Transmaritime

What Transmaritime does

Transmaritime Inc. is a privately held, cross-border logistics services provider headquartered in Laredo, Texas, founded in 1978. The company operates an integrated set of services at the US-Mexico border, including full-truckload (FTL), less-than-truckload (LTL), and full-container-load (FCL) transportation, warehouse distribution, customs brokerage, and leased office and yard space. Its customer base consists of importers, exporters, freight forwarders, and trading companies moving goods through the Laredo port of entry, with revenue generated transactionally across transportation, warehousing, customs clearance, and ancillary facility leases.

The company's technology layer centers on the proprietary IMX7 Warehouse Management System, supplemented by an online rate-quote tool, an online payment portal, and fleet/cargo tracking systems that digitize the order-to-cash workflow for shippers. In 2026, Transmaritime joined the GSBN-led electronic Bill of Lading initiative alongside ODeX, IQAX, and Hapag-Lloyd, extending its digital footprint from physical handling into trade-document exchange. The company maintains ISO 9001:2015 certification across multiple operational functions and holds CTPAT (Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism) certification, which together support expedited customs processing and quality assurance for cross-border shippers.

The business model is asset-and-service hybrid: capital is deployed in warehouse, yard, and office facilities at Laredo, while transportation is fulfilled through fleet operations and customs services are billed on a per-shipment basis. The company employs between 101 and 250 people, and no public revenue, funding, or M&A activity is disclosed. Strategic positioning emphasizes regulatory compliance, border-proximate infrastructure, and selective digital integration rather than rapid headcount or geographic expansion.

Name

Transmaritime

Legal name

Transmaritime Inc

Website

https://transmaritimecom.siteprotect.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Transmaritime is a privately held cross-border logistics provider in Laredo, Texas, offering FTL/LTL/FCL transportation, warehousing, customs brokerage, and yard space to importers, exporters, and freight forwarders at the US-Mexico border, supported by ISO 9001 and CTPAT certifications.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cross-Border Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Freight Transportation Arrangement (48851), Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance (48423)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Cross-Border Trucking & Border Transfer (Linehaul, Transloading) (TLACACAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cross-Border Freight Brokerage (USMCA/EU, etc.) (TLADAMAN), Cross-Border LTL (US-MX/US-CA) (TLADAEAI), Intermodal Terminal Value-Added Services (Cross-Dock, Transload, Stuffing/Stripping) (TLAJAFAL)

Keywords

• Cross-border logistics
• Freight transportation
• Customs brokerage
• Warehouse distribution
• Border carrier services

Headquarters

HQ city

Laredo

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Transportation Services: Revenue from FTL (Full Truckload), LTL (Less-than-Truckload), and FCL (Full Container Load) transportation services for local and over-the-road cargo movement.
2. Warehouse Distribution: Fees charged for inventory management and warehouse storage/distribution services.
3. Customs Services: Revenue from US customs brokerage including inbonds, border carrier services, and bonded warehouse operations.
4. Office and Yard Space Rental: Rental income from leasing office and yard space to logistics customers near US-Mexico border.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Transmaritime Inc. provides integrated US-Mexico cross-border logistics services, including FTL, LTL, and FCL trucking, warehouse distribution and inventory management, US customs brokerage (inbonds, border carrier services, bonded warehouse), and commercial office and yard space rental. Operations are headquartered in Laredo, Texas, leveraging proximity to major border crossings to serve import/export companies, freight forwarders, and trading companies. Supporting capabilities include internal cargo/container tracking systems, an online payment portal, and instant online rate quoting.

Product overview

Transmaritime Inc operates as a logistics services provider offering an integrated suite of transportation and supply chain solutions. The core portfolio consists of Transportation Services (FTL, LTL, FCL trucking), Warehouse Distribution (inventory management), Customs Services (brokerage, bonded warehouses, border carrier), Office and Yard Space rentals, and a Payment Portal. These services are complemented by customer-facing tracking tools including CFS Cargo Tracking and Container Tracking, all accessible through their web platforms. The company maintains ISO 9001:2015 certifications across multiple operational areas including CSR/Dispatch/Sales, Terminal/Safety, Warehouse, and Administration, as well as CTPAT certification for customs compliance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Transportation Services Local and over-the-road trucking services covering Full Truckload (FTL), Less-than-Truckload (LTL), and Full Container Load (FCL) shipping modes with pickup and delivery capabilities for cross-border and domestic cargo movement.
• Warehouse Distribution Inventory management and warehouse distribution services that manage goods storage, handling, and distribution operations, including bonded warehouse capabilities for cross-border trade customers.
• Customs Services US customs brokerage services including inbonds, border carrier services, and bonded warehouse facilities for import/export compliance and cross-border cargo movement.
• Office and Yard Space Commercial office and yard space rental services near the US-Mexico border in Laredo, Texas, providing infrastructure aligned with customer logistics operations.
• Payment Portal Online payment portal for processing invoices and settlements related to logistics services provided by Transmaritime.
• CFS Cargo Tracking Warehouse management system tracking for consolidated freight station (CFS) cargo, allowing real-time visibility into stored and processed goods for customers using Transmaritime's warehouse services.
• Container Tracking Real-time container tracking system enabling customers to monitor shipment locations and status throughout the transportation process.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GSBN (Global Shipping Business Network)coreTechnology or Integration · 6 May 2026GSBN announced API integration with ODeX to facilitate electronic bills of lading (eBL) adoption. Transmaritime Inc. (via Transmarinus Inc.) participated in the first live shipment using this platform, routing from Mundra, India to Chicago via Hapag-Lloyd vessel. This integration aims to replace manual couriered paper documents with digital data flows.
• ODeXcoreTechnology or Integration · 6 May 2026ODeX platform integration enabling users to process IQAX eBL directly. Transmaritime Inc. was the first user of this platform for a live shipment from India to the US.
• IQAXcoreTechnology or Integration · 6 May 2026IQAX provides electronic bill of lading technology integrated into ODeX platform. Transmaritime Inc. processed IQAX eBL through this partnership for their first live shipment.
• Hapag-LloydminorOthers · 6 May 2026Hapag-Lloyd provided the vessel for Transmaritime Inc.'s first live eBL shipment from Mundra, India to Chicago, USA.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• AIT Worldwide Logistics: Global freight forwarder with significant North American cross-border Mexico operations and customs brokerage. Comparable integrated forwarding, trucking, and warehousing services.
• Landstar System: Asset-light freight network and brokerage serving cross-border US-Mexico lanes through owner-operator capacity. Directly comparable model of arranging transportation without owning all assets.
• Radiant Logistics: Asset-light global logistics and freight forwarding company with strong US-Mexico cross-border presence and customs brokerage. Closely comparable to Transmaritime's integrated cross-border model with similar mid-market positioning.
• Schneider National: Diversified truckload, intermodal, and logistics provider with Mexico cross-border services. Overlaps with Transmaritime on FTL, intermodal drayage, and brokerage.
• Hub Group: Intermodal and logistics provider with significant cross-border Mexico intermodal drayage and CFI Logistics brokerage. Comparable in combining trucking, intermodal, customs-adjacent services, and yard operations.
• Werner Enterprises: National truckload carrier with dedicated, brokerage (Werner Logistics), and cross-border Mexico capacity. Comparable FTL/LTL and freight arrangement capabilities.
• Knight-Swift Transportation: Largest US truckload carrier with growing LTL and logistics segments, including cross-border Mexico operations. Comparable FTL/LTL and freight arrangement services.
• J.B. Hunt Transport Services: Major asset-based carrier offering intermodal, dedicated, and ICS brokerage services including cross-border Mexico capacity. Comparable truckload, intermodal, and freight arrangement mix.
• Old Dominion Freight Line: Premier US LTL carrier with cross-border Mexico service. Comparable on the LTL component of Transmaritime's transportation offering, though at vastly greater scale and density.
• C.H. Robinson Worldwide: One of the largest North American freight brokers and 3PLs with significant cross-border US-Mexico operations through its Navisphere platform. Directly comparable to Transmaritime's customs brokerage, FTL/LTL arrangement, and warehousing offerings, but at vastly greater scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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