Atlantic Express

What Atlantic Express does

Atlantic Express Corp. is a privately held, US-based full-service international logistics company headquartered in Bridgeview, Illinois, that specializes in exporting vehicles from North America to overseas markets. Founded around 1991 and operating a wholly-owned asset-based trucking subsidiary since 1999, the company holds a Federal Maritime Commission NVOCC license and TSA Indirect Air Carrier approval, enabling it to handle ocean freight, air freight, auto export, trucking, project cargo, and consumer parcel shipping in-house without third-party warehousing intermediaries. The company operates 11 loading locations across North America and maintains 27+ offices spanning Ukraine (7 offices), Georgia, Bulgaria, Lithuania, Germany, Poland, the Netherlands, the UAE, Oman, Jordan, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan.

The business model is transaction-fee based across multiple service lines, with revenue generated per shipment of vehicles (its flagship offering), ocean containers (FCL/LCL/RORO), air cargo, trucking (temperature-controlled reefers), and project cargo. Pricing is quote-based for logistics services with disclosed tiered pricing for optional vehicle cargo insurance. Distribution runs through a direct sales motion with regional offices, an online client portal for shipment tracking, a mobile application, and channel partnerships with major USA auto auction platforms (Copart, IAA), a car dealer network (Intertrade), and 50+ transport partners. The customer base spans individual vehicle importers, vehicle dealers in Eastern Europe and the Middle East, salvage vehicle exporters, and industrial project cargo clients across more than 13 countries.

Distinct sub-brands broaden the addressable market: AEC Parcel Service handles consumer-focused package shipping to 30+ European destinations, Atlantic Project Cargo focuses on heavy and oversized equipment exports, and the proprietary 'Extra Safe Car' verification method provides vehicle inspection assurance. The company reports cumulative scale of 500,000+ successful deliveries and 40,000+ clients, and maintains long-term contracts with leading ocean carriers (MAERSK, MSC, APL, MOL, Hyundai, Hanjin, and others). Per public registry data the company employs between 251 and 500 people, though revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

Atlantic Express

Legal name

Atlantic Express Corp.

Website

https://atlanticexpresscorp.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Atlantic Express Corp. is a US-based, NVOCC-licensed international logistics company that exports vehicles, manages ocean and air freight, and operates trucking and parcel shipping across 27+ offices in 13 countries, primarily serving individual vehicle importers and dealers in Eastern Europe and the Middle East.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Freight Forwarding and Auto Export Logistics

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Water Transportation (483), Air Transportation (481)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Water Transportation (4400), Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210)

akta.pro primary industry

Ocean Export Forwarding (Booking/VGM/SI/BL) (TLACABAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

FCL (Full Container Load) Ocean Forwarding (TLACABAA), NVOCC Operations & Ocean Consolidation (TLACABAC), Customs Brokerage for Ocean Shipments (Import/Export Clearance) (TLACABAG), Express / Time-Critical Air Freight (Next-Flight-Out, AOG, Just-in-Time) (TLACAAAD)

Keywords

• International vehicle shipping
• Auto export services
• Ocean freight forwarding
• Project cargo logistics
• Air freight services

Headquarters

HQ city

Bridgeview

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices28 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Vehicle Export Services: International vehicle shipping from USA to global destinations including Eastern Europe, Middle East, Africa. Services include auto export, container loading, local transportation, and documentation handling.
2. Ocean Freight Services: Full container load (FCL), less than full container (LCL), and freight-all-kinds (FAK) shipping. Long-term contracts with major shipping lines including MAERSK, APL, MSC, MOL, Hyundai, Hanjin, PIL, CMA, Hamburg Sud, Evergreen, NYK.
3. Air Freight Services: Door-to-door and airport-to-airport delivery for autos, motorcycles, oversized cargo, temperature-sensitive cargo, and HAZMAT shipments.
4. Trucking Services: Asset-based carrier based in Bridgeview, IL hauling freight since 1999. Temperature-controlled transportation, over-the-road service, dropped trailers, inter-modal, and intrastate transportation.
5. Parcel Service: Consumer-focused shipping of smaller packages from USA and Canada to over 30 destinations in Europe. Sister company AEC Parcel Service provides Express and Economy options with $100 included insurance.
6. Project Cargo Services: Heavy and oversized equipment exports including agricultural & construction equipment, industrial machinery, yachts, RVs, trade show shipping, dangerous goods, humanitarian aid, and live animals.
7. Vehicle Insurance: Cargo insurance for vehicles including Stranding Cover + Theft (Total Loss) and Full Cover Insurance. Pricing tiers based on vehicle value with deductibles.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Atlantic Express Corp. is a US-based NVOCC-licensed full-service logistics company that ships vehicles, cargo, and parcels internationally. The company provides auto export, ocean freight, air freight, trucking, project cargo, and parcel services from 11 North American loading locations to destinations across Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Central Asia, supported by an online client portal for real-time tracking.

Product overview

Atlantic Express Corp. is a full-service international logistics company operating as an NVOCC-licensed carrier under the Federal Maritime Commission. The core offering combines multiple freight forwarding services (auto export, ocean freight, air freight, trucking, project cargo, parcel service) with a proprietary client portal platform. Two notable sub-brands operate independently: AEC Parcel Service handles package delivery to Europe with Express/Economy options, while Atlantic Project Cargo specializes in heavy equipment exports. The company maintains 11 loading locations across North America and operates offices in multiple countries including USA, Canada, Ukraine, Germany, Poland, Lithuania, Georgia, UAE, Oman, Jordan, Netherlands, Bulgaria, and Kazakhstan. Key differentiators include in-house services without third-party warehousing, real-time tracking through the client portal, and partnerships with major shipping lines.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AEC Parcel Service: Sister company providing consumer-focused shipping of smaller packages from the United States and Canada to over 30 destinations in Europe and surrounding countries.
• Extra Safe Car
• Atlantic Project Cargo

Products and services

• Auto Export

Quantifiable outcome

• Cars in USA 15-20% cheaper than in Europe
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• IntertradecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIntertrade is a professional car dealer providing direct access to biggest USA auto auctions. Atlantic Express works exclusively with Intertrade for auction account services and car dealer referrals.
• Atlantic Project CargominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAtlantic Project Cargo is a sister company specializing in heavy and oversized equipment exports. They are presented as a partner company on the Atlantic Express website.
• AEC Parcel ServiceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAEC Parcel Service operates as a sister company providing consumer-focused shipping of smaller packages. They are presented as a partner company.
• North America Trading OmancoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNORTH AMERICA TRADING OMAN is the official representative for Atlantic Express services in Oman, handling vehicle imports from USA to Oman market.
• CopartcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCopart is a major USA auto auction platform. Atlantic Express sources vehicles from Copart auctions for international shipping.
• IAA (Insurance Auto Auctions)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIAA is a major USA auto auction platform. Atlantic Express sources vehicles from IAA auctions for international shipping with lowest auction fee (Class A).
• MAERSK, APL, MSC, MOL, Hyundai, Hanjin, PIL, CMA, Hamburg Sud, Evergreen, NYKcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAtlantic Express has long-term contracts with leading shipping lines including MAERSK, APL, MSC, MOL, Hyundai, Hanjin, PIL, CMA, Hamburg Sud, Evergreen, and NYK for ocean freight services.
• KT FORWARDING LTDminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKT FORWARDING LTD in Odessa handles agriculture and heavy equipment forwarding for Atlantic Express Ukraine operations.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• West Coast Shipping: West Coast Shipping is a US-based international vehicle shipping company that exports cars, motorcycles, and boats from major US ports to destinations worldwide. It directly competes with Atlantic Express in the auto-export niche with similar FCL/LCL ocean services and destination port coverage.
• Interlaken Imports: Interlaken Imports specializes in importing and exporting vehicles internationally, providing shipping, customs clearance, and door-to-door delivery. It is a direct peer to Atlantic Express, particularly in the Eastern European and Russian-speaking destination markets where both have historical presence.
• CFR Rinkens: CFR Rinkens is a US-based international auto transport company offering container, RORO, and air freight services for vehicle exports from the US to global destinations. It directly competes with Atlantic Express in the same niche auto-export business with similar shipping modes and auction sourcing partnerships.
• Schumacher Cargo Logistics: Schumacher Cargo provides international car shipping services including container, RORO, and air freight for vehicles and household goods from the US to destinations worldwide. It is a direct peer to Atlantic Express with similar auto-export focus and full-service logistics model.
• All Transport Depot: All Transport Depot is an international car shipping company offering ocean and air freight services for vehicles from the US to global destinations. It directly competes with Atlantic Express in the auto-export niche with comparable door-to-door vehicle logistics offerings.
• Ship Overseas: Ship Overseas specializes in international vehicle and household goods shipping from the US to destinations worldwide using ocean and air freight. It is a direct peer to Atlantic Express, competing in the same auto-export and personal effects shipping market with similar service modules.

Broad incumbents

• Flexport: Flexport is a technology-enabled NVOCC and digital freight forwarder offering ocean, air, and trucking services globally through a modern platform with API integrations. While it operates at much greater scale than Atlantic Express, it competes broadly for the same mid-market and enterprise shipper customers and offers a contrasting tech-driven alternative to AEC's traditional model.
• Kuehne+Nagel: Kuehne+Nagel is one of the world's largest freight forwarders offering ocean, air, road, and contract logistics globally. It competes with Atlantic Express in NVOCC ocean freight and air freight but at vastly larger scale and across all cargo types, not specializing in vehicle export.
• C.H. Robinson: C.H. Robinson is one of the largest third-party logistics providers in North America, offering freight brokerage, ocean, air, and truckload services globally through its Navisphere platform. It competes with Atlantic Express in NVOCC operations and asset-based trucking but operates at much greater scale with a broader customer base.
• Expeditors International: Expeditors International is a global logistics company providing air and ocean freight forwarding, customs brokerage, and warehousing services across 60+ countries. It is a broad incumbent peer to Atlantic Express in NVOCC ocean freight and air freight forwarding but with significantly broader global scale and a more diversified customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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