What Pentagon Freight Services does

Pentagon Freight Services PLC, founded in 1974 and headquartered in Dartford, UK, is a privately held freight forwarder specializing in time-critical and complex logistics for the energy and resource sectors. The company operates more than 80 wholly-owned offices across 36+ countries, with regional hubs in Houston (Americas), Dubai (Middle East), Singapore (Asia-Pacific), and Aberdeen (UK Oil & Gas). It serves six primary verticals — Oil & Gas (primary), Renewable Energy, Marine, Mining, Construction, and Aerospace — through dedicated project teams, in-house chartering, and licensed customs brokers. Service lines span air, sea, road, and multi-modal freight forwarding, project logistics, ship's agency, customs brokerage, materials management (Insight), and accredited training (Pentagon Training UK).

Pentagon's technology stack centers on three proprietary or branded platforms: Insight (a modular materials management and customer portal with WMS, B2B integration, and embedded Power BI analytics), PentaTrack and LINKTRACK (online shipment tracking portals), and CargoWise One (a third-party cloud forwarding system with denied-party screening against 190+ lists). Insight integrates with six major ERP systems (JD Edwards, SAP, Ariba, IFS, Oracle, OTM), creating workflow lock-in and documented customer outcomes such as 47% freight cost per-kilo reduction and 70% reduction in urgent airfreight purchase orders. The company is certified to ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, and 37001, holds an EcoVadis Silver Medal, and is GDPR-compliant.

The business model is enterprise field sales with quote-based, contract-negotiated pricing and no publicly disclosed standard tiers. Revenue is generated through transaction fees on freight movements, project management fees for complex logistics, per-vessel agency fees, customs clearance and consultancy fees, 3PL managed services for materials management, and professional services for accredited training. On November 3, 2025, Pentagon was acquired by JAS, a global logistics provider, marking a major ownership change. The company's stated mission is to be the most admired supply chain logistics provider in each of its specialist industries.

Name

Pentagon Freight Services

Legal name

Pentagon Freight Services PLC

Website

https://pentagonfreight.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Pentagon Freight Services is a UK-headquartered, privately held freight forwarder founded in 1974, specializing in time-critical logistics for oil & gas, renewable energy, marine, mining, construction, and aerospace clients across 80+ offices in 36+ countries. Acquired by JAS in November 2025.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Freight Forwarding & Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (48851), Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Freight Transportation Arrangement (4885)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Deep Sea Foreign Transportation Of Freight (4412)

akta.pro primary industry

Defense & Government Project Logistics (TLACAIAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

FCL (Full Container Load) Ocean Forwarding (TLACABAA), Customs Brokerage for Ocean Shipments (Import/Export Clearance) (TLACABAG), Trade Compliance & Ocean Regulatory Services (Sanctions/Export Controls) (TLACABAL), Export/Import Documentation Preparation (Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Shipper’s Letter of Instruction) (TLACAHAD), Defense & Aerospace Project Cargo (Military/Aircraft Components) (TLADAGAJ), High-Value & Secure Air Cargo (Valuables, Security Screening, Escort) (TLACAAAH)

Keywords

• Freight forwarding services
• Oil and gas logistics
• Project logistics
• Customs brokerage services
• Ships agency services

Headquarters

HQ city

Orpington

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices15 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Freight Forwarding Services: Core revenue stream covering air, sea, road, and multi-modal freight forwarding services. Revenue generated through service fees based on shipment weight, volume, complexity, and routing requirements. Services include FCL and LCL ocean freight, charter services, and time-critical shipments.
2. Project Logistics: Specialized project logistics services for complex, high-value movements including chartering, lifting, and customs clearance for oil & gas, construction, and energy projects. Revenue from end-to-end project management fees.
3. Ships Agency: Ship and port agency services including pilotage coordination, customs formalities, fuel/water replenishment, crew services, and travel arrangements. Revenue generated through agency fees per vessel call.
4. Customs Brokerage: Licensed customs brokerage services providing clearance, compliance management, and trade optimization. Revenue from customs clearance fees and consultancy services.
5. Materials Management: Insight-based materials management system for 3PL customers providing warehouse management, visibility, and reporting. Revenue from 3PL contract fees based on scope of services.
6. Industry Accredited Training: Training and consultancy services covering customs compliance, aviation security, and dangerous goods management. Accredited courses delivered on-site, in-house, virtually, and in-person.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Pentagon Freight Services provides international freight forwarding across air, sea, road, and multi-modal transport, alongside customs brokerage, project logistics, ships agency, materials management, and inhospitable-location logistics. It primarily serves energy and resource industries including Oil & Gas, Renewable Energy, Marine, Mining, Construction, and Aerospace through a global network of 80+ offices in 36+ countries. The offering is supported by proprietary digital platforms (Insight, PentaTrack, LINKTRACK) and the CargoWise One system for compliance and operations.

Product overview

Pentagon Freight Services offers a unified logistics platform combining freight forwarding services (Air, Sea, Road, Multi-Modal, and Customs) with specialized industry solutions. The technology portfolio includes three core digital products: PentaTrack for basic shipment tracking, Insight as the flagship materials management and customer portal platform with B2B integration and warehouse management capabilities, and LINKTRACK for customizable tracking and reporting. The company also utilizes CargoWise One as a cloud-based global forwarding system. Specialist services include Project Logistics, Ships Agency, Critical Supply Chain Logistics, Inhospitable Location Logistics, Materials Management, and Industry Accredited Training—all serving the core industries of Oil & Gas, Renewable Energy, Marine, Mining, Construction, and Aerospace.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PentaTrack: Online shipment tracking portal for freight visibility and tracking.
• Insight
• LINKTRACK
• Pentagon Training UK

Products and services

• Air Freight Airfreight forwarding service providing 24/7 availability, connecting customers globally with all airlines through IATA agency partnership, managing door-to-door transport for urgent and critical shipments. Designed for enterprises with time-critical, high-value cargo.
• Sea Freight Ocean freight forwarding service including Full Container Load (FCL) and Less-than Container Load (LCL) options, connecting all international ports with reliable end-to-end service. Used by enterprises for large-quantity cargo movements.
• Road Freight Cross-border and domestic road transport solutions with dedicated full load and groupage services, using a mix of owned and outsourced assets to provide flexibility.
• Multi-Modal Transport Combined transport solutions utilizing road, rail, sea, and air modes to optimize transit time, cost, and environmental impact by reducing carbon footprint.
• Customs Clearance Customs brokerage and compliance service with licensed brokers managing the customs process, optimizing free trade agreements and tariff concessions. Includes customs integration technology for faster clearance.
• Project Logistics Specialized project logistics service for complex, large-scale moves including dedicated project teams, in-house chartering, and global network coordination for challenging environments. Serves oil and gas, construction, and energy projects.
• Ships Agency Ship and port agency service including pilotage coordination, tugs, stevedoring, inspections, customs formalities, crew handling, and husbandry services at key strategic locations worldwide.
• Critical Supply Chain Logistics End-to-end logistics solution for time-sensitive, high-value goods ensuring on-time delivery to any location, with full supply chain mapping and contingency planning.
• Inhospitable Location Logistics Logistics solution for remote and challenging locations with underdeveloped transport infrastructure, utilizing local knowledge and experience to provide unique delivery solutions.
• Materials Management Specialist customizable materials management service using the Insight platform to provide full transparency from purchase order through to final delivery, with comprehensive reporting and analytics dashboards. Targeted at 3PL customers.
• Industry Accredited Training Accredited training and consultancy service covering customs compliance, aviation security, dangerous goods management, and logistics processes, available on-site, in-house, virtual, and in-person.

Quantifiable outcome

• 47% reduction in freight costs per kilo through mode switch from air to sea freight
• +2 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

AI capability3 records

Feature6 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• JAS: JAS is a global logistics and supply chain provider and is now Pentagon's parent company following the November 2025 acquisition. Operates freight forwarding, contract logistics, and specialized industry solutions, with overlapping service lines in air, sea, road, and project logistics.
• Expeditors International: US-headquartered global logistics company focused on air and ocean freight forwarding with customs brokerage. Competes with Pentagon on multi-modal freight forwarding and customs services for enterprise customers, though less concentrated in oil & gas.
• GAC (Gulf Agency Company): Global provider of shipping, logistics, and marine services with strong ships agency and oil & gas logistics capabilities. Most directly comparable peer to Pentagon on ships agency, marine spares logistics, and energy sector freight forwarding.
• Deugro: German-headquartered specialist in project cargo, heavy lift, and complex logistics for energy, mining, and industrial clients. Closest peer to Pentagon on project logistics and inhospitable location logistics for oil & gas and renewable energy projects.

Broad incumbents

• Kuehne+Nagel: One of the world's largest freight forwarders with global air, sea, road, and contract logistics operations. Competes with Pentagon across all modes and verticals but at significantly greater scale, including dedicated oil & gas and aerospace industry verticals.
• DHL Global Forwarding: The freight forwarding arm of Deutsche Post DHL, offering air, ocean, road, customs, and project logistics globally. Competes directly with Pentagon on multi-modal forwarding and customs, with broader scale and a stronger digital platform.
• DSV: Global transport and logistics provider formed via roll-ups of UTi, Panalpina, Agility GIL, and DB Schenker. Offers air, sea, road, and project cargo services, and competes with Pentagon for oil & gas and energy sector clients.
• CEVA Logistics: Global third-party logistics provider offering freight forwarding, contract logistics, and supply chain solutions. Owned by CMA CGM, providing strong ocean carrier integration and competing for energy and industrial project logistics work.
• C.H. Robinson: Major North American freight forwarder and 3PL offering truckload, intermodal, ocean, and air services. Competes with Pentagon on multi-modal forwarding and customs brokerage, particularly for North American enterprise customers.

Regional players

• Nippon Express: Japan-headquartered global logistics provider with air, ocean, and contract logistics services. Overlaps with Pentagon on freight forwarding and project logistics for energy and industrial clients, with stronger APAC presence.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Xx.com/PentagonFreight

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries27 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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