What Cargomen Logistics India Private Limited does

Cargomen Logistics India Private Limited is an Indian-headquartered, founder-owned freight forwarding and customs brokerage firm established in 2000 and operating across 10 Indian cities plus Singapore. It offers six core service lines — Customs Brokerage, Air Freight, Ocean Shipping, Exhibition Cargo, Last Mile Delivery, and Road Feeder Service — supported by 366 logistics professionals, 140,000 SFT of warehousing space, and physical offices co-located at major Indian gateways (Hyderabad, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad) as well as inland commercial hubs.

The company is registered as a Customs Broker, Main Line Operator (MLO) 20 and Multimodal Transport Operator (MTO) certified by DG Shipping, Government of India, and holds ISO 9001:2015, CRISIL, AEO, IATA and FIATA credentials. Service delivery is augmented by an internal suite of digital tools — Load Calculator, Distances & Time, Route Planner, Cargo Wizard, Container Tracking, Logistics Explorer and a customer-facing Shipment Tracking feature — described by the company as IT-enabled business processes rather than a distinct software platform. Global reach is delivered primarily through affiliation with the WCA (World Cargo Alliance) network of 5,700+ agents across 765 ports.

Cargomen monetizes services via quote-based, project-by-project pricing across customs clearance, freight forwarding, multimodal transport, exhibition logistics and last-mile delivery, targeting enterprise customers in seven verticals: IT/ITES, pharmaceuticals, electronic hardware, paper, automotive, e-commerce/3PL and FMCG. Go-to-market is direct enterprise sales backed by an online quote-request workflow, industry-event participation (including the company's own Annual Freight Forwarding & Logistics Summit), thought-leadership content authored by Director Kamal Jain and mentor Dr. GBRK Prasad, and a talent-pipeline initiative via the PGDIL diploma program run jointly with Bharathidasan University and the Logistics Sector Skill Council. No external funding, parent company, or M&A activity has been disclosed; the firm is controlled by its founders and operates a wholly-owned Singapore subsidiary.

Name

Cargomen Logistics India Private Limited

Legal name

Cargomen Logistics India Private Limited

Website

https://cargomen.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Cargomen Logistics India is a founder-owned, mid-sized Indian freight forwarder and customs broker offering air, ocean, road, last-mile and exhibition cargo services across 10 Indian cities plus Singapore, with WCA network reach into 765 global ports.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Freight Forwarding and Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (48851), Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance (484230), Couriers and Express Delivery Services (49211)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Public Warehousing & Storage (4220), Trucking (No Local) (4213), Air Courier Services (4513)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

FCL (Full Container Load) Ocean Forwarding (TLACABAA), Breakbulk, Ro-Ro & Chartering (Heavy-Lift Vessels, Barges, Specialized Aircraft) (TLAIAKAC), Breakbulk & Project Cargo Handling (Heavy Lift, Out-of-Gauge Handling) (TLAHALAH), Trade Compliance & Ocean Regulatory Services (Sanctions/Export Controls) (TLACABAL)

Keywords

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

Headquarters

HQ city

Hyderabad

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices17 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Customs Brokerage: Customs clearance services for import and export by Sea, Air or Land including bonded warehousing and FTWZ services
2. Air Freight: Air freight services including consolidated or direct shipments, door-to-door, express deliveries, hazardous goods, and perishables
3. Ocean Shipping: Ocean freight including FCL, LCL, hazardous goods, port-to-port or door-to-door deliveries with weekly sailings
4. Last Mile Delivery: End-to-end logistics solutions from planning to execution and follow-up
5. Road Feeder Service: Trucking and project cargo movement including movement of goods by surface, over dimensional cargo handling with fleet capacity up to 200 MT
6. Exhibition Cargo: Specialized transportation and on-site handling services for exhibitions and events including customs clearance, storage and installation

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Cargomen Logistics India Private Limited provides end-to-end international logistics services for import and export shipments, including customs brokerage, air freight, ocean shipping (FCL/LCL), exhibition cargo handling, last-mile delivery, and road feeder/trucking services. Operating across 10 Indian cities plus Singapore, the company combines physical freight execution with IT-enabled digital tools for load optimization, route planning, cargo tracking, and freight rate comparison. Services are delivered to business customers on a quote-based, per-shipment basis with door-to-door, port-to-port, and multimodal transport options.

Product overview

Cargomen Logistics India Private Limited is a TIER ONE logistics service provider offering a comprehensive suite of freight and logistics services. The company operates as a single integrated platform combining core logistics services (Customs Brokerage, Air Freight, Ocean Shipping, Exhibition Cargo, Last Mile Delivery, and Road Feeder Service) with proprietary digital tools (Load Calculator, Distances & Time, Route Planner, Cargo Wizard, Container Tracking, and Logistics Explorer). The service architecture is built around physical freight operations enhanced by digital tools for cargo management, tracking, and rate optimization, with an educational arm through the PGDIL program. The company leverages IT in its business processes and is registered as a Customs Broker, Main Line Operator (MLO), and Multimodal Transport Operator (MTO) certified by DG Shipping, Government of India.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PGDIL: Post Graduate Diploma in International Logistics program offered in collaboration with Bharathidasan University, Logistics Sector Skill Council, and Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
• Cargomen Training Academy

Products and services

• Customs Brokerage Comprehensive customs clearance services for import and export shipments via air, ocean, rail, or truck, including documentation, duty drawbacks, bonded warehousing, and trade compliance advisory for businesses engaged in cross-border trade.
• Air Freight Air cargo services including consolidated or direct shipments, door-to-door deliveries, express services, hazardous goods handling, and cross-trade worldwide operations for time-sensitive business shipments.
• Ocean Shipping Ocean freight services including Full Container Load (FCL), Less Container Load (LCL), hazardous goods handling, port-to-port or door-to-door deliveries, and cross-trade shipments for businesses requiring cost-effective international shipping.
• Exhibition Cargo Specialized transportation and on-site handling services for exhibitions and events, including logistics support, customs clearance, storage, and installation for trade show organizers and event management companies.
• Last Mile Delivery Final-leg delivery services ensuring cargo reaches its destination quickly and safely, with end-to-end logistics solutions from planning to execution and follow-up for businesses requiring door-to-door fulfillment.
• Road Feeder Service (RFS) Trucking and project cargo movement services including Over Dimensional Consignments (ODC), heavy lift transportation, and surface transport for import and export cargo, with fleet capacity up to 200 MT.
• Shipment Tracking Customer-facing shipment tracking feature enabling Cargomen customers to monitor cargo location throughout the shipment lifecycle.
• Post Graduate Diploma in International Logistics (PGDIL) 12-month diploma program in international logistics offered in collaboration with Bharathidasan University and Logistics Sector Skill Council, covering supply chain management, transportation, and customs regulations.

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bharathidasan UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2023MOU for Post Graduate Diploma in International Logistics (PGDIL) program. The university is NAAC A+ accredited. Program covers supply chain management, strategy, design, planning, execution, coordination, supply management, and sustainability. Classes commenced November 2023.
• Logistics Sector Skill Council (LSC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2023Set up by Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) through National Skill Development Corporation of India (NSDC). LSC collaborated with Bharathidasan University and Cargomen for the PGDIL program, endorsing the certification for logistics professionals.
• National Skill Development Corporation of India (NSDC)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2023Established by Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship to promote skill development. Associated through LSC partnership for the PGDIL logistics education program.
• WCA (World Cargo Alliance)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCargomen is affiliated to WCA (World Cargo Alliance), providing access to a global network of 5700+ highly professional international logistics service providers in 765 cities and ports around the world. This partnership enables Cargomen to offer comprehensive global logistics coverage.
• GMR Hyderabad International Airport (GHIAL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCargomen collaborated with GHIAL to conduct Elementary Cargo Training Program at the GHIAL Site Office Auditorium. The Air Cargo Forum of India Hyderabad Chapter, with support from Cargomen Logistics and GMR Hyderabad, conducted the training program.
• Air Cargo Forum of India (ACFI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCargomen supported ACFI Hyderabad Chapter initiatives including Elementary Cargo Training Programs. Co-sponsored by Cargomen as Gold Partner at various ACFI events and summits.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• DTDC Express: Large Indian integrated logistics player offering freight forwarding, customs clearance, and last-mile delivery. Operates at much larger scale than Cargomen but overlaps meaningfully across the same service lines.
• Kuehne + Nagel: Global top-tier freight forwarder with India operations covering airfreight, seafreight, customs brokerage, and contract logistics. Comparable at the service-line level but operates at substantially larger scale.
• Expeditors International: Global asset-light freight forwarder with India presence offering air, ocean, and customs services. Comparable business model (asset-light forwarding) but with much larger global footprint.
• DB Schenker India: Global freight forwarder with established India operations covering air, ocean, land, and customs services. Direct service-line overlap with Cargomen across Indian importers/exporters.
• Maersk Logistics & Services: Global integrator combining ocean carrier services with end-to-end logistics and customs brokerage. Increasingly competing with Indian forwarders like Cargomen as it expands its end-to-end offering in India.
• DHL Global Forwarding: World's largest freight forwarder with deep presence in India offering air, ocean, customs, and road freight. Competes with Cargomen for Indian importers/exporters across all major verticals.

Direct peers

• Allcargo Logistics: India-headquartered multi-modal logistics and freight forwarding group with LCL consolidation, customs brokerage, and project cargo capabilities. Directly comparable to Cargomen across ocean freight forwarding and customs brokerage in the Indian market.
• Continental Carriers: India-based freight forwarder offering customs brokerage, air freight, ocean freight, and project cargo. Closely comparable mid-market Indian forwarder with similar service mix and customer verticals.
• Express Services Private Limited (ESL): Indian freight forwarding and customs brokerage firm with operations across air, ocean, and surface cargo. Comparable scale and similar service portfolio to Cargomen within the Indian market.

Emerging players

• EKF Freight: Indian freight forwarder offering customs clearance, air, and ocean freight services. Smaller-scale emerging competitor with similar India-focused service portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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