What ED Forwarding does

ED Forwarding (legal entity ED FORWARDING, S.A.P.I. DE C.V.) is a Mexico City-headquartered freight forwarder and logistics provider operating since 1972 with 51–100 employees. The company delivers door-to-door international logistics across air, maritime, and ground transport modes, complemented by customs brokerage, 3PL/4PL warehousing, cargo insurance, and foreign trade compliance consulting. Approximately 65% of its business serves the chemical and pharmaceutical industries, with HAZMAT-certified handling for hazardous materials and isotank/flexitank operations forming a core specialization. Customers also span retail/consumer goods, industrial/manufacturing, and automotive verticals, with cross-border activity between Mexico and the United States enabled by a 600,000+ sqft FTZ and domestic warehouse facility in Laredo, TX operated by partner TFS.

ED Forwarding operates as a member of PSA Group, specifically within the PSA BDP supply chain solutions business unit, which provides access to 286+ offices across 40+ countries and processes 250,000 transactions monthly. Its technology stack centers on the BDP Smart digital platform co-developed with BDP International for real-time shipment tracking, document storage, and KPI management, alongside Control Towers / PPL centralized monitoring and WiseGrid integration. Customs brokerage is delivered through RADAR, which holds 8–20+ patents covering customs processes, Annex 24/31 compliance, and pre-clearance operations in China, Vietnam, and Indonesia. The company holds ISO 9001-2015, IATA, and ANIQ Sistema de Administración de Responsabilidad Integral certifications, and reports that 8 of 10 Mexican chemical companies prefer BDP as their service provider.

The business model is enterprise-oriented and quote-based, with no publicly disclosed pricing tiers. Revenue streams include transaction fees for freight forwarding and customs brokerage, managed services for warehousing and distribution, and professional services for cargo insurance and trade consulting. Go-to-market is primarily direct enterprise sales supplemented by digital self-service channels (online quote forms, supplier portal, tracking portal), with distribution reach extended through the PSA BDP global network. The company is led by Director General Jorge E. Pedroza Paez and explicitly excludes parcel, household goods, and purely domestic movements from its service scope.

Name

ED Forwarding

Legal name

ED FORWARDING, S.A.P.I. DE C.V.

Website

https://edforwarding.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

ED Forwarding is a Mexico City-based freight forwarder and member of PSA Group providing air, sea, and ground logistics, customs brokerage, HAZMAT handling, and warehousing for chemical, pharmaceutical, retail, industrial, and automotive clients across Mexico and international trade lanes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Freight Forwarding and Logistics Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Air–Ocean Multimodal Forwarding (TLACAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

General Cargo Air Freight Forwarding (Airport-to-Airport / Door-to-Door) (TLACAAAA), Ocean Import Forwarding (Destination Handling/DO/ISF) (TLACABAE), Ocean Export Forwarding (Booking/VGM/SI/BL) (TLACABAF), Air–Road Intermodal Forwarding (TLACAEAE)

Keywords

• International freight forwarding
• Customs brokerage services
• Chemical logistics handling
• Warehousing distribution
• Hazmat transportation

Headquarters

HQ city

Mexico City

HQ country

Mexico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Freight Forwarding Services: Core revenue stream encompassing comprehensive door-to-door air, ocean, and ground transportation of import and export cargo, including handling of standard, oversized, project cargo, and hazardous materials (HAZMAT).
2. Customs Brokerage: Customs clearance services through RADAR partner, handling procedures at all major Mexican customs and international borders, including compliance consulting and Annex 24/31 systems.
3. Warehousing and Distribution (3PL/4PL): Storage, distribution, and fulfillment services through own CEDIS network across major Mexican cities and TFS facilities in Laredo, TX (600,000+ sqft of FTZ and domestic warehouse space).
4. Transportation Insurance: Cargo insurance coverage for the full door-to-door journey, ensuring customer loads arrive safely at final destination.
5. International Trade Consulting: Foreign trade compliance consulting, process optimization, and cost reduction advisory services for import/export operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

ED Forwarding provides door-to-door international cargo transportation services via air, maritime, and ground modes for import and export operations. The company bundles customs brokerage (via RADAR), warehousing and distribution, HAZMAT and chemical handling, 3PL/4PL solutions, and cargo insurance into integrated logistics solutions for Mexican importers and exporters, with the majority of business serving the chemical and pharmaceutical industries.

Product overview

ED Forwarding is a freight forwarding company and member of PSA Group offering a comprehensive logistics platform with integrated services across international transport (air, sea, and ground), customs brokerage, warehousing, and technology solutions. The core offering centers on Freight Forwarding Services partnered with BDP International, complemented by RADAR customs agency services and TFS distribution capabilities. The product portfolio includes specialized chemical/HAZMAT handling, 3PL/4PL logistics solutions, and the BDP Smart technology platform for digital supply chain management. Additional modules cover control towers for monitoring, project cargo, cargo insurance, air/sea consolidation, origin pre-clearance services, visibility solutions, compliance consulting, port operations, cargo conditioning, training, and optimization consulting. The company differentiates through real-time tracking technology, 53 years of industry experience, and specialization in chemical and pharmaceutical logistics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BDP Smart: A comprehensive digital solution offering planning, monitoring, and management of supply chains with real-time shipment tracking, document storage, and KPI consultation.

Products and services

• Freight Forwarding Services Comprehensive door-to-door cargo transportation services by air, sea, and ground for import and export operations, executed in partnership with BDP International and serving enterprise shippers across multiple verticals.
• Customs Agency Services Customs brokerage and clearance services delivered through RADAR, covering import/export procedures, compliance consulting, and Annex 24/31 systems at major Mexican customs and international borders.
• Storage and Distribution Warehousing and distribution solutions through strategically located CEDIS across major Mexican cities, plus FTZ and domestic warehouse capabilities in Laredo, TX (600,000+ sqft) via TFS partnership.
• Chemical and HAZMAT Handling Specialized handling and transportation of hazardous materials and chemicals by air, maritime, or ground, with HAZMAT-certified personnel, international compliance protocols, and isotank/flexitank capabilities.
• 3PL/4PL Logistics Solutions Third- and fourth-party logistics services delivering comprehensive solutions for international logistics needs, including process optimization, SOP design, and cost savings as a strategic partner.
• Transportation Insurance Cargo insurance coverage for the full door-to-door journey, protecting customer loads from origin to final destination.
• Project Cargo Specialized transportation of oversized and heavy cargo by air, maritime, or ground at national and international levels, including machinery and heavy equipment handling.
• Cargo Consolidation Consolidated LCL maritime, air cargo, and LFT services, including exclusive Buyers Consolidation from China and other origins for single clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1.5 million TEUs operated globally per year
• +3 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PSA BDP (PSA Group)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPSA BDP is the supply chain solutions business unit of PSA International, a global port operator. With nearly 140 own offices in 40+ countries and $2.8 billion in annual sales, PSA BDP provides ED Forwarding with global network reach, technology platforms (BDP Smart), and operational scale. ED Forwarding is a proud member of the PSA Group, leveraging this powerful synergy to expand services worldwide, grow stronger, and reach new horizons together.
• RADARcoreTechnology or IntegrationRADAR is ED Forwarding's customs agency partner, providing customs brokerage services with the broadest coverage across Mexican customs. RADAR holds 8+ patents for customs processes and Annex 24/31 compliance systems, enabling efficient prior origin inspection services in China, Vietnam, and Indonesia. RADAR's 8+ patents ensure efficient documentation and compliance processes for ED Forwarding's clients.
• TFS (Third Force Services)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTFS provides 3PL and re-expedition services with more than 600,000 square feet of FTZ (Foreign Trade Zone) and domestic warehouse space in Laredo, Texas. TFS serves as ED Forwarding's distribution and fulfillment hub at the US-Mexico border, enabling cross-border logistics and last-mile delivery for clients operating between both countries.
• GLA (Global Logistics Association)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerED Forwarding participates in the GLA Global Logistics Conference, an international event bringing together over 2,000 logistics leaders and government officials from 130+ countries. The conference introduced a new digital ecosystem for logistics and fostered international partnerships through agreements with global organizations and companies.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• BDP International: BDP International is the PSA BDP-originated global freight forwarder of which ED Forwarding is the Mexico member; both share the BDP Smart platform, similar chemical/pharma specialization, and overlapping door-to-door + customs service sets, making them directly comparable as global-vs-Mexico counterparts.
• Kuehne+Nagel: Global freight forwarder with one of the strongest chemical and hazardous-goods verticals globally and an established Mexico presence; competes head-on with ED Forwarding for multinational chemical and pharma accounts requiring door-to-door logistics.
• DHL Global Forwarding: DHL Global Forwarding is the world's largest air and ocean freight forwarder with deep Mexico operations; overlaps directly with ED Forwarding across air/ocean/ground forwarding, customs brokerage, and industry-vertical specialization.
• DB Schenker: Global freight forwarder and contract logistics provider with significant Mexico presence and integrated air/ocean/road services; competes with ED Forwarding for enterprise manufacturing and chemical accounts requiring multi-modal cross-border logistics.
• DSV: DSV (post-Schenker acquisition) is now one of the world's largest forwarders with substantial Mexico operations; competes with ED Forwarding on cross-border freight forwarding, customs clearance, and industrial/chemical customer accounts.
• CEVA Logistics: CEVA Logistics is a global 3PL/4PL with strong chemical, automotive, and cross-border capabilities and a meaningful Mexico footprint; directly comparable to ED Forwarding in chemical logistics, contract logistics, and customs services.
• Expeditors International: Expeditors is a major US-headquartered global freight forwarder active in Mexico with air/ocean forwarding and customs brokerage; its asset-light model and North America focus overlap directly with ED Forwarding's positioning.
• Agility Logistics: Agility Logistics is a global forwarder with chemical, pharma, and emerging-market specializations comparable to ED Forwarding; the Mexico presence makes it a relevant peer for cross-border freight forwarding and customs brokerage.

Regional players

• Noatum Logistics: Noatum Logistics (formerly Marcon and now with expanded Ibero-American reach) is a Spain-headquartered forwarder that has built a Latin American presence; comparable to ED Forwarding in industrial/project cargo and chemical logistics, though its primary base is on the Iberian side of the Atlantic.
• Trans Canada Logistics (Mexican forwarder): Trans Canada Logistics is a Mexico-headquartered freight forwarder offering air/ocean/ground services and customs brokerage; comparable domestic Mexican competitor to ED Forwarding for both Mexican SMEs and multinational importers/exporters.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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