What Elemar International Forwarding does

Elemar International Forwarding, Inc. is a privately held, Miami-based freight forwarding and logistics services provider founded in 1995 (operating entity incorporated 2009) and led by founder and president Victor Matos. The company operates from a 35,000 square foot warehouse facility located within Miami International Business Park, immediately adjacent to Miami International Airport and PortMiami, which provides bonded storage, container freight station (CFS) capabilities, dangerous goods handling, and inventory management services. Elemar employs between 11 and 50 staff and delivers a multi-modal service portfolio spanning air freight forwarding, ocean freight forwarding (with weekly consolidations and NVOCC capability), domestic ground and air shipping within the United States, US customs house brokerage, and customized logistics solutions including cargo verification, repackaging, and relabeling.

The company monetizes through transaction-based freight forwarding fees, managed storage and inventory services, and professional services for customs brokerage and value-added logistics work, with all pricing quoted on a per-shipment basis depending on mode, weight, dimensions, origin, destination, and ancillary services such as insurance or hazardous materials handling. Its go-to-market is sales-led and direct, centered on a website-based quote request form, supported by organic social presence on Facebook and Instagram and credibility built through memberships in IATA, AOG, NVOCC, and ShipShares networks. Underlying technology consists of a customer-facing tracking portal at customertracking.elemar.com and integration with a broader logistics software network providing shipment visibility; there is no indication of proprietary AI, automation, or data-driven optimization capabilities. Elemar serves importers, exporters, domestic-only shippers, and enterprise customers requiring complex logistics coordination, primarily in North America with global reach enabled through its exclusive worldwide agent network and 25+ year airline and carrier relationships.

Name

Elemar International Forwarding

Legal name

Elemar International Forwarding, Inc.

Website

https://elemar.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Elemar International Forwarding is a Miami-based, privately held freight forwarder offering air, ocean, and domestic shipping, customs brokerage, warehousing, and logistics solutions to importers, exporters, and domestic shippers, leveraging 25+ years of carrier network relationships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Freight Forwarding and 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

Ocean Import Forwarding (Destination Handling/DO/ISF) (TLACABAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ocean Export Forwarding (Booking/VGM/SI/BL) (TLACABAF), Customs Brokerage for Ocean Shipments (Import/Export Clearance) (TLACABAG)

Keywords

• Freight forwarding services
• International logistics solutions
• Customs brokerage services
• Warehousing and inventory
• Ocean and air freight

Headquarters

HQ city

Miami

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Freight Forwarding Services: Revenue generated from air freight and ocean freight forwarding services, including documentation, freight tracking, and coordination with third parties. Pricing is quote-based depending on shipment weight, volume, origin, and destination.
2. Warehousing & Inventory Services: Revenue from storage services at Miami facility including in/out storage and inventory management. Charged based on space used and services required.
3. Customs House Brokerage: Licensed customs brokerage services including filing paperwork, managing payments, classifying goods, and ensuring compliance with US Customs regulations.
4. Domestic Shipping: Domestic ground and air shipping within the USA through relationships with truck brokers, national carriers, and local truckers.
5. Logistics Solutions: Customized logistics solutions including cargo/document verifications, repackaging, relabeling, and value-added services tailored to client needs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Elemar International Forwarding is a Miami-based freight forwarder and logistics provider that arranges the movement of goods by air, ocean, and ground for importers and exporters. The company delivers end-to-end services including air and ocean freight forwarding, domestic U.S. shipping, customs house brokerage, warehousing, and customized logistics solutions with documentation and shipment visibility.

Product overview

Elemar International Forwarding provides a comprehensive suite of freight forwarding and logistics services through a platform-plus-modules architecture. The core offerings include Air Freight Forwarding, Ocean Freight Forwarding, and Domestic Shipment services, which handle transportation of goods via air, sea, and ground within the USA. These are complemented by value-added services including Logistics Solutions (custom-designed supply chain management with verification and integration capabilities), Warehousing & Inventory Services (35,000 sq ft facility with advanced security), and US Customs House Brokerage (licensed compliance management). The company implements a team-based approach to each shipment, with dedicated teams monitoring shipments from origin to destination.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Air Freight Forwarding Time-sensitive air freight shipping services for businesses, leveraging a global network of freight forwarders and 25+ year airline relationships to provide competitive airfreight rates, cargo verification, and shipment problem identification prior to departure.
• Ocean Freight Forwarding Cost-effective ocean freight shipping via cargo vessels with weekly consolidations to major destinations, supporting full container loads and smaller shipments with comprehensive import/export documentation and freight tracking.
• Domestic Shipment Movement of goods within the United States via air or ground shipping through relationships with truck brokers, national carriers, and local truckers, bypassing international shipping obstacles.
• Logistics Solutions Custom-designed logistics services including cargo and document verifications, repackaging, relabeling, and integration with software network for shipment visibility and transparency.
• Warehousing & Inventory Services 35,000 square foot warehouse facility near Miami International Airport with 24-hour surveillance, shock detection, laser motion detectors, 6 shipping/receiving docks, and separate areas for bonded, CFS, and dangerous goods shipments.
• US Customs House Brokerage Licensed customs brokerage service managing paperwork, payments, deadlines, and compliance between importers and US Customs and Border Protection, including accurate goods classification for proper duty and tax rates.

Quantifiable outcome

• Avoid fines and penalties at destination through proactive problem identification prior to shipment departure
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• IATA (International Air Transport Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIATA membership provides the company with standardized frameworks for air freight operations, access to airline networks, and industry credibility as a recognized air freight forwarder.
• AOG (AOG Networks)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAOG network membership provides global coverage and connectivity with like-minded freight forwarders worldwide, enabling the same level of exposure and shipping capability as large multinational freight forwarders.
• NVOCC (Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier) NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNVOCC network affiliations allow the company to consolidate ocean freight shipments and access competitive rates through vessel operating carriers.
• ShipSharesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDigital freight matching or collaboration platform partner for ocean freight services.
• Airline PartnerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOver 25 years of relationships with multiple airlines enabling preferential rates, priority handling, and efficient cargo transportation worldwide. These relationships allow lowest airfreight rates on the market passed to customers.
• Truck Brokers and National CarrierscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of truck brokers and national carriers providing domestic ground shipping coverage across ports and major cities throughout the USA, enabling competitive pricing and service availability.
• Worldwide Agents NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCarefully selected exclusive worldwide agents providing in-country presence for handling shipments and projects. The network enables efficient and effective handling of cargo from origin to final destination.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Expeditors International: Large publicly traded global freight forwarder with comprehensive air, ocean, and customs services. Comparable in service mix to Elemar but operates at vastly larger scale across 60+ countries, representing the incumbent benchmark Elemar's network memberships aim to emulate.
• C.H. Robinson: Major North American freight broker and forwarder with air, ocean, customs, and domestic trucking services. Comparable to Elemar across modes but adds NVOCC ocean services, technology platforms (Navisphere), and a much larger truck brokerage operation.
• DHL Global Forwarding: Global freight forwarding arm of Deutsche Post DHL offering air, ocean, road freight, and customs brokerage. Comparable service portfolio to Elemar but at massive global scale; competes for the same importer/exporter customers through major gateway hubs including Miami.
• Kuehne+Nagel: One of the world's largest freight forwarders offering air, ocean, road, and contract logistics with integrated customs services. Overlaps with Elemar across all core service categories and represents the type of multinational capacity AOG network membership gives Elemar access to.

Direct peers

• AIT Worldwide Logistics: Mid-market global freight forwarder offering air, ocean, customs, and warehousing services with strong US presence including Miami. Closely comparable to Elemar in size segment and service mix, serving the same SMB-to-mid-market importer/exporter base.
• Flexport: Digital-first global freight forwarder offering air, ocean, and customs services to importers and exporters. Comparable to Elemar across core service lines (air, ocean, customs) but competes primarily on technology, self-service visibility, and integrated digital workflows versus Elemar's relationship-driven traditional model.
• Atlantic International Freight: Miami-based freight forwarder specializing in Latin America trade lanes with air, ocean, and customs services. Direct geographic and service-line overlap with Elemar, particularly in Latin America import/export flows through Miami gateway.
• EFI Logistics: Smaller freight forwarder providing air, ocean, domestic, and customs services to importers and exporters with personalized service model. Comparable to Elemar in scale segment, relationship-led approach, and multi-modal service offering.
• Jet Worldwide (JetAir Service / Jet Worldwide Service): Miami-based logistics company offering air and ocean freight forwarding with strong Latin America focus. Comparable to Elemar in gateway location, customer segment (LatAm importers/exporters), and service portfolio including customs brokerage.

Emerging players

• Trans-Pak, Inc. US-based freight forwarder and logistics provider with air, ocean, and customs services plus warehousing. Comparable mid-market forwarder with similar relationship-driven service model, though serving somewhat different customer segments.

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/elemarinternational
• Instagraminstagram.com/elemarinternational
• Xx.com/elemarlss
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/elemar-international-forwarding-inc.

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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