GP Logistics

What GP Logistics does

GP Logistics is a UK-based freight forwarding company that arranges, coordinates, and manages the movement of goods from origin to destination for B2B customers requiring domestic or international transportation. Originally formed in 2003 as part of Graypen and GP Shipping, the company became a separately registered entity in 2014 and now operates as a subsidiary within the diversified Graypen Group, which also encompasses shipbroking, port agency, customs clearance, transport, project cargo shipping, and vessel/cargo surveying businesses.

The company's service offering is unified rather than modular: cargo assessment and transportation mode booking, cost-effective and timely route planning, documentation coordination, customs clearance liaison, and shipment tracking and monitoring. Services are delivered through a Newport, UK operations centre supported by the Graypen Group's network of over 20 offices and a broader global partner network that enables regional coverage and intermodal solutions across UK, Europe, and worldwide destinations. There is no disclosed proprietary technology, platform, or API; the core technology is not published and the product architecture is single-service rather than platform-plus-modules.

GP Logistics generates revenue on a transaction-fee basis through quote-based freight forwarding engagements, with pricing dependent on cargo type, origin, destination, and transportation mode. It targets B2B freight forwarding customers on a horizontal segmentation basis and goes to market through direct sales from its Newport operations centre. The company is privately held, has no disclosed funding, no named management team, and no published revenue or headcount figures, and participates in the Graypen Group-wide 'going-green@graypengroup' sustainability initiative.

Name

GP Logistics

Legal name

GP Logistics

Website

https://gp-logistics.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

GP Logistics is a UK-based freight forwarding subsidiary of the Graypen Group, arranging and coordinating domestic and international cargo movement for B2B customers from its Newport operations centre, supported by a global partner network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Freight Forwarding Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Freight Transportation Arrangement (48851), Support Activities for Transportation (488)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Drayage & Intermodal Truck Transfer (Port/Rail Ramp) (TLACACAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Project Cargo Logistics & Transport Management (TLADAGAB)

Keywords

• Freight forwarding services
• International cargo transportation
• Customs clearance brokerage
• Logistics coordination solutions
• Intermodal shipment management

Headquarters

HQ city

Peterstone Wentlooge

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Freight Forwarding Services: GP Logistics generates revenue through freight forwarding services, including cargo assessment and booking, transportation mode optimization, route planning, documentation management, and shipment tracking and monitoring. Services are tailored to customer needs for both domestic and international transportation.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

GP Logistics is a freight forwarding service provider that arranges, coordinates, and manages product movement from goods origin to destination for both domestic and international transportation. The company offers cargo assessment and booking of transportation modes, cost-effective route optimization, documentation management and customs clearances, and shipment tracking and monitoring. Services are delivered through their Newport-based operations centre leveraging a network of global partners and access to the Graypen Group's 20+ offices.

Product overview

GP Logistics offers a unified logistics service portfolio centered on freight forwarding, customs clearance, and cargo management. The company provides specialist logistical support, general freight forwarding services, and customs clearances through a network of global partners. Services include cargo assessment and transportation mode booking, route optimization for cost-effective and timely delivery, documentation coordination, and shipment tracking and monitoring. No distinct named products, modules, or sub-brands are identified — the offering is a single-service approach rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Freight Forwarding Services Comprehensive freight forwarding service for both domestic and international cargo transportation, including cargo assessment, booking of adequate transportation modes, route optimization, documentation coordination, and shipment tracking for businesses moving goods from origin to destination.
• Customs Clearance Services Customs clearance support and documentation management for international shipments, enabling smooth border crossings and minimizing delays in cargo movement across UK, Europe, and worldwide destinations.
• Shipment Tracking and Monitoring Real-time tracking and monitoring service that keeps customers updated on shipment status at every step of the journey, providing visibility from origin to destination for businesses managing cargo in transit.
• Intermodal Transportation Solutions Intermodal logistics solutions that combine multiple transportation modes to move goods efficiently, provided through the company's network of global partners for shipments requiring flexible routing across regions or globally.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Graypen GroupcoreOthersParent company of GP Logistics. Graypen Group provides high quality shipbroking, award winning independent port agency, freight forwarding, customs clearance, transport, project cargo shipping and vessel/cargo surveying solutions. GP Logistics operates as part of this group with access to over 20 offices globally.
• Global Partner NetworkcoreOthersNetwork of logistics partners across the globe enabling GP Logistics to provide regional or global coverage and intermodal solutions for goods movement across all seaports in the UK, Europe and rest of the world.
• GraypencoreOthersSister company within Graypen Group providing port agency services.
• GP ShippingcoreOthersSister company within Graypen Group. GP Logistics was originally formed in 2003 operating as part of GP Shipping before becoming independent in 2014.
• GPL CustomsminorOthersSister company within Graypen Group providing customs clearance services, complementary to GP Logistics freight forwarding offerings.
• Severn Steel ShippingminorOthersPart of Graypen Group of companies, providing specialized shipping services.
• Bennett Marine AssociatesminorOthersPart of Graypen Group of companies, providing marine surveying services.
• John StronachminorOthersPart of Graypen Group of companies.
• JamarminorOthersPart of Graypen Group of companies.
• Harvest CharteringminorOthersPart of Graypen Group of companies, providing chartering services.
• Harvest AgencyminorOthersPart of Graypen Group of companies, providing agency services.
• More TransportminorOthersPart of Graypen Group of companies, providing transport services.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• DSV: Global transport and logistics group offering air, sea, road, and contract logistics; one of the largest forwarders by volume after acquisitions (Panalpina, GIL, Schenker). Competes with GP Logistics on generalist forwarding with significantly larger owned footprint.
• DHL Global Forwarding: Division of Deutsche Post DHL providing international air, ocean, road, and rail freight forwarding plus customs services. Comparable generalist forwarding scope with deep customs capability (similar to GP Logistics' customs integration via GPL Customs) but at global scale.
• Kuehne+Nagel: One of the world's largest freight forwarders offering sea, air, road, and contract logistics across global trade lanes. Comparable to GP Logistics as a generalist forwarder, but with vastly greater scale, proprietary digital platforms (myKN), and global owned infrastructure.

Direct peers

• Agility Logistics: Middle East-headquartered global freight forwarder and contract logistics provider with freight forwarding, customs, and supply chain solutions. Comparable generalist forwarding scope to GP Logistics with strong emerging-markets presence, contrasting with GP Logistics' UK concentration.
• BDP International: US-headquartered mid-sized global freight forwarder specializing in ocean, air, and customs services for industrial and chemical sectors. Comparable mid-scale generalist forwarding plus customs model to GP Logistics, though with stronger industrial/chemical vertical specialization.
• C.H. Robinson: Major North American-headquartered freight forwarder and 3PL with global ocean, air, and customs services plus Navisphere digital platform. Comparable generalist forwarding service portfolio with comparable customer segments but at substantially greater scale and technology investment.
• Expeditors International: US-headquartered global freight forwarder with air and ocean forwarding plus customs brokerage. Directly comparable service mix to GP Logistics — generalist international forwarding with strong customs focus — though operating at materially larger scale and with proprietary technology.
• CEVA Logistics: Global 3PL offering freight forwarding, contract logistics, ground transport, and finished vehicle logistics; owned by CMA CGM. Comparable broad forwarding service scope to GP Logistics, with particular strength in ocean freight given CMA CGM parentage.
• Hellmann Worldwide Logistics: German-headquartered global forwarder offering air, sea, road, rail, and contract logistics with customs capabilities. Closely comparable to GP Logistics in offering integrated forwarding plus customs, with European heritage analogous to GP Logistics' UK base.
• Yusen Logistics: Japan-headquartered global logistics provider offering air and ocean freight forwarding, contract logistics, and customs brokerage. Directly comparable generalist forwarding and customs offering to GP Logistics, with global owned network rather than partner-reliant model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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