What InterMax does

InterMax, legally Shanghai Feirui International Freight Forwarding Co., Ltd., is a privately-held Chinese multimodal logistics company founded in Hong Kong in 2001 and now headquartered in Shanghai. It serves enterprise customers across pharmaceutical, chemical, food, agricultural, manufacturing, project-cargo, and maritime end-markets, operating owned branches in Shanghai, Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Ningbo, Chongqing, Tianjin, and Dalian, plus a Taipei office, supported by 30+ domestic collection warehouses and a global agent network spanning Europe, Central Asia, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East. The company publicly claims relationships with 20,000+ brand enterprises and cites specific Fortune 500 anchors including DuPont (where it earned the 2022 Most Valuable Partner award), AstraZeneca, Bayer, and Merck. Service lines span ocean freight, air freight, China-Europe Railway Express, TIR cross-border road transport, customs brokerage, bonded and non-bonded warehousing, ship agency, project logistics, and import/export trade agency through subsidiary MAG.

The company's technical backbone is the proprietary Control Tower digital logistics platform co-developed with Hangzhou-based u-ifox (u-ifox.com.cn). The platform is built on RPA as the foundation and integrates OCR, NLP, and AI capabilities, consolidating data from OMS, WMS, TMS, FMS, financial and tax systems, customs, ports, and cargo tracking sources to enable one-click quotation, automated booking, real-time multimodal tracking, and full temperature monitoring. Specialized physical assets include self-owned oil/electric dual-power 45-foot refrigerated containers with built-in GPS and temperature/humidity sensors spanning -25°C to +25°C, supporting pharma, chemical, food, and electronics cold chain. InterMax issues its own multimodal transport bills providing 8.33 SDR/kg liability coverage across international rail, TIR road, maritime, and air segments. Certifications include ISO 9001/14001/45001, GDP pharmaceutical distribution, TAPA TSR1 (2024), NVOCC qualification, and an ESG Management System certification earned in August 2025.

InterMax generates revenue through transaction-based fees across its service lines — freight forwarding fees on ocean, air, China-Europe rail, and TIR road shipments (project- and quote-based pricing), per-declaration customs brokerage fees, storage and value-added fees at its bonded and non-bonded warehouses, ship agency fees per port call, and trade agency commissions via subsidiary MAG. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales through dedicated sales经理 roles in its branch offices, supplemented by participation in major industry events (Global Pharma Cold Chain Summit, WIFFA International Road Transport Summit, TAPA meetings, Western China International Investment and Trade Fair) and referral channels through memberships in CIFA, WIFFA, WCA, WWPC, NSRN, and PLA. Primary vertical focus areas are pharmaceutical and healthcare cold chain and chemical/hazardous materials logistics, each supported by dedicated regulatory compliance infrastructure (GDP, hazmat, TAPA TSR1).

Name

InterMax

Legal name

上海飞瑞国际货运代理有限公司

Website

https://inter-max.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

InterMax is a privately-held Chinese multimodal freight forwarder specializing in pharmaceutical cold chain, hazardous materials, maritime, and project logistics, serving enterprise clients across Belt-and-Road corridors via its proprietary Control Tower digital platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Multimodal Freight Forwarding and Logistics Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Transportation Services (4700)

akta.pro primary industry

Intermodal Network Operators & Marketing Companies (IMCs) (TLADAFAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Intermodal Freight Brokerage (Rail-Truck) (TLADAMAD), Intermodal Equipment & Container/Chassis Pooling (Leasing/Management) (TLADAFAD), Intermodal Drayage & Cartage (First/Last Mile) (TLADAFAC)

Keywords

• International freight forwarding
• Cold chain logistics
• China-Europe railway transport
• Pharmaceutical logistics
• Multimodal logistics services

Headquarters

HQ city

Jingan

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. International Freight Forwarding: Core revenue stream from managing international freight forwarding across multiple transport modes: ocean freight, air freight, China-Europe Railway (中欧班列), TIR cross-border road transport, and multimodal combinations. Revenue is generated through service fees based on shipment volume, weight, route complexity, and special requirements (cold chain, hazmat, oversized cargo). Pricing is typically project/quote-based rather than publicly listed.
2. Customs Brokerage Services: Professional customs declaration services including import/export customs clearance, inspection services, pharmaceutical import permits, food import labeling, and hazardous goods declarations. Revenue generated through service fees per declaration, with specialized fees for complex categories such as pharmaceutical and food imports.
3. Global Warehousing Services: Revenue from warehousing services at strategically located facilities in major Chinese port cities and logistics hubs. Services include bonded and non-bonded storage, cargo sorting, labeling, custom packaging, and bonded warehouse operations. Charged based on storage volume/duration and value-added services.
4. Shipping Agency Services: Ship agency services including port agency (arranging进出港 plans, pilot, tugboat, customs, inspection), ship owner protection/affairs agency (crew changes, cash delivery, spare parts, oil/water treatment, surveys), and ship repair/newbuild agency. Revenue from agency fees per call and per service rendered.
5. Trading Agency Services: Import/export trade agency through subsidiary MAG, handling冰鲜/live aquatic products, fruits, meat, coffee, wine, dairy, and olive oil. Services include foreign trade contracting, letter of credit management, foreign exchange collection/payment, and domestic sales support. Revenue from trade agency commissions on transactions facilitated.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

InterMax is a multimodal international freight forwarding company that provides end-to-end logistics services across ocean freight, air freight, China-Europe Railway Express, and TIR cross-border road transport. The company specializes in cold chain logistics (pharmaceutical, food, chemical), project logistics for oversized/heavy cargo, maritime and ship agency services, customs brokerage, and global warehousing. It operates a proprietary Control Tower digital platform for real-time cargo visibility, integrated with OMS/WMS/TMS/FMS systems using RPA, OCR, NLP, and AI technologies.

Product overview

InterMax is a comprehensive multimodal logistics solutions provider offering integrated transportation services across sea freight, air freight, China-Europe Railway, and TIR international road freight. The company's portfolio includes specialized cold chain logistics for pharmaceuticals and food, chemical logistics, maritime logistics, project logistics, and agricultural logistics. Supporting services include global warehousing, customs clearance, shipping agency, and import/export trading agency. The Control Tower digital platform serves as the technology backbone, enabling one-click quotation, automated booking, real-time tracking, and temperature monitoring. The company operates as a synchronized modular multimodal transport expert with 20+ years of industry experience.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ocean Freight (海运) International sea freight services covering global shipping routes with customized solutions based on carrier advantages, routes, and scheduling.
• Air Freight (空运) International air cargo services providing door-to-door solutions with global strategic aviation network coverage for general cargo, bulk cargo, dangerous goods, and oversized cargo.
• China-Europe Railway (中欧班列) Rail freight services covering Europe (27 countries), Central Asia (5 countries), and Southeast Asia railway routes with bidirectional FCL/LCL and door-to-door/station-to-station options. Transit times 12-18 days depending on route.
• TIR Road Freight (国际公路运输) International road transportation services via TIR (Transport International Router) system enabling cross-border freight with fastest delivery of 18 days to Europe, supporting various vehicle types including refrigerated containers.
• Cold Chain Logistics (冷链物流) Full cold chain services with self-owned oil/electric 45ft refrigerated containers featuring GPS and temperature/humidity monitoring, serving pharmaceutical, food, agricultural products, and precision equipment sectors. Temperature range -25°C to +25°C.
• Chemical Logistics (化工物流) Hazardous and non-hazardous chemical logistics services including sea, air, railway, and road transportation with full cold chain capabilities for pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, coatings, adhesives, and industrial chemicals.
• Global Time Critical / International Express (国际闪送) Time-critical global delivery service providing 24H/48H/72H guaranteed delivery for medical samples, automotive parts, electronics, and urgent shipments with hand-carry and next-flight-out options.
• Greenhouse & Agriculture Logistics (绿色农业物流) Specialized green agriculture supply chain services including Dutch greenhouse project imports, agricultural equipment transportation, and cold chain distribution for flowers, vegetables, and horticultural products.
• Project Logistics (项目物流) Large-scale project logistics covering petrochemical, power energy, offshore engineering, mining, rail transit, and infrastructure sectors with EPC project management and specialized equipment transport capabilities.
• Maritime Logistics (海事物流) Maritime logistics specializing in ship parts and machinery global transport with 20+ years of experience, providing bonded warehouses, provisions supply, ship agency, and emergency spare parts hand-carry delivery services.
• General Cargo (普货运输) General cargo transportation services handling 30,000+ TEUs annually including machinery, electronics, textiles, food, and agricultural products with global door-to-door capabilities.
• Customs Agency (关务服务) Professional customs clearance services with 10+ year experienced team specializing in food, pharmaceutical, repair goods, temporary imports, and transit customs procedures.
• Global Warehousing (全球仓储) Strategic warehouse network across major coastal cities including Zhangjiagang (3,000sqm bonded + 10,000sqm non-bonded), Shanghai (10,000sqm), Chongqing, Manzhouli, Yiwu, Ningbo, Shenzhen, and Tianjin with customs supervision capabilities.
• Shipping Agency (船舶代理) Professional shipping agency services covering port agency, ship owner protection, drydock/newbuilding agency, crew visa services, and comprehensive global port network support.
• Global Import Services (全球进口服务) One-stop import services with 20+ years of experience covering machinery, food, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, agriculture, and textiles with door-to-door delivery options.
• Trading Agency (进出口贸易资质) Import/export trading agency services including foreign exchange management, credit arrangement, quality certification, and global procurement with specialization in food, cosmetics, and chemical products.
• Control Tower (数智化科技物流) Digital logistics platform providing one-click quotation, booking automation, real-time tracking, and full temperature monitoring integrated with TMS/WMS/FMS systems using RPA, AI, and cloud technologies.
• Pharmaceutical Cold Chain (医药冷链物流) Pharmaceutical cold chain logistics with temperature ranges of 2-8°C, 15-25°C, 18-30°C, 0-30°C, -20 to -80°C (dry ice), -196°C (liquid nitrogen) for vaccines, biologics, insulin, and monoclonal antibodies.
• Food Cold Chain (食品冷链物流) Food cold chain services covering import clearance for premium wines, chocolates, cream, cheese, ice cream, fresh/frozen seafood with 7x24 hour temperature control and low temperature differential.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3,500+ TEU of pharmaceutical imports handled via railway in 2021, serving Fortune 500 pharmaceutical companies
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• H.ESSERS / NSWL (European Partner)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerINTERMAX partners with European companies H.ESSERS and NSWL since 2017 for China-Europe railway cold chain services. This partnership enabled INTERMAX to become one of the first Chinese logistics companies to offer pharmaceutical cold chain transport via China-Europe Railway, providing seamless cold chain logistics from Europe to China for Fortune 500 pharmaceutical companies.
• DuPontcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerINTERMAX received DuPont's '2022 Most Valuable Partner' award. The partnership began in 2017 and spans China-Europe Railway, domestic railway, and road transport integration. During COVID-19 lockdowns in Xi'an and Shanghai, INTERMAX's team demonstrated exceptional service quality, earning DuPont's trust and recognition.
• CIFA (中国国际货运代理协会)minorOthersINTERMAX is a member of CIFA, participating in industry policy development in multimodal transport, road-rail transport, air freight, and hazmat logistics areas. Membership provides industry networking and policy alignment.
• WIFFA (中国国际货代联合会)minorOthersINTERMAX is a member of WIFFA, an international logistics chain credit cooperation platform. Membership enables domestic industry exchange and real-time communication with peers, ensuring competitive positioning.
• 大陆桥物流联盟 (Continental Bridge Logistics Alliance)minorOthersINTERMAX is a member of the Continental Bridge Logistics Alliance, an international railway transport industry information exchange platform. Membership was awarded for INTERMAX's expertise in China-Europe Railway and cross-border road transport.
• WCA (World Cargo Alliance)minorOthersINTERMAX has been a loyal WCA member for 20 years, recognized for expertise in general cargo, cold chain, and pharmaceutical transport among global logistics partners.
• WWPC (World Wide Project Consortium)minorOthersINTERMAX joined WWPC due to achievements in energy, chemical, and bridge project logistics. The membership enables access to large-scale project cargo transportation opportunities globally.
• NSRN (New Silk Road Network)minorOthersAs a Belt and Road logistics pioneer, INTERMAX is a member of NSRN, participating in annual meetings and industry exchanges. INTERMAX was one of only two Chinese companies attending the NSRN annual meeting in Dubai.
• PLA (Project Logistics Alliance)minorOthersINTERMAX is a member of PLA, an organization of project logistics experts. Through PLA, INTERMAX handles foreign project cargo import/export including heavy equipment, air-cushion vehicle/ship leasing, and ultra-heavy sea freight.
• 未斯科技 (u-ifox.com.cn)coreTechnology or IntegrationINTERMAX co-developed the Control Tower digital logistics platform with 未斯科技, a Hangzhou-based high-tech company. The platform uses RPA, OCR, NLP, and AI technologies to integrate OMS, WMS, TMS, FMS, financial, customs, port, and cargo tracking systems, enabling automated logistics workflows and client-facing visibility portals.
• European Pharmaceutical Warehouse & Distribution NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerINTERMAX has established pharmaceutical-grade warehouses in Europe with dedicated transport vehicles, providing full-coverage pan-European pickup, logistics warehousing, yard storage, and European pharmaceutical export license and inspection agency services.
• GSP-Certified Warehouse Network (Domestic China)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerINTERMAX partners with GSP-compliant warehouse operators in major Chinese cities, offering integrated storage management with various temperature zones, packaging pre-cooling, and operational transit capabilities for pharmaceutical and food logistics.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• CEVA Logistics: Global logistics provider (CMA CGM subsidiary) with freight forwarding, contract logistics, and ground transport across Asia, including China-Europe rail services. Comparable multimodal and rail-forwarding profile to INTERMAX, with stronger contract logistics and global footprint.
• DSV: Global transport and logistics provider formed through multiple large acquisitions (UTi, Panalpina, GIL, Schenker) with strong road, air, and sea forwarding across Asia. Comparable multimodal profile to INTERMAX but with global network density and greater scale.
• Sinotrans: China's largest state-affiliated logistics group with comprehensive freight forwarding, contract logistics, and e-commerce logistics across all modes. Comparable to INTERMAX in multimodal and customs capabilities but with substantially larger scale, network, and balance sheet.
• DHL Global Forwarding: Global freight forwarding division of Deutsche Post DHL with comprehensive air, ocean, road, and rail forwarding plus industry-leading life sciences and cold chain capabilities (LifeConEx/DHL Medical Express). Comparable in multimodal + pharma focus but with vastly larger scale and global brand.
• Kuehne+Nagel: One of the world's largest freight forwarders with leading pharma/healthcare cold chain (KN PharmaChain) and global multimodal capabilities. Comparable to INTERMAX in pharmaceutical cold chain positioning but with far broader geographic reach and significantly larger scale.

Direct peers

• Expeditors International: Global asset-light freight forwarder with strong air and ocean forwarding presence across Asia-Pacific trade lanes. Comparable to INTERMAX in forwarder business model and Asia origin/destination focus, with deeper global branch network.
• Kerry Logistics: Hong Kong-headquartered Asian freight forwarder with multimodal capabilities spanning sea, air, road, and rail across Greater China and global trade lanes. Closely comparable to INTERMAX in scope, customer mix, and Asia-centric operating model, with broader scale.
• Yusen Logistics: Japan-headquartered global logistics company with multimodal forwarding, dedicated China-Europe rail services, and pharmaceutical cold chain capabilities. Comparable to INTERMAX in Asia origin multimodal focus and pharma/healthcare specialization.
• Hellmann Worldwide Logistics: Germany-based global freight forwarder with strong road, air, and sea forwarding across Europe-Asia trade lanes, plus dedicated cold chain and pharma/healthcare services. Comparable multimodal and pharmaceutical logistics positioning to INTERMAX.

Emerging players

• Pantos Logistics: Korea-headquartered logistics provider with growing China-Europe rail forwarding and project logistics capabilities. Comparable to INTERMAX in multimodal Asia-Europe forwarding focus, though smaller and at earlier stage of China rail network development.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat7 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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