Falcon International

Name

Falcon International

Legal name

Falcon International

Website

https://falconfreight.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Falcon International is a family-owned Canadian freight forwarder founded in 2005, specializing in project cargo, ocean, air, and ground logistics for enterprise customers in energy, mining, manufacturing, and events across 90 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Freight Forwarding Services

NAICS

Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation (481212)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Aerospace & Defense (TLAIALAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Aerospace & Aviation Heavy-Lift (Aircraft/Engines/GSE) (TLACAIAF), Time-Critical & AOG (Aircraft on Ground) Specialized Forwarding (TLACAJAI)

Keywords

• Freight forwarding services
• Ocean freight shipping
• Air cargo logistics
• Project cargo transport
• Customs brokerage services

Headquarters

HQ city

Pointe-claire

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Freight Forwarding Services: Core revenue from arranging transportation of cargo via ocean freight (FCL, LCL, consolidation, break bulk, RoRo), air freight (hand carry, expedited, charter), ground transportation (FTL, LTL, heavy-haul), and project cargo services. Fees charged for logistics coordination, customs brokerage, and value-added services.
2. Project Cargo Services: Specialized services for oversized, overweight cargo requiring heavy-lift, crane & rigging, packing & crating. Higher-value shipments with complex planning requirements generating premium service fees.
3. Show Freight Logistics: Turnkey event and tour logistics services including transport, customs (ATA Carnet), on-site handling, storage, and returns for trade shows, concerts, and exhibitions.
4. Customs Brokerage: 24-hour customs clearance services as part of comprehensive freight forwarding package.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Falcon International is a worldwide freight forwarding company providing end-to-end multimodal logistics services including ocean freight (FCL, LCL, consolidation, break bulk, RoRo), air freight (hand carry, expedited, charter), ground transportation (FTL, LTL, heavy-haul), project cargo for oversized/overweight shipments, and specialized show freight for events and trade shows. The company arranges customs brokerage, permit acquisition, route planning, and cargo insurance facilitation for commercial clients across multiple industries, supported by proprietary Falcon Flow tracking and Falcon PUSH proactive notification processes.

Product overview

Falcon International is a worldwide freight forwarding company offering a comprehensive suite of logistics services organized around core transport products (Ocean Freight, Air Freight, Ground Transportation, Project Cargo, Show Freight) supported by specialized industry verticals (Heavy Equipment, Energy & Power Generation, Mining, Manufacturing Logistics). The flagship consolidation product is Falcon Ocean Xpress (FOX), a 16-day door-to-door service from Europe to North America. Technology differentiation comes through Falcon Flow (live tracking platform) and Falcon PUSH (proactive shipment handling methodology). Services are delivered through offices in Montreal, Quebec (headquarters) and Schaumburg, Illinois (Falcon America).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Falcon Ocean Xpress (FOX): A 16-day door-to-door consolidation service from Europe to Canada and the United States, launched in 2020.
• Falcon Flow
• Falcon PUSH

Products and services

• Ocean Freight Door-to-door ocean freight services including Full Container Load (FCL), Less than Container Load (LCL), consolidation, break bulk, and Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo) shipping options for commercial shippers.
• Falcon Ocean Xpress (FOX) A 16-day door-to-door consolidation service from Europe to Canada and the United States, offering the fastest ocean consolidation lane across the Atlantic with weekly service.
• Air Freight 24/7 air freight services including hand carry, expedited cargo, charter air freight, ATA Carnet service, and tradeshow air freight for time-sensitive commercial shipments.
• Project Cargo Heavy haul transport for oversized and overweight cargo, including barge, rail, RO/RO, heavy haul trucking, air charters, crane and rigging operations, and packing and crating services for complex project logistics.
• Show Freight Time-sensitive event and tour logistics including air, road and sea transport, dedicated show trucks and trailers, ATA Carnet customs clearance, on-site handling, storage, and returns for concerts, trade shows, and exhibitions.
• Ground Transportation Ground freight services including Full Truckload (FTL), Less than Truckload (LTL), heavy-haul trucking, and intermodal transportation with real-time visibility and 24/7 monitoring.
• Falcon Flow Live tracking and visibility platform for shipment management enabling customers to find shipments and their status, manage orders, invoices, and analyze and optimize supply chain operations.
• Falcon PUSH (Personal Update Shipment Handling) Internal quality-control process ensuring personal updates at every shipment stage with proactive notifications including pickup confirmation, departure from origin, arrival at destination, and final delivery confirmation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Door-to-door delivery in 16 days for Europe to North America consolidation (FOX service)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GPLN (Global Project Logistics Network)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal project logistics network partnership providing Falcon access to agents in over 90 countries and 230 offices, enhancing optimization of logistics solutions for project cargo and complex freight forwarding needs worldwide.
• IFLN (International Freight Logistics Network)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational freight logistics network partnership complementing GPLN coverage for seamless global freight forwarding services across multiple regions.
• WCA ProjectscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorld Cargo Alliance Projects network for specialized project cargo logistics, providing expertise in oversized and heavy haul transportation solutions.
• OOG NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOut-of-gauge cargo specialized network enabling Falcon to handle extremely large or non-standard freight requiring specialized handling and permits.
• cargo.onecoreTechnology or IntegrationStrategic partnership to enhance air freight services through cargo.one digital platform, providing businesses with improved efficiency, transparency, and reliability in air cargo booking and management.
• CIFFA (Canadian International Freight Forwarders Association)coreOthersProfessional association membership with over 50% of Falcon operators CIFFA certified, demonstrating commitment to industry standards and professional development.
• FIATAcoreOthersInternational Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations membership demonstrating adherence to global freight forwarding standards.
• IATAcoreOthersInternational Air Transport Association certification enabling air freight operations with compliance to international air cargo standards.
• NCBFAAminorOthersNational Customs Brokers & Freight Forwarders Association of America membership for US market representation.
• FMC (Federal Maritime Commission)coreOthersUS Federal Maritime Commission licensing required for ocean freight operations in US market, regulatory compliance certification.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• C.H. Robinson Worldwide: Large US-headquartered 3PL with global forwarding and project logistics practices; broader portfolio but overlapping project cargo and supply chain services for North American shippers.
• Yusen Logistics: Global mid-large forwarder with multimodal services and event logistics; broader portfolio but overlapping project cargo and trade show forwarding capabilities.
• DSV A/S: One of the world's largest freight forwarders with deep project logistics (formerly Panalpina) and air/ocean/road capabilities; vastly larger scale but operates in the same lanes and verticals.
• Kuehne+Nagel: World's largest freight forwarder with significant project logistics, perishables and aerospace forwarding; shapes competitive benchmarks for tier-1 multinational shippers that Falcon also serves.

Direct peers

• Kerry Logistics Network: Asia-headquartered mid-size international forwarder with multimodal services and project logistics; comparable in scale, certifications, and global network usage.
• deugro: Global project cargo and heavy-lift specialist with concentration on oversized/overweight industrial shipments; the closest pure-project-cargo analog to Falcon's specialty.
• Cargo-Partner: Austrian family-built mid-size forwarder with global coverage and similar specializations in air, ocean and project cargo; directly comparable in size and family-owned DNA.
• Expeditors International: US-based mid-large asset-light forwarder with strong air and ocean freight forwarding; similarly asset-light and reliant on network partnerships, addressing North American enterprise shippers.
• Hellmann Worldwide Logistics: Family-owned mid-size German global forwarder with comparable project cargo, air charter, ocean and road services, and similar family-business DNA. Most direct parallel to Falcon's positioning.

Emerging players

• Flexport: Digital-native freight forwarder building software-led forwarding; a tech-forward entrant that pressures small-mid forwarders' differentiation but currently less specialized in heavy-lift project cargo.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@FalconFreightForwardingNews
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/falcon-international-freight-forwarding
• Instagraminstagram.com/falcon_intl_logistics

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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