Absco Logistics

What Absco Logistics does

Absco Logistics Pvt. Ltd. is a privately-held Indian international freight forwarding and logistics company headquartered in Navi Mumbai, operating since 2010. The company delivers end-to-end supply chain solutions across six integrated service lines: air freight (IATA-approved), ocean freight including FCL, LCL, and project cargo (DG Shipping-approved MTO), customs brokerage, cargo consolidation, bonded and domestic warehousing, and supply chain consulting. It serves importers and exporters primarily in time-critical and international trade segments spanning retail, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and electronics, with claimed operations spanning India, North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.

The company runs a digital logistics platform featuring online quote requests, real-time shipment tracking through a third-party track-trace.com integration, and 24/7 customer support, alongside physical offices in Navi Mumbai, Chennai, Tirupur, and Tuticorin that connect into six major Indian ports. Revenue is generated on a transaction-fee basis for freight movements, professional-services fees for customs brokerage and consulting, and managed-services fees for warehousing and cargo handling. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Absco holds a dense regulatory credential stack — IATA, DG Shipping MTO, AEO, FIATA, CTPAT, GDP, ISO, and AMATOI — that authorizes its international operations.

Absco is bootstrapped with no disclosed funding rounds, no parent company, and no management team bios in the source data. It claims 1,000+ clients served, a 4.8/5 satisfaction rating across 15,000 reviews, 99.9% on-time delivery, and 15+ years of operating history. Recent strategic activity centers on digital platform rollout in 2020, nationwide port connectivity in 2021, a record-breaking ODC shipment in June 2023, and accumulation of compliance certifications including Startup India recognition valid through 2026 and AEO status valid through March 2027.

Name

Absco Logistics

Legal name

ABSCO Logistics Pvt. Ltd.

Website

https://absco.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Absco Logistics is an India-based international freight forwarder offering IATA- and DG Shipping-approved air and ocean freight, customs brokerage, consolidation, warehousing, and supply chain consulting to importers and exporters across retail, manufacturing, pharma, and electronics verticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), General Warehousing and Storage (493110)

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

FCL (Full Container Load) Ocean Forwarding (TLACABAA), LCL (Less-than-Container Load) Consolidation/Deconsolidation (TLACABAB), Charter Air Freight Forwarding (Full/Part Charter, ACMI Brokerage) (TLACAAAC)

Keywords

• International freight forwarding
• Air cargo services
• Ocean freight forwarding
• Customs clearance brokerage
• Warehousing and logistics

Headquarters

HQ city

Mumbai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Air Freight Services: IATA-approved international air cargo services for imports and exports, including booking, documentation, consolidation, airport handling, and door-to-door delivery.
2. Ocean Freight Services: DG Shipping-approved ocean freight forwarding including FCL (Full Container Load), LCL (Less than Container Load), and project cargo handling with customs compliance and delivery.
3. Customs Clearance Services: Licensed customs brokerage managing documentation, regulatory approvals, and compliance for smooth import/export operations at airports and seaports.
4. Consolidation Services: Cargo consolidation combining multiple shipments for cost efficiency, including collection, sorting, pre-distribution, and buyer consolidation services.
5. Warehousing & Cargo Handling: Secure bonded and domestic warehousing with container handling, private warehouse management, and domestic transportation services.
6. Supply Chain Consulting: End-to-end supply chain consulting and project forwarding solutions including route optimization, inventory planning, and time-sensitive logistics management.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ABSCO Logistics is an international freight forwarding company providing end-to-end supply chain solutions. Core offerings include IATA-approved air cargo services, DG Shipping-approved ocean freight (FCL, LCL, and project cargo), licensed customs brokerage, cargo consolidation, bonded and domestic warehousing, and supply chain consulting. The company serves businesses engaged in import/export operations across India with global reach across Europe, USA, Middle East, and Asia.

Product overview

ABSCO Logistics offers a unified logistics platform consisting of six integrated service modules: Air Freight, Ocean Freight, Customs Clearance, Consolidation Services, Warehousing & Cargo Handling, and Value-Added Services / Supply Chain Consulting. These services work together to provide end-to-end supply chain solutions, from origin to destination, with real-time tracking and 24/7 customer support across all offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.9% on-time delivery rate claimed
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Port AlliancescoreOthersStrategic partnerships with major Indian ports including Chennai, Tuticorin, Mumbai, Pipavav, Kandla, and Hazira enabling direct access and coordinated operations for efficient cargo movement.
• European Logistics PartnerssupportingOthersCollaborations with freight operators and logistics partners across Europe for seamless international operations and trade route coverage.
• USA Logistics PartnerssupportingOthersPartnerships with freight operators and trade affiliates in the United States for transcontinental shipping and logistics support.
• Middle East Logistics PartnerssupportingOthersStrategic collaborations with logistics partners across the Middle East region for regional trade facilitation and cargo movement.
• Asia Pacific Logistics PartnerssupportingOthersNetwork partnerships across Asian markets enabling regional trade connectivity and logistics operations coverage.
• Trade AssociationssupportingOthersAffiliations with leading logistics and trade organizations providing industry recognition, networking, and standards compliance.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Expeditors International: US-headquartered global asset-light freight forwarder specializing in air and ocean freight with customs brokerage. Comparable due to similar service mix and asset-light forwarding model, though operating at much larger global scale.
• DB Schenker: German-headquartered global logistics provider offering integrated freight forwarding, contract logistics, and customs services. Mid-tier global forwarder comparable in service breadth to ABSCO but with much larger international footprint and asset base.
• Allcargo Logistics: India-headquartered multimodal logistics company offering international freight forwarding, customs brokerage, and contract logistics. Direct peer given similar service portfolio and Indian market focus, though operating at significantly larger scale than ABSCO.
• Freightwalla: India-based digital freight forwarding platform providing air, ocean, and customs brokerage services. Direct peer based in the same Indian market with overlapping service portfolio, competing on digital experience at similar mid-market positioning to ABSCO.
• Transport Corporation of India (TCI): Indian multimodal logistics provider covering freight forwarding, warehousing, and supply chain solutions. Direct peer operating in the same Indian geography with overlapping services for domestic and international customers.

Regional players

• Kerry Logistics: Hong Kong-headquartered Asian logistics provider with strong intra-Asia freight forwarding network. Regional player comparable to ABSCO's Asia trade lane exposure but operating at much larger scale across the Asia-Pacific region.

Broad incumbents

• CEVA Logistics: French-headquartered global logistics provider (owned by CMA CGM) offering freight forwarding, contract logistics, and supply chain services. Broad incumbent competing in the same forwarding space with significantly larger scale and ocean carrier backing.
• Kuehne+Nagel: Swiss-headquartered global logistics leader with extensive freight forwarding, customs, and contract logistics operations. Broad incumbent operating across the same product categories ABSCO competes in, with global scale and volume advantages.
• DHL Global Forwarding: German-headquartered global logistics giant providing air, ocean, and road freight forwarding plus customs services. Broad incumbent dominating the same product categories ABSCO operates in, with the largest global forwarding footprint.

Emerging players

• Flexport: US-based digital-native freight forwarder offering air, ocean, and customs services through a tech-enabled platform. Emerging player applying technology to disrupt traditional forwarders like ABSCO with stronger digital UX and data capabilities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

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

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