Carmi Logistics

What Carmi Logistics does

Carmi Logistics, operating under the legal entity Grupo CARMI, is a privately held, family-owned logistics and customs brokerage group founded on May 13, 1983 in Querétaro, Mexico by Lic. Héctor Ricardo Carmona Millán. The company provides integrated cross-border logistics services across the T-MEC (USMCA) zone, operating through four wholly-owned subsidiaries: CS CARGA FORWARDERS S.A. de C.V. (air and maritime freight forwarding, IATA and PANGEA member), CS CARGO USA LLC (US freight forwarding, founded 1984 in Laredo, Texas), CS CARGA (land transport, founded 1998), and CARMI USA LLC (American customs broker with National License since June 2007). Service lines include Mexican and US customs brokerage, ocean/air/land freight forwarding, warehousing with bonded and FTZ zones, consolidated LTL services, in-bond transport, and VUCEM electronic filing, served through offices in Querétaro, Nuevo Laredo, Aguascalientes, Mexico City (AICM), Veracruz, Manzanillo/Lázaro Cárdenas, and Laredo, Texas.

The company's technology backbone is the proprietary SIGAC.NET ERP system (Sistema Integral de Grupo Aduanero CARMI), a multi-company, multi-license, multi-customs integrated database platform covering customs clearance, air-maritime-land logistics, quality management, legal, costs, accounting, and commercialization. SIGAC integrates with Mexican government systems (VUCEM, SAT) and supports the proprietary DASCC (Anticipation, Verification and Collection) methodology, which underpins the company's published "Best Practices Model" — available as a book in Spanish, English, and Japanese. Customer-facing capabilities include a 24/7 Track & Trace system and the CARMI mobile app (iOS and Android). The firm holds ISO 9001:2015, C-TPAT, OEA, HAZMAT, IATA, ATA Carnet, NMSDC, SMSDC, and SCAC certifications, and operates as a dual-licensed customs broker in both Mexico and the United States.

Carmi generates revenue through professional services (customs brokerage fees) and freight services (ocean, air, and land forwarding, plus warehousing and distribution), with pricing provided via personalized quotes rather than published rate cards. The go-to-market is sales-led: a direct sales team operates from regional offices, supported by a toll-free number (01-800-52-CARMI), an online quote-request form, a website available in Spanish and English, weekly regulatory circulars, and a careers portal. The customer base is concentrated in manufacturing, importers/exporters, and specialized cargo (including hazmat), with named enterprise clients including Molitec Steel Mexico, APL Logistics de Mexico, Tetakawi, and Pont Aurell y Armengol Mexico. Ownership remains with the founding Carmona family (Héctor, Teresa, and Ricardo Carmona hold the US customs broker patents), with no disclosed external institutional investment.

Name

Carmi Logistics

Legal name

Grupo CARMI

Website

https://carmi.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Carmi Logistics is a family-owned Mexican-American customs brokerage and freight forwarding group founded in 1983, providing integrated cross-border logistics (ocean, air, land) and dual-jurisdiction customs clearance across the T-MEC zone via its proprietary SIGAC.NET ERP. It serves enterprise manufacturers and importers/exporters through wholly-owned subsidiaries in Mexico and the USA.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Logistics Services and Customs Brokerage

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (48851), Warehousing and Storage (493), Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance (48423)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210)

akta.pro primary industry

Customs & Regulatory Filing Documentation (Entry/Exit Summaries, Declarations, ENS/AMS/ACI) (TLACAHAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Export/Import Documentation Preparation (Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Shipper’s Letter of Instruction) (TLACAHAD), In-Transit & Special Regimes Processing (Transit, TIR/ATA Carnet, Temporary Import/Export) (TLACAFAJ)

Keywords

• Customs brokerage services
• Freight forwarding
• International logistics
• Cross-border transportation
• Warehousing distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Nuevo Laredo

HQ country

Mexico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Customs Brokerage Services: Mexican and American customs brokerage services providing customs clearance, compliance guarantees, and regulatory support. Licensed customs broker operating in both Mexico and USA with patents under Hector, Teresa and Ricardo Carmona.
2. Freight Forwarding: International freight forwarding for maritime, air, and land cargo. Services include FCL/LCL, consolidation, customs clearance handling, bonded warehouse, and door-to-door logistics. Active member of IATA and PANGEA maritime forwarder network.
3. Warehousing and Logistics: Warehouse storage with 110 square feet capacity, two yards, BONDED zone, FTZ zone, rack zone, and inventory management and distribution services. Includes pick and pack, labeling, and cross-docking capabilities.
4. Land Transportation: Ground freight services including LTL, FTL, cross-border customs clearance, bonded warehouse storage, and GPS tracking. Fleet includes tractors, box trucks, and containers for regional coverage.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Carmi Logistics is a Mexican customs brokerage and integrated international freight forwarding group that clears and moves cargo across the T-MEC (USMCA) zone via maritime, air, and land transport. It operates a dual-licensed customs agency in Mexico and the USA, plus warehouses, bonded/FTZ zones, and a proprietary SIGAC ERP to deliver door-to-door cross-border logistics and customs compliance services.

Product overview

Carmi Logistics operates as a logistics and customs brokerage group offering a combination of core freight forwarding services and a proprietary SIGAC ERP technology platform. The product portfolio comprises three freight forwarding modes (Ocean, Air, Land), two specialized customs brokerage services (Mexican and U.S.), a warehouse and logistics division, and supporting services including LCL/FCL cargo, consolidated freight, Inbond shipments, VUCEM processing, and a Best Practices methodology. These services are delivered through two business units — CS Carga Forwarders (air/sea forwarding) and CS CARGA (land transport) — and supported by the SIGAC ERP platform and CARMI App for tracking and visibility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ocean Freight Forwarding International ocean freight services including FCL (standard, Open Top, High Cube), LCL consolidation, customs clearance, bonded warehousing, and online tracking for importers and exporters.
• Air Freight Forwarding International air cargo services including consolidated air transport, Air Waybill handling, urgent courier, national/international distribution, and online tracking under active IATA membership.
• Land Freight Forwarding Cross-border and domestic truck freight services (LTL/FTL), cross-border customs clearance, bonded warehouse storage, and real-time Track & Trace within the USMCA zone.
• Mexican Customs Brokerage Full-service Mexican customs agency offering DASCC anticipation techniques, part-number catalog management, same-day expense proofs, digital foreign trade operations, and a five-year post-clearance compliance guarantee.
• U.S. Customs Brokerage American customs brokerage with C-TPAT certification support, anti-smuggling program alignment, reduced inspection wait times, and voluntary C-TPAT certification assistance under the patents of Héctor, Teresa and Ricardo Carmona.
• Warehouse and Logistics Two warehouses totaling 110 square feet with bonded zone, FTZ zone, rack and yard areas, inventory management, barcode/repackaging/labeling, cross-docking, and distribution capabilities.
• Inbond Land Shipments Multimodal Inbond transport through SAT-authorized carriers, covering dry and refrigerated goods with customs procedures at origin and destination ports and integrated transit security planning.
• CS Carga Forwarders International air and maritime freight forwarding business unit; member of IATA and the PANGEA maritime forwarders network; handles pickup, consolidation, customs clearance, and door-to-door delivery worldwide.
• CS CARGA (Land Transport Unit) National and international land transport and logistics company providing consolidated LTL/FTL freight, door-to-door service, US land services, specialized cargo, and Inbond transport with GPS tracking.

Quantifiable outcome

• DASCC anticipation techniques reduce customs delays and errors
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• IATA (International Air Transport Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive IATA membership enabling international air freight forwarding services. Provides global coverage for cargo collection and delivery through IATA/CASS alliance.
• PANGEA NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive membership in PANGEA maritime forwarder network providing global coverage for sea freight operations and direct relationships with shipping lines.
• CAAAREM (Confederación de Asociaciones de Agentes Aduanales de la República Mexicana)minorOthersIndustry association membership for customs brokers in Mexico. Founder Lic. Héctor Ricardo Carmona Millán received recognition for 25 years of service to the profession.
• COMCE NORESTEminorOthersNorthern Mexico foreign trade council. Lic. Héctor Ricardo Carmona Millán participated in International Foreign Trade Forum 2018.
• Association of Logistics & Forwarding Agents Inc. (ALFA)minorOthersLogistics and forwarding agents association. CARMI Logistics received 2022 Business Distinction recognition for commitment to the association.
• Association of Laredo Forwarding AgentsminorOthersLaredo-based forwarding agents association. Founder Lic. Héctor Ricardo Carmona Millán served on Executive Committee 2007-2008.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Fletes y Mudanzas (FYME): Mexican freight forwarder offering national and international land, air, and maritime services with customs support. Direct competitor for Mexican SME and mid-market shippers.
• Transpaís: Mexican logistics and freight forwarding company with cross-border capabilities into the United States. Directly comparable as a similarly-sized Mexican forwarder competing for T-MEC trade volumes.
• Transportes Unidos Mexicanos (TUM): Established Mexican trucking and logistics operator providing LTL/FTL services with cross-border operations. Comparable in target customer base (manufacturers, importers) and service mix (land freight + customs-adjacent services).

Broad incumbents

• Kuehne+Nagel: Global freight forwarding and logistics leader with substantial Mexico operations including customs brokerage. Competes with CARMI on large enterprise cross-border accounts while offering broader global scale.
• DHL Global Forwarding: Global air, ocean, and road freight forwarder with deep Mexican presence and customs capabilities. Directly overlaps CARMI's T-MEC cross-border offering at the enterprise tier.
• DB Schenker: Global logistics provider with land, air, and ocean freight forwarding plus customs services in Mexico. Comparable in offering integrated multi-modal forwarding and customs brokerage.
• Agility Logistics: Global freight forwarder with strong emerging-markets presence including Mexico. Provides comparable multi-modal forwarding and customs brokerage for industrial and consumer cargo.
• CEVA Logistics: Global supply chain and freight forwarding operator with Mexican operations. Overlaps with CARMI in cross-border forwarding, contract logistics, and customs-adjacent services.
• Expeditors International: US-headquartered global logistics provider with established Mexico operations and customs brokerage capabilities. Competes for similar enterprise cross-border accounts.

Emerging players

• nowports: Mexico-based digital freight forwarder offering digitized cross-border logistics and customs services. Represents the technology-native competitive threat to traditional brokers like CARMI in the same T-MEC corridor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/carmi.logistics

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Carmi Logistics