Trade Expeditors USA

What Trade Expeditors USA does

Trade Expeditors USA, Inc., operating under the brand name TEU Global, is a privately held third-party logistics (3PL) provider founded in 2015 and headquartered in Piscataway, New Jersey. The company offers an integrated portfolio of logistics services spanning ocean freight, air freight, freight forwarding, customs clearance, drayage and domestic truck delivery, warehousing and distribution, cargo insurance, purchase order management, logistics consulting, and customs compliance coaching. It serves importers and exporters with a vertically segmented approach spanning textiles, food manufacturing, consumer goods, healthcare, oil and gas, automotive, electronics, and technology, with named enterprise customers including Unilever, Kellogg's, ITI Tropicals, Interloop North America, Al Karam Towels, ACME Food, and Rajby.

TEU Global operates a global service network through wholly owned offices in the United States (Piscataway, Los Angeles warehouse/distribution facility, Miami operations), a Middle East regional headquarters in Dubai (United Arab Emirates), a Petaling Jaya office (Malaysia) under Teu Global Sdn. Bhd, and a Montreal office under TEU CANADA Inc. The company maintains contractual relationships with 18 major ocean and air carriers — including Maersk, MSC, CMA CGM, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, ZIM, Yang Ming, OOCL, Wan Hai Lines, Turkish Airlines, Emirates, Etihad, Saudi Arabian Airlines, American Airlines, Air India, and Air Canada — providing coverage in 300+ countries. It has accumulated 4.5M+ metric tons shipped, 5M+ shipments, and 80,000+ clients since inception, and holds CTPAT (Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism) certification from U.S. Customs and Border Protection, which provides expedited border processing for compliant cargo. Leadership is led by President & CEO Azeem Subhani.

The business model is transaction-fee and professional-services based. Revenue is generated through freight forwarding fees, customs brokerage fees, warehousing and distribution charges, cargo insurance placement, drayage/domestic truck delivery fees, and consulting/coaching engagements. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The go-to-market motion is sales-led, combining direct outreach, website-driven quote requests, phone inquiries, and dedicated account representatives supported by a 24/7 helpline. Marketing is driven by content marketing (blog, SEO, organic social on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn) and email newsletters. The company deploys predictive analytics across freight forwarding, intermodal transport, and warehousing to forecast demand, predict delays, and optimize routing, though no proprietary technology platform, patents, or named AI models are disclosed. No external funding rounds, institutional investors, or revenue figures have been disclosed.

Name

Trade Expeditors USA

Legal name

Trade Expeditors USA, Inc.

Website

https://teuinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Trade Expeditors USA (TEU Global) is a US-headquartered third-party logistics provider founded in 2015, offering freight forwarding, customs clearance, warehousing, drayage, and consulting services to importers and exporters across 300+ countries, with named enterprise clients including Unilever and Kellogg's.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Third-Party Logistics (3PL) and Freight Forwarding

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Warehousing and Storage (493), Couriers and Express Delivery Services (492110)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Deep Sea Foreign Transportation Of Freight (4412), Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210)

akta.pro primary industry

Cross-Border Transportation Management (Customs-Integrated) (TLAIAEAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Cross-Border & Trade Compliance Management (Customs, Duty, Documentation) (TLAIABAD)

Keywords

• Freight forwarding services
• Customs clearance brokerage
• Third party logistics
• Warehousing distribution services
• Ocean air freight

Headquarters

HQ city

Piscataway

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Freight Forwarding Services: TEU Global generates revenue through freight forwarding fees for global shipping services, including ocean freight, air freight, and land transportation. Fees are quoted based on shipment specifics and may include base rates, distance charges, weight charges, and accessorial fees.
2. Customs Clearance Services: Revenue is earned through customs brokerage fees for facilitating cross-border trade compliance, including documentation preparation, duty assessment, and cargo release coordination.
3. Warehousing and Distribution: Fees for flexible warehousing solutions paired with streamlined distribution services, including inventory management and order fulfillment.
4. Logistics Consulting and Coaching: Revenue generated from expert logistics consulting services and customs compliance coaching/training programs for clients.
5. Cargo Insurance: Insurance placement services where customers pay premiums for cargo coverage during transit.
6. Drayage and Domestic Truck Delivery: Fees for timely and secure drayage services and domestic truck delivery across routes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Trade Expeditors USA, operating as TEU Global, is a third-party logistics (3PL) provider delivering end-to-end supply chain solutions including ocean and air freight forwarding, customs brokerage and clearance, drayage and domestic truck delivery, warehousing and distribution, cargo insurance, purchase order management, and logistics consulting and customs compliance coaching. The company coordinates shipments across a 300+ country agent network using 18 major ocean and air carrier relationships, serving enterprise importers and exporters with CTPAT-certified processing.

Product overview

TEU Global (Trade Expeditors USA, Inc.) operates as a 3PL logistics company offering a unified suite of logistics services. The platform provides integrated services including Ocean Freight Shipping, Freight Forwarding, Customs Clearance, Cargo Insurance, Drayage & Domestic Truck Delivery, Warehousing and Distribution, Purchase Order Management, Logistics Consulting, Customs Compliance Coaching, and Handling Agent services for US and Canada. These services work together to provide end-to-end supply chain solutions connecting businesses to global markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ocean Freight Shipping International ocean freight services for shipping goods via maritime transport across global routes, leveraging relationships with carriers including Maersk, MSC, CMA CGM, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, ZIM, Yang Ming, OOCL, WAN HAI, and China Pacific.
• Freight Forwarding Global freight forwarding services that connect businesses to international markets with smooth operations and comprehensive logistics coordination across air, ocean, and land modes.
• Customs Clearance Customs brokerage services ensuring efficient and seamless cross-border trade with swift and fully compliant documentation processing, duty assessment, and cargo release coordination.
• Cargo Insurance Comprehensive cargo insurance protecting goods against unforeseen risks including damage, theft, and loss during shipment, with premium placement handled by TEU Global.
• Drayage & Domestic Truck Delivery Timely and secure drayage and truck delivery services across domestic routes for all types of cargo, including port drayage and inland transport.
• Warehousing and Distribution Flexible warehousing solutions paired with streamlined distribution, including inventory management and order fulfillment for supply chain needs.
• Purchase Order Management Seamless management of purchase orders for accurate and timely fulfillment, from supplier coordination through order tracking.
• Logistics Consulting Services Expert logistics consulting designed to optimize supply chains and increase operational efficiency for client businesses.
• Customs Compliance Coaching Professional coaching and training programs covering duty calculation, customs documentation, and regulatory compliance to elevate logistics team performance.
• US Handling Agent Reliable US handling services to optimize and streamline cargo logistics operations efficiently at US ports and facilities.
• Canada Handling Agent Handling agent services for cargo logistics operations in Canada, optimizing cross-border trade.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4,500,000+ metric tons shipped
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments11 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and supporting.

• MaerskcoreOthersMajor ocean shipping carrier partner providing container shipping services. TEU Global works with Maersk as part of their carrier network for ocean freight shipments.
• MSC (Mediterranean Shipping Company)coreOthersLeading global shipping line partner for container transport services. MSC is one of the world's largest container shipping lines.
• CMA CGMcoreOthersFrench container transportation and shipping company partner offering global container logistics services.
• COSCO ShippingcoreOthersChinese state-owned shipping company partner providing container shipping and logistics services.
• Hapag-LloydmajorOthersGerman container shipping line partner offering global shipping services.
• ZIMmajorOthersIsraeli container shipping company partner for ocean freight services.
• Yang Ming Marine Transport CorporationmajorOthersTaiwanese shipping company partner providing container shipping services.
• OOCL (Orient Overseas Container Line)majorOthersHong Kong-based container shipping partner for global logistics services.
• WAN HAI LINEmajorOthersTaiwanese shipping company partner for container transport.
• Turkish AirlinessupportingOthersAir freight partner for cargo transportation services.
• EmiratessupportingOthersAir cargo partner for international air freight services.
• Etihad AirwayssupportingOthersUAE-based air cargo carrier partner for freight forwarding.
• Saudi Arabian AirlinessupportingOthersAir freight partner for cargo services in the Middle East region.
• American AirlinessupportingOthersUS-based air cargo partner for domestic and international freight.
• Air IndiasupportingOthersIndian air cargo carrier partner for international freight services.
• Air CanadasupportingOthersCanadian air cargo partner for North American and international freight.
• China PacificsupportingOthersShipping partner for container logistics services.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Kuehne+Nagel: One of the world's largest 3PL/freight forwarders with deep ocean, air, customs, and contract logistics offerings — the dominant global incumbent against which TEU competes for enterprise shippers.
• Flexport: Digital-native freight forwarder offering ocean and air forwarding with technology-enabled visibility and booking — the principal tech-forward competitor pressuring traditional mid-sized 3PLs like TEU.
• Yusen Logistics: Japan-headquartered global 3PL with strong trans-Pacific ocean and air forwarding — directly comparable to TEU on cross-border Asia-to-U.S. trade lanes.
• DHL Global Forwarding: Deutsche Post DHL's freight forwarding division providing air, ocean, road, and customs services globally — a direct peer competing for the same cross-border forwarding and brokerage accounts.
• DSV: Danish-headquartered global forwarder and contract logistics provider with substantial North American presence post-UTi and GIL acquisitions — directly comparable service mix and customer overlap.
• Expeditors International: U.S.-headquartered global freight forwarder offering ocean/air forwarding, customs brokerage, and warehousing — directly comparable to TEU's core service stack but at materially larger scale.
• CEVA Logistics: Global 3PL offering freight management, contract logistics, customs, and ground transportation — competes with TEU on end-to-end supply-chain outsourcing for mid-market shippers.
• Worldwide Logistics Group: Mid-sized U.S.-headquartered freight forwarder and customs broker with Asia sourcing corridors — a closer size-and-scope analog to TEU than the global mega-forwarders.

Broad incumbents

• C.H. Robinson: Large North American freight broker and 3PL with global forwarding capabilities; broader and asset-heavier than TEU but competes for many of the same mid-market shippers.
• Nippon Express: Global Japanese logistics conglomerate offering forwarding, customs, warehousing, and supply-chain consulting — overlapping with TEU's full-service 3PL positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/teuinc
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@teuglobal9047
• Facebookfacebook.com/TEUGlobal
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/teuglobal
• Instagraminstagram.com/teu_global

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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