Name

KAI Logistics

Legal name

Kaı Lojistik Limited Şirketi

Website

https://kailogistics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Kartal

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Freight Forwarding Services: KAI Logistics generates revenue through comprehensive freight forwarding services including sea freight, air freight, and various specialized logistics solutions. Services are offered on a quote-based model tailored to specific customer requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

KAI Logistics is a digital freight forwarding company that arranges and manages international cargo transportation across sea, air, and intermodal channels. Its portfolio spans sea freight, air freight, green logistics, end-to-end door-to-door solutions, healthcare logistics, foreign trade, and cross-shipment services, complemented by a live cargo tracking system and online quote request platform. Operations are anchored in Istanbul, Turkey with a regional office in Hong Kong, supported by an agent network spanning Far East, Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas.

Product overview

KAI Logistics is a freight forwarding company offering a suite of logistics solutions centered around their core freight forwarding platform. The product portfolio includes sea freight, air freight, green logistics, end-to-end (door-to-door) solutions, healthcare logistics, foreign trade solutions, and cross-shipment services. These services are complemented by live cargo tracking capabilities. The company operates with offices in Turkey (Istanbul) and Hong Kong, providing global coverage across Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Americas through their carefully selected agent network. The solutions range from single-mode transportation (sea or air) to fully integrated supply chain management spanning procurement to final delivery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sea Freight Solutions Global ocean cargo transportation service offering optimized transit times, sustainable carrier relationships, and door-to-port or door-to-door delivery options for international shippers.
• Air Freight Solutions Air cargo transportation service for time-sensitive shipments, leveraging airline partnerships and consolidated cargo options with flexible tracking capabilities.
• Green Logistics Sustainable logistics solutions including rail transportation from China to the EU, ISO tank containers, and eco-friendly flexi bag options designed to reduce carbon emissions.
• End-to-End Solutions Comprehensive door-to-door logistics service covering procurement, warehousing, transportation, customs clearance, and final delivery under single-point tracking and reporting.
• Healthcare Logistics Specialized medical and pharmaceutical logistics service including temperature-controlled (frigo) transportation, vaccine distribution, hospital equipment handling, and medical waste management.
• Foreign Trade Solutions Import and export services providing customized logistics, customs handling, tracking, and e-commerce integration capabilities for international trade operations.
• Cross Shipments Cross-trade and transit logistics service that enables goods purchased from overseas entities to be sold through the country of transit directly to other overseas entities without returning to origin.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Global Agent NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKAI Logistics maintains a carefully selected agency network covering Far East countries, Asia, Africa, Europe, and America. Partners are selected based on their expertise in logistics operations, customs procedures, and local processes. The network provides comprehensive coverage for overseas partners and customers, especially for China and Hong Kong shipments.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Forto: Berlin-based digital freight forwarder offering online booking, tracking, and forwarder execution primarily on Asia–Europe trade lanes. Closely comparable digital-first model and lane focus.
• Flexport: US-headquartered digital-first international freight forwarder combining online quoting/booking with traditional forwarding execution. Closely comparable to KAI on the digital-overlay-plus-agent-network business model, though at materially larger scale.
• Hellmann Worldwide Logistics: Germany-headquartered, mid-sized global forwarder with strong presence in Europe, Asia (including HK), and emerging markets, and dedicated vertical solutions including healthcare. Closely comparable on size, geographic mix, and vertical specialization.

Broad incumbents

• DB Schenker: Major global freight forwarder and contract logistics provider with deep European roots and extensive Asia-Europe lane presence. Comparable across air/sea forwarding and end-to-end solutions.
• DSV: Global transport and logistics provider with strong air & sea forwarding and road networks across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Directly comparable service mix; significantly larger and acquisitive.
• Expeditors International: US-listed global logistics company focused on air and ocean freight forwarding with strong Asia–North America corridor exposure. Comparable as a non-asset-based forwarder competing for similar shipper relationships.
• GEODIS: France-based global logistics provider offering freight forwarding, contract logistics, and supply chain solutions with strong Europe–Asia lane exposure. Comparable service breadth and end-to-end positioning.
• CEVA Logistics: Global 3PL offering freight forwarding, contract logistics, and end-to-end supply chain solutions across multiple verticals including healthcare. Comparable end-to-end service portfolio at much greater scale.
• Kuehne+Nagel: World's largest sea and air freight forwarder by volume with global multimodal capabilities. Comparable as the dominant incumbent competing for the same international shipper wallet KAI targets.
• DHL Global Forwarding: Air, ocean, and road freight forwarding arm of Deutsche Post DHL, with industry-specific solutions including life sciences/healthcare and green logistics. Directly overlaps KAI's service portfolio at much larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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