What KRS Logistics does

KRS Logistics LLC is a privately held Dubai-based freight forwarder and project logistics specialist operating from the Jebel Ali Free Zone. The company provides multi-modal transport (ocean, air, road) alongside specialized services including heavy-lift and break-bulk project cargo, vessel and aircraft charter, LCL consolidation, customs brokerage, warehousing, and value-added services such as repacking, labeling, and vendor-managed inventory. Two owned warehouses in Jebel Ali North and South Zones support cross-stuffing and contract logistics, and digital touchpoints are limited to a basic web tracking portal, sailing schedules, and a request-a-quote tool built on third-party APEX infrastructure; there is no disclosed proprietary technology platform or AI capability.

The company monetizes primarily through transaction-based freight forwarding fees on individual projects and managed-services fees on warehousing and distribution engagements, with quote-based pricing and no published rate cards. Customer concentration is heavily weighted toward enterprise clients in Oil & Gas (Kuwait Oil Company, leading Arabian Gulf drilling operators), Mining (West African equipment mobilization), and event-driven projects (Formula D, Dubai Park Guinness-record inflatable park, a top-ten European football club). Go-to-market combines direct enterprise sales with a System Partner / Special Competence Partner channel covering GCC and India, supported by membership in Freight Global Network and WLA.

Since its founding in 2014-2015, KRS has built its track record around complex, oversized, and time-critical cargo rather than high-volume standard freight. Notable contracts include a USD 3.78 million, six-charter Korea-to-Middle East drilling pipes program in 2016, a 17,000 Freight Ton Singapore-to-Middle East drilling pipes award in 2023, and continued power-plant and mining equipment movements through 2025. The company operates with 11-50 employees, holds ISO 9001 certification, and has no disclosed external investors, M&A activity, or revenue figures.

Name

KRS Logistics

Legal name

KRS Logistics LLC

Website

https://krslogistics.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

KRS Logistics LLC is a privately held Dubai-based freight forwarder specializing in project cargo, multi-modal transport, and warehousing from Jebel Ali Free Zone, serving enterprise clients in Oil & Gas, Mining, and event logistics across the Middle East, Asia, Africa, and Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Dubai

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Freight Forwarding Services: Core revenue from ocean freight, air freight, and road freight forwarding services covering FCL/LCL shipments, consolidations, and multimodal transport.
2. Project Logistics: Specialized heavy lift, break bulk, and charter services for project cargo including oil field equipment, mining equipment, and oversized cargo.
3. Warehousing & Distribution: Warehouse storage, cross-docking, value-added services including re-working, repacking, labeling, and distribution management in Jebel Ali facilities.
4. Customs Brokerage: Customs clearance and compliance services supporting import/export operations across multiple jurisdictions.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

KRS Logistics LLC is a Dubai-based freight forwarding and logistics company providing multimodal transportation services (ocean, air, and road freight), specialized project cargo handling for heavy and out-of-gauge shipments, LCL consolidation, customs brokerage, and warehousing and distribution through two facilities in Jebel Ali Free Zone. The company serves enterprise clients in oil & gas, mining, automotive, pharma, FMCG, and high-tech verticals with end-to-end door-to-door logistics management and vessel/air charter capabilities.

Product overview

KRS Logistics LLC is a privately owned logistics company based in Dubai, UAE offering a comprehensive suite of freight and logistics services. The portfolio includes ocean freight, air freight, and road freight as core transportation services, complemented by specialized offerings such as aircraft charter, on board courier (OBC), and project logistics for heavy/out-of-gauge cargo. Supporting services include LCL consolidation, customs brokerage, warehousing and distribution, and value-added services. Digital services include cargo tracking, quote requests, and sailing schedules. The company operates warehouse facilities in Jebel Ali Free Zone and maintains global coverage across GCC, India, and worldwide destinations through membership in the Freight Global Network.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ocean Freight Sea freight services covering FCL (Full Container Load) and LCL (Less than Container Load) shipments, documentation, customs clearance, packing/crating, consolidation, vessel charter, and multimodal transportation for worldwide shipments. Serves enterprise clients with diverse ocean cargo requirements.
• Air Freight Air freight services including scheduled consolidations, direct master, back-to-back shipments, time-definite services (A/B/C tier options), oversize handling, charter operations, and multimodal sea/air solutions. Designed for time-sensitive and complex air cargo requirements of enterprise clients.
• Road Freight Road freight services offering full-truck-loads (FTL) and less-than-truck-loads (LTL), cross-border transport, retail distribution, and vendor-managed inventory across global road networks. Includes customs requirements handling for overland operations.
• Project Logistics Specialized project cargo handling including heavy and out-of-gauge packages, vessel charter, air charter, HSE compliance, and end-to-end A-to-Z management with customs formalities. Serves oil & gas, mining, and heavy industry clients with complex international project logistics needs.
• LCL Consolidation Less-than-container-load consolidation services with bi-weekly sailings from India, Southeast Asia, and China to Dubai, featuring door-to-door services and shipment visibility for clients with smaller cargo volumes.
• Customs Brokerage Customs clearance and compliance services with multilingual professionals, handling documentation, and managing smooth cargo transitions across international borders for import/export operations across multiple jurisdictions.
• Warehousing & Distribution Warehousing and distribution solutions with computerized storage, re-working, repacking, barcoding, picking, sorting, cross-docking, and vendor-managed inventory services. Operated from two state-of-the-art facilities in Jebel Ali Free Zone covering North and South zones.
• Value Added Service Additional logistics services including shipment tracking, implant services for key accounts, loading/unloading, packing/sorting/labeling, insurance, and 24/7 hotline support. Complements the core freight and warehousing portfolio.
• Aircraft Charter Service Charter aircraft services for oversize cargo requiring specialized air transportation with door-to-door logistics support.
• On Board Courier (OBC) On Board Courier service for time-sensitive shipments requiring personal courier accompaniment on flights to ensure secure, expedited delivery.

Quantifiable outcome

• Transit time reduction through dedicated freight corridors infrastructure in India
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Freight Global NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKRS Logistics is a member of Freight Global Network, providing global coverage and route development capabilities. The partnership enables push-pull sales, procurement support, and joint sales activities with route management.
• World Logistics Association (WLA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKRS Logistics holds WLA membership, providing industry recognition and access to global logistics network.
• BVL InternationalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChristian Herzog, COO of KRS Logistics, appointed as BVL Representative for UAE & India, facilitating industry connections and professional development.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• CEVA Logistics: Global 3PL with contract logistics, freight management, and project cargo capabilities and significant Middle East presence. Comparable integrated service offering at much larger scale.
• Agility Logistics: Kuwait-headquartered global logistics provider (now part of DSV) with freight forwarding, contract logistics, and project cargo capabilities. Comparable Middle East operating base and broad service portfolio, but at substantially larger scale.
• Kuehne+Nagel: One of the world's largest freight forwarders with a dedicated Project Logistics division covering heavy lift, breakbulk, and oil & gas. Comparable in service portfolio and project cargo specialization, at much larger global scale.
• DB Schenker: Global logistics provider with project cargo, heavy lift, and oil & gas logistics capabilities. Comparable enterprise client base and project cargo focus, with a much broader global network.
• Aramex: Major Middle East-headquartered logistics and express transportation company with global operations. Overlaps with KRS in freight forwarding and regional logistics but is much larger and more diversified into e-commerce and last-mile.
• Expeditors International: Global freight forwarder with air, ocean, and project cargo services and Middle East operations. Comparable for multi-modal forwarding services, though KRS is more project-cargo specialized.
• C.H. Robinson: Major US-headquartered global freight forwarder and 3PL with project logistics capabilities. Comparable as a multi-modal forwarder, though predominantly North America-centric and much larger.
• DHL Global Forwarding: Global freight forwarding leader with dedicated project cargo and oil & gas logistics teams and strong Middle East presence. Comparable for the same enterprise clients and multi-modal services, though with vastly greater scale and owned infrastructure.

Direct peers

• GAC Group: UAE-headquartered global logistics and shipping services company of comparable size, offering freight forwarding, project cargo, and contract logistics with strong Gulf presence. Most directly comparable to KRS in scale, regional base, and project cargo focus.
• Trans Global Projects: UK-headquartered specialist project cargo forwarder focused on heavy lift, breakbulk, and chartering. Closest functional peer to KRS in project cargo specialization, though serving a different primary geographic base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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