Modern Freight Company

What Modern Freight Company does

Modern Freight Company LLC (MFC), founded in 1977 and headquartered in Jebel Ali Free Zone, Dubai, is a UAE-based integrated logistics provider operating as part of the Dutco Group. The company delivers end-to-end supply chain solutions across freight forwarding (air, ocean, sea-air combined, road, and LCL consolidation), contract logistics (warehousing and distribution, promotional packaging, and dedicated non-hazardous chemical storage), e-commerce fulfillment, project cargo and event logistics through its MFC Extreme sub-brand, and container depot services through MFC Container Solutions. MFC serves enterprise clients across aerospace, agriculture, automotive, oil and gas, power and energy, construction and infrastructure, events and sports, retail, marine and yacht, fashion, and chemicals, moving time-critical and project cargo globally via its Jebel Ali hub.

MFC's technology foundation is a custom-built software portfolio including a Warehouse Management System, Freight Forwarding System, Transport Management System, CRM, Quotation Management System, Depot Management System, Online Stock Tracking Portal, and Workflow Management System, integrated directly with Dubai Customs to enable real-time document flow. The company operates 17,500+ sqm of warehousing, 7,000+ pallet positions, a 2,000 sqm chemical storage facility, and a 30,000 sqm container depot with 3,500 container capacity, plus its own road fleet for UAE and GCC distribution.

The business model is transaction-fee driven across all revenue streams, with quote-based, non-public pricing tailored to cargo and service requirements. Go-to-market is enterprise-direct via a dedicated sales force, with international coverage delivered through global freight forwarding networks (WCA, Heavy Lift Group, CLC Projects, LOGIFEM), supplemented by event-driven demand generation at exhibitions such as Breakbulk Middle East. The customer base is a hybrid mix of large multinationals, project cargo clients, e-commerce brands, sports/event organizers, and chemical/industrial manufacturers, supported by ISO 9001/14001/45001, TRACE, and MACN certifications.

Name

Modern Freight Company

Legal name

Modern Freight Company LLC

Website

https://mfc.ae

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Modern Freight Company LLC (MFC) is a UAE-headquartered, Dutco Group-backed integrated logistics provider founded in 1977, offering freight forwarding (air, ocean, road, sea-air, LCL), warehousing, container depot, customs clearance, and project and event logistics to enterprise clients across more than ten industry verticals from its Jebel Ali hub.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Freight Forwarding & Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (48851), Deep Sea Freight Transportation (483111)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Deep Sea Foreign Transportation Of Freight (4412)

akta.pro primary industry

General Cargo Air Freight Forwarding (Airport-to-Airport / Door-to-Door) (TLACAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ocean Export Forwarding (Booking/VGM/SI/BL) (TLACABAF), Customs Brokerage for Ocean Shipments (Import/Export Clearance) (TLACABAG), Cross-Border E-commerce Ocean Forwarding (DDP/DDU) (TLACABAK), Bulk & Tanker Road Freight Forwarding (Dry Bulk, Liquids, Chemicals) (TLACACAL)

Keywords

• Freight forwarding services
• Warehousing and distribution
• Project cargo logistics
• Customs clearance services
• Container depot services

Headquarters

HQ city

Dubai

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Freight Forwarding Services: Air freight, ocean freight, sea-air combined freight, road freight, and LCL consolidation services generating revenue through transportation fees based on cargo weight, volume, and destination.
2. Contract Logistics & Warehousing: Warehousing and distribution services, chemical storage, and promotional packaging services. Revenue generated through storage fees per pallet/cubic meter and value-added service charges.
3. E-commerce Solutions: End-to-end e-commerce logistics including last-mile delivery, fulfillment, customs clearance, warehousing, reverse logistics, and technology solutions integration.
4. Project Cargo & MFC Extreme: Specialized heavy-lift, out-of-gauge (OOG), and breakbulk project logistics including chartering services. Revenue from complex project-based transportation fees.
5. Customs Clearance: Full customs clearance services for import, export, and re-export across sea, air, and land shipments in the UAE.
6. MFC Container Solutions: Container depot services including storage, repairs, certification, and container sales/lease worldwide (standard, reefer, offshore, special equipment). Revenue from depot fees and container rental/sales.
7. Sports & Event Logistics: Specialist event logistics through MFC Extreme division for sporting events, concerts, exhibitions, and festivals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Modern Freight Company provides end-to-end freight forwarding (air, ocean, sea-air, road, LCL) and contract logistics (warehousing, distribution, promotional packaging, chemical storage) services, alongside customs clearance, e-commerce fulfillment, project cargo and heavy-lift logistics (via MFC Extreme), vessel chartering, and container depot services (via MFC Container Solutions) for enterprise customers primarily across the UAE, GCC, and global trade lanes. Operations are powered by an in-house technology portfolio including a Warehouse Management System, Transport Management System, Online Stock Tracking Portal, and a Workflow Management System directly integrated with Dubai Customs.

Product overview

Modern Freight Company (MFC) operates as an integrated logistics and supply chain solutions provider offering a comprehensive suite of services organized into three main categories: Freight Forwarding (Air Freight, Ocean Freight, Sea-Air Freight, Road Freight, LCL Consolidation), Contract Logistics (Warehousing & Distribution, Promotional Packaging Services, Chemical Storage), and Specialized Services (Ecommerce, Project Cargo, Customs Clearance, Sports & Event Logistics). The company also operates two sub-brands: MFC Container Solutions for container depot services, and MFC Extreme for project/sports/event logistics, along with MFC Chartering Services for vessel chartering. MFC provides proprietary technology systems including Warehouse Management System, Transport Management System, Online Stock Tracking Portal, Depot Management System, and Freight Forwarding System, all built in-house to enable real-time visibility and seamless supply chain operations. The technology portfolio supports the core service offerings with custom-built solutions for CRM, quotation management, workflow tracking, and container management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MFC Extreme: Specialist division within MFC Group providing expertise in project, sports and event logistics, including heavy offshore modules, yacht shipment, and turnkey industrial projects requiring extreme precision and rapid deployment.
• MFC Container Solutions
• MFC Chartering Services

Products and services

• Warehousing & Distribution State-of-the-art warehousing and distribution facilities located near Jebel Ali Port, Dubai World Central Airport, and Dubai International Airport, providing round-the-clock security and 7,000+ pallet positions across 17,500+ sqm for enterprise supply chain needs.
• Air Freight Air freight forwarding services offering full and part charter capabilities, handling heavy loads and hazardous goods, with an on-site office at Dubai International Airport's Cargo Village.
• Ocean Freight Cost-effective sea freight services specializing in Full Container Load (FCL), Less-than Container Load (LCL), NVOCC operations, and breakbulk handling with global door-to-door service.
• Sea-Air Freight Combined transport using sea and air modes under one Combined Transport Document (CTD) or House Air Waybill (HAWB), leveraging Dubai's position as a global sea-air transit hub.
• Road Freight Full Truck Load (FTL) and Less-than Truck Load (LTL) services across UAE and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, including dangerous goods transportation, using MFC's own fleet.
• LCL Consolidation Less-than Container Load consolidation services with regular weekly shipments from UK, Holland/Belgium, France, Spain, Italy, Germany, USA, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Taiwan, Malaysia, and Thailand to UAE.
• E-commerce Logistics End-to-end e-commerce logistics including marketplace access, stock visibility, product sales data, international logistics, customs clearance, warehousing, fulfillment, last-mile delivery, and reverse logistics.
• Project Cargo Project logistics for heavy-lift, out-of-gauge (OOG) movements, and industrial turnkey project solutions with multimodal transport capabilities.
• Customs Clearance Full customs clearance and transport solution for sea, air, and land shipments within UAE including import, export, and re-export clearances, with IT systems directly integrated with Dubai Customs for fastest declarations.
• MFC Container Solutions Container depot services including storage for up to 3,500 containers, plus sales, lease, repairs, certification, and 24x7 visibility and tracking for standard, reefer, offshore, and special-equipment containers worldwide.
• MFC Extreme Specialist division providing expert solutions for large offshore modules, turnkey industrial projects, yacht shipments, and time-sensitive sports and event logistics.
• MFC Chartering Services Global vessel and ship chartering solutions specializing in project cargo, heavy lifts, and out-of-gauge shipments including heavy lift charters, bulk vessel chartering, and specialized offshore charters.
• Sports & Event Logistics End-to-end event management for motorsports, sports tournaments, concerts, live entertainment, and automotive launches including pre-event planning, multimodal transportation, customs brokerage, and on-site handling.
• Promotional Packaging Services Re-packaging, reworking, and co-packing services including retail chain re-packaging, bar coding, ink jetting, stripping, re-labelling, shrink wrapping, and Flash/Earth Continuity testing.
• Chemical Storage Dedicated 2,000 sqm facility in Jebel Ali for non-hazardous chemical cargo with capacity to store more than 12,000 steel drums including IBCs and jumbo bags.

Quantifiable outcome

• 17+ years of service excellence documented on website
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TRACE InternationalcoreOthers · 1 March 2022MFC Group became TRACE certified in March 2022, demonstrating anti-bribery and corruption compliance. TRACE is a global anti-corruption organization providing due diligence and certification services.
• WCA (World Cargo Alliance)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWCA is a global network of freight forwarders. MFC utilizes the WCA network to provide comprehensive international coverage and door-to-door service for customers globally.
• Heavy Lift GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHeavy Lift Group is a network specialized in heavy-lift and project cargo logistics. MFC leverages this partnership for complex out-of-gauge and heavy-lift shipments worldwide.
• LOGIFEMminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLOGIFEM is a logistics industry network association that MFC maintains membership with for industry collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• CLC ProjectscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCLC Projects is a project cargo logistics network that MFC participates in for handling complex project shipments internationally.
• BSI (British Standards Institution)coreOthersBSI provides MFC with ISO certifications (ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018) for quality, environmental, and occupational health and safety management systems.
• UAEO (UAE Operators Association)minorOthersMFC is a member of the UAE Operators Association, an industry body representing freight and logistics operators in the UAE.
• ReverseMiminorOthersReverseMi is a reverse logistics or sustainability-focused network/association. MFC's partnership supports their reverse logistics and sustainability initiatives.
• MACN (Maritime Anti-Corruption Network)coreOthersMFC is an associate member of the Maritime Anti-Corruption Network (MACN), a global business network committed to promoting compliance with anti-corruption law in the maritime industry. MACN's vision is to work towards a maritime industry free of corruption that enables fair trade.
• Dubai CustomscoreTechnology or IntegrationMFC's IT systems are integrated with Dubai Customs for seamless, professional, and efficient customs clearance services. This integration enables real-time document flow and the fastest customs declarations.
• Dutco GroupcoreOthersMFC is part of the local Dutco Group, providing the company with the size, scale, and backing to handle any supply chain challenge. This parent company relationship provides organizational scale and resources.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• GAC (Gulf Agency Company): UAE-headquartered multi-modal logistics, freight forwarding, and contract logistics provider serving oil & gas, marine, and project cargo across the MEA region. Closest direct geographic peer with overlapping services in forwarding, contract logistics, and shipping agency.
• Agility Logistics: Kuwait-headquartered global multi-modal freight forwarder with deep MEA presence across air, sea, road, warehousing, and project cargo. Directly comparable to MFC in service mix, customer base (oil & gas, government, industrial), and regional positioning.
• RSA Global: Dubai-based end-to-end logistics and supply chain company offering freight forwarding, contract logistics, and e-commerce fulfillment across MEA. Highly comparable regional scale, customer mix, and service breadth.
• Wallenborn Group: UAE-headquartered freight forwarding, customs brokerage, and relocation specialist with offices in the GCC and Europe. Closely comparable mid-sized regional forwarder competing for similar UAE-based enterprise and project logistics customers.

Broad incumbents

• DHL Global Forwarding: Air and ocean freight forwarding division of Deutsche Post DHL with extensive UAE presence and full multimodal coverage. Competes with MFC across air, ocean, road, contract logistics, and customs clearance.
• DSV: Global freight forwarding and contract logistics major with established UAE/Middle East operations and project cargo capability via the recent DB Schenker combination. A scaled competitor to MFC across forwarding and contract logistics.
• Expeditors International: US-listed global air and ocean freight forwarder with substantial presence in the UAE/Middle East. Competes with MFC for enterprise freight forwarding and customs clearance business, though with a narrower customs-brokerage offering.
• DB Schenker: Global multi-modal logistics provider with significant Middle East operations. Overlaps with MFC in air/sea forwarding, road freight, contract logistics, and event/project logistics, though at substantially larger global scale.
• CEVA Logistics: Global contract logistics and freight management provider, owned by CMA CGM, with established UAE/Middle East operations. Directly overlaps with MFC in freight forwarding, contract logistics, and customs services, though at much larger scale.
• Kuehne+Nagel: Global top-tier freight forwarder and contract logistics provider with major UAE/Dubai operations across all of MFC's service lines. Competes with MFC for enterprise and project cargo customers but at much larger global scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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