Amcar Freight

What Amcar Freight does

Amcar Freight is a privately held freight forwarder and consolidator headquartered in Miami, Florida, founded in 1999 to serve Caribbean and Latin American trade corridors. The company operates from a 105,000 square-foot fully bonded warehouse with Container Freight Station (CFS) and IBEC capabilities, and self-identifies as Miami's only freight consolidator offering guaranteed weekly ocean freight services to the ABC Islands (Aruba, Bonaire, Curacao). Its product portfolio spans ocean freight (FCL, LCL, RORO, dry bulk), air freight (including charters and e-freight paperless), LCL consolidation, warehousing and distribution, customs brokerage, project cargo for heavy equipment and vehicles, and freight insurance. The company's core technology layer is Magaya Logistics Software Solutions, which provides customers with online shipment tracking, document access, and real-time cargo visibility from arrival at the Miami warehouse through final overseas destination.

Amcar makes money primarily through transaction fees on shipping services (ocean and air), supplemented by recurring weekly/monthly storage revenue from its bonded warehouse, professional service fees for customs brokerage, and premiums on freight insurance. Pricing is custom and quote-based, determined by commodity, weight, destination, and shipping mode. The go-to-market motion is sales-led, driven by phone outreach, website quote requests, and an embedded network of 11 overseas agents handling last-mile coordination and customs in destination countries across the Caribbean and Central America.

The company primarily serves small-to-mid-sized exporters requiring less-than-container-load service into Caribbean and Latin American markets, with a secondary use-case focus on heavy equipment, automobile, and boat shippers needing project logistics. Customer testimonials indicate strong reliance on personal relationships and bilingual service as retention drivers. Operations are supported by a workforce of 11-50 employees with extensive tenure (each traffic and documentation coordinator has 10+ years of experience), and the company maintains active compliance with IATA, FIATA, NCBFAA, Federal Maritime Commission, and C-TPAT certifications.

Name

Amcar Freight

Legal name

Amcar Freight, Inc.

Website

https://amcarfreight.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Amcar Freight is a privately held Miami-based freight forwarder and consolidator, founded in 1999, providing ocean, air, and LCL consolidation services from a 105,000 sq ft bonded warehouse to small and mid-sized exporters shipping to the ABC Islands and Central/South America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Freight Forwarding Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Freight Transportation Arrangement (48851), Freight Transportation Arrangement (4885)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

NVOCC Operations & Ocean Consolidation (TLACABAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

FCL (Full Container Load) Ocean Forwarding (TLACABAA), Ocean Import Forwarding (Destination Handling/DO/ISF) (TLACABAE), Ocean Export Forwarding (Booking/VGM/SI/BL) (TLACABAF), Customs Brokerage for Ocean Shipments (Import/Export Clearance) (TLACABAG), Charter Air Freight Forwarding (Full/Part Charter, ACMI Brokerage) (TLACAAAC), Ocean Freight Brokerage (FCL/LCL) (TLADAMAF)

Keywords

• Ocean freight forwarding
• Air freight services
• Freight consolidation
• Bonded warehousing
• Customs brokerage

Headquarters

HQ city

Miami

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Ocean Freight Services: Ocean freight shipping services including FCL (Full Container Load), LCL (Less Than Container Load), RORO (Roll On Roll Off), and Dry Bulk Shipping. Revenue generated from shipping fees based on container/weight/destination.
2. Air Freight Services: Air freight services including daily flights to Caribbean and Latin America, plus European destinations. Charter service available for specific time-sensitive shipments. E-freight paperless services offered.
3. Freight Consolidation: LCL consolidation services allowing multiple shippers to share containers, reducing costs. Revenue from consolidation fees and handling charges.
4. Warehousing and Storage: Weekly or monthly storage from 105,000 square foot bonded warehouse. Distribution services with online tracking capabilities.
5. Customs Brokerage: Worldwide customs clearance services included as part of comprehensive freight forwarding offering.
6. Freight Insurance: Insurance coverage from basic damage to untimely delivery.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Amcar Freight is a Miami-based freight forwarder and consolidator that ships ocean and air cargo from the United States to the Caribbean (notably the ABC Islands of Aruba, Bonaire, and Curacao), Central America, and South America. The company operates a 105,000 square foot bonded CFS warehouse providing LCL consolidation, transloading, storage, customs brokerage, freight insurance, and online shipment tracking powered by Magaya logistics software.

Product overview

Amcar Freight is a freight logistics company offering a unified suite of shipping and warehousing services built around its core offering as a freight consolidator. The primary product portfolio centers on Ocean Freight Services (including FCL, LCL, RORO, and Dry Bulk shipping) and Air Freight Services, supplemented by Freight Consolidation/LCL Services that allow multiple shippers to share containers. Supporting these core offerings are Warehousing and Storage/Distribution (operated from a 105,000 sq ft bonded CFS warehouse in Miami), Import/Export Freight Services (including customs brokerage), Online Tracking via Magaya Logistics Software, Project Cargo Services for heavy machinery/autos/boats, and a Sailing Schedule Service providing scheduled routes to Caribbean and Latin American destinations. The company is positioned as Miami's #1 consolidator to the ABC Islands (Aruba, Bonaire, Curacao) and serves Central and South America markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ocean Freight Services Cost-efficient ocean freight transport for large quantities over long distances, offering FCL (Full Container Load), LCL (Less Than Container Load), RORO (Roll On Roll Off), and Dry Bulk Shipping options from Miami to the ABC Islands, Central America, and Latin America.
• Air Freight Services Time-efficient air freight service for urgent shipments to the ABC Islands, Caribbean, Central America, Latin America, and Europe, including e-freight paperless services and air freight charter options for specific delivery times.
• Freight Consolidation / LCL Services Less-Than-Container Load (LCL) consolidation service enabling multiple shippers to share containers, reducing costs and shipping times while providing flexibility for inventory management and production scheduling.
• Warehousing and Storage/Distribution 105,000 square foot bonded CFS (Container Freight Station) warehouse offering weekly or monthly storage, transloading capabilities (IPI containers from 20s, 40s, and 45s into 53 intermodal containers), and distribution services with 24/7/365 online tracking.
• Import/Export Freight Services Comprehensive import/export freight handling including air or ocean freight, customs brokerage, and complex individual project transports for shipments to and from the ABC Islands, Central and South America.
• Online Tracking / Track & Trace Real-time shipment tracking via Magaya Logistics Software Solutions, enabling customers to monitor cargo status from Miami warehouse arrival through final overseas destination delivery, with en-route status reports.
• Sailing Schedule Service Scheduled ocean freight departures from Port Everglades, FL and Miami, FL to ABC Islands (Aruba, Bonaire, Curacao), Central America (Panama, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua), and South America (Uruguay, Argentina, Dominican Republic) with fixed cutoff dates, departure dates, and transit times.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced shipping costs through LCL consolidation
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• IATA – The International Air Transport AssociationcoreOthersInternational air transport association providing regulatory standards and practices for air freight operations. Amcar displays IATA affiliation as a credential demonstrating compliance with international air cargo standards.
• FIATA – International Federation of Freight Forwarders AssociationscoreOthersGlobal organization representing freight forwarders worldwide. FIATA affiliation signifies industry recognition and adherence to international freight forwarding standards.
• National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America, Inc. (NCBFAA)coreOthersUS trade association representing freight forwarders and customs brokers. Membership demonstrates compliance with US customs regulations and industry best practices.
• Federal Maritime CommissioncoreOthersUS government agency regulating ocean commerce. Amcar's affiliation indicates compliance with FMC regulations for ocean freight services.
• Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism Program (C-TPAT)coreOthersUS Customs and Border Protection program ensuring supply chain security. C-TPAT certification demonstrates Amcar's commitment to security standards in freight handling.
• Magaya CorporationcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology provider for Amcar's online tracking and shipment management. Magaya Logistics Software Solutions enables customers to track shipments, view documents (WH receipts, invoices, BLs, AWB), and access real-time cargo status from warehouse to final destination.
• Master Cargo, Inc. (Aruba)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOverseas agent in Aruba handling local cargo coordination, customs clearance, and delivery services for Amcar shipments.
• ROCARGO LOGISTICS SERVICES B.V. (Bonaire)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOverseas agent in Bonaire providing logistics services, customs clearance, and cargo delivery for Amcar shipments.
• Caribbean Cargo Services NV (Curacao)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOverseas agent in Curacao handling shipping coordination, customs clearance, and distribution services.
• Jose Manuel Nunez & Associados (Dominican Republic)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOverseas agent in Dominican Republic providing freight forwarding and customs brokerage services.
• Admiral Freight & Marine Services (Suriname)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOverseas agent in Suriname handling freight forwarding and marine logistics services.
• World Cargo Express (Panama)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOverseas agent in Panama providing cargo logistics and freight forwarding services.
• JPL Logistica De Carga (Costa Rica)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOverseas agent in Costa Rica handling logistics and freight forwarding operations.
• Dacotrans de Centroamerica S.A. (El Salvador)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOverseas agent in El Salvador providing cargo logistics and freight forwarding services.
• DACOTRANS DE CENTROAMERICA SOCIEDAD ANONIMA (Guatemala)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOverseas agent in Guatemala handling import logistics and freight forwarding services.
• UNOTRANS S.A. (Honduras)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOverseas agent in Honduras providing freight forwarding and booking services.
• DACOTRANS DE CENTROAMERICA (Nicaragua)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOverseas agent in Nicaragua handling logistics and freight forwarding operations.

Scale indicators4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• DHL Global Forwarding: DHL Global Forwarding is one of the largest ocean and air freight forwarders worldwide with significant Caribbean/Latin America presence, providing consolidation services that overlap with Amcar's core offering but at vastly greater scale and geographic reach.
• DB Schenker: DB Schenker is a global freight forwarder offering ocean and air freight services to/from Latin America and the Caribbean, competing with Amcar for SMB and mid-market exporters in the same regional lanes.
• Expeditors International: Expeditors is a global logistics provider with extensive ocean and air freight forwarding services across the Americas, including Latin America. It is a competitor for mid-market and enterprise shippers in the same Caribbean/Latin America trade lanes Amcar serves.
• Kuehne+Nagel: Kuehne+Nagel is one of the world's largest freight forwarders offering ocean and air freight forwarding globally, including Caribbean/Latin America trade lanes. It competes for enterprise customers in the same end markets Amcar serves but at much greater scale.
• Sealand (Maersk): Sealand, a Maersk company, is a container shipping line serving the Americas and Caribbean with intra-regional ocean services. It competes with Amcar on ocean freight to ABC Islands/Caribbean and is part of a much larger global logistics platform.

Direct peers

• King Ocean Services: King Ocean Services provides ocean freight consolidation services between South Florida ports and South America, Central America, and the Caribbean—directly comparable to Amcar's core LCL/ocean consolidation offering in the same geography.
• Tropical Shipping: Tropical Shipping is a direct competitor operating ocean freight and consolidation services between the US (Florida) and the Caribbean, including many of the same ABC Islands destinations Amcar serves, with similar LCL/FCL product offerings and weekly sailing schedules.
• Amerijet International: Amerijet provides scheduled air cargo and charter services from Miami to the Caribbean and Latin America—a direct competitor to Amcar's air freight service on the exact same origin-destination lanes and target customer base.
• Crowley Maritime Corporation: Crowley is a major Caribbean/Latin America ocean freight and logistics operator with weekly sailings from US ports to the Caribbean basin, directly competing with Amcar on consolidation and LCL services to overlapping destinations.
• IBC Airways: IBC Airways operates scheduled and charter air cargo services between Miami and Caribbean/Latin American destinations including Cuba and the ABC Islands, directly competing with Amcar's air freight product offering.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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