What 3PL LOGISTICS does

3PL Logistics Co LLC is a Dubai-based private freight forwarding and logistics company founded in 2016 with 51-100 employees. The firm specializes in the handling, packing, labelling, and documentation of all nine classes of dangerous goods (Class 1-9) — including chemicals, radioactive materials, explosives, flammable liquids, and armed vehicles — alongside conventional air and sea freight forwarding, customs brokerage, project cargo handling (LCL and FCL), luxury automobile logistics, and ad-hoc cargo charter services. The company holds approval from the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) and operates in compliance with ICAO, IATA, and IMDG regulations, with staff qualified to handle hazardous cargo across the full classification spectrum.

The company serves international cargo suppliers, exporters, and dangerous goods shippers based in the UAE, shipping to worldwide destinations. A secondary vertical covers high-end vehicle manufacturers and government/military clients requiring movement of luxury cars (Ferraris, Bentleys, Mercedes Benz) and armored vehicles to destinations including Afghanistan, Iraq, and Western Africa. Revenue is generated through transaction-fee pricing on each shipment, with quote-based rates determined by cargo type, destination, and service requirements. The company is headquartered at Dubai World Central near Jebel Ali, leveraging proximity to major cargo carriers and international airlines to provide 24/7 end-to-end delivery.

3PL Logistics does not operate a proprietary technology platform or disclose any AI, automation, or software capabilities. Its competitive position rests on regulatory credentials, qualified personnel with ongoing ICAO/IATA/IMDG training, established carrier relationships, and niche domain expertise — particularly in the underserved UAE market for full-spectrum dangerous goods handling and specialized charter work. Distribution is direct enterprise sales with no disclosed channel partners, and marketing is limited to a company website.

Name

3PL LOGISTICS

Legal name

3PL Logistics Co LLC

Website

https://3pldwc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

3PL Logistics Co LLC is a Dubai-based freight forwarder (founded 2016, 51-100 employees) specializing in handling, packing, and documentation of all classes of dangerous goods, air and sea freight forwarding, customs brokerage, and specialized charter services for international cargo suppliers, luxury vehicle shippers, and government/military clients worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Air Freight Forwarding & Dangerous Goods Logistics

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (48851)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Air Courier Services (4513)

akta.pro primary industry

Integrated 3PL Contract Logistics (Multi-Service) (TLAIAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cross-Border & Trade Compliance Management (Customs, Duty, Documentation) (TLAIABAD), Project Cargo Forwarding & Multimodal Coordination (Air/Sea/Road/Rail) (TLAIAKAB)

Keywords

• Air freight forwarding
• Dangerous goods handling
• Customs brokerage
• Project cargo handling
• Cargo charter services

Headquarters

HQ city

Dubai

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Freight Forwarding Services: International air and sea freight forwarding services for cargo suppliers and exporters, handling end-to-end delivery from UAE to worldwide destinations. Revenue generated through service fees for freight logistics.
2. Dangerous Goods Handling & Documentation: Specialized handling, packing, labelling, and documentation services for all classes of dangerous goods (Class 1-9), including chemicals, radioactive materials, paints, and adhesives. Revenue from service fees for specialized DG logistics.
3. Customs Brokerage: Customs clearance services for all shipments, leveraging expertise in local conditions, country customs regulations, and tariff updates.
4. Project Cargo Handling: Handling of small parcels (LCL), full container loads (FCL), and project cargo shipments from anywhere in the world.
5. Automobile Logistics: Specialized handling and air freight services for luxury vehicles including Ferraris, Bentleys, Mercedes Benz, rally cars, and armored vehicles.
6. Cargo Charter Services: Ad-hoc cargo charter services worldwide, providing flexible air charter solutions based on customer requirements.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

3PL Logistics is a Dubai-based freight forwarding company providing air and sea freight forwarding, dangerous goods (DG) handling and documentation across all 9 classes, customs brokerage, project cargo handling (LCL/FCL), DG packing and labelling, automobile logistics, and ad-hoc cargo charter services for international cargo suppliers and exporters shipping from the UAE to worldwide destinations.

Product overview

3PL LOGISTICS is a Dubai-based logistics company offering an integrated suite of freight forwarding and dangerous goods handling services. The core offering consists of seven interconnected service modules: Freight Forwarding (air and sea), DG Documentation & Handling, Customs Brokerage, Project Cargo Handling, DG Packing and Labelling, Automobile Logistics, and Cargo Charter Handling. These services are designed to work together to provide comprehensive end-to-end logistics solutions for dangerous goods, project cargo, and specialized freight forwarding worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Freight Forwarding Air and sea freight forwarding services for international and domestic cargo, including end-to-end delivery management leveraging close working relationships with cargo carriers and international airlines to ship from the UAE to worldwide destinations. Targeted at international cargo suppliers and exporters.
• DG Documentation & Handling Specialized dangerous goods documentation and handling for all 9 hazard classes, including chemicals, radioactive materials, paints, adhesives, explosives, oxidising substances, flammable liquids, dangerous gases, corrosives, flammable solids, toxic/infectious biological materials, dry ice, and armed vehicles. Staff are qualified per latest legislation.
• Customs Brokerage Customs clearance services for all import, export, and transit shipments, with expertise in local UAE conditions, country customs regulations, and tariff updates.
• Project Cargo Handling Handling of small parcels (LCL – Less than Container Load), voluminous cargo (FCL – Full Container Load), and project cargo shipments from anywhere in the world.
• DG Packing and Labelling Packing, marking, labelling, documentation, and handling of dangerous goods and non-DG cargo using UN-specified packing materials. Compliance with IATA DG regulations for air freight and IMDG for sea freight, including repacking of damaged goods.
• Automobile Logistics Specialized handling and air freight transport of luxury vehicles (Ferraris, Bentleys, Mercedes Benz, rally cars, luxury sedans) from Dubai, plus air charter movement of armored vehicles to destinations such as Afghanistan, Iraq, and western Africa.
• Cargo Charter Handling Ad-hoc cargo charter services provided worldwide with pricing based on customer requirements, offering flexible air charter solutions for varied cargo needs.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Aramex: Aramex is a Dubai-listed Middle East logistics company offering freight forwarding, customs, and supply chain solutions across emerging markets. Comparable as a regionally rooted, multi-service forwarder serving UAE exporters, though broader in B2C courier.
• RSA Global: RSA Global is a Dubai-based freight forwarder offering air, sea, and road freight with customs brokerage and project cargo handling. Similar operating model, geography, and service mix to 3PL Logistics in the mid-market UAE forwarder segment.
• GAC Group: GAC is a Dubai-headquartered global shipping, logistics, and marine services group offering freight forwarding, customs clearance, and specialized cargo handling. It is the closest comparable in geography, scope, and size to 3PL Logistics, with deeper international reach.

Broad incumbents

• DB Schenker: DB Schenker is a global logistics provider with air/sea freight forwarding, customs brokerage, and specialized cargo services including DG in the Middle East. Comparable as a broad incumbent with overlapping capabilities.
• CEVA Logistics: CEVA Logistics is a global supply chain and freight forwarding provider with significant Middle East presence, offering air/sea freight and contract logistics. Comparable as a broad incumbent with overlapping services in the same DG freight category.
• Kuehne+Nagel: Kuehne+Nagel is one of the world's largest freight forwarders with full air/sea freight, customs, and specialized DG capabilities in the UAE. Comparable as a broader incumbent offering overlapping services at much greater scale.
• Agility Logistics: Agility is a Kuwait-headquartered global logistics provider with significant Middle East operations, offering freight forwarding, contract logistics, and customs services. Comparable as a regional incumbent with a UAE forwarder franchise far larger than 3PL Logistics.
• Expeditors International: Expeditors is a US-listed global freight forwarder with air, ocean, and customs services. Comparable as an incumbent forwarder operating in the same DG and air freight categories, though at substantially larger scale.
• DHL Global Forwarding: DHL Global Forwarding is the air and ocean freight arm of Deutsche Post DHL, with extensive DG-certified air freight operations in the UAE. Comparable as a global incumbent whose product portfolio overlaps substantially with 3PL Logistics.

Regional players

• MENA Cargo: MENA Cargo is a UAE/Dubai-based freight forwarder offering air, sea, and project cargo services. Comparable as a similarly sized, regionally focused forwarder competing in the same UAE export market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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