Across the Ocean Shipping

What Across the Ocean Shipping does

Across the Ocean Shipping (legal entity: Across the Ocean Shipping Pty Ltd) is a Melbourne-headquartered, privately held Australian global freight forwarder incorporated in 2008 by founder and managing director David Aherne. The company began with sea freight services and progressively segmented into dedicated business lines covering air freight, road freight (FTL/LTL), rail freight, warehousing, customs clearance, and 4PL supply chain management. Specialty offerings include project logistics for heavy and oversized cargo, hazardous goods transportation, domestic and coastal shipping, carbon-neutral shipping, Amazon Fulfillment (FBA) services, and trade finance. The core revenue engine is a transaction-fee freight forwarding model across sea, air, road, and rail, augmented by managed-services revenue from warehousing, 4PL supply chain management, customs brokerage, and Amazon fulfillment; all pricing is delivered through a custom quote-based model, with no publicly disclosed rate cards.

Across the Ocean Shipping serves more than 6,000 customers and moves approximately 6,931 container loads and 80+ million tonnes of cargo annually. The company addresses ten industry verticals - aerospace, automotive, construction, eCommerce, energy, healthcare, industrial, mining, perishables, and technology - with aerospace engagements supported by ISO9001 and AS9100/9120 certifications. Its go-to-market combines direct enterprise sales via website quote request, 24/7 support hotlines, and dedicated regional headquarters in Melbourne, Los Angeles, and Rotterdam, augmented by an agent and partner network spanning more than three dozen countries and hundreds of international cities. Country-specific storefronts operate in Australia, Canada, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Singapore, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

The technology platform is primarily assembled from leading third-party logistics vendors rather than proprietary AI: CargoWise for freight management, Logixboard for the customer-facing MyATOS tracking portal, FreightLounge for freight workflow, Trace and Carbon Neutral Shipping for CO2 offsetting, Generis for trade finance, and Slimstock for inventory optimization. The proprietary element, ATOSHIPPING.pulse, is an internal dashboard that monitors container loads, kilometres travelled, tonnage moved, and satisfied clients. Across the Ocean Shipping operates as a licensed customs broker under Part XI of the Customs Act 1901 (Cth), is privately held with no disclosed institutional funding, has 11-50 employees, and is not known to have completed any mergers, acquisitions, or restructurings.

Name

Across the Ocean Shipping

Legal name

Across the Ocean Shipping Pty Ltd

Website

https://atoshipping.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Across the Ocean Shipping is a privately held Melbourne-based global freight forwarder, founded 2008, offering sea, air, road, and rail freight plus warehousing, customs clearance, 4PL supply chain management, and specialty services to enterprise and SMB shippers across 6,000+ customers in 3+ dozen countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Freight Forwarding & Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTLACABAG

Customs Brokerage for Ocean Shipments (Import/Export Clearance)

Transportation & Logistics/Freight Forwarding & Customs Brokerage/Ocean Freight Forwarding (FCL/LCL)

SECONDARYTLACABAH

Project & OOG/Breakbulk Ocean Forwarding (Out-of-Gauge, RoRo)

Transportation & Logistics/Freight Forwarding & Customs Brokerage/Ocean Freight Forwarding (FCL/LCL)

SECONDARYTLACABAI

Reefer/Temperature-Controlled Ocean Forwarding

Transportation & Logistics/Freight Forwarding & Customs Brokerage/Ocean Freight Forwarding (FCL/LCL)

SECONDARYTLACABAC

NVOCC Operations & Ocean Consolidation

Transportation & Logistics/Freight Forwarding & Customs Brokerage/Ocean Freight Forwarding (FCL/LCL)

Keywords

• International freight forwarding
• Sea freight services
• Air freight forwarding
• Supply chain management
• Customs clearance

Headquarters

HQ city

Melbourne

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Freight Forwarding Services: Core revenue from international freight forwarding across air, sea, rail, and road logistics. Services include FCL/LCL container shipping, air freight, rail freight, and road logistics (FTL/LTL options). Revenue is generated through freight fees based on cargo volume, weight, destination, and service type.
2. Warehousing and Storage: Secure storage and distribution services through strategically located warehouses globally. Revenue from storage fees, handling charges, and distribution services for international businesses.
3. 4PL Supply Chain Solutions: Fully integrated fourth-party logistics providing end-to-end supply chain management including order fulfillment, pick and pack, cross-docking, inventory control, and return management. Revenue from comprehensive service contracts.
4. Customs Clearance Services: Customs brokerage services for processing import and export shipments. Revenue from customs clearance fees and brokerage commissions.
5. Amazon Fulfillment Services: Infrastructure and logistics services for Amazon retailers including cargo labelling, palletisation, and delivery bookings via Amazon CARP System. Revenue from fulfillment service fees.
6. Specialized Logistics Services: Project logistics for heavy/oversized cargo, hazardous goods transportation, domestic & coastal shipping, and carbon neutral shipping options. Revenue from specialized handling fees and premium service charges.
7. Trade Finance (via Generis): Trade finance solutions provided in partnership with Generis for inventory financing and cashflow management. Commission-based revenue from facilitating financing arrangements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Across the Ocean Shipping is a global freight forwarder and logistics company offering multi-modal transportation services (sea, air, road, rail), warehousing, customs clearance, 4PL supply chain management, project logistics, hazardous goods transport, Amazon FBA fulfillment, carbon-neutral shipping, and trade finance. The company serves enterprises across multiple industries from regional hubs in Australia, the Americas, and EMEA, supported by a global agent network and integrated tracking technology.

Product overview

Across the Ocean Shipping is a global logistics provider offering a comprehensive suite of freight forwarding and supply chain solutions. The core offering consists of four primary freight services: Air Freight, Sea Freight, Road Freight, and Rail Freight, all supported by Warehousing and Customs Clearance add-on modules. The company operates a 4PL (Fourth-Party Logistics) platform with embedded technology and offers specialized services including Project Logistics for heavy cargo, Hazardous Goods Transportation, Domestic & Coastal Shipping, Carbon Neutral Shipping, and Trade Finance (via Generis partnership). Industry-specific solutions serve Aerospace, Automotive, Construction, eCommerce, Energy, Healthcare, Industrial, Mining, Perishables, and Technology sectors. The portfolio also includes Amazon Fulfillment (FBA) services and Supply Chain Optimisation consulting. The company was established in 2008 and serves customers from regional hubs in Melbourne, Los Angeles, and Rotterdam with warehouses in Australia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sea Freight
• Air Freight
• Road Freight
• Rail Freight
• Warehousing
• Amazon Fulfillment (FBA)
• 4PL (Fourth-Party Logistics)
• Supply Chain Optimisation
• Project Logistics
• Hazardous Goods Transportation
• Domestic & Coastal Shipping
• Customs Clearance
• Carbon Neutral Shipping
• Trade Finance
• Aerospace Logistics
• Automotive Logistics
• Mining Logistics
• Healthcare Logistics

Quantifiable outcome

• 6931 container loads moved in most recent year
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments11 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and strategic.

• LogixboardcoreTechnology or IntegrationLogixboard provides the shipment tracking portal (MyATOS) used by Across the Ocean Shipping customers to track shipments, check customs statuses, view invoices and documents. The platform enables real-time visibility for customers.
• CargoWisecoreTechnology or IntegrationCargoWise is a leading freight management system used by Across the Ocean Shipping for comprehensive logistics operations management, documentation, and operational control.
• FreightLoungecoreTechnology or IntegrationFreightLounge provides freight platform technology integrated into Across the Ocean Shipping's service offerings for enhanced logistics management capabilities.
• TracestrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrace is a carbon offset partner that enables Across the Ocean Shipping to provide full carbon offsetting solutions for logistics over land, sea and air. Climate protection projects operate in 30+ countries worldwide.
• GenerisstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerGeneris provides frictionless financing solutions to ease cashflow and bankroll inventory movement for Across the Ocean Shipping customers. The partnership enables trade finance services through a deferred purchase agreement model where Generis acquires goods and holds title until customer payment.
• Carbon Neutral ShippingstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerCarbon Neutral Shipping partners with Across the Ocean Shipping to provide carbon offsetting tools and technologies, enabling businesses to measure carbon emissions and offset through climate protection projects.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• DSV: Danish freight forwarder that has grown aggressively through acquisitions of regional forwarders (Panalpina, Agility GIL, Schenker). Frequently cited as the natural strategic buyer for mid-sized forwarders like ATOS given its roll-up playbook in adjacent markets.
• Expeditors International: US-listed asset-light freight forwarder with a global network across air and ocean. Operates the same non-asset model as ATOS but at materially larger scale and is the benchmark for forwarder capital efficiency the market judges ATOS against.
• CEVA Logistics: CMA CGM-owned global 3PL providing freight forwarding, contract logistics and supply chain solutions. Operates across the same product set as ATOS and competes on enterprise multimodal accounts with the backing of a major ocean carrier parent.
• DHL Global Forwarding: Division of DHL Group providing air, ocean, road and rail freight forwarding plus customs services worldwide. The dominant incumbent across the same freight modes ATOS operates in and a direct competitor for enterprise forwarding contracts globally.
• Kuehne+Nagel International: Swiss-headquartered global freight forwarding and contract logistics incumbent with the world's largest air and ocean forwarding books. Competes with ATOS for the same enterprise multimodal accounts but at a much larger scale and with dedicated digital platforms.

Regional players

• Kerry Logistics Network: Asia-headquartered freight forwarding and logistics provider with strong Asia-Pacific presence. Comparable in offering and target customer profile to ATOS but operates from a different regional centre, making it more of a competitor in Asia-origin lanes than in ATOS' Australian home market.

Emerging players

• Twill (by Maersk): Maersk-backed digital freight forwarding platform offering simplified online booking for ocean and air freight. Represents the emerging digital-forwarder segment that competes with traditional forwarders like ATOS on small-to-mid-size ocean shipments through tech-driven pricing and self-service.

Direct peers

• Toll Group: Australia-headquartered global freight forwarder and contract logistics provider with multi-modal capabilities. Closest geographic and scale peer to ATOS, operating a similar asset-light network model serving enterprise customers across freight forwarding and supply chain.
• Hellmann Worldwide Logistics: German-headquartered mid-tier global freight forwarder with multi-modal air, sea, road and rail services plus contract logistics. Closely comparable in size, multi-modal breadth, family/founder-led ownership profile, and reliance on regional offices plus partner agents.
• Flexport: Digital-first global freight forwarder offering air, ocean, road, and rail forwarding with proprietary software. Targets the same mid-market and enterprise shippers as ATOS but competes via a vertically integrated technology stack rather than agent partnerships.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/acrossoceanshpg
• Facebookfacebook.com/atoshipping
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/across-the-ocean-shipping-limited

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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