Global Shipping & Logistics

Name

Global Shipping & Logistics

Legal name

GLOBAL SHIPPING & LOGISTICS (L.L.C)

Website

https://gsldubai.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Third-Party Logistics Services

NAICS

Transportation and Warehousing (48-49), Specialized Freight Trucking (4842), Packaging and Labeling Services (56191), General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance (48412)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Public Warehousing & Storage (4220), Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210), Trucking (No Local) (4213)

akta.pro primary industry

Cold Chain Asset-Based Logistics (Reefer Fleet & Temp-Control Facilities) (TLAIAMAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) & FMCG (TLAIALAH), Cross-Border Transportation Management (Customs-Integrated) (TLAIAEAI), Customs Brokerage for Ocean Shipments (Import/Export Clearance) (TLACABAG)

Keywords

• Third-party logistics services
• Cold chain warehousing
• Freight forwarding services
• Customs clearance services
• Warehousing distribution services

Headquarters

HQ city

Dubai

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Services: Core revenue from providing integrated logistics services including warehousing, distribution, freight forwarding, and customs clearance as a 3PL provider. Services are billed based on storage volume (pallets), transportation (shipments), and value-added services.
2. Cold Chain Warehousing: Temperature-controlled storage services ranging from frozen (-60°C) to cool (+15°C to +25°C) environments. Revenue generated from pallet storage fees based on temperature zone and duration.
3. Value Added Services: Co-packing, labelling, kitting, quality control, and other增值服务. These complement core warehousing and add incremental revenue per client project.
4. Customs Clearance Services: Documentation, customs inspections, and clearance services for import/export shipments across UAE and GCC region.
5. Freight Forwarding: International freight management for sea, air, and land transportation. Revenue from freight management fees, consolidation services, and transportation coordination.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Global Shipping & Logistics (GSL) is an onshore third-party logistics (3PL) provider in the UAE offering end-to-end integrated logistics solutions including international freight forwarding (sea, air, land), customs clearance, port haulage, temperature-controlled cold chain warehousing (frozen -60°C to ambient +25°C), bonded and non-bonded warehousing, distribution services, value-added services (co-packing, labelling, kitting), and stocktaking/merchandising. The company serves 100+ enterprise clients across frozen food, pharmaceutical, retail, FMCG, electronics, fashion, e-commerce, industrial, and HORECA verticals, distributing to 7,500+ stores across the UAE.

Product overview

Global Shipping & Logistics (GSL) is a leading onshore 3rd Party Logistics (3PL) provider in the UAE operating as an integrated logistics platform with multiple core service modules. The core portfolio includes International Freight (sea, air, land freight forwarding), Customs Clearance, Port Haulage, Cold Chain Warehousing (spanning Frozen, Cool, and Ambient facilities with temperatures from -60°C to +25°C), Custom Bonded Warehousing, Value Added Services (co-packing, labelling, kitting), Distribution Services (temperature-controlled and reverse logistics), and Stocktaking & Merchandising. The company operates facilities at Dubai Investment Park (DIP-1) and Dubai Industrial City with 160,000 pallet capacity and 100,000+ M2 warehousing space. GSL is the only 3PL in the UAE with an onshore Pharma license and the only one in the Middle East with 5-6 quality certifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• International Freight International freight forwarding services covering sea freight (FCL and LCL), air freight, and land freight across the Middle East region, including door-to-door management, customs clearance, documentation, and cargo services for project logistics. For enterprise clients needing cross-border transportation.
• Customs Clearance

Quantifiable outcome

• Deliveries to 7,500+ stores across UAE
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Manhattan AssociatescoreTechnology or IntegrationGSL utilizes Manhattan Scale, the premier component of Manhattan Warehouse Management System, for real-time warehouse operations management with data insights for accuracy and speed.
• Boomi (Dell Technologies)coreTechnology or IntegrationGSL uses BOOMI EDI software for seamless data exchange between systems, enabling smooth collaboration with customers and timely accurate data sharing.
• RGIS (Retail Merchandising)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRGIS provides specialized stocktaking and inventory count services integrated with GSL's retail warehouse operations. Services include cycle counts, targeted counts, retail store inventory, and stock relocation with nationwide coverage.
• Al Shirawi Group of CompaniesflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerGSL is a part of Al Shirawi Group of Companies (34 companies, USD 1B annual turnover). Parent company provides financial stability, cross-company synergies, and operational resources. Oasis Investment Company LLC (OIC) is the holding company.
• Emirates Environmental GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGSL participates in environmental initiatives organized by Emirates Environmental Group including Beach Cleaning Campaign and Plant a Tree campaign.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• GAC Group: UAE-headquartered shipping, logistics, and supply chain services company offering freight forwarding, warehousing, and cold chain solutions across the Middle East and globally.
• ColdEx (Cold Chain Logistics): UAE-based cold chain logistics specialist operating temperature-controlled warehousing and refrigerated transport; the closest direct competitor to GSL's flagship -60°C to +25°C cold chain capability.
• Aramex: UAE-headquartered integrated logistics and freight company with warehousing, freight forwarding, and last-mile distribution across the Middle East; a direct competitor to GSL in the UAE 3PL market with greater international scale.
• Emirates Logistics & Distribution: UAE-based freight forwarding, warehousing, and distribution company serving similar enterprise customers and verticals in the domestic UAE market.
• Agility Global Integrated Logistics: Kuwait-based global logistics platform with significant GCC warehousing and freight forwarding operations; directly comparable to GSL as a regional integrated 3PL serving enterprise clients across multiple verticals.

Broad incumbents

• Kuehne+Nagel: Global freight forwarding and contract logistics leader with strong UAE presence and significant cold-chain capability (KN PharmaChain, KN FreshChain); competes with GSL for multinational accounts.
• Hellmann Worldwide Logistics: Global logistics provider with air, sea, and road freight plus contract logistics; has UAE presence and serves comparable enterprise verticals to GSL.
• CEVA Logistics: Global 3PL with Middle East operations providing contract logistics, freight forwarding, and customs services; competes with GSL on enterprise integrated logistics contracts in the region.
• DHL Supply Chain Middle East: Global 3PL incumbent with extensive UAE and GCC warehousing, distribution, and freight forwarding operations; competes with GSL on enterprise contracts in pharma, retail, and FMCG.

Regional players

• Mohebi Logistics: UAE-headquartered logistics and supply chain services company with warehousing and distribution operations serving retail and FMCG; directly comparable UAE-based 3PL competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/gsldubai

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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

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