AP Cargo

What AP Cargo does

AP Cargo is a Philippine-based express logistics and air freight company founded in 1972 and headquartered in Pasay City. The company operates an extensive nationwide network of over 50 branches spanning the National Capital Region, Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, with international reach extending across Asia via air cargo and worldwide via courier express services. AP Cargo functions as the flagship entity of the AP Group of Companies, a corporate structure established in 1996 that includes five wholly-owned subsidiaries: AP Transway (air agency), AP Transmarine (shipping management), AP Land Movers (trucking, forwarding, hauling), AP HAS Marine (marine products retail), and AP Transware (warehouse and forwarding).

The company's service portfolio addresses both individual and business shipping needs through three core delivery modes (door-to-door, branch-to-branch, airport-to-airport) and an extensive product lineup including AP Express priority delivery, Courier shipments up to 5kg, Air Pouch and Air Box flat-rate parcels, RORO bulk shipping, crating and shrink wrapping, Less Than Container Load and Full Container Load freight, AP Hauling trucking in Luzon, land logistics distribution, 3PL/e-commerce facilitation, and storage solutions. AP Cargo monetizes on a transaction-fee basis with quote-based pricing not publicly disclosed, offering prepaid, freight collect, and charge account payment options. No proprietary technology, APIs, or AI/ML capabilities are disclosed; digital tools are limited to an online booking form, waybill-based cargo tracking, and a branch locator.

Customer acquisition and service delivery run through a multi-channel go-to-market model combining the physical branch network, online booking portal, phone/contact center (888CARGO), and airport-based operations. The customer base spans individual consumers, SMBs, and enterprise clients, with long-standing strategic relationships including authorized cargo agency agreements with Philippine Airlines (2010) and Cebu Pacific (2001), and exclusive corporate handling contracts with Nestle Philippines (1996) and Avon (2001). The company has no disclosed external investors, operates without public listing, and is led within the corporate group ownership structure.

Name

AP Cargo

Legal name

AP Cargo

Website

https://apcargo.com.ph

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

AP Cargo is a Philippine-based express logistics and air freight company founded in 1972, operating over 50 branches nationwide and serving individual shippers, SMBs, and enterprise clients with door-to-door, airport-to-airport, and cross-border cargo services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Air Freight & Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (48851), Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Freight Transportation Arrangement (4885), Couriers and Express Delivery Services (49211), Couriers and Express Delivery Services (4921)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Air Courier Services (4513), Public Warehousing & Storage (4220)

akta.pro primary industry

International Freight Forwarding (Air/Ocean) for Personal Effects (HSAKACAD)

Keywords

• Air freight services
• Domestic shipping
• Courier services
• Logistics distribution
• Freight forwarding

Headquarters

HQ city

Pasay City

HQ country

Philippines

HQ region

Asia

Offices50 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Domestic Air Freight: Air cargo services for transporting regular and irregular-shaped cargo throughout the Philippines, including courier express, air pouch (documents), and air box (heavier packages with flat rate pricing).
2. Logistics and 3PL Services: Third-party logistics services including e-commerce logistics facilitation, land logistics distribution, hauling, storage solutions, and freight forwarding.
3. Alternative Shipping Methods: Full Container Load (FCL), Roll-on Roll-off (RORO) for bulk shipments, crating, shrink wrapping and packaging services for cargo exceeding airline limits.
4. Service Mode Charges: Different pricing for service modes: Door-to-Door, Door-to-Air, Air-to-Door, Air-to-Air, and Branch-to-Branch delivery options.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

AP Cargo provides domestic air freight, courier, and integrated logistics services across the Philippines. It transports documents, parcels, and bulk cargo through multiple service modes (door-to-door, branch-to-branch, airport-to-airport) and complementary offerings such as 3PL, hauling, storage, crating, and shrink wrapping. The company also handles international courier and air cargo shipments to Asia and worldwide destinations.

Product overview

AP Cargo is a Philippine-based express logistics company offering a comprehensive portfolio of logistics and shipping services organized into four main categories: Personal Shipment, Business Shipment, Alternative Services, and International Services. The core service delivery modes include Door To Door, Branch To Branch, and Airport To Airport, supplemented by specialized services such as AP Express (priority delivery), Courier, RORO (Roll-on, Roll-off), Crating, and Shrink Wrapping. The company provides freight solutions including Air Pouch, Air Box, Less Than Container Load (LCL), and Full Container Load, as well as logistics services like AP Hauling, Land Logistics Distribution, 3PL Services, and Practical Storage. International reach includes Courier Express (worldwide) and Air Cargo (Asia). The company also operates digital services including Cargo Tracking, Online Booking, and Branch Finder. AP Cargo has a nationwide network covering NCR, Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao regions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Door-to-Door Delivery
• Branch-to-Branch Delivery
• Airport-to-Airport Delivery
• AP Express
• Courier Service
• Air Pouch
• Air Box
• Less Than Container Load (LCL)
• Full Container Load
• RORO (Roll-on, Roll-off)
• AP Hauling
• Land Logistics Distribution
• 3PL Services
• Practical Storage
• Crating
• Shrink Wrapping and Packaging
• Excess Baggage
• Courier Express (International)
• Air Cargo (International)

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Philippine AirlinescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2010AP Cargo was designated as Philippine Airlines' authorized cargo agent for domestic cargo operations.
• Cebu PacificcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2001AP Cargo was selected as Cebu Pacific's authorized logistics agent for handling cargo shipments.
• AvoncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2001AP Cargo served as Avon's exclusive handler of Visayas and Mindanao air shipments.
• Aboitiz ExpressminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1996AP Transway, Inc. handled the Aboitiz Express Outlets and Air Agency as part of the AP Group of Companies.
• Nestle Philippines, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1996AP Transware provided warehouse and forwarding services for Nestle Philippines, Inc.
• AboitizcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1992Exclusive partnership with Aboitiz to transport marine products through air. The company was reintroduced as AP Marineways Philippines following this partnership.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Entrego: Entrego is a Philippine fulfillment and logistics platform focused on e-commerce and SME shipping, overlapping with AP Cargo's 3PL and land distribution services.
• Xend (Xend Philippines): Xend is a Philippine e-commerce delivery specialist competing with AP Cargo on domestic last-mile and COD-enabled shipping.
• J&T Express Philippines: J&T Express is a fast-scaling regional courier aggressively expanding in the Philippines, competing with AP Cargo on domestic parcel and e-commerce fulfillment.
• Ninja Van Philippines: Ninja Van is a Southeast Asian e-commerce logistics specialist with strong Philippine operations — competing with AP Cargo for e-commerce 3PL and last-mile volumes with a technology-led model.

Broad incumbents

• DHL Express Philippines: DHL is a global air courier and logistics integrator with Philippine operations — competing with AP Cargo on international courier and serving as a benchmark for premium enterprise logistics.
• FedEx Philippines: FedEx is a global air freight and courier integrator with Philippine presence — overlapping with AP Cargo's international air cargo and document courier services.

Direct peers

• LBC Express: LBC Express is the largest Philippine-owned courier and logistics company, offering domestic and international shipping, remittance, and cargo services — directly competing with AP Cargo across air cargo, courier, and 3PL lines.
• JRS Express: JRS Express is a Philippine courier and cargo network competing directly with AP Cargo on domestic branch-based courier, document, and parcel delivery.
• 2GO Group: 2GO is a Philippine logistics provider spanning sea freight, air freight, and courier — directly overlapping with AP Cargo's air cargo, RORO, and last-mile offerings.
• Airspeed International: Airspeed is a Philippine express delivery and cargo company serving the same domestic shipper segments as AP Cargo, including door-to-door and branch-based services.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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