Demotrans

What Demotrans does

Demotrans is a Bangladesh-headquartered freight forwarding and contract logistics company founded in 2009 (with firmographic founding year 2005) that provides end-to-end supply chain solutions for manufacturers, exporters, and importers. The company operates a multi-modal platform spanning ocean freight forwarding, air forwarding, LTL/FTL trucking, project cargo, reefer cargo, dangerous cargo handling, customs clearance, and supply chain management, complemented by warehousing (46,000 sq ft dry storage and 75,000 sq ft off-dock bonded warehouse), value-added services (labeling, kitting, GOH, VMI), and an integrated insurance offering through partnerships with leading Bangladesh insurers.

The company serves a diversified vertical base primarily comprising fashion/apparel, healthcare/pharmaceutical, perishable goods, jute, and retail, with additional exposure to leather, furniture, plastic/rubber, and EPC/project cargo. Its technology stack centers on operational logistics systems — EDI for supply chain visibility, GPS-based vehicle tracking with a 24/7 control room, a Warehouse Management System, and CCTV monitoring with 90-day backup — rather than AI/ML platforms. Demotrans is certified to FIATA, WCA World, JCTRANS, G7 Logistics, Prolog NET, and BAFFA-BD industry networks and holds an FMC/OTI license (032446) and ISO 9001:2000 warehousing certification.

Demotrans is a privately held, founder-led company headquartered in Dhaka with a Bangladesh footprint spanning Chittagong, Khulna, and a dedicated air operation office at Dhaka International Airport, plus international operations in Cambodia (Phnom Penh regional HQ) and the United Kingdom (Edinburgh, via subsidiary Demo Home Limited established March 2013). The company generates revenue across transaction-fee streams (freight, transport, project cargo, reefer) and managed/professional services streams (warehousing, customs, insurance, value-added services) under a B2B enterprise sales motion via direct office channels. Pricing is quote-based and tailored, with no publicly disclosed rates. No outside funding rounds, acquisitions, or institutional investors are disclosed in the available data.

Name

Demotrans

Legal name

Demotrans

Website

https://demogroup.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Demotrans is a Bangladesh-headquartered private freight forwarder offering ocean, air, and multimodal forwarding, customs clearance, warehousing, reefer/project/dangerous cargo handling, and supply chain services to manufacturers and exporters across garments, pharmaceuticals, perishables, and adjacent verticals, with international operations in Cambodia and the UK.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Freight Forwarding and Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Support Activities for Transportation (488), Warehousing and Storage (493), Packing and Crating (488991)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Ocean Import Forwarding (Destination Handling/DO/ISF) (TLACABAE), Reefer/Temperature-Controlled Ocean Forwarding (TLACABAI), Project & OOG/Breakbulk Ocean Forwarding (Out-of-Gauge, RoRo) (TLACABAH), Perishables & Fresh Produce Forwarding (Food/Seafood/Floral) (TLACAJAA)

Keywords

• Freight forwarding services
• Customs clearance services
• Warehousing and storage
• Contract logistics
• Supply chain management

Headquarters

HQ city

Dhaka

HQ country

Bangladesh

HQ region

Asia

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Freight Forwarding Services: Ocean freight, air forwarding, and multimodal transportation services. Includes documentation processing, bill of lading issuance, and IGMs submission.
2. Customs Clearance Services: Customs declaration services for export and import. Includes extended services for rebate, refund, duty drawback and credit.
3. Warehousing and Storage: Dry storage (46,000 sq ft), public, licensed private and off-dock bonded warehouses (75,000 sq ft). Includes inventory management and VMI services.
4. Transportation Services: LTL (Less than Truckload) and FTL (Full Truckload) domestic and international transport. Includes groupage, distribution, door-to-door, and specialized transport services.
5. Insurance Services: Insurance advisory and arrangement covering fire, explosion, natural contingency, burglary, and road accident policies through partnerships with top insurance companies.
6. Value Added Services: Repackaging, labeling, bar coding, kitting, quality control, consolidation, deconsolidation, Garments-on-Hanger service, and order processing.
7. Project Cargo Services: Oversized, out-of-gauge, and heavy cargo handling for EPC and plant customers. Includes bulk chartering and job site management.
8. Reefer Cargo Services: Temperature-controlled cargo transportation for pharmaceuticals, vaccines, and perishable goods using refrigerated containers with digital monitoring.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Demotrans is a Bangladesh-headquartered freight forwarding and logistics company that delivers end-to-end supply chain services to enterprise customers. Its core offerings span ocean and air freight forwarding, multimodal transport, LTL/FTL trucking, customs clearance, bonded and dry warehousing, reefer/project/dangerous cargo handling, value-added services such as Garments-on-Hanger and labeling, and cargo insurance advisory. Customers primarily include manufacturers, exporters, and importers operating in fashion/apparel, pharmaceuticals, perishables, jute, leather, furniture, and EPC/project cargo verticals across Bangladesh, Cambodia, and the UK.

Product overview

Demotrans is a logistics and freight forwarding company offering a comprehensive suite of services through its integrated platform. The core offerings include Freight Forwarding (ocean, air, multimodal transport), Contract Logistics, LTL-FTL trucking, Project Cargo, Reefer Cargo, Dangerous Cargo, Supply Chain Logistics, Customs Clearance, and Warehousing. These are complemented by Value Added Services (packaging, labeling, kitting) and Insurance solutions. The company operates across Bangladesh with offices in Dhaka, Chittagong, and Khulna, plus international operations in Cambodia and the UK.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Freight Forwarding Comprehensive global ocean freight and air forwarding services including documentation processing, Bill of Lading booking, IGMs submission, multimodal transport combining sea/air/rail/highway, customs declaration, pick and delivery, consolidation, Garments-on-Hanger (GOH) service, pallets service, and moving service for manufacturers, exporters, and importers.
• Contract Logistics Wide range of contract logistics services including warehousing with inventory management and Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI), inland transportation and distribution, and value-added services such as repackaging, labeling, bar coding, kitting, and customized services for enterprise customers requiring integrated outsourcing arrangements.
• LTL-FTL Transportation Less-than-truckload (LTL) and Full Truck Load (FTL) transportation services covering Bangladesh and international routes with security planning, managed services, customs clearance, insurance, hazardous cargo support, and multimodal transportation features for shippers requiring domestic and cross-border trucking capacity.
• Project Cargo Specialized project cargo services for EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) and plant customers handling out-of-gauge, oversized and heavy cargoes, including oversized and heavy cargo handling, bulk chartering, voyage planning, and job site management.
• Reefer Cargo Refrigerated cargo services ensuring timely release of temperature-sensitive goods including drugs, vaccines, and perishables worldwide using refrigerated containers with microprocessor controllers and Controlled Atmosphere (CA) containers with digital temperature monitoring.
• Dangerous Cargo Transportation of dangerous cargoes compliant with MARPOL, IGC Code, IBC Code, IMDG Code, and BC Code, including DGSA consultancy, packing, documentation, and specialized express services for pharmaceuticals, isotopes, and explosives.
• Supply Chain Logistics End-to-end supply chain management integrating freight, customs clearance, contract logistics, inventory management, warehousing, and purchase order management with real-time updates and integrated logistics services for niche customer segments.
• Value Added Service Complementary services including outsourcing, quality control, finishing, pre-processing, pre-assembly, sequencing, packaging optimization, container development, order picking, co-packing, display assembly, labeling, returns management, waste disposal, and recycling.
• Customs Clearance Declaration services to customs authority for export and import, including automated customs clearance, rebate, refund, duty drawback and credit services.
• Warehousing Storage facilities with 46,000 square feet dry storage capacity and 75,000 square feet off-dock bonded warehousing, featuring ISO 9001:2000 certification, customs bonded warehouse, temperature control, 20 loading platforms, reefer plugging points, GPS tracking, and 24-hour security.
• Insurance Full-proof insurance coverage including fire, explosion, natural contingency, burglary, and road accident policies, covering commodities for all transport modes with worldwide coverage and all-risk coverage for physical loss or damage, arranged through partnerships with top insurance companies.

Named customers3 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FIATA (International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations)coreOthersMembership in FIATA, the global organization representing freight forwarders worldwide. Provides international credibility, networking opportunities, and access to global standards in freight forwarding.
• WCA World - World Cargo AlliancecoreOthersMembership in the world's largest network of independent freight forwarders. Provides global network access, quality assurance program, and collaborative opportunities for international shipments.
• JCTRANSminorOthersMembership in JCTRANS logistics network providing regional logistics connections and partnership opportunities.
• G7 Logistics NetworksminorOthersMembership in G7 Logistics Networks for enhanced logistics capabilities and regional network access.
• BAFFA-BD (Bangladesh Freight Forwarders Association)coreOthersMembership in national freight forwarding association for Bangladesh, providing industry representation and local network connections.
• Prolog NETminorOthersMembership in Prolog NET logistics network for enhanced global logistics connectivity.
• Top Insurance Companies in BangladeshcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnerships with several top insurance companies in Bangladesh for comprehensive cargo and business insurance coverage including fire, burglary, natural contingency, and road accident policies.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Flexport: US-based digital-native freight forwarder offering ocean, air, and customs with a modern software platform. Represents the emerging competitive threat to traditional asset-light forwarders like Demotrans from technology-first players.

Direct peers

• Agility Logistics: Kuwait-headquartered emerging-market logistics specialist with significant presence in South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Africa. Comparable on freight forwarding, contract logistics, and emerging-market shipper focus, though at considerably larger scale.
• Yusen Logistics: Japan-based global logistics company with significant Asia forwarding and contract logistics operations, including garment sector expertise. Comparable in offering forwarding, customs, warehousing and supply chain solutions to apparel and consumer goods shippers across Asia.
• Kerry Logistics Network: Asia-headquartered logistics provider with strong presence in Bangladesh, Cambodia, and across Southeast Asia offering freight forwarding, warehousing, and contract logistics. Closely comparable in geographic focus, multimodal service mix, and mid-tier enterprise customer targeting.
• Hellmann Worldwide Logistics: Germany-headquartered global forwarder with strong apparel/footwear vertical and presence in Bangladesh and Cambodia. Directly comparable on vertical specialization, freight forwarding, customs, and warehousing for fashion and consumer goods manufacturers.

Broad incumbents

• Panalpina (now DSV): DSV (post-Panalpina acquisition) is a top-3 global forwarder with strong Bangladesh garment and project cargo capabilities. Comparable on freight forwarding, project logistics, and contract logistics serving apparel and industrial shippers out of South Asia.
• DHL Global Forwarding: Deutsche Post DHL's freight forwarding arm offering ocean, air, road, customs and supply chain solutions globally, including Bangladesh. Direct competitor on multimodal forwarding and customs clearance, but with broader portfolio and stronger digital platform.
• Kuehne+Nagel: One of the world's largest freight forwarders with established ocean, air, road, and contract logistics services and a presence in Bangladesh. Competes with Demotrans on international forwarding lanes and contract logistics for enterprise shippers, though it operates at vastly greater scale and geographic breadth.
• CEVA Logistics: Global 3PL owned by CMA CGM offering freight management, contract logistics, and supply chain solutions across Asia. Comparable in forwarding, contract logistics, and reefer/pharma capabilities but at much larger scale and broader portfolio.
• Expeditors International: US-headquartered global freight forwarder with strong Asia network and ocean/air forwarding capabilities. Comparable on core forwarding services, customs brokerage, and warehousing, though it focuses on asset-light forwarding at much larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/demotransbd

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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