Air Sea Worldwide

What Air Sea Worldwide does

Air Sea Worldwide (ASW) is a privately held global logistics and freight forwarding services provider founded in Hong Kong in 1988 by Mr. Alex Chan, now operating as a subsidiary of Uniforce Group (joined 2015). The company delivers an integrated portfolio across six core service lines: air freight (consolidation, chartered flights, secured space allotment), ocean freight (FMC Bonded NVOCC, FCL, LCL, break bulk), sea-air intermodal freight via hubs in Dubai, Los Angeles, Miami, Panama, and Pusan, supply chain management (cross-docking, customs clearance, vendor management, warehousing), relocation services (international moving, settle-in, corporate solutions, transit insurance, language exchange), and fairs and exhibitions logistics. It holds IATA, FIATA, AEO, NVOCC, CATA Class I, IELA, and IAM credentials, and operates a 5,000m2 supply chain facility in Panama's Colon Free Zone.

The company's revenue model is services-based freight forwarding, with pricing handled through custom quote requests (covering shipment type, weight, volume, and service selection) typically structured as multi-year enterprise contracts. Distribution is sales-led through a network of 30+ wholly-owned branch offices spanning Hong Kong, mainland China (15+ cities), Taiwan, Vietnam, Panama, Chile, Costa Rica, Mexico, Guatemala, and El Salvador, supported by partnerships with global airlines and shipping lines and membership in Uniforce Group. Customer segments are horizontally diversified across cross-border trading companies, exhibition and event organizers, corporate relocating entities, and the China-Taiwan trade corridor. Total disclosed headcount is 800+ across the global network.

Underlying technology consists of standard freight forwarding and logistics management systems; the company's notable proprietary asset is the Colon Free Zone supply chain facility. There is no disclosed AI/ML capability, no proprietary software platform, no mobile app, and no public API. Marketing is primarily website-based with multi-language support and downloadable shipper resources. Governance is family-led, with Ms. Carine Chan as Chief Executive, Ms. Anita Chan as CFO, and Mr. Frankie Tam as President of Hong Kong and South China operations.

Name

Air Sea Worldwide

Legal name

Air Sea Worldwide Logistics Ltd.

Website

https://airseaworldwide.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Air Sea Worldwide is a Hong Kong-founded freight forwarder and logistics provider operating 30+ offices across Asia-Pacific and the Americas, offering air, ocean, sea-air, supply chain, relocation, and exhibition logistics services to cross-border trading and corporate clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Freight Forwarding and Logistics Services

NAICS

Deep Sea Freight Transportation (483111), Scheduled Freight Air Transportation (481112), Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation (481212), Marine Cargo Handling (48832)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Deep Sea Foreign Transportation Of Freight (4412), Air Transportation, Nonscheduled (4522), Air Transportation, Scheduled (4512)

akta.pro primary industry

Air–Ocean Multimodal Forwarding (TLACAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ocean Export Forwarding (Booking/VGM/SI/BL) (TLACABAF), Customs Brokerage for Ocean Shipments (Import/Export Clearance) (TLACABAG), Air Freight Charter Operators (THABAEAD), International Freight Forwarding (Air/Ocean) for Personal Effects (HSAKACAD)

Keywords

• Freight forwarding services
• Air and ocean freight
• Supply chain management
• International relocation services
• Customs brokerage services

Headquarters

HQ city

Hong Kong

HQ country

Hong Kong SAR China

HQ region

Asia

Offices31 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Air Freight Services: Comprehensive air freight services including outbound consolidation, inbound deconsolidation, direct and indirect flights, chartered flights, and secured space allotment
2. Ocean Freight Services: Ocean freight solutions including FMC Bonded NVOCC, container stripping, FCL, groupage, LCL, and break bulk/non-containerized shipping
3. Sea-Air Freight: Combined sea-air transport system transshipping goods via hubs in Dubai, Los Angeles, Miami, Panama, or Pusan from Asia to Europe, USA and Latin America
4. Supply Chain Management: One-stop-shop logistics solutions including assembling, consolidation, bar-coding, price-tagging, cross-docking, customs clearance, goods verification, land transportation, palletization, vendor management, and warehouse management
5. Relocation Services: Relocation services including international moving, settle-in services, corporate solutions, transit insurance, and language exchange programs for individuals and corporations relocating
6. Fairs & Exhibitions Logistics: Specialized exhibition logistics services for trade fairs, museums, art galleries, concerts and sporting events with round-the-clock freighting availability and personalized services

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Air Sea Worldwide is a global freight forwarder and logistics service provider offering air freight forwarding, ocean freight forwarding, combined sea-air freight, supply chain management, exhibition and event logistics, and international relocation services. It delivers these through 30+ owned branch offices and 800+ staff across Asia-Pacific and the Americas, acting as an IATA- and FIATA-accredited agent and AEO-certified customs broker rather than selling software or manufactured goods.

Product overview

Air Sea Worldwide (ASW) is a global logistics and freight forwarding services provider offering an integrated portfolio of transport and relocation solutions. The core offering spans five main service lines: Air Freight, Ocean Freight, Sea-Air Freight, Supply Chain Management, and Fairs & Exhibitions Logistics. A dedicated division, ASW Relocation Services, provides specialized household goods moving, settle-in services, corporate solutions, transit insurance, and language exchange support. The company operates as a logistics service provider rather than a software product, connecting customers to global freight networks through a network of over 800 staff across offices in Asia, Latin America, and Central America.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Air Freight Comprehensive outbound and inbound air freight forwarding service including outbound consolidation, inbound deconsolidation with scheduled collection and priority pick-up, direct and indirect domestic and international flights, chartered flights, and secured space allotment for cross-border trading customers.
• Ocean Freight Port-to-port ocean freight solutions with multiple service levels including FMC Bonded NVOCC, container stripping, Full Container Load (FCL), groupage, Less than Container Load (LCL), and break bulk/non-containerized cargo handling for international trading companies.
• Sea-Air Freight Combined sea-air transport system that transships goods as standard ocean shipments from Asia via hubs in Dubai, Los Angeles, Miami, Panama, or Pusan (Korea), then transitions to air-import shipment to Europe, USA, and Latin America, optimizing cost and speed for cross-border trade customers.
• Supply Chain Management One-stop-shop logistics solutions encompassing assembling and consolidation, bar-coding and price-tagging, cross-docking, customs clearance, goods verification, land transportation, palletization, vendor management, and warehouse management with door-to-door and door-to-venue delivery options.
• Fairs & Exhibitions Logistics Dedicated exhibition logistics services for trade fairs, museums, art galleries, concerts, and sporting events including round-the-clock freighting, contact centralization, equipment handling, tailor-made procedures, technical support, and personalized services with global coverage across China, Asia, Africa, Australia, Europe, and the USA.
• ASW Relocation Services Specialized relocation division offering international moving, settle-in services, corporate solutions, transit insurance, and language exchange support for household goods, personal effects, family pets, private vehicles, office documents, and factory equipment, supported by 20+ years of industry experience and global network coverage.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Uniforce GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015ASW joined Uniforce Group in 2015, forming a strategic partnership that enhances the company's global logistics capabilities and network reach.
• Qantas AirwayscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2015ASW received Top 10 Agent Award from Qantas Airways in 2010, indicating strong partnership in air cargo operations.
• UPScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2015ASW received Top 10 Agent Award from UPS in 2010, indicating partnership in express cargo services.
• AeroMexico CargocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2015ASW received Agent of The Year - Guangzhou award from AeroMexico Cargo in 2015.
• IELA (International Exhibition Logistics Association)coreOthers · 1 August 2014Liaoning Air Sea Worldwide became member of IELA in August 2014. IELA is a worldwide trade association dedicated to enhancing professionalism in transportation logistics and freight handling for exhibitions and events.
• IATA (International Air Transport Association)coreOthersASW is an accredited IATA agent, enabling comprehensive air freight services and industry-standard certifications.
• FIATA (International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations)coreOthersASW is a member of FIATA, providing international freight forwarding credentials and global network access.
• GIFFA (Guangdong International Freight Forwarders Association)minorOthersASW is an accredited member of GIFFA with widespread presence over Guangdong region.
• Global Airlines and Shipping LinescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorASW partners with best-in-class global airlines and shipping lines to provide comprehensive freight services.
• Panamanian Chamber of Commerce, Industry and AgricultureminorOthersASW Panama is a member of the Panamanian Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture.
• Panamanian Cargo Agency Association (APAC)minorOthersASW Panama is a member of APAC, the Panamanian Cargo Agency Association.
• Panamanian Maritime ChamberminorOthersASW Panama is a member of the Panamanian Maritime Chamber.
• IAM (International Association of Movers)coreOthersASW Relocation Services is a member of the International Association of Movers (IAM), a global network for relocation companies.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• CEVA Logistics: France-based global 3PL (CMA CGM-owned) with strong freight forwarding, contract logistics and supply chain solutions. Competes with ASW in multi-modal forwarding and SCM across Asia and Latin America, but at materially larger scale.
• DHL Global Forwarding: Division of Deutsche Post DHL, one of the world's largest air and ocean freight forwarders. Directly competes with ASW in air, ocean and customs brokerage, and dwarfs ASW in network reach and digital tooling.
• Kuehne+Nagel: Switzerland-based global #1 ocean and #2 air freight forwarder with full multi-modal portfolio. Overlaps with ASW across all service lines but at vastly larger scale, serving as the dominant incumbent benchmark for ASW's competitive positioning.
• DSV A/S: Danish global transport and logistics company (post-Panalpina, Schenker acquisitions) — now one of the world's largest forwarders. Competes with ASW across air, ocean, road and contract logistics with strong presence in Asia and the Americas.

Direct peers

• Hellmann Worldwide Logistics: German mid-sized family-controlled global forwarder offering air, ocean, road, and contract logistics. Closely comparable to ASW in family-ownership profile, mid-tier scale, multi-modal services, and global branch network.
• Agility Logistics: Kuwait-headquartered emerging-markets-focused global forwarder and contract logistics provider. Comparable to ASW in serving emerging-market trade corridors (Asia, Latin America, Middle East) with multi-modal forwarding and SCM.
• Expeditors International: US-listed global freight forwarder focused on air and ocean freight plus customs brokerage. Highly comparable pure-play forwarding model to ASW; serves as a benchmark for mid-to-large forwarder unit economics.
• Kerry Logistics Network: Hong Kong-headquartered global freight forwarder and 3PL with strong China and intra-Asia presence. Closely comparable to ASW in geography (HK base, deep China footprint), multi-modal services (air, ocean, SCM), and target customer base of cross-border trading companies.
• Yusen Logistics: Japan-based global logistics company with air/ocean forwarding, contract logistics, and intra-Asia road services. Comparable multi-modal offering, similar mid-tier global footprint, and strong cross-strait Asia trade presence akin to ASW's.
• Sinotrans Limited: China's largest state-owned freight forwarder and logistics provider, offering air, ocean, road, and contract logistics. Directly comparable to ASW on multi-modal freight forwarding in China and adjacent Asia–global corridors, but at significantly larger scale.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance26 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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