What GTS Group does

GTS Group is a privately held global logistics provider founded in 1986 and headquartered in Sterling, Virginia. The company delivers project cargo management, contract airlift, performance-based logistics, freight forwarding, dangerous goods handling, and custom packing and crating to US Government agencies (DOD, DOS, DOE), their prime contractors, and commercial clients in oil and gas, infrastructure, and nuclear sectors. Operations span North America, Europe, Central Asia, South America, North and East Africa, and the Middle East, including Iraq and Afghanistan.

The company's technology foundation is PBL-Vu©, a proprietary cloud-based purchase order, warehouse, and inventory management platform with EDI integration, mobile field access, line-item tracking eight packing levels deep, ITAR license decrementation, PDF Bill of Lading generation, and a registered trademark. PBL-Vu© underpins the Performance-Based Logistics offering and supports value-add modules including custom crating, GPS asset tracking with geofencing, dangerous goods documentation, and HazMat compliance. The company exceeds Mil Spec and ASTM D6256/D6256M-10 standards for crating and conforms to ISPM-15.

GTS generates revenue primarily through managed-services contracts and transaction fees for multi-modal, multi-transborder logistics programs. Federal work is won via direct enterprise sales and government procurement, with multi-year OCONUS contracts (a 9-year cargo airlift program and a 10-year multi-modal sustainment program are cited). The company reports a 97% on-time delivery rate, fewer than 3% in-transit delays, zero loss-or-damage incidents on flights, and 100% ITAR/BIS reporting compliance, supported by ISO 9001:2015 certification (since 2003) and C-TPAT membership (since 2003). Pricing is contract-based and not publicly disclosed.

Name

GTS Group

Legal name

GTS Group

Website

https://gtsgroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

GTS Group is a privately held global logistics provider founded in 1986, delivering contract airlift, project cargo management, HAZMAT transport, and performance-based logistics to US Government agencies, prime contractors, and commercial clients worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Sterling

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Project Cargo Management Services: GTS manages complex project cargo logistics including supply chain design, implementation, execution and management worldwide. Revenue is generated through service fees for managing multi-modal, multi-transborder logistics programs for government and commercial clients. Contracts typically span multiple years with recurring engagement based on program duration.
2. Contract Airlift and Charter Services: Since 1990, GTS has operated and managed cargo sectors under Contract Cargo Airlift Programs and ad-hoc charters. Revenue generated from flight operations including aircraft crewing, ground handling, fueling, and cargo transport. Services include transport of IATA Forbidden materials, oversized cargo, and mission-critical shipments to austere environments.
3. Performance-Based Logistics (PBL) Services: Turnkey logistics services including custom crating, packaging, receiving, inventory management, and export preparation. Revenue from value-add services supporting mission, commodity, destination and geopolitical climate requirements. Includes diplomatic crating, HazMat documentation, and photographic history services.
4. Traditional Freight Forwarding: Air freight, ocean freight (LCL, FCL, spot project cargo, break-bulk), and import customs clearance services worldwide. Revenue generated from freight management fees for transport of cargo via air and ocean routes to worldwide destinations, including to and from geopolitically challenged regions.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

GTS Group provides global logistics, project cargo management, contract airlift, and performance-based logistics services to US Government agencies (DOD, DOS, DOE) and commercial clients. Core offerings include multi-modal, multi-transborder cargo transport, custom packing and crating, dangerous goods (HAZMAT) handling, and end-to-end supply chain management underpinned by its proprietary PBL-Vu© cloud-based PO, warehouse, and inventory management platform.

Product overview

GTS Group is a privately owned, value-add global logistics services provider offering a platform-plus-modules architecture. The core platform is PBL-Vu©, a proprietary cloud-based PO, Warehouse and Inventory Management and Tracking system that provides end-to-end supply chain visibility. This platform underpins Performance-Based Logistics (PBL) services and connects to Contract Airlift, Project Cargo Management, Custom Packing & Crating, Value-Add Services, Transport Services, Dangerous Goods Handling, and Government & Mission Critical Services. The ecosystem is delivered through a global partner network and supported by ISO 9001:2015 certified quality processes and Lean Six Sigma methodology.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PBL-Vu©: GTS Group's proprietary cloud-based Purchase Order (PO), Warehouse and Inventory Management and Tracking platform that provides end-to-end supply chain visibility and control.

Products and services

• PBL-Vu© Proprietary cloud-based Purchase Order (PO), Warehouse and Inventory Management and Tracking platform that provides end-to-end visibility and control over logistics operations, including barcode/QR code support, EDI interface, ITAR license decrementation, line-item tracking to 8 packing levels, mobile app for in-field access, and 24/7 accessibility. Designed for US Government and commercial logistics customers.
• Contract Airlift and Charter Services Cargo airlift and charter services operating since 1990, managing over 3,000 live cargo sectors including flights to austere regions, with expertise in IL-76, Antonov-124-100, and Boeing-747-F aircraft operations. Serves US Government and commercial clients requiring transport of IATA Forbidden materials, oversized cargo, diplomatic cargo, and mission-critical shipments to austere environments.
• Project Cargo Management Multi-modal, multi-transborder project cargo management services including supply chain design, implementation, execution, and management worldwide for US Government and Prime Contractors. Includes last-mile delivery and OCONUS warehouse support in geopolitically challenged regions.
• Performance-Based Logistics (PBL) Turnkey logistics services including custom crating, packaging, receiving, inventory management, and export preparation. Supports mission, commodity, destination and geopolitical climate requirements and includes diplomatic crating, HazMat documentation, and photographic history services.
• Custom Packing and Crating In-house custom packing and crating solutions including diplomatic crating, computer rack crates, and export preparation. Exceeds Mil Spec and ASTM D6256/D6256M-10 standards, with ISPM-15 compliant lumber used for all crating.
• Value-Add Services Comprehensive logistics support services including cargo receiving, inventory management, export packing, dangerous goods handling, OCONUS support, and GPS-based asset tracking with geofencing capabilities.
• Transport Services Traditional freight forwarding and multi-modal transport services including air freight, ocean freight (LCL, FCL, spot project cargo, break-bulk), import customs clearance, and HHG/UAB services for worldwide delivery, including to and from geopolitically challenged regions.
• Dangerous Goods Handling Specialized HAZMAT transport services including lithium batteries, Class 1 explosives, radioactive materials (RAM), and biological samples, with full IATA and IMDG compliance. Supports safe global transport of hazardous cargo to any destination.
• Government and Mission Critical Services OCONUS logistics support for US Government operations in distressed and geopolitically challenged areas, including contract airlift and mission-critical cargo delivery to austere environments. Includes support for DOD, DOS, and DOE operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 97% on-time destination delivery rate
• +4 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature1 record

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Expeditors International: Large global freight forwarder offering air, ocean, and customs services. Comparable to GTS's traditional freight forwarding and customs clearance services, though Expeditors is significantly larger and primarily serves commercial customers.
• FedEx Custom Critical: Specialty time-sensitive and secure transport division of FedEx. Comparable to GTS's contract airlift and high-consequence cargo services, though FedEx operates from a much broader integrated network.
• DHL Global Forwarding: Division of Deutsche Post DHL offering international air, ocean, and road freight forwarding. Comparable to GTS's freight forwarding and customs clearance work, and DHL has a dedicated Government & Defense sector.
• C.H. Robinson Worldwide: Major North American freight forwarder and 3PL providing multi-modal transport and supply chain services. Overlaps with GTS's transport services and freight forwarding offerings but does not focus on government/HazMat OCONUS work.
• DSV A/S (formerly Panalpina): Global transport and logistics provider offering air and sea freight forwarding, project cargo, and customs clearance. Comparable to GTS's project cargo and multi-modal forwarding services at significantly larger scale.
• Fluor Corporation (Government Solutions): Large engineering and government services firm with a logistics and contingency operations portfolio serving US Government. Overlaps with GTS on OCONUS logistics but as part of a much broader construction and program-management portfolio.

Direct peers

• Amentum: Government services and logistics prime (formed from AECOM Management Services and Jacobs' federal spin). Competes with GTS for OCONUS logistics and aviation support contracts for US Government customers, with overlapping capabilities in mission-critical environments.
• KBR Inc. Large US-listed defense and government logistics services provider offering mission support, OCONUS logistics, and aviation services. Directly comparable to GTS as a competitor for the same DOD/DOS task orders, though KBR operates at much larger scale.
• PAE (now part of Amentum): Government services contractor with operational logistics, airfield management, and life-support capabilities for US military customers. Highly comparable to GTS's OCONUS mission-critical and airlift support work for DOD.
• Agility Logistics (Agility Defense & Government Services): Global logistics provider with a dedicated defense and government services division handling freight forwarding, project cargo, and hazardous materials for military clients. Closely comparable to GTS's mix of multi-modal transport, HazMat, and government project cargo work.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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