Grace Global Logistics

What Grace Global Logistics does

Grace Global Logistics is a privately held, founder-led freight forwarding and logistics company founded in 2017 and headquartered in a single office near the Air Cargo Complex in Andheri (East), Mumbai, India. The company offers an integrated suite of services for international import and export shipments, including air freight, sea freight (LCL, FCL, break-bulk, hazardous, and project cargo), customs clearance, warehousing with crane and forklift handling, cargo insurance underwritten by Lloyd's of London, and value-added documentation, tariff audit, and tracking services. Its distinct specialization is dangerous goods (DGR) handling and packaging using UN approved materials compliant with IATA and IMDG regulations, including lithium battery shipping with no minimum order requirement.

The company targets Indian businesses engaged in international trade, with named verticals including chemicals, engineering goods, and pharmaceuticals that require specialized customs clearance expertise and hazardous materials handling. Customer segments are described as international traders and exporters broadly, with no specific named logos or anchor enterprise customers disclosed. The go-to-market is sales-led and enquiry-based, with direct engagement through the website and personalized service supported by close liaison with airlines and shipping companies. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed.

The business model is service-based, generating transaction-fee revenue from freight forwarding, customs clearance, warehousing, and ancillary services. The technology stack is described as standard freight forwarding and logistics management using established industry practices, with no proprietary software, no public API, no mobile app, and no AI or automation capabilities indicated in the data. The company is bootstrapped with no disclosed funding rounds, no parent company, no subsidiaries, and no patents or trademarks. Operations are concentrated in a single Mumbai location with claimed worldwide service reach for export and cross-trade shipments.

Name

Grace Global Logistics

Legal name

Grace Global Logistics

Website

https://graceglobal.co.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Grace Global Logistics is a Mumbai-based, founder-led freight forwarder founded in 2017 that provides air freight, sea freight, customs clearance, dangerous goods packaging, warehousing, and cargo insurance for Indian importers, exporters, and chemical, engineering, and pharmaceutical trade verticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Freight Forwarding and Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Freight Transportation Arrangement (48851)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Public Warehousing & Storage (4220)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Ocean Export Forwarding (Booking/VGM/SI/BL) (TLACABAF), Ocean Import Forwarding (Destination Handling/DO/ISF) (TLACABAE), Bills of Lading (B/L) & Sea Waybill Issuance/Management (TLACAHAA), Trade Compliance & Ocean Regulatory Services (Sanctions/Export Controls) (TLACABAL)

Keywords

• Freight forwarding
• Customs clearance
• Dangerous goods shipping
• Cargo insurance
• Warehousing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Andheri

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Freight Forwarding Services: Service-based revenue generated from air freight and sea freight forwarding services for import and export shipments. Charges based on shipment type, weight, volume, and destination.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Grace Global Logistics is a Mumbai-based freight forwarding and logistics company that provides air freight and sea freight forwarding for both import and export shipments, along with customs clearance for chemicals, engineering goods, and pharmaceuticals. It also offers cargo insurance (underwritten by Lloyd's of London), warehousing and distribution services, value-added documentation and tracking, and specialized dangerous goods packaging with UN approved materials compliant with IATA/IMDG regulations.

Product overview

Grace Global Logistics operates as a logistics services provider offering a unified suite of freight forwarding and supply chain solutions. The core portfolio consists of Air Freight and Sea Freight services for international transportation, supported by Customs Clearance expertise specializing in chemicals, engineering goods, and pharmaceuticals. Value Added Services provide documentation, tariff audit, and TRACK and TRACE capabilities. Cargo Insurance (underwritten by Lloyd's of London) and Warehousing with crane/forklift handling round out the logistics solutions. A distinct specialty offering is Dangerous Goods Services with UN approved packaging compliant with IATA/IMDG regulations. The company was founded in 2017 and serves clients in India and abroad.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Air Freight Fast, reliable, secure, and competitive air-freight solutions with flights to all major international destinations for businesses engaged in import and export. Includes door-to-airport and door-to-door delivery, daily low-cost consolidations, all-cargo carriers, and charters, and handles heavy plant, industrial equipment, and light domestic equipment with suitable packaging solutions.
• Sea Freight Reliable, safe, competitive sea-freight forwarding with LCL (Less than Container Load) and FCL (Full Container Load) options using Standard, Open Top, Flat-Rack, Tanker, and Reefer containers. Also offers Break-Bulk, Roll-On-Roll-Off, Out-of-Gauge cargo, and Hazardous cargo handling, with specialization in large project shipments and worldwide Import/Export including Cross-Trade shipments.
• Customs Clearance Expert customs clearance services for businesses in India engaged in international trade, with expertise in identifying commodity types, correct classification, and applicable duties. Specialized in customs clearance for chemicals, engineering goods, and pharmaceuticals, leveraging operational understanding of varied industries.
• Cargo Insurance Insurance coverage for transits by Land, Sea, and Air with policy coverage ranging from Warehouse-Warehouse, Port-Port, or Door-Door based on Incoterms commitment. Features fast and professional claims handling with policies underwritten by Lloyd's of London.
• Warehousing Secure warehousing and distribution services with flexible and bespoke solutions to meet commercial needs. Includes crane transfer capabilities for Open Top containers, heavy lift equipment handling, and expert forklift operations for all cargo types.
• Dangerous Goods Services Specialized dangerous goods packaging and shipping services for businesses moving hazardous materials internationally. Provides UN approved packaging solutions such as 4GV Boxes, 4G Boxes, Plastic jerricans, drums, and barrels, including the largest range of packaging materials (inner, single, and combination packaging). Covers lithium batteries shipping and compliance with IATA and IMDG regulations with no minimum order requirements.
• Value Added Services Supply chain optimization services including consolidation and trailer/container stowage advice, documentation services (Letters of Credit, Bank Drafts, Invoices, Packing Lists, Bills of Lading, Air Waybills), tariff audit, duty management systems, Customs Freight Simplified Procedures (CFSP), and online TRACK and TRACE monitoring from cargo ready date to arrival.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• DB Schenker: Major European-headquartered freight forwarder and logistics provider operating air, sea, land, and contract logistics globally. Comparable on freight forwarding, customs, and DG specialization, though at incumbent scale with stronger technology platforms.
• C.H. Robinson: Asset-light North American-headquartered 3PL and freight forwarder with global ocean and air services. Comparable on freight arrangement model and global forwarding coverage, though at much larger scale with proprietary technology.
• Kuehne+Nagel: One of the world's largest freight forwarders with deep air, sea, and customs capabilities across India. Comparable as a one-stop international logistics provider, but operates at vastly larger scale across all modes and verticals.
• DHL Global Forwarding: Global freight forwarding division of Deutsche Post DHL offering air, ocean, customs, and specialized services. Comparable on full-stack forwarding, customs clearance, and dangerous goods handling, though at global incumbent scale.
• Expeditors International: Asset-light global logistics provider specializing in air and ocean freight forwarding with customs brokerage. Comparable on freight arrangement model and absence of asset ownership, though orders of magnitude larger and more technology-led.
• CEVA Logistics: Global 3PL offering freight forwarding, contract logistics, and customs services across multiple verticals. Comparable on integrated air/sea/customs/warehousing offering, with a much larger network footprint.

Regional players

• Allcargo Logistics: India's largest publicly listed logistics conglomerate with LCL consolidation, freight forwarding, and contract logistics. Comparable regional player with similar Indian export-import focus, though much larger and publicly funded.
• Transport Corporation of India (TCI): Indian integrated logistics provider offering freight, warehousing, and supply chain solutions. Comparable as an Indian freight and warehousing peer, though with broader multi-modal exposure and larger asset base.

Direct peers

• GAC Group: Global logistics provider with strong dangerous goods and chemical/pharmaceutical forwarding capabilities and customs expertise. Directly comparable on DG specialty, chemical/pharma vertical focus, and integrated forwarding-plus-customs model.
• Dimerco Express Group: Asia-focused freight forwarder specializing in air and ocean forwarding, customs brokerage, and DG-compliant solutions. Comparable as a mid-sized international forwarder with cross-border air/sea and customs expertise.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

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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