a single brand following the January 2026 rebranding, supporting complex logistics operations across 60 offices in 190 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ICAT Transportation: Asset-based division of ICAT Logistics delivering controlled ground shipment execution through owned fleet and equipment. Provides end-to-end domestic freight control with 200+ owned assets and 9.5M square-mile operational coverage across North America.

Products and services

• Air Freight
• Ocean Freight
• Ground Freight
• Project Management
• Secure Logistics
• White Glove Logistics
• Expedited Freight
• Unique Project Cargo
• Customs Brokerage & Compliance
• Point-of-Sale Management
• Warehousing & Distribution
• ICAT Transportation
• Luxury Project & Construction Management
• Vantage Tracking Platform

Quantifiable outcome

• 190 countries coverage with 65 global locations
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• CEVA Logistics: Global 3PL offering freight forwarding, contract logistics, and specialty supply chain solutions including aerospace, technology, and luxury. Closest direct comparable to ICAT on multi-vertical specialty forwarding; notable because ICAT's new CFO previously led finance at CEVA.
• Kerry Logistics Network: Asia-headquartered global 3PL offering freight forwarding, project logistics, and integrated supply chain solutions. Comparable to ICAT on multi-modal forwarding and project cargo capabilities.
• FedEx Custom Critical: FedEx's time-critical division offering surface and air expedite, white glove, and secure transport for high-value cargo. Directly comparable to ICAT's Expedited Freight and Secure Logistics capabilities including hand carry and NFO.
• Scan Global Logistics: Privately-held Danish-headquartered forwarder with specialty practices in entertainment, aid, and complex project cargo. Closest direct comparable to ICAT on the entertainment and complex-cargo specialty focus.
• OIA Global: Mid-market global forwarder offering forwarding, customs brokerage, and supply chain management with strong entertainment and luxury exposure. Closest direct comparable to ICAT; notably, ICAT's new CFO came from OIA Global.
• Crane Worldwide Logistics: Privately-held global forwarder specializing in complex supply chain solutions for technology, aerospace, and high-value verticals. Closest mid-market direct comparable to ICAT on the high-stakes specialty forwarding model.

Broad incumbents

• Expeditors International: Large US-listed global forwarder offering air and ocean freight with a strong asset-light technology platform. Comparable to ICAT on the freight forwarding and visibility-platform dimensions, though with much broader product scope.
• UPS Supply Chain Solutions: UPS's forwarding and logistics arm provides freight forwarding, customs brokerage, and project logistics globally. Comparable as a broad incumbent that contests specialty forwarding RFPs alongside ICAT.
• DHL Global Forwarding: DHL's forwarding arm competes directly with ICAT across air/ocean freight and has dedicated vertical teams for entertainment, automotive, and technology logistics — making it a broad incumbent comparable to ICAT's forwarding services.
• Kuehne+Nagel: One of the world's largest global freight forwarders with deep specialty practices across events, aerospace, and high-value cargo. Closest mega-cap comparable to ICAT's forwarding and project-cargo model, though far broader in scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/icatlogistics

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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