Cargo Services Group

What Cargo Services Group does

Cargo Services Group is a privately held Spanish freight forwarding and logistics group headquartered in Madrid, operating under the legal entity CARGO SERVICES SAU since its founding in March 1988. The group delivers end-to-end international logistics across air, sea and land transport, supplemented by cross-trade triangular shipments, project logistics, customs brokerage, warehousing and value-added services, insurance brokerage and international trade consultancy. It distributes services through seven wholly-owned offices in five countries (Madrid, Barcelona and Pamplona in Spain; Mexico City; Panama City; Santo Domingo; and Santiago de Chile), plus a delegation in Havana and a worldwide agent network that provides door-to-door global coverage. Customers are predominantly B2B import/export businesses, manufacturers (notably Spanish capital goods manufacturers reached via the SERCOBE partnership) and select humanitarian organizations (Cruz Roja, Caritas, Misioneros Recoletos).

The underlying technology stack is a web-based logistics management platform that supports online quote requests, live shipment tracking with CO2 emissions reporting, digital customs documentation management and 24-hour real-time cargo monitoring. Operational credentials include ISO 9001 quality certification held continuously since 1997, Authorized Economic Operator (OEA) status in Protection and Security since 2011, and IATA membership for air freight. The technology is positioned as a coordination and visibility layer rather than a proprietary algorithmic or AI-driven platform. Brand identity is protected through the registered Cargo Services wordmark and logo.

Cargo Services Group operates on a transaction-fee revenue model, with each shipment priced on a customized, project-by-project basis according to cargo type, weight, dimensions, transport mode, route and ancillary services required; no standardized rate card is publicly disclosed. The go-to-market is consultative, relationship-driven enterprise field sales executed through owned offices and the global agent network, with the website quote-request form ('Pídenos Presupuesto') serving as the primary digital lead-capture touchpoint. Marketing channels are weighted toward content/SEO via the company's news and regulatory-updates blog, LinkedIn and Facebook presence, and industry association memberships (notably SERCOBE). The company is privately held with no disclosed external funding rounds, implying self-funded or debt-financed growth consistent with its steady, office-by-office international expansion cadence.

Name

Cargo Services Group

Legal name

CARGO SERVICES SAU

Website

https://cargoservicesgroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Cargo Services Group is a privately held Spanish freight forwarder founded in 1988, operating owned offices in Spain, Panama, Mexico, Dominican Republic and Chile to deliver air, sea and land logistics, customs brokerage, warehousing and project logistics to B2B importers, exporters and manufacturers globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Freight Forwarding and Logistics Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Cross-Border Freight Brokerage (USMCA/EU, etc.) (TLADAMAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

General Cargo Air Freight Forwarding (Airport-to-Airport / Door-to-Door) (TLACAAAA), Ocean Import Forwarding (Destination Handling/DO/ISF) (TLACABAE), Customs Brokerage for Ocean Shipments (Import/Export Clearance) (TLACABAG), Air Freight Brokerage (TLADAMAE)

Keywords

• Freight forwarding
• International logistics
• Customs brokerage
• Cargo transportation
• Project logistics

Headquarters

HQ city

Madrid

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Freight Forwarding Services: Cargo Services Group generates revenue through comprehensive freight forwarding services including air, sea, and land transport. Services are priced project-by-project or contractually based on shipment type, volume, route, and specific client requirements. The company also offers ancillary services including customs clearance, warehousing, insurance, cross-trade operations, project logistics, and consulting.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Cargo Services Group provides international freight forwarding across all three transport modes — air, sea, and land — for businesses engaged in import/export. The offering is bundled with in-house customs clearance, warehousing, cargo insurance, cross-trade (triangular) shipment management, and dedicated project logistics for complex or oversized cargo. A team of trade consultants supports clients on internationalization strategy, while a global agent network extends coverage to origins and destinations outside the company's owned offices in Spain and Latin America.

Product overview

Cargo Services Group operates as a comprehensive logistics and freight forwarding services company offering an integrated suite of transport and logistics solutions. The portfolio centers on three core transport modes: Land Transport (Transporte Terrestre), Sea Freight (Transporte Marítimo), and Air Freight (Transporte Aéreo). These are supplemented by specialized services including Cross Trade for triangular shipments, Projects for integral logistics project management, Customs Clearance (Despacho de Aduanas), Warehouses (Almacenes), Consultancy, and Insurance. The company provides end-to-end logistics services from their network of offices in Spain (Madrid, Barcelona, Pamplona), Panama, Mexico, Dominican Republic, and Chile, with global agent coverage worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Transporte Aéreo (Air Freight) Air cargo services operated with all global airlines as an IATA member, handling general cargo, perishables, dangerous goods, high-value items, live animals, and event material. Includes a dedicated charter department and 24-hour cargo tracking capability.
• Transporte Marítimo (Sea Freight) Maritime shipping services offering full container (FCL) and less-than-container-load (LCL) consolidation, conventional cargo handling, vessel chartering, and RO-RO shipping for rolling cargo, with digital document management for letters of credit and contracts.
• Transporte Terrestre (Land Transport) Ground freight transportation services across Europe, including full truckloads, less-than-truckload (LTL) consolidation, special cargo (ADR/hazmat), express delivery, and various vehicle types such as trailers, mega trucks, refrigerated trucks, and flatbed trailers.
• Cross Trade Specialized triangular shipment management that protects exporters from revealing supplier identities by managing shipments directly from supplier warehouses to end customers through the company's global agent network.
• Proyectos (Project Logistics) Integral logistics project management including route verification, public works coordination, packaging and labeling, supplier consolidation, and documentation control, with dedicated project managers serving as primary contacts.
• Despacho de Aduanas (Customs Clearance) Customs brokerage services covering customs warehouses (Depósito Aduanero), bonded warehouses, temporary storage, Intrastat declarations, customs transit, fiscal representation, tariff consultations, consular visas, and customs compliance advisory.
• Almacenes (Warehousing) Storage and value-added logistics services including cross-docking consolidation, packaging and labeling, container loading/unloading, stock control, transshipment, and palletization.
• Seguros (Cargo Insurance) Cargo insurance services covering loss, theft, or damage during transit through coverage under ICC Clauses (Cargo, Strike, War Clauses), with recommended coverage at 110% of CFR value and special insurance arrangements for fragile goods.
• Consultoría (International Trade Consulting) Strategic consulting services for international trade, logistics, and transport, including internationalization support from concept to launch, market analysis, trend review, and customer/supplier development studies.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 35 years of continuous operations and client relationships
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor, strategic and core.

• United Nations Global Compact - SpainminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 July 2024Cargo Services Group participated in and completed the UN Global Compact Sustainable Supplier Training Program in Spain, completing 21 intensive courses as part of its commitment to responsible and sustainable practices in international transport.
• SERCOBE (Asociación Nacional de Fabricantes de Bienes de Equipo)strategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 January 2023Cargo Services Group became a member of SERCOBE, Spain's National Association of Capital Goods Manufacturers. The company offers its 35+ years of international logistics experience to support SERCOBE members in expanding Spanish capital goods globally.
• Banco SabadellstrategicGTM or Marketing Partner · 13 May 2021Banco Sabadell and Cargo Services Group signed an alliance to help any company expand internationally. The package includes products and services for international business combining export financing, risk coverage, and personalized training with preferential conditions using offices in Spain and internationally.
• Grupo ProexistrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 February 2012Cargo Services Group announced an alliance with Grupo Proexi to jointly offer complete services in Mexico. This partnership enabled broader coverage of the Mexican market for both companies.
• United Ocean Lines (UOL)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2011United Ocean Lines expanded its cooperation with Cargo Services Group, making Cargo Services responsible for the representation of UOL in Spain. This partnership enhances maritime freight services through a specialized ocean carrier network.
• Banco SantanderstrategicGTM or Marketing Partner · 28 February 2011Banco Santander and Cargo Services Group signed an alliance called 'Plan Exporta' to help any company develop its activity beyond Spanish borders. The package combines export financing, risk coverage, and customized training, with preferential conditions for internationalization services using offices in Spain and abroad.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• DB Schenker: Global logistics provider with strong European freight forwarding, contract logistics, and customs capabilities that overlap with Cargo Services' integrated offering for industrial customers.
• DHL Global Forwarding: Global freight forwarding arm of Deutsche Post DHL, with extensive Spain and Latin America operations in air, sea, and customs — directly overlapping Cargo Services' service portfolio at much larger scale.
• DSV: Global freight forwarder with major Spain presence (further strengthened by the DB Schenker acquisition) offering the full multi-modal and customs service set that competes with Cargo Services for mid-market accounts.
• Geodis: French-headquartered global freight forwarder with established Spain and LATAM operations. Competes on integrated forwarding plus contract logistics, particularly for industrial and retail accounts.
• Kuehne+Nagel: One of the world's largest freight forwarders with deep Spain and LATAM presence. Competes head-on with Cargo Services for the same multinational and mid-market import/export accounts, but at vastly greater scale.
• Agility Logistics: Global freight forwarder with growing Spain and emerging-markets presence, offering air, sea, and road freight plus customs — overlapping significantly with Cargo Services' service portfolio.
• CEVA Logistics: Global contract logistics and freight management provider owned by CMA CGM, offering air/ocean forwarding, customs, and warehousing that directly competes for similar mid-market and enterprise import/export clients.

Direct peers

• TIBA Group: Spanish-headquartered international freight forwarder offering multi-modal transport, customs, and project logistics with a comparable Spain-rooted, internationally-expanding profile. Most direct mid-market comparable in the Spanish market.
• Grupo Alonso: Spanish integrated logistics group offering freight forwarding, customs, warehousing, and distribution — directly comparable to Cargo Services' Spanish domestic footprint and customer base.
• Hellmann Worldwide Logistics: Family-owned (like Cargo Services) German-headquartered global freight forwarder with similar mid-market positioning, multi-modal service mix, and strong presence in Europe-LATAM trade lanes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInes.linkedin.com/company/cargo-services-group

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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