What Dart Global Logistics does

Dart Global Logistics (DGL) is a privately-held international freight forwarding and supply chain group headquartered operationally in Colombo, Sri Lanka, with a Singapore corporate holding entity (DGL Holdings Pte Ltd) and 45 offices across 15 countries spanning South Asia, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Africa, China, and the United States. The Wijesundera family controls the group, which traces its operational roots to 1983 (and the broader Dart heritage to 1970), and today operates three service pillars—Freight Solutions (air, sea, customs brokerage, FCL/LCL road haulage), Supply Chain Solutions (multi-user warehousing, inland transport, dedicated contract logistics, warehouse design & consulting), and Specialized Logistics (temperature-controlled warehousing, project cargo, valuable cargo, e-commerce, free-zone services). The firm runs a "Ship it. Track it. Real-time" customer experience platform launched in 2024, built on WiseTech Global's CargoWise One TMS/WMS with a Logixboard-powered customer portal, IoT temperature/humidity sensors at the Muthurajawela DGL Supply Chain Fulfillment Centre, and integrated customs brokerage across Jafza and the Colombo Free Zone.

The company makes money through a mix of transaction-based freight forwarding fees (per-shipment pricing on air, ocean, road, and customs), recurring and managed-services warehousing revenue from DGL Supply Chain, and professional-services contract logistics engagements; pricing is fully quote-based with no public rate cards and a 24-hour quote-response SLA. The customer base spans apparel, FMCG, valuable cargo, life sciences/pharma, perishables, e-commerce, automotive, high-tech, and project cargo verticals, with multi-country door-to-door execution supported by wholly-owned entities, dedicated regional managing directors, and partnerships (Indo Trans Logistics in Myanmar, Ariva LTEE in Mauritius). The firm is ISO 9001:2015-certified for its supply chain services and was Great Place to Work certified in 2021 across Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, India, and Indonesia; it has remained private and family-owned throughout, with no disclosed institutional investors, funding rounds, or M&A activity.

Name

Dart Global Logistics

Legal name

Dart Global Logistics (Pvt) Ltd

Website

https://dartglobal.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Dart Global Logistics is a privately-held international freight forwarder and supply chain provider operating 45 offices across 15 countries, serving apparel, FMCG, pharma, e-commerce, and project cargo clients through air/ocean freight, customs brokerage, warehousing, and contract logistics.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Singapore

HQ country

Singapore

HQ region

Asia

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Freight Forwarding Fees: Transaction-based revenue from air freight, sea freight (FCL/LCL), cross-border road haulage, and customs brokerage services. Pricing is quote-based per shipment/mode with rates derived from carrier partner capacity and routing.
2. Warehousing & Storage Fees: Recurring and usage-based revenue from DGL's owned DGL Supply Chain Fulfillment Centre and multi-user warehousing, including temperature-controlled storage, value-added services (repacking, labeling, kitting, swatch cutting), and inventory management.
3. Supply Chain & Contract Logistics Services: Revenue from dedicated contract logistics management, warehouse design & consulting, inland transportation (FTL/LTL distribution, milk runs, factory/DC shuttles, double-deck pallet transport), and customs brokerage.
4. Specialized Logistics (Project, Valuable Cargo, E-Commerce, Free Zone): Project logistics, valuable cargo handling, e-commerce drop-shipment solutions, and multi-location/free zone (Jafza, Colombo Free Zone) transshipment services billed as integrated projects and recurring freeport services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Core offering

Dart Global Logistics is an end-to-end global logistics provider offering air freight, sea freight, FCL/LCL road haulage, customs brokerage, multi-user warehousing, value-added services, inland transportation, and specialized logistics (project cargo, valuable cargo, e-commerce, free-zone) across 45 offices in 15 countries. The group operates the DGL Supply Chain Fulfillment Centre for temperature-controlled and multi-user warehousing and offers a digital "Ship it. Track it. Real-time" customer experience platform built on CargoWise and Logixboard.

Product overview

Dart Global Logistics operates as a platform-plus-modules global logistics provider rather than a single unified product. Its core offering, the "Ship it. Track it. Real-time" customer experience platform (built on CargoWise and Logixboard), ties together three service pillars — Freight Solutions (Air Freight, Sea Freight, Custom Brokerage, FCL/LCL Road Haulage), Supply Chain Solutions (Multi-User Warehousing, Value-Added Services, Inland Transportation, Customs and Border Control, Dedicated Contract Logistics Management, Warehouse Design and Consulting), and Specialized Logistics Solutions (Warehousing, Multi-Location & Free Zone, Valuable Cargo Handling, Project Logistics Services, E-Commerce Solutions) — supported by the proprietary DGL Supply Chain Fulfillment Centre and country-specific service offerings (Custom Brokerage, FCL/LCL Road Haulage, etc.) across 45 offices in 15 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DGL Supply Chain: The group's warehousing and supply-chain division, operating the flagship 'DGL Supply Chain Fulfillment Centre' (notably the Muthurajawela facility) with temperature-controlled storage, multi-user warehousing and value-added services.
• CargoWise by DGL

Products and services

• Freight Solutions End-to-end global freight forwarding spanning air freight (priority/standard/economical, airport-to-airport or door-to-door), sea freight through a strategic network of offices at key ports, custom brokerage via qualified customs house agents, and FCL/LCL road haulage with a fleet of vehicles for port-to-final-destination transit.
• Supply Chain Solutions ISO 9001:2015-certified end-to-end supply chain services including multi-user warehousing (with CargoWise One transparency), value-added services (repacking, labeling, swatch cutting, kitting), inland transportation (FTL/LTL, milk runs, factory/DC shuttles, double deck pallet), customs and border control brokerage, dedicated contract logistics management, and warehouse design and consulting.
• Specialized Logistics Solutions Specialized logistics offerings: state-of-the-art warehousing via the DGL Supply Chain Fulfillment Centre with WMS-driven inventory controls and 24-hour security; multi-location and free zone services leveraging Jafza and Colombo Free Zone; door-to-door valuable cargo handling; project logistics for over-dimensional, heavy machinery, industrial equipment and Ro/Ro cargo; and e-commerce drop-shipment solutions.
• Ship it. Track it. Real-time (Customer Experience Platform) Innovative customer experience platform that integrates digital technologies with logistics operations to provide real-time shipment visibility, a Command Center Dashboard, Route Visualizer, Live Container Tracking, Shipment Explorer, Live Vessel Tracking, on-demand reporting, performance reports, automatic notifications, personalized support, and invoice management. Built on CargoWise (WiseTech Global) and Logixboard.
• DGL Supply Chain Fulfillment Centre Dart-owned-and-operated state-of-the-art fulfillment centre offering storage-related supply chain solutions, latest-warehouse-management-software inventory controls, 24-hour security, comprehensive insurance coverage, and temperature-controlled storage (20–25 °C with 24/7 IoT-enabled temperature/humidity tracking and 100% generator backup). Located in Muthurajawela.
• E-Commerce Solutions Comprehensive e-commerce logistics offering covering drop shipments and platform-based fulfillment for digital-first retail businesses.
• Project Logistics Services Signature division handling over-dimensional, heavy machinery, industrial equipment, and rolled-on/off cargo unit shipments, with comprehensive support across simple to multi-year complex projects via a dedicated special-project team.
• Valuable Cargo Handling Door-to-door precious cargo handling service refined specifically for safe, secure transport of valuable consignments.
• Multi-Location & Free Zone Services End-to-end Freeport services through Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) and Colombo Free Zone, leveraging DGL's dedicated experienced team and integrated logistics network across 14+ countries.
• Dedicated Contract Logistics Management Services Skilled logistics associates paired with an integrated plug-and-play capable tech platform to operate customers' warehouses or exclusive facilities with greater service levels while customers focus on core business.
• Warehouse Design and Consulting End-to-end warehousing optimization service delivered by expert logistics professionals and warehouse specialists who work directly with clients to optimize their warehouse needs.
• Air Freight Solutions Top-tier air freight solutions offering priority, standard, and economical services via carrier partners, with airport-to-airport or door-to-door options globally.
• Sea Freight Solutions Sea cargo movement through DGL's own strategic network of offices in key ports worldwide, ensuring seamless delivery of cargo to its destination.
• Custom Brokerage Customs house agent services for smooth customs clearance, including pre-customs clearance arrangement and professional advice on regulatory documentation requirements prior to shipping.
• FCL LCL Road Haulage Multi-modal road haulage with a fleet of vehicles to move cargo from port to final point of distribution on demand.

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration2 records

Feature8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Transworld Group: UAE-headquartered shipping and logistics group with strong Indian Subcontinent and Middle East presence, including container shipping, freight forwarding, and supply chain services. Closely comparable to DGL in Indian Subcontinent and UAE customer focus, with the addition of owned ocean capacity.
• Kerry Logistics Network: Asia-based freight forwarder and contract logistics provider, particularly strong in Greater China, Southeast Asia, and intra-Asia trade. Comparable to DGL in integrated forwarding-plus-warehousing model and in serving apparel/FMCG shippers across Asia, with deeper China exposure.

Broad incumbents

• Yusen Logistics: Japan-headquartered global logistics provider with air/ocean forwarding, contract logistics, and automotive supply chain expertise. Comparable in offering breadth, though Yusen has stronger automotive and Japan lane exposure and operates at a larger scale.
• DHL Global Forwarding: Deutsche Post DHL Group's air and ocean freight forwarding division, the largest global forwarder by air freight volume. Directly comparable in air freight, sea freight, customs brokerage, and supply chain solutions, with overlapping customer segments in apparel, automotive, and high-tech.
• DSV A/S: Global freight forwarder built largely through M&A (Panalpina, Schenker, Agility GIL) with strong Asia and emerging-market exposure. Competes with DGL in international air/ocean forwarding and contract logistics, though at a much larger scale and broader geographic footprint.
• Kuehne+Nagel International AG: World's largest sea and air freight forwarder, with deep Asia-Pacific and Indian Subcontinent lane coverage. Directly comparable in core product (FCL/LCL ocean, air freight, customs brokerage) but operates at materially larger scale and offers a broader integrated contract logistics portfolio.
• CMA CGM Logistics (CEVA Logistics): Carrier-affiliated contract logistics and freight forwarding arm of CMA CGM, offering end-to-end supply chain solutions globally. Comparable to DGL in contract logistics, warehousing, and forwarding; differentiated by ocean carrier parentage and broader global reach.

Emerging players

• Freightos: Digital freight marketplace and SaaS platform that provides instant quoting and booking for ocean and air freight. Comparable as a freight forwarding technology counterpart rather than a direct asset-based peer; represents the digital disruption thesis that could pressure DGL's traditional quote-based model.

Direct peers

• Expeditors International of Washington: US-listed global freight forwarder with heavy Asia-Pacific exposure and an asset-light model focused on air and ocean forwarding plus customs brokerage. Highly comparable to DGL in service mix and customer profile, with greater scale and a proprietary technology platform.
• Allcargo Logistics: India-headquartered multimodal logistics company offering LCL consolidation, FCL, project cargo, and contract logistics. Closest regional peer to DGL in service portfolio and Indian Subcontinent customer base, though Allcargo's container freight station network gives it an asset-heavy edge.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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