Mahe Neutral Shipping

What Mahe Neutral Shipping does

Mahe Neutral Shipping is a Colombia-based, privately held freight forwarding and cargo consolidation company founded in 1992, headquartered in Bogotá with six domestic branches covering the country's principal logistics corridors (Bogotá, Medellín, Cali, Cartagena, Buenaventura, and Barranquilla). The company operates a multi-modal platform spanning LCL (less than container load) and FCL (full container load) maritime freight, air cargo, over-the-road/OTM (Operador de Transporte Multimodal) transportation including specialized handling of oversized, heavy, and dangerous goods, cargo insurance, and door-to-door logistics. Its global reach is structurally enabled by two core alliance memberships: the World Wide Alliance (the largest NVOCC network for LCL consolidation worldwide, providing access to 169 offices across 72 countries and 2,400+ direct services) and the Air Cargo Group (the largest neutral air cargo consolidation alliance, covering 200+ airports across 60 countries with 170+ airline contracts).

The firm's differentiation rests on an explicit "100% neutral" positioning — it commits to working exclusively with cargo agencies rather than direct shipper contracts, preserving client confidentiality across the freight chain. Its technology layer consists of a real-time cargo tracking system covering the full milestone sequence from booking through Bill of Lading, departure, transshipment and arrival, plus an online itinerary query platform for both import and export schedules. Complementary capabilities include cold chain services for pharmaceuticals and temperature-sensitive goods, dangerous goods handling per Colombian regulatory requirements (publicly communicated in July 2025), and compliance under BASC, IATA, FIATA, and FITAC credentials.

Commercially, Mahe runs a sales-led go-to-market model anchored by dedicated account executives with minimum two years' experience in cargo agencies, an inside sales team, and a website-driven 'Solicita una cotización' (Request a Quote) intake funnel. Pricing is fully quote-based with no publicly disclosed rates, and revenue is generated through transaction fees across the maritime, air, and land product lines plus professional services income from cargo insurance. The customer base targets Colombian importers and exporters requiring international trade logistics, with secondary use-case segments covering specialized/oversized cargo shippers. Marketing investment centers on the Mahe Business Academy congress, weekly YouTube 'Cápsulas Informativas' capsules, a 'Red Table' industry podcast, and an active social media presence across Facebook and Instagram.

Name

Mahe Neutral Shipping

Legal name

Mahe Neutral Shipping

Website

https://mahe.com.co

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Mahe Neutral Shipping is a Colombia-based, privately held neutral freight forwarder and cargo consolidator offering LCL/FCL maritime, air, and OTM land transportation services to Colombian importers and exporters across six domestic branches and a global alliance network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Freight Forwarding Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

LCL (Less-than-Container Load) Consolidation/Deconsolidation (TLACABAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

FCL (Full Container Load) Ocean Forwarding (TLACABAA), Customs Brokerage for Ocean Shipments (Import/Export Clearance) (TLACABAG)

Keywords

• Freight forwarding services
• Cargo consolidation
• Maritime LCL shipping
• Air cargo services
• Multimodal transport

Headquarters

HQ city

Bogotá

HQ country

Colombia

HQ region

Latin America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Maritime Freight Services: LCL (Less than Container Load) and FCL (Full Container Load) maritime freight services for import and export operations with global coverage through World Wide Alliance network
2. Air Freight Services: Air cargo services for exports and imports through Air Cargo Group partnership, including cold chain services for pharmaceuticals and temperature-sensitive goods
3. Land/OTM Transportation: Over-the-road transportation services including OTM (Operador de Transporte Multimodal), terrestrial consolidation, and nationalized cargo services
4. Cargo Insurance: Cargo insurance services with global coverage for import and export shipments, offering exclusive benefits and custom solutions

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Mahe Neutral Shipping is a Colombian freight forwarding and cargo consolidator that arranges international and domestic shipments for importers and exporters. It provides maritime LCL and FCL, air freight, terrestrial (OTM) transport, cargo insurance, and door-to-door logistics, acting as a neutral intermediary between shippers and carriers to consolidate cargo and reduce freight costs.

Product overview

Mahe Neutral Shipping is a neutral freight forwarding company offering an integrated logistics platform comprising maritime services (LCL consolidation and FCL full container load), air cargo services, land transportation (OTM multimodal operations and nationalized cargo), and cargo insurance. The company operates as a member of World Wide Alliance (NVOCC network) and Air Cargo Group, providing global coverage with over 1,200 connections worldwide. Services include specialized offerings such as consolidated land exports, cold chain logistics for pharmaceuticals, and dangerous goods handling, all delivered under a 100% neutral operational model.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Servicio Marítimo LCL (Less than Container Load) Maritime consolidation service that aggregates cargo from multiple shippers into shared containers for cost-efficient international ocean shipping to and from Colombia. Designed for businesses with shipment volumes below full container load.
• Servicio Marítimo FCL (Full Container Load) Maritime freight service for full container loads, providing dedicated container capacity for import and export shipments between Colombia and international destinations. Targeted at businesses with volume sufficient to fill one or more containers.
• Servicio Aéreo (Air Freight) Air freight forwarding service for time-sensitive international cargo moving to and from Colombia via the Air Cargo Group partner network. Suited for high-value, perishable, or urgent shipments.
• Servicio Terrestre OTM (Over-the-Road / Full Truck Load) Domestic and cross-border OTM (over-the-road full-truck-load) transport service for shipments requiring dedicated trucking capacity. Used as part of multi-modal logistics solutions.
• Consolidado Terrestre de Exportación (Export Land Consolidation) Land-based export consolidation service that aggregates domestic export cargo at origin points for onward international transport by sea or air. Designed for exporters without sufficient volume for direct international bookings.
• Carga Nacionalizada (Nationalized Cargo) Service supporting customs nationalization and clearance of imported cargo entering Colombia, helping shippers complete import documentation and regulatory requirements.
• Seguros de Carga (Cargo Insurance) Cargo insurance service covering goods in transit across the forwarding chain, offered as a complementary risk-mitigation product to Mahe's freight forwarding customers.
• Door to Door Service End-to-end logistics service combining origin pickup, multi-modal international transport, customs clearance, optional insurance, and final delivery to the consignee's door. Targets shippers seeking a single-provider, integrated logistics solution.

Quantifiable outcome

• Weekly departures to major destinations including Miami, New York, Veracruz, Hamburg, Shanghai, and other key ports

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• World Wide AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of the largest NVOCC network for LCL consolidation worldwide. Network provides 169 offices in 72 countries, 18 members, 4200 employees, and 2400+ direct services. Guarantees 100% neutrality and global coverage for cargo consolidation.
• Air Cargo GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of the largest neutral air cargo consolidation alliance. Provides coverage in more than 200 airports and 60 countries with direct contracts with 170+ airlines. Annual air freight sales exceed USD 250 million with 170+ million kilos of cargo.
• FIATA (International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndividual member of FIATA, ensuring all operations are regulated by international standards and policies, promoting trade facilitation and best practices in the cargo transport community.
• FITAC (Federación Colombiana de Agentes Logísticos en Comercio Internacional)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of the Colombian Federation of Logistics Agents in International Trade, strengthening the sector and seeking representation before official and private entities.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• DHL Global Forwarding: Deutsche Post DHL's freight forwarding arm providing ocean (LCL/FCL), air freight, customs brokerage, and supply chain solutions globally. Overlaps directly with Mahe's service mix and has been expanding in Colombia and the broader Andean region.
• DB Schenker: Global logistics provider with strong ocean and air freight forwarding, land transport, and contract logistics offerings. Competes with Mahe in Colombian import/export forwarding, particularly with European trade lanes.
• DSV: Danish global freight forwarder (post-Panalpina and GIL acquisitions) with significant air, sea, and road forwarding operations across Latin America. Directly competes with Mahe in Colombian ocean and air forwarding.
• Expeditors International: US-headquartered global freight forwarder specializing in ocean and air freight with proprietary technology and a strong Latin American network. Competes with Mahe for Colombian LCL/FCL consolidation business.
• AIT Worldwide Logistics: US-based mid-sized global forwarder with significant LCL consolidation, air freight, and project logistics capabilities including active Latin American operations. Closest in scale and service mix to Mahe among international peers.
• CEVA Logistics: CMA CGM-owned global logistics provider combining ocean freight forwarding, contract logistics, and ground transport. Provides LCL/FCL and air freight services that compete with Mahe in Latin American markets.
• Nippon Express: Japanese global logistics group providing international freight forwarding (ocean/air), warehousing, and distribution with growing presence in Latin America. Competes with Mahe in ocean and air forwarding for import/export clients.
• Agility Logistics: Kuwait-headquartered global logistics provider offering integrated freight forwarding (ocean, air, road), warehousing, and supply chain solutions with established Latin American operations that overlap with Mahe's offering.
• Hellmann Worldwide Logistics: German family-owned global forwarder with air, sea, road, and contract logistics operations and a growing Latin American footprint. Directly comparable to Mahe's multi-modal forwarding model.
• Kuehne+Nagel: One of the world's largest freight forwarders offering LCL/FCL ocean, air freight, and overland services with deep Latin American presence. Competes with Mahe for the same Colombian shipper base but from a global scale and integrated digital platform.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@maheneutralshipping
• Facebookfacebook.com/mahe.com.co
• Instagraminstagram.com/mahe.com.co
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mahe-neutral-shipping

Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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