What Expo Freight does

Expo Freight Limited is a Bangladesh-headquartered freight forwarding and integrated logistics service provider founded in 1993. Operating from its Dhaka headquarters (Tejgaon Industrial Area) and Chittagong regional office, the company serves primarily Bangladesh's apparel and garment export industry, with secondary exposure to the manufacturing sector for project and heavy cargo logistics. Service breadth spans air freight, ocean freight (LCL, FCL, buyers' consolidation), multimodal transport (sea-air via DXB/SIN/CMB hubs), import services, customs brokerage, warehousing (75,000 SQFT bonded in Dhaka; 150,000 SQFT CFS in Chittagong on a 40-acre site), GOH (Garments on Hanger) handling, and quality control. The company reports handling 26 million kgs of air freight and 52,997 TEUs of sea freight in FY 2022, with total turnover of USD 141 million.

The technology stack is operational rather than AI-driven: a proprietary Shipment Online portal for collaborative cargo checking and container stuffing, an EFL Managed MIS system, EDI integration with carriers, and barcode scanning for inventory. Expo Freight holds distribution-advantage moats in the form of GSA (General Sales Agent) appointments with Cathay Pacific, Dragonair, Virgin Atlantic, Air France Cargo, KLM Cargo, and SwissWorld Cargo, plus blocked space agreements with major airlines — enabling preferential rates. Regulatory moats include the only EU-validated RA3 facility in Bangladesh, ISO 9001:2015 certification, and C-TPAT compliance.

The business model combines transaction-fee revenue from freight forwarding (air, sea, multimodal, import), managed-service revenue from warehousing and CFS, professional-service revenue from customs brokerage, and licensing/royalty revenue from GSA relationships with airlines. Go-to-market is dual: direct enterprise field sales with a dedicated Key Account Team serving apparel manufacturers, supplemented by the ShipmentOnline self-service portal for online booking. Pricing is quote-based, not publicly disclosed, with multi-year enterprise contracts. With 190-195 employees and 250+ global partners, the company positions itself as a pioneer of air freight in Bangladesh, recognized via the National Export Trophy Gold Medal and the 2024 ShareTrip–Monitor Airline of the Year award.

Name

Expo Freight

Legal name

Expo Freight Limited

Website

https://expofreight.com.bd

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Expo Freight is a Bangladesh-headquartered freight forwarder and integrated logistics provider founded in 1993, offering air, sea, and multimodal freight, warehousing, customs brokerage, GOH, and quality control services primarily to apparel and garment exporters, with GSA relationships across major airlines.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Freight Forwarding & Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Ocean Export Forwarding (Booking/VGM/SI/BL) (TLACABAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Customs Brokerage for Ocean Shipments (Import/Export Clearance) (TLACABAG), Ocean Import Forwarding (Destination Handling/DO/ISF) (TLACABAE), FCL (Full Container Load) Ocean Forwarding (TLACABAA)

Keywords

• Freight forwarding services
• Air freight logistics
• Ocean freight forwarding
• Customs brokerage
• Multimodal transport services

Headquarters

HQ city

Dhaka

HQ country

Bangladesh

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Air Freight Forwarding: Air freight forwarding services including priority handling, blocked space agreements with major airlines, GOH services, and specialized charter operations.
2. Sea Freight Forwarding: Ocean freight services including LCL groupage, buyers consolidation, direct consolidation, and project cargo handling.
3. Warehousing and CFS: Warehouse and Container Freight Station services including bonded storage, pick & pack, and inventory management.
4. Multi-modal Transport: Combined sea-air and multimodal transport solutions with hub routing through DXB, CMB, and SIN.
5. Customs Brokerage: Customs clearance services including duty assessments, tax calculations, and inspection management.
6. Import Services: Import cargo handling with competitive rates, confirmed space allocations, and comprehensive supply chain solutions.
7. General Sales Agent (GSA): GSA representation for major airlines including Cathay Pacific, Dragonair, Virgin Atlantic, Air France Cargo, KLM Cargo, and SwissWorld Cargo in Bangladesh.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Expo Freight is a Bangladesh-based freight forwarder and logistics service provider offering air freight, ocean freight, multimodal (sea-air) transport, warehousing and Container Freight Station (CFS), customs brokerage, and import services. It operates owned warehouse and CFS facilities, serves as a General Sales Agent for major airlines, and provides apparel-focused supply chain solutions including quality control and GOH (Garments on Hanger) services.

Product overview

Expo Freight operates as a unified logistics platform offering eight integrated service modules centered around freight forwarding. The core services include Ocean Freight, Air Freight, Multimodal Transport, Warehousing, Import Services, and Customs Brokerage. These are supported by add-on modules including Quality Control Platform with pick & pack facilities, Container Freight Station (CFS) with 40 acres of owned infrastructure, GOH (Garments on Hanger) Services, and General Sales Agent partnerships with major airlines. Together, these services provide 360-degree freight forwarding solutions with seamless coordination across air, ocean, and multimodal transport modes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ocean Freight Ocean freight forwarding service with dedicated team ensuring seamless coordination between off-dock, Port, and FDR operators, including PO Management, GOH services, LCL Groupage, and Buyers Consolidation.
• Air Freight Priority air freight handling recognized as pioneer in Bangladesh, featuring competitive rates, Block Space Arrangement with major airlines, GOH services, specialized charter operations, and bonded warehouse facilities within 6km of airport.
• Multimodal Transport Combined sea and air transport service offering fixed daily/weekly sailing schedules with routes through DXB, SIN, and CMB hubs to Europe, North America, South America, Africa, and Far East, reducing ocean transit time by 35-55%.
• Warehousing and Distribution Warehousing and distribution with over 205,000 square feet of space, featuring 75,000 SQFT bonded warehouse in Dhaka and 150,000 SQFT dedicated CFS in Chittagong, with inventory control and system integration.
• Import Service Comprehensive import logistics including competitive rates for various origins, confirmed sea and air space allocations, LCL consolidation, multimodal transport arrangements, customs declarations, and project cargo management.
• Customs Brokerage Customs clearance services handling formalities, entry filing, documentation, duty assessments, tax calculations, and managing customs inspections to expedite clearance while avoiding demurrage.
• Quality Control Platform Full-fledged QC facilities within warehouses including government-authorized inspection platform, 2000 SQFT dedicated facility, pick and pack operations, washing machines, light boxes, and 24/7 inspection capabilities in Tongi, Dhaka.
• Container Freight Station (CFS) Owned and operated Container Freight Station facility at Chittagong with 40 acres total area (ICD + CFS), 130,000 SQFT floor area across 3 stories, 51 bays, 40,000 CBM capacity, dedicated GOH and QC facilities on mezzanine floors, located 8km from port.
• GOH (Garments on Hanger) Services Specialized garment-on-hanger services for both air and ocean freight, enabling wrinkle-free delivery of hanging garments through dedicated facilities at CFS and air freight warehouses.
• General Sales Agent (GSA) Services Expo Group serves as General Sales Agent (GSA) for Cathay Pacific, Dragonair, Virgin Atlantic, Air France Cargo, KLM Cargo, and SwissWorld Cargo in Bangladesh, providing blocked space agreements and preferential freight rates.

Quantifiable outcome

• Handled 26 million kgs of air freight in FY 2022
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Uniforce GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 September 2025Global logistics network with 43 attendees from 26 countries. Expo Freight participates in strategic sessions and collaboration within the alliance.
• SOS Children's Villages BangladeshminorOthers · 1 September 2025CSR partnership supporting education of 100 children through provision of study materials, school uniforms, and tuition support. Aligns with SDGs 4, 5, 8, and 10.
• Cathay PacificcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerExpo Freight is the General Sales Agent (GSA) for Cathay Pacific in Bangladesh, providing blocked space agreements and preferential rates.
• DragonaircoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGeneral Sales Agent (GSA) for Dragonair in Bangladesh with blocked space arrangements.
• Virgin AtlanticcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGeneral Sales Agent (GSA) for Virgin Atlantic cargo operations in Bangladesh.
• Air France CargocoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGeneral Sales Agent (GSA) for Air France Cargo in Bangladesh.
• KLM CargocoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGeneral Sales Agent (GSA) for KLM Cargo operations in Bangladesh.
• SwissWorld CargocoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGeneral Sales Agent (GSA) for SwissWorld Cargo in Bangladesh.
• Summit Alliance PortcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Container Freight Station operations at Summit Alliance Port Warehouse in Chittagong.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Agility Logistics: Agility is a Kuwait-headquartered global logistics provider with significant emerging-markets and apparel vertical exposure, including Bangladesh. It competes in air/sea freight forwarding, customs, and contract logistics for similar garment and manufacturing customers.
• DHL Global Forwarding: DHL Global Forwarding is the world's largest air and ocean freight forwarder and operates a Bangladesh presence serving apparel exporters with end-to-end logistics. It competes head-on with Expo Freight in air/sea freight, customs brokerage, and warehousing for the same Bangladesh garment manufacturers.
• Hellmann Worldwide Logistics: Hellmann is a Germany-based global freight forwarder with Bangladesh and broader South Asia operations serving apparel and manufacturing customers. It competes in air/sea freight, customs brokerage, and contract logistics with similar mid-tier forwarder positioning.
• Kuehne+Nagel: Kuehne+Nagel is a top-three global freight forwarder with established Bangladesh operations serving apparel and industrial customers. Its air/sea forwarding, KN FreightNet platform, and customs capability compete directly with Expo Freight's core service lines for the same enterprise customers.
• Crane Worldwide Logistics: Crane Worldwide is a US-headquartered global freight forwarder with Asia-Pacific operations including Bangladesh. It offers air/sea forwarding, customs, and warehousing services that overlap with Expo Freight's core product set for apparel and industrial exporters.
• CEVA Logistics: CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) is a global freight forwarder and contract logistics provider with Bangladesh operations. It competes in air/sea freight, customs brokerage, and warehousing for the same apparel and industrial export customer base.
• DSV: DSV (post-Panalpina and GIL acquisitions) is a global freight forwarding and logistics leader with Bangladesh air/sea operations. It competes with Expo Freight across air, sea, road, and project cargo, and offers integrated supply-chain solutions to large apparel buyers.
• Yusen Logistics: Yusen Logistics is a Japan-based global logistics provider with South Asia and Bangladesh operations. It offers air/sea freight forwarding, customs, and warehousing services comparable to Expo Freight's portfolio, particularly for apparel and manufacturing exporters.
• Expeditors International: Expeditors is a major US-headquartered freight forwarder with air and ocean services in Bangladesh. It targets similar apparel and manufacturing exporters with comparable air/sea forwarding, customs brokerage, and EDI-driven visibility offerings.

Emerging players

• Flexport: Flexport is a US-based digital freight forwarder with growing Asia operations targeting apparel and consumer goods shippers. While it does not have the same Bangladesh-owned CFS infrastructure, its tech-led air/sea forwarding model represents an emerging competitive threat to traditional forwarders like Expo Freight.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/expofreight
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/expofreightbd

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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