A.J Worldwide Services

Name

A.J Worldwide Services

Legal name

A.J Worldwide Services Inc

Website

https://ajww.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

A.J Worldwide Services is a US-headquartered freight forwarding and 3PL provider founded in 1994, offering air, ocean, trucking, warehousing, and customs brokerage plus specialized logistics services across six enterprise verticals and global trade corridors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Freight Forwarding & Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Deep Sea Freight Transportation (483111), Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance (484230)

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

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Time-Critical & AOG (Aircraft on Ground) Specialized Forwarding (TLACAJAI), Heavy Haul / Oversize / Project Cargo Brokerage (TLADAMAJ), Ocean Export Forwarding (Booking/VGM/SI/BL) (TLACABAF), Ocean Import Forwarding (Destination Handling/DO/ISF) (TLACABAE)

Keywords

• International freight forwarding
• Third-party logistics
• Customs brokerage services
• Ocean freight shipping
• Air cargo services

Headquarters

HQ city

Secaucus

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Freight Forwarding Services: Core revenue from international freight forwarding services including air freight, ocean freight (FCL and LCL as NVOCC), and trucking. Services are priced based on shipment characteristics, routes, and service levels.
2. Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Services: Comprehensive logistics services including transportation management, warehousing and storage, inventory management, order fulfillment, and customs brokerage. Revenue generated through service fees based on volume, storage space, and handling requirements.
3. Specialized Services: Premium services including project cargo, humanitarian aid logistics, exhibition services, express freight, and ecommerce fulfillment. Higher-margin specialized services for complex logistics needs.
4. Customs Brokerage Services: Licensed customs brokerage providing import and export clearance services. Revenue from brokerage fees for documentation processing, duty calculations, and compliance services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

A.J. Worldwide Services is a freight forwarding and third-party logistics provider offering air freight, ocean freight (operating as an NVOCC for FCL and LCL), trucking, warehousing with WMS-enabled inventory management, and licensed customs brokerage. The portfolio is extended by specialized services including ecommerce fulfillment, exhibition logistics, express/time-critical shipping, humanitarian aid logistics, and project cargo for oversized and heavy-lift equipment. The company delivers end-to-end global supply chain solutions across automotive, infrastructure, food & beverage, oil & gas, power generation, retail, and humanitarian verticals, with particular depth in US–Turkey, Middle East, South Asia, North Africa, Europe, and Southern Mediterranean trade corridors.

Product overview

A.J. Worldwide Services operates as an integrated logistics platform offering freight forwarding and third-party logistics solutions. The core portfolio includes five foundational freight services: Air Freight, Ocean Freight (as an NVOCC), Trucking, Warehousing, and Brokerage Services. These are supplemented by six specialized service offerings—Ecommerce Services, Exhibition Services, Express Services, Humanitarian Aid and Logistics, Project Cargo, and Third Party Logistics (3PL). The company functions as a full-service international freight forwarding provider with particular expertise in US-Turkey, Middle East, South Asia, North Africa, Europe, and Southern Mediterranean trade corridors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Air Freight Services Air cargo solutions offering flexible transit times from urgent to standard deliveries, leveraging an extensive global airline partner network for comprehensive market access. Designed for businesses needing reliable international air freight forwarding.
• Ocean Freight Services Sea shipping services operating as an NVOCC (Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier) for Full Container Load (FCL) and Less than Container Load (LCL) shipments, including breakbulk, reefer, and hazardous cargo handling. Serves businesses moving international containerized cargo.
• Trucking Services Ground transportation services covering dry vans, flat beds/stake beds, refrigerated units, air ride equipment, and heavy equipment transport for over-dimensional cargo, serving domestic and cross-border routes into Canada and Mexico. Built for shippers requiring secure ground transportation worldwide.
• Warehousing Services Multi-purpose warehousing with US and UK facilities, advanced Warehouse Management System (WMS), bonded/customs-controlled storage, climate-controlled options, and fulfillment services including pick, pack, and ship capabilities. Designed for manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and 3PL customers managing inbound logistics, distribution, and aftermarket services.
• Brokerage Services Licensed customs brokerage providing import and export clearance at major ports worldwide, including customs entries, tariff classification, duty calculation, and bonded warehouse storage. Serves businesses needing professional customs clearance services for international trade.
• Ecommerce Services End-to-end ecommerce fulfillment including inventory management, order processing, same-day fulfillment, and integration with major ecommerce platforms (Shopify, Amazon, WooCommerce), supported by strategically located fulfillment centers. Built for ecommerce sellers and retail brands needing multi-channel fulfillment.
• Exhibition Services Specialized logistics for trade shows and exhibitions covering pre-event planning, advance warehouse receiving, international shipping, customs clearance, on-site coordination, and post-show return logistics. Designed for trade show organizers, exhibitors, and event planners transporting valuable and fragile items.
• Express Services Time-critical logistics solutions with guaranteed delivery windows including same-day, next-day, expedited ground transportation, air charter coordination, and 24/7 emergency response capabilities. Built for shippers with time-sensitive parcels requiring speed, reliability, and security.
• Humanitarian Aid and Logistics Specialized relief supply chain solutions for disaster zones including rapid response, emergency medical supplies transport, multi-modal transportation, customs clearance for aid shipments, and temporary warehouse establishment. Serves UN agencies, NGOs, Red Cross, and government organizations delivering humanitarian aid.
• Project Cargo Expert handling of oversized, heavy-lift, and complex project cargo including wind turbines, generators, bridge components, and industrial equipment with custom engineering solutions, route planning, and multimodal transportation. Designed for infrastructure, energy, and industrial projects with oversized or out-of-gauge equipment.
• Third Party Logistics (3PL) Comprehensive third-party logistics platform offering transportation management, warehousing and storage, inventory management, freight forwarding, order fulfillment, and customs and compliance management across six continents. Built for businesses seeking integrated end-to-end supply chain management.

Quantifiable outcome

• Quotes returned within 24-36 hours through dedicated rate analyst team
• +2 more outcomes

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• IATA (International Air Transport Association)coreOthersIndustry certification and partnership ensuring compliance with international air transport standards. Represents airline membership and sets global standards for air cargo operations.
• NVOCC (Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier)coreOthersOperating as an NVOCC allows the company to ship freight in FCL (full container loads) and LCL (less than container loads) under their own house bills of lading.
• CNS (Customs Brokerage Network)coreOthersPartnership with customs brokerage network to provide comprehensive import and export clearance services at major ports worldwide.
• CPTAT (Customs Petroleum Training and Assistance Trust)minorOthersTraining and assistance trust related to customs procedures, particularly for petroleum and hazardous materials handling.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Worldwide Express: US-headquartered mid-market freight forwarder and 3PL offering LTL, full truckload, and international shipping across multiple modes — directly comparable to A.J. Worldwide's multi-modal freight forwarding + 3PL model and target mid-market customer base.
• GlobalTranz: Asset-light freight forwarder and 3PL providing truckload, LTL, and logistics services with a technology-enabled platform — comparable to A.J. Worldwide in multi-modal freight services and mid-market B2B orientation.
• Transmodal Group: Mid-sized international freight forwarder providing ocean, air, trucking, customs brokerage, and warehousing with NVOCC operations — closely comparable to A.J. Worldwide in service mix, scale, and integrated multi-modal model.
• Pilot Freight Services: US-based freight forwarder and last-mile provider offering truckload, LTL, international air and ocean forwarding, and final-mile delivery — comparable in integrated multi-modal freight services and similar mid-market positioning.

Emerging players

• Flexport: Technology-led global freight forwarder offering digital ocean, air, trucking, and customs services — comparable in core service mix (air/ocean/trucking/customs) but with a digital-first model and venture-backed scale that contrasts with A.J. Worldwide's traditional approach.

Broad incumbents

• DHL Global Forwarding: Deutsche Post DHL's air and ocean freight forwarding division with full customs, warehousing, and supply chain services — directly comparable service portfolio to A.J. Worldwide but at global scale and with multimodal integration across six continents.
• DSV Panalpina: Global transport and logistics company offering air and sea freight forwarding, road, and contract logistics through acquisitions including Panalpina and GIL — comparable service breadth and similar acquisition-driven growth strategy to where A.J. Worldwide could evolve.
• CEVA Logistics: Global 3PL and freight forwarder offering end-to-end supply chain solutions across contract logistics, air, ocean, and ground transport — directly overlapping with A.J. Worldwide's service portfolio but at vastly greater scale as a CMA CGM subsidiary.
• Kuehne+Nagel: One of the world's largest freight forwarders with leading market positions in air, sea, road, and contract logistics — overlapping with essentially all of A.J. Worldwide's service lines at global scale, including ocean NVOCC operations.
• Expeditors International: Global publicly-traded freight forwarder specializing in air and ocean freight forwarding with customs brokerage — overlapping directly with A.J. Worldwide's air/ocean freight and customs brokerage offerings at materially larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/worldwideaj
• Facebookfacebook.com/ajworldwideservices

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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