Deep Sea Logistics

What Deep Sea Logistics does

Deep Sea Logistics, Inc. is a privately held Delaware corporation founded in 1997, headquartered in Wilmington, DE with an additional office in Berlin, Germany. The company provides global freight solutions to industrial and corporate clients, including global freight forwarding, supply chain consulting, custom logistics solutions, IEEPA Tariff Recovery for U.S. importers, and maritime asset advisory under the VIT Advisors sub-brand. The core offering is Global Freight Solutions, which leverages an extensive logistics network to transport goods; the company also operates the BoxTrade® platform for container freight derivative trading, enabling clients to hedge risk in volatile freight markets. Strategic alliances augment service delivery, and the go-to-market motion is enterprise field sales.

The business model is a mix of professional services (consulting, custom logistics solutions, maritime asset advisory, IEEPA tariff recovery), transactional fees through BoxTrade®, and quote-based B2B freight services. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; engagements are tailored per client. The company reports having served approximately 150 global clients and delivered 275 freight solutions, with claimed 100% client satisfaction. No external funding, institutional investors, or revenue figures are disclosed. Headcount is reported at 1-10 employees, indicating a small, lean operating structure relative to enterprise logistics peers.

Operationally, the firm describes itself as a multi-module logistics platform combining freight forwarding, derivative trading, consulting, and advisory services. The BoxTrade® platform is the primary proprietary technology asset, registered as a trademark, and is positioned as a differentiator for risk mitigation. Marketing channels are limited to a corporate website and Instagram, and the firm holds GDPR compliance for data protection. The firm is privately held with no subsidiaries, no parent entity, and no public listing.

Name

Deep Sea Logistics

Legal name

Deep Sea Logistics, Inc.

Website

https://deepsealogistics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Deep Sea Logistics provides global freight forwarding, consulting, risk mitigation through its BoxTrade® platform, and maritime asset advisory under VIT Advisors, serving industrial and corporate clients globally since 1997.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Freight Forwarding & Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Deep Sea Foreign Transportation Of Freight (4412)

akta.pro primary industry

Customs Brokerage for Ocean Shipments (Import/Export Clearance) (TLACABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Trade Compliance & Ocean Regulatory Services (Sanctions/Export Controls) (TLACABAL), Ocean Import Forwarding (Destination Handling/DO/ISF) (TLACABAE)

Keywords

• Global freight forwarding
• Container freight derivatives
• Maritime asset advisory
• Supply chain consulting
• International shipping logistics

Headquarters

HQ city

Lewes

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Global Freight Services: Efficient and reliable global freight services tailored to meet unique business needs, utilizing an extensive logistics network
2. Risk Mitigation Solutions (BoxTrade®): Container freight derivative trading platform providing risk mitigation services in volatile freight markets
3. Consulting Services: Expert consulting services with deep industry knowledge and research-driven approach for navigating global trade complexities
4. Maritime Asset Advisory (VIT Advisors): Specialized advisory services in maritime asset markets for informed investment decisions
5. Custom Logistics Solutions: Customized logistics solutions streamlining supply chain and enhancing operational efficiency
6. IEEPA Tariff Recovery: Tariff refund specialist service handling IEEPA qualification and recovery process for U.S. importers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Deep Sea Logistics delivers global freight forwarding and international shipping services for industrial and corporate clients, using an extensive alliance-based logistics network to transport goods safely and on schedule. The company augments this core offering with the BoxTrade® platform for container freight derivative trading (risk mitigation), consulting and custom logistics solutions, maritime asset advisory via VIT Advisors, and an IEEPA tariff recovery service for U.S. importers.

Product overview

Deep Sea Logistics operates as a multi-module logistics platform centered on Global Freight Solutions as the core offering. The portfolio includes BoxTrade® for freight derivative trading, VIT Advisors for maritime asset advisory, and consulting services. The platform is augmented by strategic alliances and custom logistics solutions, all designed to address various aspects of international shipping and trade for industrial and corporate clients.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BoxTrade®: Innovative platform for global container freight derivative trading, enabling risk mitigation in the volatile freight market.
• VIT Advisors

Products and services

• Global Freight Solutions Core freight forwarding service providing efficient and reliable global freight transportation tailored to the unique needs of industrial and corporate clients, utilizing an extensive logistics network to ensure safe and on-schedule delivery of goods.
• BoxTrade® Innovative registered-trademark platform for global container freight derivative trading that enables risk mitigation and investment protection in volatile freight markets.
• Consulting Services Expert consulting services leveraging deep industry knowledge and research-driven approaches to help businesses navigate the complexities of the global trade environment.
• Custom Logistics Solutions Customized logistics solutions designed to streamline supply chains, enhance operational efficiency, and improve overall trade strategy for clients.
• VIT Advisors (Maritime Asset Advisory) Specialized advisory services for maritime asset markets, providing insights to help clients make informed investment decisions in vessel and related asset investments.
• IEEPA Tariff Recovery Tariff refund specialist service handling IEEPA qualification and the 180-day protest deadline recovery process for U.S. importers, offered with no upfront cost.

Quantifiable outcome

• 150 global clients served
• +2 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Strategic Alliance NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeep Sea Logistics builds and maintains strategic alliances to enhance service offerings and expand network reach. These collaborative partnerships enable clients to navigate international freight complexities and benefit from competitive advantages in the global market.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Expeditors International: Expeditors is a major global logistics company offering ocean and air freight forwarding, customs brokerage, and supply chain solutions to industrial and corporate clients. Comparable broad incumbent to Deep Sea Logistics' core forwarding and customs trade compliance services.
• DHL Global Forwarding: DHL Global Forwarding is the air and ocean freight arm of Deutsche Post DHL, providing worldwide forwarding, customs, and supply chain services. Broad incumbent comparable to Deep Sea Logistics' ocean freight and trade compliance practice.
• Kuehne+Nagel: Kuehne+Nagel is one of the world's largest ocean and air freight forwarders with integrated customs, contract logistics, and supply chain consulting. Broad incumbent overlap with Deep Sea Logistics' freight forwarding, customs/trade compliance, and consulting offerings.

Direct peers

• Freightos: Freightos operates a global online freight marketplace and container shipping rate index, with growing container freight derivative capabilities through Freightos Baltic Index products. Closest comparable to Deep Sea Logistics' BoxTrade® platform for container freight derivative trading and risk mitigation.
• Xeneta: Xeneta provides ocean and air freight rate intelligence and benchmarking analytics used by shippers, forwarders, and carriers. Directly comparable to Deep Sea Logistics' consulting and freight intelligence service lines, with similar risk-management and data-driven positioning.
• Flexport: Flexport is a digital-first global ocean and air freight forwarder serving enterprise and mid-market shippers with technology-led visibility and customs services. Comparable to Deep Sea Logistics in core ocean freight forwarding with custom logistics and consulting overlays.
• C.H. Robinson: C.H. Robinson is one of the largest third-party freight arrangers in North America, offering ocean and air freight forwarding plus supply chain consulting. Directly comparable to Deep Sea Logistics' freight arrangement, custom logistics, and consulting service lines, though at vastly greater scale.
• Clarksons (Clarkson Research): Clarksons is the world's largest shipbroking and maritime services group, with deep expertise in maritime asset investment advisory via Clarkson Research. Closest comparable to Deep Sea Logistics' VIT Advisors maritime asset advisory sub-brand.

Emerging players

• FourKites: FourKites is a supply chain visibility platform offering real-time ocean, road, rail, and air tracking for shippers and 3PLs. Emerging player with partial overlap to Deep Sea Logistics' custom logistics and supply chain efficiency offerings.
• BlueX Trade: BlueX Trade provides a digital ocean freight booking and container management platform for shippers and forwarders. Emerging player comparable in technology-led approach to Deep Sea Logistics' BoxTrade® and custom logistics offerings.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/deep-sea-logistics-inc

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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