Premier Logistics Corporation

What Premier Logistics Corporation does

Premier Logistics Corporation is a Dubai-based third-party logistics (3PL) provider established in 2016 as a subsidiary of The Maneesh Group, a diversified conglomerate with operations in 10 countries including the UAE, China, Russia, and India. The company delivers integrated supply chain solutions spanning warehousing and distribution, FIATA-accredited freight forwarding, transportation, contract logistics, e-commerce fulfillment, and value-added services such as kitting, crating, co-packing, barcoding, and labelling. Its customer base spans nine documented industry verticals, including automotive, food and beverage, retail, FMCG, healthcare (with temperature-controlled capability across -25C to 25C for pharmaceutical and med-tech products), chemicals, project logistics, events, and humanitarian operations. Headquartered at Building A4, Office #101, Dubai Logistics City within the Dubai South free zone, the company operates approximately 45,000 pallet positions, 27,000 sq m of bulk storage, and 51,000-53,000 sq m of open yard space, supported by the Infor SCE 10 warehouse management system for integrated logistics planning, control, and execution.

The business model is B2B managed services, with revenue generated through negotiated contract logistics engagements with manufacturers, distributors, and retailers. Premier operates an asset-light transportation model combining its own fleet with strategic partner fleet providers for GCC and Levant coverage, while international freight forwarding is delivered through a network of freight forwarder partners. Go-to-market is sales-led through enterprise field sales targeting anchor customers in regulated and complex industries, supplemented by digital channels (corporate website, social media, email) and an internship program for talent acquisition. The company holds ISO 9001:2015 certification covering 3PL and Distribution, Cargo Packaging, Value Added Services, and Freight Services, and is led by founder Deepak Khushalani as Managing Director and CEO. No public pricing, funding, or revenue figures are disclosed.

Name

Premier Logistics Corporation

Legal name

Premier Logistics Corporation

Website

https://premierlogistics.ae

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Premier Logistics Corporation is a Dubai-based 3PL provider founded in 2016, a subsidiary of The Maneesh Group, delivering warehousing, freight forwarding, transportation, contract logistics, and value-added services across multiple industry verticals in the GCC and international markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Dubai

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Services: Full range of logistics and supply chain solutions including warehousing, freight services, transportation, contract logistics, and value-added services. Revenue is generated through service contracts with manufacturers, distributors, and retailers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Premier Logistics Corporation is a Dubai-based third-party logistics (3PL) provider delivering integrated supply chain solutions including warehousing and distribution, freight forwarding, transportation, contract logistics, value-added finishing services and e-commerce fulfillment. Services are tailored to industry verticals such as Automotive, Food & Beverage, Retail, FMCG, Healthcare, Chemical, Project, Event and Humanitarian logistics, with multimodal capabilities and temperature-controlled storage spanning -25°C to 25°C for pharmaceutical and food-grade cargo.

Product overview

Premier Logistics Corporation is a Third Party Logistics (3PL) company established in Dubai in 2016, providing integrated logistics and supply chain solutions. The company operates a multi-service platform consisting of core logistics services (Warehouse & Distribution, Freight Services, Transportation, Contract Logistics, E-commerce), specialty services (Value Added Services, Open Yard Solutions), and industry-specific solutions (Automotive, Food & Beverage, Retail, Humanitarian, Project, FMCG, Chemical, Event, and Healthcare Logistics). The portfolio also includes technology infrastructure via Infor SCE 10 for warehouse management. Services span multimodal freight forwarding (FIATA accredited), temperature-controlled storage, distribution, and value-added finishing services across GCC and international markets. The company is a subsidiary of The Maneesh Group and holds ISO 9001:2015 certification.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Warehouse & Distribution Warehousing and distribution service with approximately 45,000 pallet positions (ambient and temperature controlled) and 27,000 square meters of bulk storage space for clients in electronics, fashion, pharmaceutical, chemicals, consumer goods and automotive sectors.
• Freight Services FIATA-accredited freight forwarding services offering economical freight to worldwide locations, consolidation services for cargo to and from Europe, Americas, Middle East and Asia, and customs clearance support via strategic international freight forwarder partnerships.
• Transportation Land transportation services across GCC and Levant region covering container transportation via groupage, part-load and full-load services, with distribution supported by just-in-time delivery capabilities for enterprise customers.
• Contract Logistics End-to-end supply chain solutions including logistics planning, control and execution, warehousing, shipping, distribution, returns and repairs management delivered through global strategic partnerships for enterprise customers.
• Value Added Services Customized finishing and configuration services including kitting, crating and lashing, customized packaging, co-packing, shrink wrapping, date coding, bar coding, labelling, cross-docking, repackaging, exhibition fit-outs, point-of-sale product display, demand planning, and quality control and inspections.
• E-commerce Logistics Third-party logistics services tailored to e-commerce, including supply chain management, warehousing, consolidation, order fulfillment, pick and pack, last-mile delivery and comprehensive IT integration.
• Open Yard Solutions Approximately 53,000 square meters of open yard storage within the UAE free zone serving marine, oilfield, construction, defense and aviation industries requiring large-scale outdoor staging.
• Automotive Logistics Just-in-time and integrated inbound logistics for production and spare parts, plus finished vehicle logistics with track-and-trace systems for vehicle monitoring during transit, targeted at automotive manufacturers and distributors.
• Food & Beverage Logistics Temperature-controlled storage and transport, consolidation services from single-case to full container loads, bulk beverage movements using ISO steel tanks or flexi-tanks, and inventory management with expiry date tracking for food and beverage producers and distributors.
• Retail Logistics Strategic distribution for omnichannel retail including cross-docking, pre-retailing services such as labeling, barcoding and store-specific picking, plus direct-to-store (D2S) and direct-to-consumer (D2C) distribution.
• Humanitarian Logistics Disaster response logistics implementing the RAMP strategy (Respond, Adapt, Mitigate, Prepare) covering relief operations, communication with humanitarian agencies, and delivery of survival supplies for humanitarian organizations.
• Project Logistics Individual project planning and execution for cargo movements across oil and gas, construction, energy, maritime, mining and heavy machinery industries, including engines and terminal equipment transported as Break Bulk (BB), Heavy Lift (HL) or Out of Gauge (OOG).
• FMCG Logistics Scalable logistics for fast-moving consumer goods covering factory sourcing, production planning, supply chain design, packing and pooling solutions, and storage, handling and distribution of finished goods.
• Chemical Logistics Handling, transportation and storage of hazardous and non-hazardous chemical goods in compliance with transport laws, covering inbound and outbound transportation and global shipments via strategic partnerships for chemical industry customers.
• Event Logistics Event logistics planning including transportation management, on-site support, complete event coordination, and 24/7 availability of event specialists for exhibitions and major events.
• Healthcare Logistics Temperature-managed warehousing and transport for pharmaceutical and medical technology products with controlled ranges of -25°C, 2-8°C or 15-25°C, supported by monitoring systems ensuring specified conditions are maintained.

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles9 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• International Freight Forwarders NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStrategic partnerships with international freight forwarders providing origin-to-destination supply chain visibility and global multimodal network coverage for freight services.
• Regional Fleet ProviderscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnerships with leading fleet providers within the GCC region for just-in-time deliveries as part of supply chain solutions, enabling asset-light distribution model.
• International TransporterscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStrategic partnerships with international transporters and freight forwarders for automotive logistics providing origin-to-destination supply chain visibility.
• The Maneesh GroupflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company established in 1983 with headquarters in Dubai, UAE. Operates in various businesses including Textiles, Construction, Real Estate, Transportation, and FMCG Distribution across 10 countries including UAE, China, Russia, and India.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hellmann Worldwide Logistics: Germany-founded global 3PL with a strong Middle East operation offering air/ocean forwarding, contract logistics, and industry-specific solutions (automotive, healthcare, retail). Closely comparable model mixing multimodal freight forwarding with verticalized contract logistics.
• Expeditors International: U.S.-headquartered global freight forwarder with significant Middle East presence offering air/ocean forwarding and distribution services. Directly comparable for Premier's FIATA-accredited freight forwarding and multimodal coordination capabilities.
• Aramex: UAE-headquartered global logistics company offering freight forwarding, warehousing, last-mile, and supply chain solutions across the same GCC verticals (retail, pharma, e-commerce). Operates as a comparable multi-vertical 3PL with Dubai roots and similar FIATA-class international coverage.
• GAC Group: Dubai-based global shipping, logistics, and marine services provider with contract logistics, freight forwarding, and warehousing capabilities targeting GCC enterprise customers. Directly comparable scale, scope, and regional base to Premier.
• RSA Global (formerly RSA Logistics): Dubai-based emerging logistics provider specializing in supply chain, freight, and contract logistics for automotive, FMCG, and industrial clients in the GCC. Closest regional peer by scale, scope, and target verticals for a PE comparison.

Broad incumbents

• Agility Logistics: Kuwait-headquartered global logistics major with extensive freight forwarding, contract logistics, and warehousing operations across the Middle East and Africa. Competes head-to-head with Premier for the same enterprise and government contracts but operates at significantly broader geographic and vertical scale.
• DHL Supply Chain: Global contract logistics and warehousing leader with deep Middle East operations and industry-specialized solutions in healthcare, automotive, retail, and consumer. Competes for the same enterprise 3PL RFPs but at materially larger scale.
• Kuehne+Nagel: Global freight forwarding and contract logistics leader with substantial GCC presence serving the same automotive, pharma, FMCG, and aerospace verticals. A much larger comparable for the international freight and contract logistics lines of Premier's business.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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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