What Transworld Logistics Group does

Transworld Logistics Group is a privately held, boutique freight forwarding and integrated logistics provider headquartered in Piscataway, New Jersey, operating continuously since 1986. The company delivers end-to-end supply chain management through eight core service modules: TLG Air Freight, TLG Ocean Shipping, TLG Road Freight, TLG Insurance (marine cargo insurance), TLG Brokerage (customs brokerage supporting ISF 10+2 filing, FDA compliance, tariff/HTS classification, duty drawback, and customs bonds), TLG Projects (heavy equipment and machinery transport up to 200 tons), TLG Distribution (warehousing and fulfillment across ambient-to-frozen temperatures), and TLG Cool (refrigerated transport). Its underlying technology is described as an integrated logistics management platform combining air, ocean, and land transport coordination with customs brokerage and distribution capabilities, with no proprietary technology features disclosed.

The company targets enterprise, mid-market, and SMB clients across six named verticals — Consumer Packaged Goods, Energy, Hospitality, Healthcare, Industrial Manufacturing, and High-Tech — and markets worldwide delivery capability while concentrating primary operations in North America (USA and Canada). Long-tenured relationships, including a 24-year enterprise account with 500+ forty-foot containers shipped, indicate strong client retention. The headcount is 11–50 employees, the operating model is direct-to-customer, and the company relies on a "Get a Quote" website form and consultative account management rather than standardized pricing.

The revenue model is transactional: each shipment is priced individually based on cargo type, weight, dimensions, origin, destination, and service level, with no publicly disclosed pricing tiers or subscription structure. Marketing channels combine a website contact form, content marketing via blog, organic social presence, and customer testimonials driving referrals. No funding rounds, M&A activity, partnerships, patents, certifications, or AI/ML capabilities are disclosed in the available data.

Name

Transworld Logistics Group

Legal name

Transworld Logistics Group

Website

https://mytlg.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Transworld Logistics Group is a privately held, boutique freight forwarder founded in 1986 and based in Piscataway, NJ, offering air, ocean, road, customs brokerage, refrigerated, and project logistics to enterprise and SMB clients across CPG, energy, healthcare, hospitality, industrial, and high-tech verticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Freight Forwarding and Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Project Cargo & Heavy-Lift Transload (TLALAFAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Removal, Take-Back & Disposal / Recycling (Bulky) (TLAAAKAK)

Keywords

• Freight forwarding services
• Ocean shipping logistics
• Air freight transport
• Customs brokerage services
• Warehousing distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Piscataway

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

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. Freight Logistics Services: The company generates revenue through comprehensive logistics and freight forwarding services including air freight, ocean shipping, and road freight. Services are priced per shipment based on cargo type, volume, destination, and transport mode requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Transworld Logistics Group is a boutique freight forwarder offering end-to-end supply chain management through eight service modules: air freight, ocean shipping, road freight, marine cargo insurance, customs brokerage, special project logistics (including heavy equipment up to 200 tons), distribution and warehousing, and refrigerated transport. The company delivers these services on a custom-quote, per-shipment basis to manufacturers, distributors, importers, and exporters across verticals including CPG, energy, hospitality, healthcare, industrial manufacturing, and high-tech.

Product overview

Transworld Logistics Group offers a suite of integrated logistics services as a boutique logistics provider. The core offering includes eight distinct service modules: TLG Air Freight (air cargo transport), TLG Ocean Shipping (sea freight), TLG Road Freight (land transport), TLG Insurance (marine cargo insurance), TLG Brokerage (customs clearance), TLG Projects (heavy equipment/special project logistics), TLG Distribution (warehousing and fulfillment), and TLG Cool (refrigerated transport). These services work together to provide end-to-end supply chain management, from pre-planning and specialized crating through paperwork management and final distribution, with a focus on ensuring shipments arrive on time and in excellent condition.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• TLG Air Freight Air freight logistics service enabling rapid and reliable cargo transportation across any distance, designed for speed, flexibility, and precision. Targeted at clients with urgent shipments, high-value goods, and time-sensitive deliveries.
• TLG Ocean Shipping Ocean shipping solutions built for efficiency and scale, offering competitive rates and suitable schedules for reducing transportation costs. Designed for clients moving larger cargo volumes internationally.
• TLG Road Freight Land freight transportation services for cargo delivery via road networks, providing last-mile and over-the-road transport solutions.
• TLG Marine Cargo Insurance Door-to-door marine cargo insurance providing coverage protecting shipments against loss, damage, or theft during land, air, or sea transit, including protection from natural disasters, vehicle accidents, customs rejection, and piracy.
• TLG Customs Brokerage Customs brokerage service enabling quick and compliant freight clearance at U.S. ports and airports, supporting ISF (10+2) filing, FDA compliance, tariff/HTS classification, duty drawback, customs bonds, and other import/export requirements.
• TLG Special Projects Special project logistics service for machinery, heavy equipment, and hospitality assets. Specializes in heavy equipment hauling and machinery transport up to 200 tons, with each transport customized to client needs.
• TLG Distribution and Warehousing Distribution and warehousing services enabling transport of goods from ambient to frozen temperatures worldwide. Centralizes storage, shipping, and cargo distribution with a network of warehousing and distribution centers.
• TLG Refrigerated Transport (TLG Cool) Refrigerated transport services providing precision in handling, seamless transitions, and complete end-to-end visibility with integrated cold chain solutions for temperature-sensitive cargo.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 500 forty-foot containers shipped for a single client relationship spanning 24 years

Named customers6 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

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Kuehne+Nagel: One of the world's largest freight forwarders offering integrated air, ocean, road, and contract logistics—including project/heavy-lift logistics. Directly comparable in service mix (especially project cargo) but operates at vastly larger scale than TLG's boutique footprint.
• DSV: Danish-headquartered global freight forwarder acquired from Panalpina, offering air, sea, road, and project logistics. Directly comparable for project/heavy-lift and full multi-modal forwarding, but at massive scale vs. TLG.
• DHL Global Forwarding: Global freight forwarding arm of Deutsche Post DHL offering air freight, ocean freight, road/rail, and customs services. Comparable in offering the same integrated services TLG provides (air/ocean/road/customs), with a much larger global network.

Direct peers

• Expeditors International: US-headquartered global freight forwarder offering air, ocean, and ground transportation plus customs brokerage. Highly comparable as a multi-modal forwarder serving enterprise shippers, though much larger than TLG.
• C.H. Robinson: North American freight broker and 3PL arranging truckload, less-than-truckload, ocean, and air freight. Comparable as a US-based forwarder arranging multi-modal freight, with much larger scale and asset-light model similar to TLG's positioning.
• CEVA Logistics: Global 3PL offering freight management, contract logistics, ground transportation, and customs services. Comparable as a multi-modal forwarder with warehousing/distribution capabilities similar to TLG's Distribution offering.
• Hellmann Worldwide Logistics: Family-owned global freight forwarder providing air, ocean, road, and contract logistics services. Comparable as a multi-generation, relationship-heavy forwarder—a closer cultural and operational analog to TLG's boutique positioning than publicly traded giants.
• Yusen Logistics: Global logistics provider offering air freight forwarding, ocean freight forwarding, warehousing/distribution, and customs services. Comparable in multi-modal forwarding plus distribution plus customs solutions analogous to TLG's eight service modules.
• Shipco Transport: Privately held global freight forwarder specializing in ocean and air freight forwarding with customs brokerage. Comparable as a privately held, multi-modal forwarder more boutique in scale than publicly listed peers—closer size analog to TLG.

Emerging players

• Flexport: Digital-native freight forwarder offering air, ocean, road, and customs services via a technology platform. Comparable in service offering (multi-modal forwarding) but contrasts with TLG via tech-led, non-boutique operating model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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