Amrus Logistics

What Amrus Logistics does

Amrus Logistics, Inc. is a privately held, U.S.-based freight forwarder and logistics services provider headquartered in Bellevue, Washington. The company offers door-to-door international shipping covering air freight, ocean freight, customs coordination, and documentation, with a stated specialization in complex out-of-gauge (OOG) and project cargo across verticals including oil and gas, construction, energy, automotive, manufacturing, and consumer goods. Warehousing services are delivered through a network of third-party facilities with temperature-controlled storage, inventory management, and order fulfillment.

The company operates a digital service portfolio under the "Smart Logistics" umbrella, including a Route Scanner for AI-assisted route optimization, a Cargo Load Planner producing 3D container load plans, and chartering services powered by the Shipnext vessel-matching platform. A web-based customer portal (digital.logitudeworld.com) provides real-time shipment tracking, document management, and shipment visibility. Amrus extends its reach through memberships in XLProject and AerOceaNetwork global logistics networks rather than through owned assets.

Commercially, Amrus operates as an asset-light freight forwarder that acts as an agent arranging transportation through third-party carriers (airlines, truckers, forwarders, customs brokers, warehousemen). Revenue is generated through transaction fees, professional service charges, and managed warehousing fees, with pricing provided on a quote-based Good/Cheap/Fast framework. The firm employs 1-10 people and pursues enterprise clients via direct sales, industry trade shows (Breakbulk Europe, Rebuild Ukraine), and U.S. Business Delegation trade missions targeting the Middle Corridor and Ukraine reconstruction markets. CEO Nick Nickolaychuk represents the company publicly at these events.

Name

Amrus Logistics

Legal name

Amrus Logistics, Inc.

Website

https://amrus.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Freight Forwarding & Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (48851), Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Freight Transportation Arrangement (4885)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Ambient General Merchandise Warehousing (Dry Storage) (TLAIACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Real-Time Operational Visibility & Exception Management (TLAEAKAC), Shipping Management, Labeling & Carrier Integration (Multi-Carrier) (TLAEACAE)

Keywords

• Freight forwarding services
• Project cargo logistics
• International logistics management
• Warehousing services
• Chartering services

Headquarters

HQ city

Bellevue

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Freight Forwarding Services: Amrus Logistics acts as an agent on behalf of clients in arranging transportation with third-party carriers (airlines, truckers, forwarders, customs brokers, warehousemen). The company charges compensation for its services included in the rates and charges of all carriers and other agencies selected. Services include freight forwarding, transportation management, customs coordination, and related logistics services. The company also earns commission, dividends, or other revenue from carriers, insurers, and others in connection with shipments.
2. Transportation Management: End-to-end logistics management including pickup, transportation, customs clearing, and documentation handling. Revenue is generated through service fees and carrier charges passed through to clients.
3. Warehousing Services: Flexible modular warehousing solutions through a network of third-party warehouses, including temperature-controlled storage, inventory management, and order fulfillment services. Revenue is derived from storage fees and handling charges.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Amrus Logistics is a U.S.-based international freight forwarder offering end-to-end global logistics including air, ocean, road, and rail forwarding; warehousing; project/out-of-gauge (OOG) cargo handling; and chartering services. The company supports these services with proprietary in-house tools including an AI-driven Route Scanner, a 3D Cargo Load Planner, and an integrated digital logistics platform connected to third-party chartering via Shipnext.

Product overview

Amrus Logistics is a U.S.-based neutral logistics service provider offering a unified platform of freight forwarding and logistics services. The core offering consists of Global Logistics (door-to-door international shipping, customs coordination) and Warehousing services, supported by a Smart Logistics technology platform. The portfolio includes Route Scanner for AI-powered route optimization, Cargo Load Planner for container load planning, and Chartering Services for vessel matching. The company serves industries including oil and gas, construction, energy, automotive, manufacturing, and consumer goods, with expertise in out-of-gauge and project cargo transport along the Middle Corridor.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Global Logistics (Freight Forwarding) End-to-end international multi-modal freight forwarding (air, ocean, road, rail) for business shippers needing door-to-door transport of general cargo and project loads across the USA, Europe, and Central Asia/CIS.
• Warehousing Services Managed warehousing services including storage, inventory positioning, and cross-docking for B2B clients in automotive, manufacturing, consumer goods, and other sectors requiring integrated storage alongside freight.
• Chartering Services Vessel and aircraft chartering for oversized, heavy-lift, and project cargo, including integration with the Shipnext chartering platform to source carriers for complex shipments.
• Project Cargo / OOG Services Specialized handling of oversized, out-of-gauge, and project cargo for EPC contractors, construction, energy, and heavy-industry clients, including route surveys, engineering planning, and multi-modal execution.
• Route Scanner (AI Route Optimization) Proprietary AI-driven tool that automates route feasibility scanning and optimization for complex multi-modal shipments, primarily used to support project and OOG cargo planning.
• Cargo Load Planner (3D Load Planning) Proprietary 3D tool for engineering-grade cargo load planning, enabling configuration of oversized and irregular cargo onto vessels, aircraft, trucks, and rail for safe and efficient transport.

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• XLProjectcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmrus Logistics is a proud member of XLProject, a global logistics network providing access to worldwide logistics experts. This membership enables customers to access faster routes, better rates, and dependable service around the globe. XLProject is described as a worldwide community of logistics experts that Amrus taps into to provide comprehensive logistics solutions.
• AerOceaNetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmrus Logistics is a member of AerOceaNetwork, a global logistics network that expands the company's reach and capabilities. Through this membership, Amrus provides customers access to faster routes, better rates, and dependable service globally. The network connects logistics experts across continents for flexible and reliable shipping solutions.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Flexport: Tech-enabled digital freight forwarder offering real-time visibility, document management, and online booking. Comparable to Amrus's Smart Logistics platform approach, though focused on containerized general cargo rather than project/OOG.

Direct peers

• BDP International: Privately held global freight forwarder with strong project logistics and chemical/industrial verticals. Comparable in scale, customer mix, and project cargo capabilities, and similarly a privately held competitor in Amrus's niche.
• Radiant Logistics: U.S.-based asset-light freight forwarder operating through a network of partner offices, with technology-enabled tracking and document management. Closely mirrors Amrus's model of a U.S. neutral forwarder leveraging network membership and proprietary technology tools.
• TransGlobal Projects: Boutique specialist in heavy-lift, project cargo, and OOG forwarding with engineering and route-survey capabilities. Directly comparable to Amrus's OOG/project cargo specialization for industrial and energy customers.

Broad incumbents

• C.H. Robinson: One of the largest U.S.-based third-party logistics providers with global freight forwarding, including project and heavy-haul capabilities. Overlaps with Amrus in multi-modal international forwarding and customs coordination for commercial shippers.
• Expeditors International: U.S.-headquartered global freight forwarder with airfreight, ocean, and customs brokerage services. Comparable to Amrus as a U.S.-based neutral forwarder serving multi-modal international logistics customers.
• DSV A/S: Major global forwarder with a strong Project Division serving OOG, heavy-lift, and breakbulk markets following the DB Schenker acquisition. Operates as a direct competitor in project cargo forwarding across Amrus's target industries.
• Agility Logistics: Global logistics provider with deep project cargo and energy-sector capabilities, especially across the Middle East and emerging markets. Comparable to Amrus in heavy-lift and EPC project forwarding, with similar vertical focus on oil and gas.
• DHL Global Forwarding: Global freight forwarding leader operating DHL Industrial Projects for oversized, heavy-lift, and project cargo. Comparable to Amrus across multi-modal forwarding and customs coordination, with substantially broader network and asset base.
• Kuehne+Nagel: One of the world's largest freight forwarders with a dedicated Project Logistics division handling heavy-lift, OOG, and breakbulk cargo globally. Directly comparable to Amrus's core OOG/project cargo offering but at vastly greater scale and with owned infrastructure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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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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