K International Transport

What K International Transport does

K International Transport Co., Inc. is a New York City-based, licensed and bonded international freight forwarder (U.S. Federal Maritime Commission Number 3566N/F) operating as a private corporation founded in the early 1990s. The company provides door-to-door international shipping coordination for cargo of all kinds via ocean and air freight, with particular specialization in three niche verticals: international automobile shipping (including classic, vintage, and luxury vehicles), boat and watercraft shipping using custom-built cradles on mafi roll trailers or flatracks, and high-heavy construction and agricultural equipment shipping. Supporting services include FCL, LCL consolidation, Ro/Ro, breakbulk, project cargo with staging and just-in-time delivery, charter vessel options, inland heavy hauling with specialized trailers, marine insurance arrangement, and warehousing at U.S. ports.

The company's service architecture layers in-house capabilities on top of third-party carrier and overseas agent infrastructure rather than building proprietary technology platforms. Distinctive in-house capabilities include full-service letter of credit preparation and bank presentation (including LC term analysis and protective-provision consulting), Importer of Record setup that enables foreign vendors to ship DDP into the U.S. without a U.S. corporate presence, customs brokerage and export documentation, and project cargo coordination with engineers for disassembly and reassembly sequencing. There is no public API, no mobile app, no disclosed AI/ML tooling, and no platform-style product — the offering is delivered through human-mediated inside-sales engagement.

K International operates on a transaction-fee revenue model with quote-based pricing (no public rate card), generating revenue per consignment across freight forwarding, marine insurance commissions, professional services for LC documentation and consulting, IOR/customs brokerage fees, and one-time used container sales. Customer acquisition is sales-led and inbound-driven through segmented rate request web forms, phone, email, Skype, and a long-running SEO content engine (the Cargo Shipping Blog, active since 2011). Customer segments span individual vehicle/boat owners, foreign vendors selling into the U.S., foreign buyers sourcing from U.S. suppliers, U.S. dealers of used construction and agricultural equipment, exporters using letters of credit, and small U.S. manufacturers beginning to export. The firm reports 1–10 employees and a network covering more than 100 countries and 100 destination ports; no revenue, headcount trend, or funding data is publicly disclosed.

Name

K International Transport

Legal name

K International Transport Co., Inc.

Website

https://kinternational.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

K International Transport is a New York City-based, FMC-licensed international freight forwarder specializing in door-to-door ocean and air shipping of vehicles, boats, and oversized construction equipment, with in-house letter of credit, customs brokerage, and Importer of Record services for individual and SMB clients across 100+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Freight Forwarding

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Freight Transportation Arrangement (48851), Deep Sea Freight Transportation (483111), Marine Cargo Handling (488320), Inland Water Freight Transportation (483211)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Deep Sea Foreign Transportation Of Freight (4412), Air Courier Services (4513), Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210), Public Warehousing & Storage (4220)

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), High-Value & Secure Air Cargo (Valuables, Security Screening, Escort) (TLACAAAH), Export/Import Documentation Preparation (Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Shipper’s Letter of Instruction) (TLACAHAD), Cross-Border Vehicle Logistics & Customs/Compliance (VIN, Documentation) (TLADAJAL), Oil & Gas / Energy Project Transport (Rigs, Pipe, Modules) (TLADAGAE)

Keywords

• International freight forwarding
• Ocean cargo shipping
• Air freight services
• Customs brokerage services
• Project cargo logistics

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Freight forwarding service fees: Transaction-based revenue earned on each shipped consignment across ocean freight (FCL, LCL, Ro/Ro, breakbulk, project cargo) and air freight. Includes door-to-door pricing calculated on customer-specific origin/destination, cargo type, and routing. Licensed and bonded NVOCC/freight forwarder (FMC #3566N/F).
2. Marine insurance commissions/brokerage: K International arranges marine insurance with the lowest premium upon request, generating commission or pass-through revenue on each vehicle/cargo shipment.
3. Logistics consulting and letter of credit services: Fees for consulting on letters of credit, document preparation, consular document preparation, and execution of bank presentations. Customers can outsource export documentation entirely on a per-transaction basis.
4. Importer of Record (IOR) and customs brokerage services: Revenue from setting foreign sellers up as Importer of Record, customs bond procurement, customs clearance, and DDP (duty paid) fulfillment on behalf of foreign vendors selling into the U.S.
5. Used container sales: One-time revenue from sale of used containers to customers, listed as a standalone service alongside ocean/air freight.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

K International Transport Co., Inc. is a licensed and bonded freight forwarder (FMC #3566N/F) headquartered in New York City that arranges door-to-door international shipping of cargo via ocean (FCL, LCL, Ro/Ro, breakbulk, mafi roll trailers, flatracks, open tops, reefers, full/part charter) and air freight. Its portfolio centers on three specialty cargo verticals — international automobile shipping (classic, vintage, luxury), international boat and watercraft shipping (with custom cradle engineering), and high-heavy/construction equipment shipping — and is supported by import/export customs brokerage (including Importer of Record and DDP setup), logistics consulting, letter of credit preparation and bank presentation, marine cargo insurance, export packing, inland trucking and heavy hauling, and U.S. port warehousing, with global reach through a network of overseas agents spanning 100+ countries and 100+ ports.

Product overview

K International Transport Co., Inc. is a single full-service freight forwarding operation (no separate platform/products beyond its services portfolio), based in New York City and founded over 30 years ago with over 50 years of management experience. Its core offerings are organized around three specialty cargo verticals — International Automobile Shipping, International Boat & Watercraft Shipping, and High-Heavy / Construction Equipment Shipping — supported by modal services including Ocean Freight, Air Freight, Full Container Load (FCL), and Less than Container Load (LCL) Consolidation, as well as Ro/Ro Service (Roll-on/Roll-off). The freight forwarding backbone is supplemented by Import Services and Export Services (acting as Importer of Record where needed) plus Logistics Consulting and Letters of Credit (including consular document preparation, export documentation, bank presentations, and international banking/negotiation). Operational support services round out the portfolio, including Export Packing, Cargo Insurance, Trucking and Heavy Hauling, Warehousing and Distribution, and Used Container Sales. Together these services cover door-to-door international cargo movement to and from a worldwide network of ports (see Ports of Call listings).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• International Automobile Shipping International shipping of cars, trucks, motorcycles, classic, vintage, and luxury vehicles via roll-on/roll-off (Ro/Ro), container, and air freight, including export documentation and marine insurance arrangement. Targeted at individual owners, collectors, and dealers shipping personal or commercial vehicles.
• International Boat & Watercraft Shipping International shipping of boats and watercraft (yachts, sailboats, pontoon boats, jet skis, personal watercraft) on trailers or custom-built cradles via Ro/Ro vessels, mafi roll trailers, flat racks, or containers. Custom cradles are engineered for overseas transport, with step-deck and expandable trailers for cradle-based boats; oversized boats are delivered port-side via all-water routing.
• High-Heavy / Construction Equipment Shipping International shipment of oversized high-heavy construction equipment (bulldozers, excavators, cranes, dump trucks, mining equipment) including inland heavy hauling with permits and escort vehicles, dismantling, and loading onto Ro/Ro, mafi trailer, or flatrack ocean transport. Targeted at U.S. dealers of used construction and agricultural equipment exporting to overseas buyers.
• Ocean Freight Full ocean freight forwarding including breakbulk cargo, full and part charter, project cargo, special equipment (open tops, flat racks, reefers), and Ro/Ro service for oversized and non-containerizable cargo. Provides door-to-door pricing across global ports.
• Air Freight International air freight forwarding service for cargo of all kinds requiring time-sensitive transport, delivered through airline carrier relationships from NYC.
• Full Container Load (FCL) Shipping Full container load ocean shipping service with options for project cargo containers and special equipment including open tops, flat racks, and reefers. Customers submit a dedicated FCL rate request form on the website.
• Less than Container Load (LCL) Consolidation Consolidation services for smaller cargo that does not fill an entire container, enabling cost-efficient international shipping for smaller-volume shippers, including small U.S. manufacturers beginning to export.
• Import Services (Importer of Record / DDP) Import customs service acting as Importer of Record for foreign-based vendors selling into the U.S. market. Includes U.S. tax ID setup, customs bond procurement, customs clearance, DDP (duty paid) delivery, and optional payment collection at time of delivery. Targeted at international sellers wanting to ship into the U.S. without a U.S. branch.
• Export Services Export services consolidating shipments at U.S. port warehouses into FCL or LCL, paying U.S. vendors on behalf of foreign buyers, and providing door-to-door international delivery via the global freight network. Targeted at foreign buyers sourcing from multiple U.S. vendors without a U.S. branch.
• Logistics Consulting and Letters of Credit International logistics consulting plus complete handling of letters of credit, consular document preparation, export documentation, bank presentations, LC term analysis, and international banking/negotiation support. Includes consulting and direct negotiation to obtain payment when needed, leveraging same-day access to LC departments at NYC financial institutions.
• Trucking and Heavy Hauling Inland trucking and specialized heavy hauling services using flatbeds, step-deck trailers, RGN (removable gooseneck) trailers, and expandable trailers, including permits and escort vehicles for oversized loads.
• Warehousing and Distribution Warehousing at U.S. ports and inland locations for consolidation and distribution, including bonded warehouse facilities, supporting both export consolidation for foreign buyers and pre-shipment staging for project cargo.
• Marine Cargo Insurance Marine cargo insurance arranged on request at the lowest premium for vehicle and other shipments, generating commission or pass-through revenue per shipment.
• Export Packing Export packing services preparing cargo for international shipment, including stowage and bracing for heavy or oversized cargo, often bundled with project cargo coordination.
• Used Container Sales One-time sale of used shipping containers to customers needing container units for self-loading or storage purposes, listed as a standalone service on the website.

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• classiccars.comminorGTM or Marketing Partnerclassiccars.com is linked from the K International homepage under the classic car shipping section. Customers interested in purchasing classic cars are directed to classiccars.com, and K International 'will gladly ship them for you.' Relationship is bidirectional referral in nature.
• Hoegh AutolinerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHoegh Autoliners is referenced multiple times on the website as the carrier whose Ro/Ro vessels K International uses for shipping vehicles and self-propelled high-heavy equipment. Hoegh vessel imagery is published 'Courtesy of Hoegh Autoliners' on both the automobile shipping page and the construction equipment page.
• U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC)coreOthersK International is licensed and bonded by the FMC under FMC Number 3566N/F, which authorizes it to operate as a freight forwarder and NVOCC in U.S. international ocean transportation.
• U.S. financial institutions (letter of credit departments)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerK International leverages same-day access to letter of credit departments at NYC financial institutions to prepare and present LC documents on behalf of customers, including export documentation and direct bank negotiation.
• Global network of overseas shipping agentscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorK International works directly with an extensive network of overseas agents, giving it a global reach and enabling door-to-door delivery across 100+ countries and 100+ destination ports.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• DHL Global Forwarding: Global freight forwarding and supply chain arm of Deutsche Post DHL. Competes across ocean, air, customs, and end-to-end logistics including project cargo — a broad incumbent in the same international forwarding category.
• Kuehne+Nagel: One of the world's largest global freight forwarders offering ocean, air, and contract logistics across all cargo categories. Competes with K International in ocean/air forwarding and customs brokerage but at vastly greater scale.
• C.H. Robinson: Major U.S. freight forwarder and 3PL with global ocean, air, and customs capabilities via its Global Forwarding division. Overlaps with K International in international ocean and air forwarding and customs brokerage services.
• Expeditors International: Large U.S.-headquartered global logistics company offering air and ocean freight forwarding plus customs services. Competes in international ocean and air forwarding with similar FMC-licensed operations.
• Crown Worldwide Group: Global relocation and international shipping company operating door-to-door across 100+ countries with similar overseas agent network model. Overlaps in international household goods, vehicle, and boat shipping for individuals and corporates.

Regional players

• Transglobal Express: UK-based international freight forwarder offering air, sea, and road freight forwarding with similar SMB focus and quote-based inside-sales motion. Comparable business model but primarily serves Europe rather than North America.

Direct peers

• CFR Rinkens: International car shipping specialist offering Ro/Ro, container, and air freight for vehicles including classics, luxury, and heavy equipment. Directly comparable niche specialization in international auto transport.
• Ship Overseas: Online international shipping forwarder focused on vehicle, household goods, and specialty cargo shipments. Closely comparable as a small forwarder specializing in international auto, boat, and oversized cargo with similar inside-sales motion.
• Schumacher Cargo Logistics: U.S.-based international freight forwarder offering similar ocean, air, and vehicle shipping services with a comparable sales-led motion and LCL/FCL consolidation. Comparable as a similarly sized niche forwarder serving individuals and SMBs.

Emerging players

• Flexport: Digital-native international freight forwarder offering ocean, air, and trucking with software-driven booking and visibility. Competes for the same SMB and mid-market international shipper base as K International, but with a platform model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/k-international-transport-co--inc-

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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