What Liberty Global Logistics does

Liberty Global Logistics (LGL) is a U.S.-based, privately-held ocean freight shipping company headquartered in Jericho, New York, operating the youngest and most modern U.S. Flag roll-on/roll-off (RORO) fleet in the industry. The company transports roll-on/roll-off, breakbulk, over-dimensional, and heavy-equipment cargo across global shipping routes spanning the U.S., Middle East, Mediterranean, East and West Africa, South Asia, and East Asia. Its asset base includes named vessels such as the Liberty Passion (a 6,450 CEU pure car and truck carrier) and Liberty Eagle (bulk carrier), complemented by a charter-vessel capability for additional capacity. LGL is a participant in the U.S. Maritime Security Program, a Voluntary Intermodal Sealift Agreement (VISA) signatory, and ISO 9001:2015 certified, enabling it to handle cargoes reserved under the Cargo Preference Act of 1954.

LGL's product portfolio is organized around four core lines: U.S. Flag services for government and military customers, commercial shipping (RORO and breakbulk) for automotive OEMs and heavy-equipment shippers, end-to-end logistics management with multimodal (ocean, rail, truck, air) coordination and in-transit visibility, and charter vessel services. Underlying technology is conventional logistics-grade: centralized cargo management, operational reporting, and tracking — no proprietary AI/ML platform is disclosed. The company makes money primarily through transaction-fee-based ocean freight contracts and professional-services revenue from integrated logistics management, with quote-based, pay-as-you-go pricing negotiated per route and cargo type.

LGL goes to market through a sales-led enterprise motion: a dedicated corporate sales team at headquarters, an authorized representative network (LGL Dubai, LGL Japan, LGL Korea, plus partners JMH Group, Shipexpress, and New World Logistics in Vietnam), and a global port-agent network (T. Parker Host, Moran Shipping, Uniship, Al Barrak, DP World) that handles terminal operations, customs, and documentation across U.S., Mediterranean, Middle East, and Red Sea regions. Customer segments are split between government/military (U.S. Flag cargo under USC Contract and Cargo Preference Act) and commercial shippers — automotive OEMs, project cargo shippers, and freight forwarders. The company is family-controlled by the Shapiro family, with no disclosed institutional or PE ownership.

Name

Liberty Global Logistics

Legal name

Liberty Global Logistics, LLC

Website

https://libertygl.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1870

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ocean Freight Shipping & Logistics

NAICS

Deep Sea, Coastal, and Great Lakes Water Transportation (4831), Marine Cargo Handling (48832)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Finished Vehicle Ocean RoRo & Deep-Sea Vehicle Carriers (TLADAJAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Breakbulk, Ro-Ro & Chartering (Heavy-Lift Vessels, Barges, Specialized Aircraft) (TLAIAKAC), Defense & Government Project Logistics (TLACAIAG)

Keywords

• Ocean freight shipping
• Roll-on roll-off services
• U.S. flag shipping
• Breakbulk cargo transport
• Multimodal logistics

Headquarters

HQ city

Nassau

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Ocean Freight Shipping Services: Core revenue from ocean freight shipping services including roll-on/roll-off (RORO) vessels, breakbulk cargo, and over-dimensional cargo transportation. Services provided on contract basis with commercial and government customers.
2. Multimodal Logistics Management: Revenue from integrated logistics solutions including rail, truck, ocean, and air freight management. Includes port supervision, operational reports, and cargo tracking services.
3. Vessel Chartering Services: Asset chartering capability providing vessels for specific customer needs when additional capacity is required.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Liberty Global Logistics is a U.S.-based ocean shipping and logistics company that provides international commercial and government cargo transportation using a modern fleet of U.S. Flag roll-on/roll-off (RORO) and breakbulk vessels. The company offers multimodal logistics solutions combining ocean, rail, truck, and air freight with in-transit visibility and point-to-point supply chain management for automotive OEMs, heavy equipment shippers, freight forwarders, and U.S. Government agencies.

Product overview

Liberty Global Logistics is a U.S.-based ocean shipping and logistics company operating a fleet of modern roll-on/roll-off (RORO) and breakbulk vessels. The company provides multimodal transportation services combining ocean freight, logistics management, and supply chain solutions. Its core offerings include U.S. Flag services (Liberty Fleet of vessels), commercial shipping for automotive and heavy equipment, and charter vessel services. The company operates across global shipping routes covering U.S., Middle East, Mediterranean, Africa, and Asia markets, with ISO 9001:2015 certified quality management systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ocean Freight Shipping & Logistics International ocean freight shipping services including roll-on/roll-off vessels, breakbulk cargo, and heavy equipment transport with global port coverage spanning U.S., Middle East, Mediterranean, Africa, and Asia routes.
• Roll-On/Roll-Off (RORO) Services RORO shipping services for automotive, heavy equipment, and over-dimensional cargo with dedicated U.S. Flag vessels.
• U.S. Flag Services U.S.-based, U.S.-crewed, and U.S.-operated shipping services compliant with the Maritime Security Program and Cargo Preference Act of 1954.
• Commercial Shipping Heavy equipment transport and international commercial ocean freight services for OEMs, project shippers, and freight forwarders.
• Logistics Management End-to-end supply chain management including port supervision, operational reports, in-transit visibility, and point-to-point logistics solutions.
• Multimodal Transportation Integrated logistics solutions combining ocean, rail, truck, and air freight for complete supply chain optimization.
• Charter Vessel Services Asset chartering capability to locate and provision vessels for specific customer cargo needs when additional capacity is required.

Quantifiable outcome

• Maritime Security Program participant with 60 selected vessels
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• LGL DubaicoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized commercial representative handling sales and documentation for commercial cargo in the Middle East region. Located in Dubai, UAE with contacts for commercial sales and military documentation.
• LGL JapancoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized representative office for Japan region providing commercial shipping services and documentation support.
• LGL KoreacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized representative office for South Korea handling commercial sales and documentation services.
• JMH GroupminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized representative based in Michigan providing commercial representation services.
• ShipexpressminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized representative in Hamburg, Germany handling commercial sales and documentation.
• New World Logistics JSCminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized representative in Vietnam providing logistics services.
• DP World (Jebel Ali)coreOthersPort operator at Jebel Ali, Dubai - key terminal for Middle East shipping routes. Handles cargo delivery, customs viewing, and storage operations.
• T. Parker HostcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPort agent for multiple U.S. ports including Baltimore, Beaumont, Brunswick, Charleston, Jacksonville, Philadelphia, Wilmington handling terminal operations and cargo coordination.
• Moran Shipping AgenciescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPort agent for Boston, New York/New Jersey, and Port Hueneme/Los Angeles handling shipping agency services.
• Uniship Group (Beirut)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPort agent and representative in Beirut, Lebanon handling cargo delivery, customs, and port formalities for Mediterranean operations.
• Al Barrak Shipping AgenciescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPort agent for UAE (Jebel Ali, Abu Dhabi), Qatar, Saudi Arabia (Dammam, Jeddah), and Iraq handling Middle East port operations.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Grimaldi Lines: European-based RORO and car carrier operator with transatlantic and Mediterranean-Africa services. Comparable on breakbulk, RORO, and mixed commercial/government project cargo.
• Wallenius Wilhelmsen: World's largest RORO and vehicle carrier operator with global deep-sea service. Directly comparable to LGL on automotive, breakbulk, and heavy equipment ocean shipping, with overlapping customer base of OEMs and project shippers.
• Höegh Autoliners: Global deep-sea RORO operator serving OEMs, mining, and project cargo. Most comparable peer on service portfolio, vessel type, and end-market exposure (RORO and breakbulk).
• American Roll-On Roll-Off Carrier (ARC): U.S.-headquartered RORO operator and Maritime Security Program participant serving U.S. military and commercial customers. Closest direct peer on U.S. Flag positioning, government cargo, and service mix.
• TOTE Maritime: U.S. Flag ocean carrier providing RoRo and container services between U.S. mainland, Puerto Rico, and Alaska. Comparable on U.S. Flag status, government eligibility, and Jones Act-aligned operations.
• NYK RoRo (Nippon Yusen Kaisha): Japanese RORO specialist operating large car carriers and PCTCs globally. Comparable on RORO vessel operations, automotive OEM customer base, and global port coverage.
• Maersk Line, Limited: U.S.-headquartered subsidiary of Maersk operating U.S. Flag container and breakbulk vessels, government ship management, and MSP participation. Comparable on U.S. Flag operations, government sealift, and U.S.-crewed tonnage.

Broad incumbents

• Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL): Large Japanese shipping conglomerate with substantial car carrier division. Overlaps with LGL on RORO and project cargo but operates across containers, dry bulk, LNG, and tankers as a diversified carrier.

Others

• Military Sealift Command (MSC): U.S. Navy command operating government-owned sealift fleet. While not a commercial peer, it is a key counterpart/contractor relationship and parallels LGL's government service model under the Maritime Security Program.
• C.H. Robinson Worldwide: Large global freight forwarder and 3PL arranging multimodal transportation including ocean freight. Indirectly comparable via multimodal/multimode logistics overlap and shared customer base with OEMs and project shippers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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