SAI Logistics

What SAI Logistics does

SAI Logistics Ltd is a UK-based freight forwarding and third-party logistics provider headquartered in Milton Keynes, founded in 1991. The company offers airfreight, ocean freight (FCL, LCL and consolidation), warehousing and distribution, customs clearance, marine insurance, and HMRC-authorised bonded warehouse services. Its core operational asset is a 40,000 sq ft warehouse in Milton Keynes with capacity for over 4,000 pallets, supported by an online Warehouse Management System (WMS) that provides customers with real-time stock visibility, traceability, and customisable reporting.

The company specialises in the UK-India, UK-China, and UK-Hong Kong trade lanes, operating weekly airfreight consolidations from Shanghai, Bangalore, and Hong Kong into the UK and the only weekly direct LCL service from India to the UK. Local coordination is delivered through sister companies Sea Air Logistics in Shanghai, Bangalore, and Hong Kong, and SAI Logistics is a member of The Santova Group, an international supply chain conglomerate with 32 offices across Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, and the Americas. Sea Air Logistics Ltd holds IATA accreditation for airfreight operations, and SAI Logistics holds HMRC authorisation for its bonded warehouse, enabling duty and VAT deferral for clients.

SAI Logistics generates revenue primarily through transaction-based freight fees (airfreight and ocean freight), subscription-style recurring warehousing and distribution charges, and professional services fees for customs clearance and marine insurance. Pricing is custom and quote-based, with no public rate cards. The company sells via a specialist direct sales team targeting UK and European importers, manufacturing and trading firms with Asian supply chains, and time-critical shippers. Marketing is largely direct, supported by the website, LinkedIn presence via the Santova Limited page, and inbound phone and email inquiries.

Name

SAI Logistics

Legal name

SAI Logistics Ltd

Website

https://sailogistics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SAI Logistics is a UK-based freight forwarder and 3PL, founded in 1991, specialising in airfreight, ocean freight, warehousing, customs clearance, and bonded storage for importers of goods from India, China, and Hong Kong into the UK and Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (4885), Warehousing and Storage (493), General Warehousing and Storage (49311)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Public Warehousing & Storage (4220)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAOANAG

Logistics, Freight Forwarding & Supply Chain Operations

Education/Vocational, Technical & Trade Education/Maritime, Logistics & Transportation Trades

SECONDARYTLAIACAJ

E-commerce & Fulfillment Warehousing (Dedicated/Shared)

Transportation & Logistics/Third-Party & Fourth-Party Logistics (3PL/4PL) / Contract Logistics/Warehousing Operations & Contract Storage (Dedicated/Shared)

SECONDARYCRAFAJAE

International Fulfillment, Forwarding & Consolidation Services

Consumer Products & Retail/E-commerce & Marketplaces/Cross-border & International E-commerce

SECONDARYTLAEAKAC

Real-Time Operational Visibility & Exception Management

Transportation & Logistics/Logistics Technology & Telematics (TMS/WMS, Tracking, ELD/IoT)/Supply Chain Control Towers & Logistics Analytics

Keywords

• Freight forwarding services
• Warehousing and distribution
• Customs clearance
• Bonded warehouse storage
• International logistics

Headquarters

HQ city

Loughton

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 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. Airfreight Services: International air cargo transport services for imports and exports, with weekly consolidations from Hong Kong, China, and India. Competitive rates offered for all sizes of shipments through strategic relationships with transporters.
2. Ocean Freight Services: Shipping services including FCL (Full Container Load), LCL (Less than Container Load), and consolidation services from global origins. Strong relationships with shipping companies at Felixstowe, Southampton, Tilbury, London Gateway and Thamesport ports.
3. Warehousing and Distribution: 40,000 sq ft warehouse storage services with 4,000+ pallet capacity, featuring pick and pack, bespoke reworking, single and multiple pallet drops, part and full load deliveries, timed bookings, and next day/economy services. Additional services include bar coding, re-boxing, re-labelling, security strapping and tagging.
4. Customs Clearance Services: Comprehensive customs clearance handling including advice on duty rates, tariff codes, and all aspects of customs formalities.
5. Marine Insurance: Comprehensive marine insurance solutions offered for both ocean and airfreight shipments to ensure complete peace of mind while goods are in transit.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

SAI Logistics provides end-to-end, tailor-made supply chain solutions for businesses across the United Kingdom and Europe, specialising in coordinating the seamless delivery of goods imported from Hong Kong, China, and India. Core offerings include airfreight, ocean freight (FCL, LCL, and consolidation), warehousing and distribution from a 40,000 sq ft facility, an online Warehouse Management System with real-time stock visibility, and an HMRC-authorised bonded warehouse that allows deferment of VAT and import duties until goods are sold.

Product overview

SAI Logistics offers a unified logistics platform comprising freight forwarding services (airfreight and ocean freight), warehousing and distribution, a proprietary Warehouse Management System (WMS), bonded warehouse facilities, and security services. The core WMS provides customers with real-time inventory visibility and stock traceability accessible online. All services are coordinated through their Milton Keynes headquarters, with overseas operations managed through sister company Sea Air Logistics in Hong Kong, China, and India.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Airfreight Air freight import and export services for international deliveries, specialising in inbound traffic from Hong Kong, China and India with weekly consolidations to the UK. Targeted at businesses moving smaller or higher-value, time-sensitive cargo.
• Ocean Freight Shipping services for bulk quantities of products over great distances, offering FCL (Full Container Load), LCL (Less than Container Load), and consolidation services from countries across the globe, with strong relationships at Felixstowe, Southampton, Tilbury, London Gateway and Thamesport ports.
• Warehousing and Distribution 40,000 sq ft warehouse storage in Milton Keynes with capacity for over 4,000 pallets, offering pick and pack, bespoke reworking, single and multiple pallet drops, part and full load deliveries, timed bookings, next day and economy delivery services, bar coding, re-boxing, re-labelling, security strapping and tagging.
• Warehouse Management System (WMS) Online warehouse management system providing real-time stock visibility, complete transparency and traceability of stock and orders, customisable reporting with automatic scheduling capabilities, and online access for customers to monitor inventory levels and stock movement.
• Bonded Warehouse HMRC-authorised customs controlled bonded warehouse facility allowing storage of goods without upfront payment of VAT and import duties, enabling taxes to be paid only after products are sold.
• Customs Clearance Services Comprehensive customs clearance handling including advice on duty rates, tariff codes, and all aspects of customs formalities for businesses importing goods into the UK.
• Marine Insurance Comprehensive marine insurance solutions offered for both ocean and airfreight shipments to ensure complete peace of mind while goods are in transit.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40,000 sq ft warehouse capacity with ability to store and track over 4,000 pallets
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• Santova GroupflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerSAI Logistics is a proud member of the Santova Group, an international technology-based supply chain business with 32 offices throughout Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, America and the United Kingdom. As a member, SAI Logistics leverages Santova's network of transport specialists to offer innovative and efficient supply chain services at cost-effective rates.
• Sea Air Logistics (India) Pvt LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company based in Bangalore, South India, established in 1996. Purpose-built warehouse and office in Whitefield, Bangalore (technology heartland). Coordinates flow of goods from India to the rest of the world, offering ocean freight, air freight, warehousing and consolidation services. The only agents to offer weekly direct LCL services to the UK. Ocean consolidation from Bangalore, Delhi, Mundra, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, and Chennai.
• Sea Air Logistics (China) LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company based in Shanghai providing local representation and shipment coordination for Chinese exports. Located at Room 1004 Financial Square, 333 Jiu Jiang Road, Shanghai 200001, China. Contact: Mr Daniel Chen.
• Sea Air Logistics (HK) LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company in Hong Kong providing local representation for Hong Kong operations. Located at 8/F 102 Austin Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong. Contact: Ms Rebecca Yiu.
• International Air Transport Association (IATA)coreOthersSea Air Logistics Ltd is accredited by IATA, ensuring maintenance of the highest standards of safe and secure air transport that sustainably connects and enriches the world.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Expeditors International: US-listed global logistics company with strong Asia-origin freight forwarding franchise. Comparable to SAI on Asia-export airfreight and ocean consolidation services for importers.
• Yusen Logistics: Japan-headquartered global logistics provider with UK operations offering airfreight, ocean freight, and warehousing. Comparable on the integrated forwarding-plus-warehousing proposition and Asian trade-lane connectivity.
• Hellmann Worldwide Logistics: Global mid-market freight forwarder with significant UK presence and Asian network. Overlaps with SAI on air/ocean freight and contract logistics but operates at much larger scale across broader geographies.
• Geodis: France-headquartered global freight forwarder and 3PL with substantial UK contract logistics and freight forwarding business. Overlaps with SAI on forwarding, warehousing, and supply chain solutions.
• DHL Global Forwarding: Global freight forwarding arm of Deutsche Post DHL, with extensive UK and Asia operations. Directly competes with SAI on airfreight, ocean freight, and customs clearance across Asian trade lanes.
• Kuehne+Nagel: One of the world's largest freight forwarders with deep UK operations and Asia trade-lane expertise. Competes with SAI on airfreight, ocean freight, and contract logistics for mid-market and enterprise shippers.

Direct peers

• Davies Turner: UK-headquartered mid-market freight forwarder offering air, ocean, and road freight plus warehousing. Comparable in size and scope to SAI, with similar trade-lane specialisation and SME/mid-market customer focus.
• Kerry Logistics: Asia-headquartered freight forwarder and 3PL with deep intra-Asia and Asia-Europe trade capabilities. Comparable to SAI on Asia-origin consolidation services and integrated freight forwarding plus warehousing model.
• Uniserve: Privately-held UK freight forwarder and logistics provider with strong Asia trade-lane heritage, particularly China and Hong Kong origins. Directly comparable on lane specialisation, mid-market positioning, and end-to-end service model.

Emerging players

• Flexport: US-headquartered digital freight forwarder offering air, ocean, and trucking with a software-led platform. Not a direct lane competitor today, but representative of the platform-forwarding model threatening traditional mid-market forwarders like SAI.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/sailogisticsaus
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/santova-limited/?originalSubdomain=za

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries2 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 →

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