What Global Forwarding does

Global Forwarding is a privately held, boutique freight forwarding and logistics company founded in 1993, operating as a subsidiary of the Hong Kong-based Hecny Group since approximately 2015. The company provides multi-modal freight services (air, sea, road, courier), customs brokerage, cargo insurance, project forwarding for outsize cargo, and specialized vertical offerings in eCommerce/Amazon FBA, temperature-controlled foodstuffs, industrial equipment, and hazardous goods. Its US headquarters is in Cranford, New Jersey, with operational hubs including a 100,000 sq ft semi-automated eCommerce fulfillment center in Hong Kong (processing 370,000+ parcels daily) and a customs-approved facility near London Heathrow.

The company runs a proprietary technology stack centered on the Clarity visibility platform (real-time, 100% verified track-and-trace data), the QUANTUM tracking release, Purchase Order Management tooling, and Bespoke Reporting modules. Custom development and support teams are maintained across Asia, Europe, and North America. eCommerce operations are operated through subsidiary Oriental Global Logistics (OGL), which provides native integrations to Shopify, Amazon, eBay, TikTok, WooCommerce, and 50+ additional platforms, plus courier partnerships with Royal Mail, DPD, Evri, and Amazon Shipping.

Commercially, Global Forwarding uses an enterprise field-sales model with dedicated account managers serving as single points of contact for importers, exporters, and eCommerce merchants. Pricing is quote-based and transactional across shipment volume, with the company leveraging Hecny Group's billion-dollar carrier buying power to offer competitive rates. Effective April 2025, UK and Ireland operations rebranded as Hecny Forwarding Limited to consolidate identity under the parent group, while US operations continue under the Global Forwarding name.

Name

Global Forwarding

Legal name

Global forwarding

Website

https://globalf.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Global Forwarding is a boutique US/UK freight forwarder and eCommerce fulfillment provider, subsidiary of Hong Kong-based Hecny Group, offering multi-modal air/sea/road freight, customs brokerage, and specialized verticals (eCommerce/FBA, foodstuffs, industrial, hazardous goods) for importers and exporters globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Freight Forwarding and Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Scheduled Freight Air Transportation (481112), General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance (48412), Local Messengers and Local Delivery (492210)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Public Warehousing & Storage (4220), Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210), Deep Sea Foreign Transportation Of Freight (4412)

akta.pro primary industry

Air–Road Intermodal Forwarding (TLACAEAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ocean Export Forwarding (Booking/VGM/SI/BL) (TLACABAF), Refrigerated (Chilled) Freight Forwarding (TLACAMAA), Cross-Border E-commerce Ocean Forwarding (DDP/DDU) (TLACABAK)

Keywords

• Freight forwarding services
• Supply chain management
• Customs brokerage
• ECommerce fulfillment
• Multimodal logistics

Headquarters

HQ city

Hayes

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Freight Forwarding Services: Multi-modal freight forwarding including air freight, ocean freight (sea), and road/trucking services with carrier relationships leveraging billion-dollar buying power to provide competitive rates and reliable services
2. Logistics and Supply Chain Solutions: Integrated logistics services including warehousing, distribution, and supply chain management solutions for importers and exporters
3. Customs Brokerage: Customs clearance services including tariff optimization, HTS code review, and compliance management for US imports and exports
4. eCommerce Fulfillment: Storage, order picking, and fulfillment operations through dedicated eCommerce hubs in Hong Kong and London Heathrow, including Amazon FBA preparation and returns handling
5. Insurance Services: Cargo insurance and related insurance products for freight shipments
6. Project Forwarding: Specialized handling and transportation of outsize and unusual cargo including liaison with relevant authorities and regulatory bodies

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Global Forwarding provides multi-modal freight forwarding services (air, sea, road, and courier) along with customs brokerage, cargo insurance, project forwarding for oversized cargo, warehousing and distribution, and eCommerce fulfillment supported by proprietary visibility technology. The company serves importers, exporters, and eCommerce merchants across US, Europe, and Asia markets, leveraging its parent Hecny Group's global network of 71 offices in 23 countries and billion-dollar buying power.

Product overview

Global Forwarding is a boutique freight forwarding company offering multi-modal freight, logistics, and supply chain solutions. The core offering consists of freight forwarding services across air, sea, road, and courier modes, supplemented by specialized verticals including eCommerce/FBA, foodstuffs, industrial, and hazardous goods handling. The company operates dedicated technology platforms including Clarity (track & trace visibility), Purchase Order Management, and Bespoke Reporting modules. Their eCommerce operations are supported by subsidiary Oriental Global Logistics (OGL) and fulfillment hubs in Hong Kong and London Heathrow. As a member of the Hecny Group, the company leverages 71 offices in 23 countries and a network of 200 global partners to provide global reach while maintaining boutique-level personalized service.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Clarity: Supply chain visibility and track & trace platform using 100% verified data for better planning, risk mitigation, and demurrage & detention avoidance
• QUANTUM
• Oriental Global Logistics (OGL)

Products and services

• Air Freight Global air freight forwarding services for time-sensitive cargo across international routes, leveraging carrier relationships and Hecny Group buying power for competitive rates.
• Sea Freight
• Road Freight
• Courier Services
• Logistics
• Project Forwarding
• Customs Brokerage
• Cargo Insurance
• eCommerce (FBA) Logistics
• Foodstuffs Logistics
• Industrial Logistics
• Hazardous Goods Logistics
• Clarity Visibility Platform
• Hong Kong eCommerce Fulfillment Hub
• UK eCommerce Fulfillment Hub (London Heathrow)
• Oriental Global Logistics (OGL)

Quantifiable outcome

• 370,000+ parcels processed daily at Hong Kong hub
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• Hecny GroupflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company and strategic partner since 2010. Hecny Group is a leading logistics provider established in 1951 in Hong Kong, operating 75 owned offices across 23 countries with 200 global partners. Global Forwarding benefits from billion-dollar buying power, leading technology, and global network reach while maintaining independent boutique culture.
• Oriental Global Logistics (OGL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnereCommerce subsidiary of Global Forwarding operating fulfillment centers in Hong Kong, New Jersey, and Heathrow for efficient processing of inbound stock and returns. OGL enables scalable, trackable order processing and fulfillment with integration to major eCommerce platforms.
• ET2CcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSourcing partner for retailers, wholesalers, and startups providing quality-assured products and sourcing solutions from China, India, Vietnam and Turkey. Offers holistic approach across entire product lifecycle including spend analysis, supplier relationship management, contract management, and continuous improvement. Part of ET2C Eco-System integrating sustainability, product design, and supply chain transparency.
• Ocean and Air CarrierscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLong-term carrier relationships across ocean freight, air freight, and trucking services enabling the company to leverage its billion-dollar buying power for competitive rates and reliable service levels across all transport modes.
• eCommerce Platform Partners (Shopify, Amazon, eBay, TikTok, WooCommerce)coreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partnerships with major eCommerce platforms enabling seamless order processing, inventory synchronization, and fulfillment operations. Supports connection to 50+ additional eCommerce platforms with dedicated onboarding team.
• Courier Partners (Royal Mail, DPD, Evri, Amazon Shipping)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnerships with major courier delivery services providing range of courier delivery and return options for eCommerce fulfillment customers with market-leading rates.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Emerging players

• ShipBob: Tech-enabled eCommerce fulfillment provider with global warehouse network. Competes with OGL/Heathrow hub for eCommerce merchants requiring fulfillment and shipping services, with overlapping customer base in mid-market online sellers.
• OEC Group: Privately-held freight forwarder specializing in trans-Pacific trade between Asia and North America. Comparable in Asian-Western trade lane focus and mid-market customer segment, with similar specialized forwarding capabilities.

Broad incumbents

• Yusen Logistics: Asia-headquartered global logistics provider offering air, ocean, road freight forwarding, warehousing, and supply chain solutions. Comparable to Global Forwarding in Asian heritage and multimodal service portfolio, with similar mid-market and enterprise customer focus.
• Kuehne+Nagel: One of the world's largest freight forwarders with air, sea, road, contract logistics, and customs services. Overlaps with Global Forwarding across all core service categories but operates at significantly larger scale and broader geographic coverage.
• C.H. Robinson: Large North American freight forwarder and 3PL with global air, ocean, and road freight services plus managed transportation. Comparable service breadth with strong US customer base, but much larger scale and broader enterprise focus.
• DSV: Danish-headquartered global freight forwarder with air, sea, road, and contract logistics services. Comparable multimodal offering with strong European presence and growing North American footprint post-Schenker acquisition.
• Expeditors International: Large global freight forwarder with comprehensive air, ocean, and customs brokerage services. Comparable in multimodal service breadth and global network, but materially larger scale and broader enterprise customer base.
• DHL Global Forwarding: Global freight forwarding division of Deutsche Post DHL, offering air, ocean, road freight, and customs services worldwide. Comparable multimodal offering and customer profile, but with substantially greater scale and DHL-branded network reach.

Direct peers

• Flexport: Digital-first freight forwarder providing air, ocean, and trucking services with proprietary visibility technology. Directly competes with Global Forwarding for tech-enabled mid-market shippers, particularly eCommerce merchants, with overlapping service offerings and platform integrations.
• Sinotrans: Top-tier Chinese freight forwarder and logistics provider, a direct peer of Hecny Group in the Asian forwarding market. Comparable in offering air, ocean, road freight, warehousing, and customs services across global trade lanes with similar customer profiles.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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