Omnitrans

What Omnitrans does

Omnitrans is a privately held Canadian logistics and customs brokerage firm founded in 1976 in Montreal, operating across three countries with eight strategic offices. The company provides five core services: customs brokerage and consulting for shipments entering Canada and the U.S., international freight forwarding (ocean FCL/LCL, air freight, bulk) with 230 global trade lanes, North American ground logistics (FTL, LTL, drayage, intermodal, warehousing), courier and e-commerce solutions including Section 321 duty-free shipping, and risk mitigation through cargo insurance. Its wholly-owned subsidiaries Metro Customs Brokers Inc. (serving the U.S. market, C-TPAT certified since 2004) and Omnitrans China Ltd. (Shenzhen and Shanghai offices with 30-member multilingual team) extend cross-border capabilities in both directions.

The technology stack centers on five proprietary digital platforms: PARS Tracker and PAPS Tracker for customs status verification (hosted on Descartes), OT Ship for self-service LTL booking (integrated with FCLabel), OmniTrac for end-to-end freight management (powered by WiseGrid), and Shipments Web for secure documentation (via GLN). These are supported by EDI transmissions with AES 256-bit encryption and Power-BI dashboards for KPI monitoring. Omnitrans holds PIP (CBSA), C-TPAT (CBP), and FMC regulatory certifications, and is a member of FIATA, IATA, CIFFA, CSCB, and CAF. The company operates a sales-led go-to-market model with dedicated client service representatives available 24/7, targeting enterprise and mid-market importers/exporters across five verticals: fashion and apparel, electronics and appliances, manufacturing, chemicals, and food and beverage. Pricing is quote-based with no publicly disclosed rates.

In April 2026, Fastfrate Group completed the acquisition of Omnitrans Inc., with Omnitrans operating as a standalone division under existing leadership. The company has 251-500 employees (300+ cited as logistics experts) representing 38 nationalities, and maintains dedicated teams in 186 countries. Revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

Omnitrans

Legal name

Omnitrans Inc.

Website

https://www.omnitrans.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Omnitrans is a Montreal-based, 47-year-old privately held Canadian logistics and customs brokerage firm serving enterprise importers and exporters across five verticals with five core services, eight offices in three countries, and 230 global trade lanes. Acquired by Fastfrate Group in April 2026.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Freight Forwarding and Customs Brokerage

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Couriers and Express Delivery Services (492110), General Warehousing and Storage (493110)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Ocean Import Forwarding (Destination Handling/DO/ISF) (TLACABAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Shipping Management, Labeling & Carrier Integration (Multi-Carrier) (TLAEACAE)

Keywords

• International freight forwarding
• Customs brokerage services
• Ground logistics solutions
• Cross-border shipping
• Cargo insurance services

Headquarters

HQ city

Montreal

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Customs Brokerage Services: Customs clearance services for shipments entering Canada and the U.S., including tariff classification, compliance consulting, and regulatory protection. Licensed customs brokers operating in both Canada and the U.S. at main entry points on both sides of the border.
2. International Freight Forwarding: Ocean freight services including FCL, LCL, and bulk shipping; air freight with consolidated, expedited, and specialized cargo services; freight management and contract consultation. 230 global trade lanes connecting Asia and North America.
3. Ground Logistics: Full truckload (FTL) and less-than-truckload (LTL) solutions across North America, including Mexico. Drayage, transload, intermodal, and warehousing services with time-definite and flexible scheduling.
4. Courier and E-Commerce Solutions: Global courier service for packages under 150 pounds, e-commerce and last-mile delivery integration, retail restocking solutions. Section 321 solution for duty-free shipments up to $800 USD per day.
5. Risk Mitigation and Cargo Insurance: Customizable cargo insurance covering all-carrier, flexible coverage, general average coverage, and full invoice value coverage. Dedicated claims specialists for handling cargo claims.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Omnitrans is a Montreal-headquartered logistics and supply chain provider offering end-to-end international trade services for importers and exporters. Its core offerings span customs brokerage and consulting, international freight forwarding (ocean and air), ground logistics (FTL, LTL, drayage, intermodal, warehousing), courier and e-commerce shipping, and risk mitigation through cargo insurance. Supporting digital tools (PARS Tracker, PAPS Tracker, OT Ship, OmniTrac, Shipments Web) provide shipment visibility, booking, and documentation across the North American and Asia-North America trade lanes.

Product overview

Omnitrans is a logistics and supply chain management company offering a unified platform of freight forwarding, customs brokerage, and ground logistics services. The core service portfolio consists of five main offerings: Customs Brokerage & Consulting, International Freight, Ground Logistics, Courier & E-Commerce, and Risk Mitigation (Cargo Insurance). These services are supported by a suite of digital tracking and booking tools including PARS Tracker, PAPS Tracker, OT Ship, OmniTrac, and Shipments Web. The company operates through two key subsidiaries—Metro Customs Brokers (serving the U.S. market) and Omnitrans China (serving Asia-Pacific trade lanes). Together, this integrated ecosystem enables end-to-end logistics from international origin through customs clearance to final-mile delivery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Customs Brokerage & Consulting Comprehensive customs clearance services and regulatory consulting for shipments entering Canada and the U.S., including tariff classification, duty drawback, compliance strategies, and audit protection. Licensed customs brokers operating at main entry points on both sides of the border.
• International Freight End-to-end international freight forwarding services including ocean freight (FCL, LCL, bulk), air freight (consolidated, expedited, specialized cargo), and freight management with contract negotiation support across 230 global trade lanes connecting Asia and North America.
• Ground Logistics North American ground transportation services including full truckload (FTL), less-than-truckload (LTL), drayage, transload, intermodal, and warehousing solutions with time-definite and flexible scheduling, including cross-border Mexico coverage.
• Courier & E-Commerce Global courier services for packages under 150 pounds, e-commerce integration with last-mile delivery solutions, Section 321 duty-free shipping programs (up to $800 USD per day), and consolidated shipping rates.
• Risk Mitigation (Cargo Insurance)

Quantifiable outcome

• 230 global trade lanes connecting Asia and North America
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Fastfrate GroupcoreOthers · 25 February 2026Fastfrate Group, one of Canada's largest privately held transportation and supply chain providers, completed acquisition of Omnitrans Inc. in April 2026. The acquisition gives Fastfrate full ownership of Omnitrans including its subsidiaries Metro Customs Brokers Inc. and Omnitrans China Ltd., expanding capabilities beyond North America with 230 global trade lanes connecting Asia and North America. Omnitrans operates as a standalone division within Fastfrate Group while collaborating with existing transportation, intermodal, drayage, and warehousing teams.
• Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners in Protection (PIP) program - voluntary trusted trader program designed to strengthen international supply chains and improve border security. Omnitrans holds PIP certification demonstrating commitment to secure, safe, and efficient international trade.
• U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCustoms-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) program - voluntary trusted trader program working with trade community to strengthen international supply chains. Metro Customs Brokers CTPAT certified since 2004.
• International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA)minorOthersIndustry membership organization for freight forwarders globally
• International Air Transport Association (IATA)minorOthersIndustry membership organization for airlines and air cargo
• Canadian International Freight Forwarders Association (CIFFA)minorOthersCanadian freight forwarding industry association
• Canadian Society of Customs Brokers (CSCB)minorOthersCanadian customs brokers professional association
• Canadian Association of Importers and ExportersminorOthersCanadian import/export industry association
• Federal Maritime Commission (FMC)minorOthersU.S. federal agency regulating ocean shipping - Omnitrans holds FMC license
• Women in GovernanceminorOthersOrganization promoting gender parity in corporate governance - Parity Certified member

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Flexport: Digital-first global freight forwarder offering ocean, air, trucking, and customs brokerage through a technology platform. Competes with Omnitrans on Asia-North America forwarding with an explicitly digital proposition that pressures traditional brokers' margins.

Direct peers

• Livingston International: One of the largest Canadian-owned customs brokers and freight forwarders, offering customs brokerage, trade consulting, and North American freight services. Directly competes with Omnitrans in Canada-U.S. cross-border customs and forwarding for enterprise importers.
• Day & Ross (DayRoss): Canadian transportation and logistics provider offering LTL, TL, logistics, and customs services across North America. Comparable to Omnitrans in cross-border ground logistics and customs brokerage for mid-market Canadian shippers.
• Cole International: Canadian customs broker and logistics provider with offices across Western and Eastern Canada, offering customs clearance, consulting, and freight forwarding. Direct mid-market competitor to Omnitrans in licensed customs brokerage and trade consulting for Canadian importers/exporters.
• Purolator International: Canada-based cross-border courier and freight specialist serving U.S. and international destinations from Canadian origin. Overlaps with Omnitrans' Courier & E-Commerce and Ground Logistics streams, especially in Canada-U.S. parcel and LTL flows.
• Metro Customs Brokers (internal): Wholly-owned U.S. subsidiary of Omnitrans offering C-TPAT certified customs brokerage and freight forwarding to American importers and Canadian exporters. Listed for completeness as the U.S. brand arm competing against other U.S. customs brokers like ClearCustoms and AFC International.

Broad incumbents

• Expeditors International: U.S.-listed global logistics provider with strong airfreight, ocean, and customs brokerage capabilities across Asia-Pacific and North America. Competes with Omnitrans on enterprise international freight forwarding and customs for technology and apparel verticals.
• C.H. Robinson: One of North America's largest third-party logistics providers, offering truckload, LTL, intermodal, ocean, air, and customs services via its Global Forwarding division. Comparable to Omnitrans in North American ground logistics and freight forwarding, including Canada-U.S. cross-border flows.
• Kuehne+Nagel: Global Top-3 freight forwarder with full ocean, air, road, and customs capabilities, including strong Canada presence via Kuehne+Nagel Canada. Competes head-to-head with Omnitrans on Asia-North America trade lanes and customs brokerage but at vastly greater global scale.
• DHL Global Forwarding: Operates one of the world's largest air and ocean freight forwarding networks with customs brokerage in Canada and the U.S. Overlaps directly with Omnitrans' International Freight, Customs Brokerage, and Ground Logistics offerings, particularly on Asia-North America lanes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Omnitrans
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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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