F.A.K International

What F.A.K International does

F.A.K International is a UK-registered private limited company operating as a Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier (N.V.O.C.C.) freight forwarder, providing B2B international shipping services to importers and exporters. Its operations are rooted in ocean consolidation, with weekly sailings from UK origins to the Far East, Middle East, Indian Sub-Continent, Red Sea, and Australasia trade lanes. The firm is headquartered in Rainham, Essex, with a regional sales presence in Birmingham and a multi-depot UK footprint spanning London East, Birmingham, Manchester, and Bradford.

The company's service portfolio covers end-to-end forwarding: NVOCC ocean container shipping, ISO-bulk container and heavy haul / out-of-gauge cargo, plus air freight. It operates buyer-side consolidation programmes, including the "Bangkok Direct Consol" service, which offers fixed-rate weekly consolidations on the Thailand-UK lane. Customer engagement is quote-based with dedicated account managers, indicative of an SMB/mid-market shipper base rather than enterprise tendering. Commercial terms are governed by BIFA Standard Trading Conditions 2017, and the firm holds BIFA trade association membership.

F.A.K International is closely held under three named directors — Mike Boxall, Brian Bridgland, and John Hayfield — with no external funding raised. The business operates on a capital-light intermediation model: it sells vessel space, haulage, and ancillary services that it procures from underlying carriers, rather than operating proprietary assets. There is no evidence of proprietary technology platforms, digital booking portals, or AI-enabled tooling; operations appear to rely on standard industry software and manual account management.

Name

F.A.K International

Legal name

F.A.K International Limited

Website

https://fakinternational.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

F.A.K International is a UK-registered N.V.O.C.C. freight forwarder providing ocean consolidation, container, heavy haul, and air freight services to B2B importers and exporters, with weekly sailings to the Far East, Middle East, Indian Sub-Continent, Red Sea, and Australasia from offices in London and Birmingham.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Freight Forwarding

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Freight Transportation Arrangement (4885), Deep Sea Freight Transportation (483111)

SIC

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

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHSAKACAD

International Freight Forwarding (Air/Ocean) for Personal Effects

Home & Personal Services/Moving, Storage & Relocation Services/International Moving & Relocation Services

SECONDARYTLACABAG

Customs Brokerage for Ocean Shipments (Import/Export Clearance)

Transportation & Logistics/Freight Forwarding & Customs Brokerage/Ocean Freight Forwarding (FCL/LCL)

SECONDARYTLACAAAH

High-Value & Secure Air Cargo (Valuables, Security Screening, Escort)

Transportation & Logistics/Freight Forwarding & Customs Brokerage/Air Freight Forwarding

SECONDARYTLACABAL

Trade Compliance & Ocean Regulatory Services (Sanctions/Export Controls)

Transportation & Logistics/Freight Forwarding & Customs Brokerage/Ocean Freight Forwarding (FCL/LCL)

Keywords

• International freight forwarding
• Ocean freight services
• Air freight services
• Container shipping
• Import export logistics

Headquarters

HQ city

Rainham

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Freight Forwarding and Shipping Services: F.A.K International generates revenue through providing freight forwarding and N.V.O.C.C shipping services to businesses. They handle cargo transportation to international ports including services for Far East, Middle East, Indian Sub-Continent, Red Sea, and Australasia destinations. Revenue is generated through service fees associated with shipping, forwarding, and logistics operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

F.A.K International is a UK-based Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier (N.V.O.C.C.) and freight forwarder providing international cargo transportation services. The company arranges container shipping, heavy haul, air freight, and groupage (consolidated) services for import and export customers. Operations cover trade lanes connecting the UK to the Far East, Middle East, Indian Sub-Continent, Red Sea, and Australasia regions.

Product overview

F.A.K International is a N.V.O.C.C (Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier) shipping and forwarding company offering freight logistics services. The core product is their shipping and forwarding service, supplemented by container handling, heavy haulage, and air freight capabilities. They operate regular direct services to ports across Far East, China, Middle East, Indian Sub-Continent, Red Sea, and Australasia, with depot facilities in Birmingham, Manchester, Bradford, and London East.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Container Shipping Services

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

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

Direct peers

• DB Schenker: Global freight forwarder with strong ocean, air, and land transport capabilities, including NVOCC services connecting Europe with Asia and the Middle East. Closely comparable to F.A.K International on freight forwarding scope.
• DSV: Danish-headquartered global freight forwarder (post-Panalpina and GIL acquisitions) providing air, sea, and road forwarding. Operates the same NVOCC model as F.A.K International across overlapping trade lanes.
• CEVA Logistics: Global 3PL providing ocean and air freight forwarding, contract logistics, and ground transport. Direct competitor in B2B international freight forwarding, with overlapping UK and Asia trade lane coverage.
• Yusen Logistics: Japan-headquartered global logistics provider with ocean and air forwarding capabilities. Comparable on NVOCC ocean forwarding to Asia-Pacific destinations, one of F.A.K International's strongest regional lanes.
• Allcargo Logistics: India-headquartered global NVOCC and freight forwarder with strong LCL consolidation services. Closely comparable to F.A.K International on NVOCC ocean forwarding and cargo consolidation, with deeper South Asian trade lane coverage.
• Kuehne+Nagel: World's largest sea and air freight forwarder with global NVOCC operations and the same B2B freight forwarding model as F.A.K International. Most directly comparable on ocean and air freight forwarding, though at materially larger scale.
• Expeditors International: US-listed global logistics company specializing in air and ocean freight forwarding with a neutral NVOCC model. Comparable business model to F.A.K International, with deep Asia trade lane expertise similar to FAK's.
• DHL Global Forwarding: Global ocean and air freight forwarding arm of Deutsche Post DHL, offering NVOCC and forwarding services across the same UK-Asia/Middle East trade lanes that F.A.K International serves. Directly comparable business model, much larger scale and brand.
• Bolloré Logistics: French-headquartered global freight forwarder offering ocean, air, and multimodal forwarding services. Directly comparable business model, with particular strength in Europe-to-Asia/Middle East trade lanes similar to FAK's.

Broad incumbents

• XPO Logistics: Large North American and European logistics provider offering freight forwarding alongside truck brokerage, last-mile, and contract logistics. Broader portfolio than F.A.K International but overlapping ocean/air forwarding capabilities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/f-a-k-international

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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