DelEx Air Cargo

What DelEx Air Cargo does

DelEx Air Cargo LLC is a privately held, family-owned international freight forwarding company established in 2000 and headquartered at JFK International Airport in Jamaica, New York, with a secondary office in Seattle. The company operates as a licensed Indirect Air Carrier and IATA member, offering end-to-end logistics and supply chain solutions spanning air freight, ocean freight (FCL, LCL, and Dray), LTL and full truckload ground transportation, pick-up and delivery, warehousing and distribution, cargo insurance, and specialized shipping services. Its core technology stack is a conventional freight forwarding platform comprising a multi-carrier Track & Trace system (integrated with carriers such as FedEx and Lufthansa Cargo), a unit converter utility, and web-based quote request forms supporting international customs documentation and tariff handling.

DelEx serves a diversified set of B2B verticals, with healthcare/medical equipment shipping positioned as its primary vertical (handling CT scanners, MRI machines, diagnostic and surgical equipment), alongside automotive parts, industrial materials, hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals, consumer products, antiques and collectibles, and live animals. The go-to-market model is sales-led and quote-driven: customers submit shipment specifications via the website or inbound phone, and pricing is determined per shipment based on commodity, weight, dimensions, origin/destination, and service requirements rather than published rate cards. Revenue is generated through transaction fees on freight forwarding services across the three primary transportation modes (air, ocean, ground) plus add-on services (warehousing, insurance, specialized handling). The company's stated geographic reach is global via its partner network, with explicit emphasis on North America, Russia/CIS, Europe, Asia, Africa, and South America, supported by bilingual English/Russian website content and listed city clocks for California, New York, London, Moscow, and Tokyo.

Name

DelEx Air Cargo

Legal name

DelEx Air Cargo LLC

Website

https://delexaircargo.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

DelEx Air Cargo is a family-owned US-based international freight forwarder (IATA member, Indirect Air Carrier) headquartered at JFK Airport, providing air, ocean, and ground freight forwarding plus warehousing and insurance across medical, automotive, industrial, chemical, and consumer verticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Freight Forwarding Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Customs Brokerage for Ocean Shipments (Import/Export Clearance) (TLACABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ocean Export Forwarding (Booking/VGM/SI/BL) (TLACABAF), Trade Compliance & Ocean Regulatory Services (Sanctions/Export Controls) (TLACABAL)

Keywords

• Freight forwarding services
• Air cargo shipping
• Ocean freight services
• Logistics supply chain
• International shipping solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Freight Forwarding Services: DelEx generates revenue through freight forwarding fees charged for air cargo, ocean freight, and ground transportation services. Services include door-to-door, door-to-port, and port-to-port shipping options with customizable delivery types.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

DelEx Air Cargo is a global freight forwarding company that arranges and manages international and domestic shipments via air, ocean, and ground transportation modes. Core offerings include air freight, ocean freight (FCL, LCL, Dray), LTL and truckload services, pick-up and delivery, warehousing, customs clearance, and cargo insurance. The company also provides industry-specific shipping solutions for medical equipment, industrial materials, automotive parts, chemicals, consumer goods, antiques, and live animals.

Product overview

DelEx Air Cargo LLC is a global freight forwarding company offering a comprehensive suite of logistics and supply chain solutions. The core service portfolio consists of three main transportation modes: Air Freight (cross-border air shipping worldwide), Ocean Freight (FCL, LCL, and Dray services), and LTL/FTL TruckLoad services (ground transportation). These are complemented by Pick Up & Delivery services available in both domestic (within US) and international variants. The company provides specialized industry verticals including Medical Equipment Shipping, Industrial Materials Shipping, Consumer Products Shipping, Chemical Shipping, Automotive Shipping, Antiques Shipping, and Live Animals Shipping. Supporting services include Warehouse & Distribution, Cargo Insurance, Production Services, and Plan Services. Digital tools include Track & Trace (carrier-integrated shipment tracking) and a Converter Tool (unit conversion). The company operates as a licensed Indirect Air Carrier and IATA member with facilities at JFK International Airport in New York and Seattle.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Air Freight Cross-border air shipping services to destinations worldwide with reliable transit times, on-time delivery, and delivery-to-door capability for business cargo.
• Ocean Freight Ocean freight services including Full Container Load (FCL), Less than Container Load (LCL), and Dray services, with container sizes of 20, 40, and 40HC for international shippers.
• LTL & TruckLoad Less-than-truckload and full truckload shipping with options for business pickups, residential pickups, lift gate services, and hazardous materials handling.
• Pick Up & Delivery Transportation services to and from warehouses including packaging, crating, shipping, and delivery for both domestic and international shipments.
• Domestic Shipping Domestic shipping within the United States including Business to Business, Business to Residence, and Residence to Residence with Standard, Expedited, same day, and next day delivery options.
• International Shipping International shipments worldwide with Door to Door, Door to Port, and Port to Port services, including customs clearance, tariffs, and airport regulations handling.
• Specialized Shipping Customized shipping solutions combining multiple transportation methods to meet budget constraints and deliver shipments on time at the right place for the right price.
• Warehouse & Distribution Warehousing space at all company locations with pick up and packaging, specialized services, labeling, and multi-temp and dry product support.
• Cargo Insurance Full coverage insurance for shipments available at additional cost, with coverage available upon request for international shipments.
• Medical Equipment Shipping Shipping for expensive, sensitive medical equipment including CT Scanners, MRI Machines, diagnostic equipment, lab equipment, X-Ray devices, testing kits, surgical equipment, and hospital furniture.
• Industrial Materials Shipping Logistics solutions for oversized products and special equipment with indoor and outdoor storage, handling materials including drywall, granite, flooring, lumber, plywood, and steel sheeting.
• Consumer Products Shipping Worldwide shipping for consumer products with retail compliance guidelines, handling apparel, appliances, baby products, cleaning supplies, cosmetics, furniture, pharmaceuticals, and sporting goods.
• Chemical Shipping Shipping for electronics, hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals including acids, combustible liquids, corrosive materials, flammable liquids, gases, radioactive materials, organic peroxide, and oxidizers.
• Automotive Shipping Specialized automotive parts shipping with equipment and capacity for boats, cars, construction equipment, tires, machinery, and material handling equipment.
• Antiques Shipping Delicate antiques shipping with climate-controlled containers, cushioning, and temperature and humidity considerations for one-of-a-kind items, antique furniture, collectibles, ceramics, museum items, paintings, and sculptures.
• Live Animals Shipping Domestic and international live animal shipping with veterinary document assistance, IATA compliant caging procurement, and veterinary facility arrangements for shelter and quarantine upon arrival.

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Global Partner NetworkcoreOthers · 1 January 2000DelEx has a large network of reliable partners throughout the world who deliver outstanding service. These partnerships enable global coverage for air freight, ocean freight, and ground transportation services across multiple regions including North America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and South America.

Scale indicators3 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Freightos: Freightos is a digital freight marketplace and SaaS provider enabling instant air and ocean freight booking and quoting. While its model is more platform-like than DelEx's service-led forwarding, it competes for the same shipper wallet by digitizing international freight procurement.
• Flexport: Flexport is a technology-forward digital freight forwarder offering air, ocean, and trucking with proprietary visibility and quoting platforms. It overlaps with DelEx on international forwarding but differentiates through API-first technology, which DelEx currently lacks.

Direct peers

• SEKO Logistics: SEKO Logistics is a mid-sized US-headquartered freight forwarder offering air, ocean, ground, customs brokerage, and e-commerce fulfillment with vertical specializations similar to DelEx. It is the closest direct comparable in business model and customer mix.
• Janel Group: Janel Group is a US-based international freight forwarder offering air, ocean, and customs services with a focus on complex, project-based shipments. It is comparable to DelEx in scale and in handling specialized freight categories beyond standard containers.
• TransGroup Worldwide Logistics: TransGroup Worldwide Logistics is a Seattle-based international freight forwarder with air, ocean, and ground services plus warehousing. It is a strong direct comparable to DelEx given similar size, geographic presence in the Pacific Northwest, and multi-modal service mix.

Broad incumbents

• Expeditors International: Expeditors International is a large US-headquartered asset-light freight forwarder specializing in air and ocean with strong customs and compliance capabilities. It mirrors DelEx's asset-light multi-modal model but at dramatically larger scale.
• DHL Global Forwarding: DHL Global Forwarding is the air and ocean freight arm of Deutsche Post DHL, offering end-to-end international forwarding plus customs brokerage. It competes with DelEx for the same enterprise shippers but with substantially larger owned network, technology stack, and brand recognition.
• Kuehne + Nagel: Kuehne + Nagel is one of the world's largest freight forwarders offering air, ocean, road, and contract logistics. It is broadly comparable to DelEx as a multi-modal international forwarder but operates at vastly greater scale with owned global infrastructure.
• C.H. Robinson: C.H. Robinson is a major North American freight forwarder and third-party logistics provider offering air, ocean, LTL, and truckload services alongside customs brokerage. It is comparable to DelEx in service mix but operates at much larger scale across North America and globally.

Regional players

• Air General (Air Cargo Carrier): Air General is a US air cargo handling and forwarding company with station operations at major airports. It is comparable to DelEx on the air cargo forwarding side and shares a similar IAC-style role in the air cargo value chain, though with different station versus origin/destination orientation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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