Global AirFreight

What Global AirFreight does

Global AirFreight International Pte Ltd is a privately held Singapore-headquartered freight forwarder and contract logistics operator founded in 1970. The company provides integrated air, ocean, and cross-border trucking services, with cross-border trucking on the Singapore–Peninsular Malaysia corridor operated through own trucks and a hub-and-spoke network. It also offers contract logistics and warehousing anchored by the Megaplex Warehouse inside the Changi Free Trade Zone, which provides direct cargo transfer to airfreight terminals and GST suspension on re-export flows. The technology stack is operational rather than AI-driven: a Warehouse Management System with real-time inventory management, a 24/7 Control Tower for cold-chain and shipment monitoring, and a customer-facing web tracking system.

The business is organized around six enterprise verticals — Aerospace/Aviation, Healthcare/Life Sciences, Project Cargo, Technology/Electronics, Ship Spares, and General Cargo — with Aerospace, Healthcare, and Project Cargo as the primary specialty segments. The healthcare franchise is unusually deep, spanning clinical trials, biological samples, cell and gene therapies, radiopharmaceuticals, blood logistics, hand-carried cold chain, and laboratory animal transport, underpinned by IATA CEIV Pharma (2017), GDP (2016), and temperature-controlled zones from cryogenic (-196°C) to ambient. The aerospace franchise, anchored by AS9120B (2019), provides AOG 24/7/365 hotline, in-plant support, engine and helicopter handling, and routine spares logistics. Project Cargo covers heavy-lift and out-of-gauge cargo for Oil & Gas and Marine end-markets.

Revenue is generated through transaction fees on freight movement, managed services for warehousing and contract logistics, and professional services for in-plant support and partnered marine insurance. The company operates direct enterprise sales with a dedicated sales team and BDA function, supplemented by channel partnerships through WACO (exclusive Singapore member since 1984), TALA, XLP Projects Network, PPG, and PharmaFreight. Geography is owned-office + network: nine own regional offices across Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, China, Taiwan, Myanmar, and Cambodia coordinate operations to 1,000+ locations in 50+ countries. Per company commentary, electronics and airfreight account for approximately 60% of revenue. No external funding rounds, M&A, or institutional investor involvement are evidenced; ownership appears founder/family-controlled.

Name

Global AirFreight

Legal name

Global Airfreight International Pte Ltd

Website

https://globalair.com.sg

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Global AirFreight International is a Singapore-headquartered, privately held freight forwarder founded in 1970 that provides integrated air, ocean, and cross-border trucking services plus Changi-anchored contract logistics to enterprise customers across aerospace, healthcare, project cargo, and electronics verticals in Asia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Freight Forwarding & Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Air Transportation (481), Support Activities for Air Transportation (4881)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Deep Sea Foreign Transportation Of Freight (4412)

akta.pro primary industry

Charter Air Freight Forwarding (Full/Part Charter, ACMI Brokerage) (TLACAAAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ocean Export Forwarding (Booking/VGM/SI/BL) (TLACABAF), Ocean Import Forwarding (Destination Handling/DO/ISF) (TLACABAE), Customs Brokerage for Ocean Shipments (Import/Export Clearance) (TLACABAG), Hazmat Air Cargo Transport (IATA DGR compliant) (TLADAIAH)

Keywords

• Air freight forwarding
• Ocean freight forwarding
• Contract logistics
• Cold chain logistics
• Aviation logistics

Headquarters

HQ city

Singapore

HQ country

Singapore

HQ region

Asia

Offices16 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Air Freight Forwarding: Core air cargo solutions including time-definite and cost-savings options for palletized or loose shipments with full array of value-added services.
2. Ocean Freight Forwarding: Sea freight shipments handling LCL/FCL/Air-Sea/Sea-Air/Sea-Sea transshipment modes with strategic alliances with leading local ocean carriers and NVOCCs.
3. Cross Border Trucking: Door-to-door coverage between Singapore and Peninsula Malaysia using hub-and-spoke network with daily consolidated truck departures.
4. Contract Logistics & Warehousing: Regional distribution center services including storage, inventory management, pick and pack, repackaging, kitting and assembly, crating, DG packaging, fumigation, and container stuffing.
5. In-Plant Support Services: Dedicated staff stationed at customer premises providing logistics/traffic department extension with 24-hour support, IT integration, and value-added services.
6. Marine Insurance: Partnership with established insurance company to offer complete marine insurance solutions with competitive rates and expertise in handling marine claims.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Global AirFreight International is a Singapore-based freight forwarding specialist providing air, ocean, and cross-border trucking services complemented by contract logistics and warehousing. The company delivers tailored supply-chain solutions for industry verticals including aerospace/aviation, healthcare/life sciences, project cargo, ship spares, technology/electronics, and general cargo, supported by in-plant support, dangerous goods handling, cross-trade management, and insurance services.

Product overview

Global AirFreight International operates a multi-service logistics platform centered on freight forwarding (air, ocean, and cross-border trucking) complemented by specialized warehousing and contract logistics. The core portfolio is organized around three industry verticals — Aerospace/Aviation, Healthcare and Life Sciences, and Project Cargo — each supported by dedicated services including In-Plant Support, Dangerous Good Management, Cross Trade Management, and Insurance. Healthcare logistics includes specialized sub-services for clinical trials, biological samples, cell and gene therapies, temperature-controlled solutions, GDP-compliant pharmaceutical storage and distribution, radiopharmaceuticals, blood logistics, and laboratory animal transport. The company also offers general cargo and technology/electronics logistics. All services are connected through the company's own regional offices in Southeast Asia and a global partner network (WACO, TALA, PPG, XLP Projects, Pharmafreight).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TALA - The Aerospace Logistics Alliance: An extensive global network of independent logistics partners specializing in the aerospace sector, providing comprehensive logistics solutions including routine, delivery, and customs clearance.
• PharmaFreight
• XLP Projects Network
• Project Professionals Group (PPG)

Products and services

• Air Freight
• Ocean Freight
• Cross Border Trucking
• Contract Logistics & Warehousing
• Dangerous Good Management
• In-Plant Support
• Cross Trade Management
• Marine Insurance
• Aerospace / Aviation Logistics
• Healthcare and Life Sciences Logistics
• Project Cargo
• Ship Spares Logistics
• Technology / Electronics Logistics
• General Cargo
• Clinical Trials Logistics
• Biological Sample Logistics
• Cell and Gene Logistics
• Temperature-Controlled Solutions
• Pharmaceutical Storage and Distribution (GDP)
• Radiopharmaceuticals Logistics
• Blood Logistics and Direct-to-Patient Services
• Dedicated Transport Solutions (Hand-Carried Cold Chain)
• Laboratory Animal Transport

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% product safety for healthcare shipments
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and supporting.

• TALA (The Aerospace Logistics Alliance)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Entrepreneurial organization with locally-owned operating branches forming an extensive global network recognized for expertise servicing the aerospace sector with comprehensive logistics solutions including routine, delivery, and customs clearance. TALA provides 24/7/365 global communication and strategic decision-maker support.
• XLP Projects NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Independent project forwarding and chartering network consisting of well-known project logistics companies qualified in heavy lift handling and transportation by ocean, air, or overland. Members have been involved in high-profile project lifts and movements globally.
• Project Professionals Group (PPG)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Project logistics specialist network experienced in heavy-lift and out-of-gauge cargo handling on a global basis. PPG members provide fully integrated logistics management solutions ensuring every aspect of project logistics is addressed.
• Changi Airport Group (CAG)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Changi Airport Group supported the pioneer group including SIA Cargo, Dnata Singapore, Global Airfreight International, Expeditors Singapore, CEVA Logistics Singapore, and Schenker Singapore to pursue IATA CEIV certification. CAG is part of Pharma.Aero alliance committed to sharing best practices for pharmaceutical handling.
• PharmaFreight NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014PharmaFreight UK obtained Wholesale Dealer's Authorisation (WDA) from MHRA in April 2014, allowing storage of medicinal products at London Heathrow warehouse for over 24 hours. Audited to GDP standards by UK's national health regulatory body.
• World Air Cargo Organization (WACO)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1984Global Airfreight International is the exclusive member of WACO, a global network of independent freight forwarding companies formed in 1973 to compete against American freight forwarders entering European markets. WACO provides superior global network coverage through commitment to membership development and strategic cooperation among member companies.
• Insurance Partner (Established 1889)supportingOthersWorking in close partnership with a reliable and reputable insurance company established in 1889 to offer complete marine insurance solutions with competitive rates and expertise in handling marine claims matters.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Expeditors International: Global freight forwarder with strong Asia Pacific presence offering airfreight, ocean, and customs brokerage — directly competes with Global AirFreight on Asia-origin air cargo lanes and aerospace/customs services.
• Kuehne+Nagel: One of the world's largest freight forwarders with extensive airfreight, ocean, and contract logistics operations across Asia — overlapping with Global AirFreight's airfreight forwarding and pharma cold-chain verticals.
• DHL Global Forwarding: Global freight forwarding arm of Deutsche Post DHL with deep Asia Pacific network, airfreight, and cold-chain capabilities — directly competes in Singapore and SEA corridors where Global AirFreight operates.
• DSV: Major global freight forwarder with significant airfreight and sea freight forwarding operations following its Schenker acquisition — overlaps with Global AirFreight on multi-modal forwarding and Asian trade lanes.
• CEVA Logistics: Global 3PL and freight forwarder with Singapore operations and contract logistics capabilities — competes with Global AirFreight on aerospace, contract logistics, and Southeast Asia airfreight forwarding.
• Yusen Logistics: Japanese-headquartered global logistics provider with airfreight forwarding and contract logistics in Southeast Asia — comparable to Global AirFreight on Asia airfreight forwarding and electronics logistics verticals.
• Nippon Express: Global logistics provider with airfreight forwarding, warehousing, and Asia-wide operations — competes with Global AirFreight on Asia airfreight forwarding and cross-border logistics services.
• Hellmann Worldwide Logistics: German global freight forwarder with strong airfreight and aerospace logistics capabilities (including aerospace vertical) — competes with Global AirFreight on aerospace parts forwarding and Asia-Pacific air cargo.
• GEODIS: Global freight forwarder and contract logistics provider with Asia Pacific airfreight forwarding — comparable to Global AirFreight on multi-modal forwarding and pharmaceutical/air freight capabilities.

Regional players

• Kerry Logistics Network: Hong Kong-headquartered Asian freight forwarder with strong intra-Asia airfreight and cross-border trucking — comparable to Global AirFreight's regional SEA footprint and Asia-origin forwarding model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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