What KRL does

KRL Logistics is a private, UK-headquartered (Aldershot) international freight forwarder and multimodal logistics provider founded in 1998 and operating with 501-1,000 employees. The company moves cargo by road, sea, air and — following its 2025 acquisition of RCS UK — rail, supported by 8 UK and 2 Ireland owned hubs, an owned GPS-tracked road fleet, and a partner network spanning 400+ facilities and 13,000+ delivery locations across five continents. Service lines span freight forwarding, customs clearance (AEO Trusted Trader), bonded and CFSP warehousing, ISPM15-compliant export packing, pick-and-pack fulfilment, procurement/consolidation for Sri Lanka and other international buyers, Asia inspection/audit, project cargo, AOG support for aviation, and a niche Sporting Division for firearms logistics.

The underlying technology stack combines CargoWiseOne (fully integrated with UK Customs) for shipment workflow automation, the proprietary REDS web portal for real-time tracking/inventory visibility, GPS-enabled fleet and container tracking, and supporting tools such as the LHR Import Air Tariff online calculator. Certifications and memberships (AEO, IATA, BIFA, IIFA, RHA, IAM, ISPM15) and tier-1 channel status within the Palletways network reinforce compliance and route-access credentials.

KRL monetises primarily through transaction-based freight forwarding fees, with supplementary revenue from warehousing/storage, professional packing, pick-and-pack fulfilment, procurement commissions, and inspection services. GTM motion is enterprise field sales with a quote-based engagement model backed by a website quote request and self-service calculator. Named enterprise customers include Boeing, Airbus, Etihad Airways, Bentley and Amazon, with vertical specialisation across aviation (AOG), automotive, retail/e-commerce, manufacturing, sporting arms, and oil & gas in Africa.

Name

KRL

Legal name

KRL Logistics

Website

https://kr-l.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

KRL Logistics is a UK-headquartered (Aldershot) private international freight forwarder providing multimodal air, sea, road and rail transport, warehousing, customs clearance, packing, and specialised logistics services to enterprise clients across aviation, automotive, retail, manufacturing, and oil & gas sectors worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Freight Forwarding and Logistics

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (48851), Freight Transportation Arrangement (4885), Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Support Activities for Transportation (488), Couriers and Express Delivery Services (492110)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210), Air Courier Services (4513)

akta.pro primary industry

Real-Time Operational Visibility & Exception Management (TLAEAKAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Aviation & Marine Spares / AOG Critical Parts Courier (TLAAAEAH), Real-Time Delivery Tracking & Customer ETA Communications (TLAEAGAC), Shipper-Carrier Direct Contracting Networks (TLAEAJAC)

Keywords

• International freight forwarding
• Multimodal logistics services
• Warehousing and distribution
• Customs clearance
• Supply chain management

Headquarters

HQ city

Aldershot

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Freight Forwarding Services: Core revenue from international freight forwarding across air, sea, and road transport modes. Charges based on shipment weight, volume, destination, and service level (standard, express, or time-critical).
2. Warehousing Services: Storage facilities including CFSP and customs bonded warehousing. Revenue from storage duration, pallet space, and handling requirements.
3. Packing Services: Custom timber and plywood case manufacturing for cargo protection. Revenue generated from case construction based on dimensions and materials required.
4. Pick and Pack Services: Order fulfilment service for retailers and manufacturers processing small international orders from warehouse inventories.
5. KRL Procurement: Sourcing and consolidation services for businesses purchasing from UK and Ireland suppliers, providing single point of contact and consolidated shipments.
6. Asia Inspection Services: Quality control and factory audit services for Asian suppliers including finished goods inspection, factory audits, and supplier verification.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

KRL Logistics is an international freight forwarder providing multimodal transport across air, sea, road, and rail, complemented by warehousing, customs clearance, export packing, pick-and-pack fulfilment, and specialised vertical services. It serves businesses shipping goods into and out of the UK and Ireland, with sector specialisations in aviation (AOG), sporting arms, oil & gas, and retail/e-commerce. Operations are supported by an owned UK and Ireland hub network, a global partner footprint, and integrated tracking and customs technology.

Product overview

KRL Logistics provides international freight forwarding and logistics services as a unified multimodal offering built around road, sea, and air freight as the core transport modes. The portfolio is structured as a platform of interconnected core services — Freight (Air, Sea, Road, Rail), Warehousing, Logistics, Packing Services, and Procurement — supplemented by specialised divisions (Asia Inspection Services, Special Handling, Sporting Division) and an acquired brand (RCS UK, acquired 2025). Services are tightly integrated through KRL's own REDS web portal, CargoWiseOne freight forwarding system, GPS-enabled fleet tracking, and partnerships such as Palletways. An online LHR Import Air Tariff calculator is also offered as a standalone tool. Together, the services form an end-to-end logistics capability covering freight forwarding, customs clearance, warehousing, packing, pick and pack, procurement, and supply chain management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• RCS UK: Air, rail and ocean freight services; end-to-end logistics, contract logistics, and customised distribution management. Specialises in AOG, Perishable, Oil and Gas, Pharmaceutical and Medical, Specialist Packing, and Non-Ferrous Materials.
• KRL Procurement
• Sporting Division
• Asia Inspection Services

Products and services

• Air Freight Fast, time-critical air freight solutions for urgent international shipments, with full customs support and global coverage. Targets manufacturers, aviation operators, and other businesses requiring expedited delivery.
• Sea Freight Cost-effective sea freight services including full container load (FCL) and groupage (LCL/consolidation) solutions worldwide, leveraging direct relationships with major shipping lines and alliances.
• Road Freight Reliable UK and European road freight services with a fleet ranging from vans to 45ft articulated vehicles, offering flexible transport solutions for all cargo types from 10 UK and Ireland hubs.
• Rail Freight Rail freight services providing a balance between speed and cost - cheaper than air and faster than ocean - with stable terminal-to-terminal lead times that reduce inventory carrying costs.
• Logistics End-to-end logistics management providing tailored solutions to optimise global supply chains, coordinating multimodal transport and offering real-time tracking through the REDS web portal.
• Warehousing Secure warehousing and distribution services across 10 strategically located UK and Irish hubs, including storage, picking, packing, customs bonded facilities, CFSP facilities, and onward delivery.
• Packing Services Professional export packing services manufacturing timber and plywood cases to specific dimensions, both on-site and at KRL's workshop, conforming to ISPM15 standards certified by the Forestry Commission.
• KRL Procurement Sourcing division supporting businesses worldwide by sourcing products from the UK and Ireland, consolidating shipments to reduce costs, with added services including QC and testing, re-packing, and digital analysis.
• Asia Inspection Services Inspection and audit services for goods sourced from Asia, including Finished Goods Inspection (PSI), Factory Audit Inspections, supplier sourcing across 17,000 suppliers and 500,000 products, and bi-lingual purchase contracts enforceable in Chinese courts.
• KRL Special Handling Fast-track, reliable freight solutions for complex cargo including project forwarding, transhipment, household/office relocation, Africa freight (oil and gas), AOG (aircraft on ground) support, and hazardous or temperature-controlled cargo.
• Sporting Division Specialised freight forwarding services for the sporting arms industry, handling firearms, accessories, trophies, and artwork with RFD certification support, ISPM15-compliant packing, and e-commerce integration.
• RCS UK Republic Cargo Systems UK Ltd, an independent logistics services provider acquired by KRL in 2025, delivering end-to-end design, implementation and operational capabilities in global sea, air, rail and truck transportation, contract logistics, and customised distribution management, specialising in AOG, perishable, oil and gas, pharmaceutical, specialist packing, and non-ferrous materials.

Quantifiable outcome

• 10 strategically positioned hubs across UK and Ireland
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Republic Cargo Systems UK (RCS UK)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025KRL acquired RCS UK in 2025, enhancing capabilities in air, rail, and ocean freight. RCS provides end-to-end logistics services, project cargo, AOG, and customs clearance. Combined entity strengthens position in global logistics sector.
• PalletwayscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEurope's top palletised freight network distributing shipments across 20+ countries with 350+ members. KRL provides access to premium and economy services delivering within 24-72 hours. Platinum Service award recipient.
• CargoWiseOnecoreTechnology or IntegrationFreight forwarding system enabling clients to manage shipments efficiently, automate manual processes, and handle more transactions per employee. KRL operates fully integrated system with UK Customs.
• International Association of Movers (IAM)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlobal network for household and office relocation services enabling KRL to provide door-to-door moving services with trusted partners worldwide.
• Major Shipping Lines (2M, THE Alliance, Ocean Alliance)coreTechnology or IntegrationPartnerships with all major shipping alliances providing preferential rates, flexible port and rail options, and diversified supply chain coverage across global trade routes.
• Airline CarrierscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRelationships with worldwide air carriers ensuring first-class customer service, fast transit, competitive rates, and flexibility. Includes access to freight aircraft for out-of-gauge cargo.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Strengths5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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