Global Bridge Group

What Global Bridge Group does

Global Bridge Group is a privately held Saudi-headquartered logistics and trading company, tracing its origins to AL-FADUL TRADING, established in 1977. The group operates two core divisions: a logistics arm providing sea freight, air freight, land transport, in-house customs brokerage, project handling, warehousing, packing/crating, cargo insurance, and Hajj/Umrah pilgrim baggage handling; and a trading arm distributing personal protective equipment (PPE), industrial tools, cleaning equipment, stationery, and consumer electronics under brand partnerships with Gerson, Giasco, Honeywell, Toshiba, and Sharp, among others. The company is licensed by the Public Transport Authority (PTA) for marine freight forwarding, the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) for air cargo, and holds a General Customs Clearance License, making it a fully vertically integrated customs broker operating across all Saudi seaports, airports, and borders.

The company's revenue model is dual-track. Logistics services are priced on a quote-based transaction fee structure, with dedicated sales extensions for customs clearance, logistics operations, and trading divisions. The trading division generates revenue through one-time product sales, with an e-commerce storefront featuring an "Add to Quote" workflow for bulk orders. The go-to-market is sales-led enterprise direct sales for logistics, supplemented by B2B and retail e-commerce for trading products. The company serves industrial and manufacturing clients (factories requiring PPE and freight), Saudi Customs-mediated importers/exporters, and Hajj/Umrah pilgrims through specialized baggage handling services.

The firm is structured as a group of three merged entities — AL FADUL TRADING, 4H TRADE & LOGISTICS, and MOSACO INTERNATIONAL — consolidated into GLOBAL BRIDGE CO. in 2020, with additional entities in Dubai's Meydan Free Zone and The Gambia established in 2022. Headcount is 11-50 employees, and the company maintains premium memberships in FIATA, X2 Logistics Networks, Lognet Global, and FOR Network to extend global reach through reciprocal agent agreements. The company is founder/management-controlled with no disclosed external institutional capital.

Name

Global Bridge Group

Legal name

GLOBAL BRIDGE CO. LTD

Website

https://globalbridgegrp.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Global Bridge Group is a privately held Saudi logistics and trading company providing freight forwarding, customs clearance, warehousing, and distribution of PPE, industrial tools, and consumer electronics to industrial, commercial, and Hajj/Umrah clients across Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and West Africa.

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), Public Warehousing & Storage (4220), Transportation Services (4700)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Freight forwarding services
• Customs clearance brokerage
• Warehousing distribution
• Project cargo handling
• Industrial trading supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

Jeddah

HQ country

Saudi Arabia

HQ region

Middle East

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. Logistics Services: Comprehensive logistics services including sea freight, air freight, land transport, customs clearance, warehousing, project handling, and cargo insurance. Revenue generated through freight charges, handling fees, and service commissions.
2. Trading Products: Trading division selling PPE, industrial tools, cleaning equipment, stationery, and consumer electronics. Revenue from product sales with quotes requested for bulk orders.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Global Bridge Group is a Saudi Arabia-based logistics and trading company providing end-to-end freight forwarding services including sea freight, air freight, land transport, customs brokerage, warehousing, project handling, cargo insurance, and Hajj/Umrah baggage handling. It also operates a trading division supplying personal protective equipment (PPE), industrial tools, cleaning equipment, stationery, and consumer electronics to industrial and commercial buyers.

Product overview

Global Bridge Group operates as a dual-division company providing both logistics and trading services. The logistics division offers a comprehensive suite of freight forwarding services including Sea Freight, Air Freight, Land Transport, Customs Brokerage, Project Handling, Warehousing, Packing/Crating, Agency Network, Cargo Insurance, Consultancy, and specialized Baggage Handling for Hajj & Umrah Pilgrims. The trading division supplies Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Industrial Tools & Consumables, Cleaning Equipment & Janitorial Supplies, Stationery & Office Supplies, and Consumer Electronics & Home Appliances. The company serves clients across Saudi Arabia, UAE, and West Africa with over 100+ satisfied clients and partnerships with 50+ brands including Gerson, Giasco, Perf, Granberg, Safetix, Tilsatec, Toshiba, and Sharp.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sea Freight Services Sea freight forwarding services handling all types of sea cargo including Full Container Load (FCL), Less than Container Load (LCL), Break-Bulk, Conventional, Ro/Ro, Heavy lifts, and Door-to-Door Household goods with fixed weekly schedules to strategic locations worldwide.
• Air Freight Services Air cargo services providing full range of airfreight to and from worldwide strategic locations, handling simple box shipments to heavy equipment and dangerous cargo including UN packing, door collection, delivery, professional packing, and customs clearance.
• Land Transport Services Inland and overland road transportation services operating fleets including Flat bed Trailers, Curtain Trailers, Side covered Trailers, and Low bed Trailers with terminal facilities for vehicles and all types of storage.
• Customs Brokerage & Clearance In-house customs clearance facilities providing clearance services for both import and export shipments via all Seaports, Airports, and borders in Saudi Arabia, staffed with personnel aware of Saudi Customs and Port Authorities rules.
• Transport & Handling of Special Equipment Transport and handling of special equipment including 20' ISO tank containers suitable for storage and international freight of liquids like oil and chemicals.
• Project Handling Specialized projects division handling complete transportation and logistics for shipments from any part of the world, including international multi-modal transportation, customs clearance, route surveys, and heavy lift equipment arrangement.
• Warehousing & Distribution Safe and secured warehouse and terminal facilities for receiving cargo, packing and crating, cross stuffing, consolidating, labeling, storage, pickup, and delivery.
• Packing, Crating & Lashing Services Industrial crating and lashing logistics solutions for fragile items, sensitive cargo, and heavy cargo including generators and turbines, with custom-designed crates for any type, size, or shape.
• Agency Network FIATA membership with premium membership in freight forwarders associations providing comprehensive logistics package with required documentations, customs formalities, pre-post shipment advice, and status reporting through a strong global agency network.
• Cargo Insurance Cargo insurance coverage through shipment-by-shipment or tailored open cargo policy, covering land, sea, air, and project cargo including large construction, mining, infrastructure, oil & gas, and energy sectors.
• Logistics Consultancy Services Logistics consultancy services for various industry sectors including Food, Manufacturing, Retail, Automotive, and Utilities, with assistance for First Time Exporters and Importers.
• Hajj & Umrah Pilgrims Baggage Handling Licensed baggage handling services for Hajj and Umrah pilgrims, professionally handling and delivering luggage to respective hotels with organized monitoring systems, licensed by GACA and PTA for Air and Sea Cargo activities.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Supply Complete range of personal protective equipment including hand protection gloves (assembly, cut resistance, chemical resistance, vibration reducing), safety shoes (SP, SIP, S2, S3), safety helmets, respirators and masks, work wear and coveralls, and protective eyewear, sourced from brands like Gerson, Giasco, Perf, and Granberg.
• Industrial Tools & Consumables Supply Industrial tools and consumables including ASMACO spray paint, WD-40, SKF bearings, screws, tapes, washers, electrical tape, discs, paint brushes, welding rods, bolt cutters, and various other tools supplied to industrial and commercial buyers.
• Cleaning Equipment & Janitorial Supplies Cleaning and janitorial supplies including sanitizer dispensers, sanitizer gel, liquid hand soap, floor brushes, disinfectant cleaning liquid, floor mops, paper tissues, dispensers, detergent powder, and air fresheners.
• Stationery & Office Supplies Stationery and office supplies including toners and cartridges (HP), wireless mouse and keyboard (Logitech & Microsoft), and white copy paper A4 (ROCO).
• Consumer Electronics & Home Appliances Consumer electronics and home appliances including Sharp and Toshiba LED TVs (4K Smart HDR models) and Dora water dispensers made in Korea.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 45 years of successful operations in the region
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• X2 Logistics NetworkscoreTechnology or IntegrationMembership in X2 Logistics Networks providing access to global logistics network, conference participation, and collaborative freight forwarding services. Mr. Saleem Babu represented Global Bridge at 7th Annual Conference in Thailand.
• Lognet Global LimitedcoreTechnology or IntegrationPremium member of Lognet Global Limited logistics network. Mr. Shaji Arimbrathody represented Global Bridge at 10th Anniversary LOGNET GLOBAL CONFERENCE in Thailand.
• FOR NetworkcoreTechnology or IntegrationMembership in FOR Network (Freight Forwarders Network) providing agency network and trusted global partners for comprehensive logistics services.
• FIATAcoreTechnology or IntegrationMember of FIATA (International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations), providing strong agency network and trusted partners globally.
• GersonminorOthersBrand partner for respirators and safety equipment. Gerson is a US-based manufacturer of air-purifying respirators including N95 respirators.
• GiascominorOthersItalian manufacturer of safety shoes with operations in over 90 countries. 'Made in Italy' safety footwear brand.
• Perf (Rahman Group)minorOthersItalian PPE brand combining Italian design and cutting-edge technology. Part of Rahman Group with global expertise in raw materials and manufacturing.
• GranbergminorOthersNorwegian manufacturer with over 50 years of experience producing work gloves for challenging climate conditions. Selection of 250+ types of safety gloves.
• HoneywellminorOthersGlobal safety equipment manufacturer providing industrial safety products through the trading division.
• ToshibaminorOthersConsumer electronics and home appliances brand. Products include LED 4K Smart TVs and home entertainment equipment.
• SharpminorOthersElectronics and home appliances brand. Products include Sharp LED 4K Smart TVs, air conditioners, and home appliances.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves14 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• C.H. Robinson: Major North American-headquartered freight forwarder and third-party logistics provider. Competitor for global freight forwarding business and customs services for industrial clients.
• Expeditors International: Global logistics company focused on international freight forwarding (air and ocean) and customs brokerage. Competes for similar enterprise freight forwarding contracts and has presence in Saudi Arabia.
• DHL Global Forwarding: Global leader in air and ocean freight forwarding, customs brokerage, and contract logistics. Operates broadly across all geographies, with Saudi Arabia presence, competing for the same enterprise freight forwarding contracts.
• Kuehne+Nagel: One of the world's largest freight forwarders with strong sea freight, air freight, and overland capabilities. Overlaps with Global Bridge across Saudi-importing industrial clients and project cargo.
• DB Schenker: German-headquartered global logistics provider offering land transport, air/ocean freight, and contract logistics. Competes in Saudi Arabia for industrial and project cargo forwarding contracts.
• Hellmann Worldwide Logistics: Global freight forwarder with established Middle East operations and air/ocean/road freight services. Competes for similar industrial and project cargo contracts across the Gulf.
• DSV Panalpina: Danish-headquartered global freight forwarder with strong MEA presence following Panalpina acquisition. Competes for air, sea, and road freight contracts across Saudi Arabia and the Gulf.

Direct peers

• Agility Logistics: Kuwait-headquartered global freight forwarder and logistics provider with strong MEA presence, offering air/ocean freight, customs brokerage, and warehousing. Most direct regional peer given similar service mix and GCC market focus.
• Aramex: UAE-based logistics and courier company providing freight forwarding, customs, and supply chain services across the Middle East. Comparable dual logistics/trading-style service portfolio and Middle East regional presence.

Regional players

• Bahri (National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia): Saudi Arabia's national shipping carrier specializing in VLCCs, chemical tankers, and general cargo. Regional incumbent with government backing that competes in ocean freight and Saudi maritime logistics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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