ILSA

What ILSA does

ILSA Shipping & Logistics Pvt Ltd is a privately held Indian freight forwarding and logistics company incorporated in 2000 and headquartered in Mumbai. The company operates as a freight forwarder offering a comprehensive suite of logistics services built around six core product lines: LCL (Less than Container Load) Consolidation — its pioneer and market-leading offering focused on shipments into Africa via hubs such as Mombasa, Dar es Salaam, Durban, and Port Louis — alongside FCL Forwarding, Buyers Consolidation, Air Freight, Door-to-Door delivery, and Project Cargo services. These are supported by leased warehousing facilities offering export/import handling, customs clearance, cargo consolidation, and equipment such as forklifts and weigh bridges. The company claims market leadership in Africa-bound LCL consolidation and weekly consolidation services to additional destinations including Colombo, Singapore, Felixstowe, Antwerp, Rotterdam, and Hamburg via the Port of Nhava Sheva/JNPT.

The company's underlying technology stack consists of a well-recognized ERP system for managing business operations and customer relations, real-time reporting covering transhipment information and container/cargo position tracking, and computerized documentation for import/export operations. These are conventional operational IT systems rather than AI-driven platforms. ILSA reports having made significant technology investments and achieved double-digit growth even during recessionary periods, supported by a strong sales force covering the Indian market and a proven network of agents at various global destinations.

ILSA's business model is transaction-fee based, with revenue generated through freight charges on container shipments, consolidation fees based on cargo volume, and project-based pricing for complex cargo. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The go-to-market combines a direct sales force targeting freight forwarders, importers/buyers, and corporate clients with a channel partner model leveraging an established agent network and overseas carrier partnerships for international delivery. The company serves customer segments including emerging freight forwarders, shippers with internal logistics departments, corporate houses with long-term rate contracts, importers consolidating multi-supplier shipments, and heavy industries requiring project cargo handling. Customer logos and revenue concentration are not disclosed in available materials.

Name

ILSA

Legal name

ILSA Shipping & Logistics Pvt Ltd

Website

https://ilsa.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ILSA Shipping & Logistics is a Mumbai-based Indian freight forwarder founded in 2000, offering LCL consolidation, FCL, air freight, project cargo, and warehousing services, with a pioneer and market-leading position in LCL consolidation into Africa.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Freight Forwarding and Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTLACALAE

Direct-to-Consignee (DTC) / Deconsolidation & Breakbulk Distribution

Transportation & Logistics/Freight Forwarding & Customs Brokerage/NVOCC / Consolidation & Buyer’s Consolidation Services

Keywords

• Freight forwarding services
• LCL consolidation logistics
• Ocean cargo shipping
• Air freight forwarding
• Warehousing and customs clearance

Headquarters

HQ city

Mumbai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. LCL Consolidation Services: Pioneer and market leader for LCL (Less than Container Load) consolidation services primarily into Africa and worldwide destinations. Revenue generated through consolidation fees based on cargo volume.
2. FCL Forwarding Services: Full Container Load forwarding with multiple carrier options. Revenue based on container shipments and negotiated rates with carriers due to large volume of containers.
3. Buyers Consolidation Services: Consolidation services for buyers consolidating shipments from various suppliers into one full container load, including booking, customs clearance, warehousing, and documentation.
4. Air Freight Services: Air freight forwarding with customs clearance, warehousing and transport cycle services.
5. Door to Door Services: Port to door and door to door delivery solutions simplifying logistics management.
6. Project Cargo Services: Handling complex unwieldy cargoes such as generators, transformers, cranes, heavy equipment, machinery with customized solutions.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

ILSA is a freight forwarding and logistics company offering LCL Consolidation, FCL Forwarding, Buyers Consolidation, Air Freight, Door-to-Door delivery, Project Cargo handling, and Warehousing services. It serves exporters, importers, and freight forwarders through a network of carriers and overseas agents, with recognized ERP-based operations and real-time cargo tracking.

Product overview

ILSA is a logistics and supply chain solutions company offering a comprehensive suite of freight forwarding and logistics services. The portfolio consists of six core service offerings: LCL Consolidation Services (the company's pioneer market-leading offering for shipments into Africa and worldwide destinations), Buyers Consolidation Services (enabling buyers to combine multiple supplier shipments into full container loads), FCL Services (full container load forwarding with multiple carrier options), Door to Door Services (port-to-door and door-to-door delivery solutions), Project Cargo Services (specialized handling for complex heavy cargo), and Air Freight Services (integrated air freight forwarding). These core offerings are supported by leased warehousing facilities providing export/import handling, cargo consolidation, transportation, equipment, and security services. The company operates through a network of agents and carriers, serving regions including Arabian Gulf, Red Sea, Indian Subcontinent, Indian Ocean Islands, East/West/South Africa, Europe & Mediterranean, South East Asia & Far East, and Oceania.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• LCL Consolidation Services LCL (Less than Container Load) consolidation services for shipping cargo to destinations including Africa (Mombasa, Dar Es Salaam, Durban, Port Louis), Colombo, Singapore, and worldwide destinations via hubs such as Felixstowe, Antwerp, Rotterdam, and Hamburg. Includes real-time reporting, transhipment information, and delivery status tracking. Designed for shippers with smaller cargo volumes seeking cost-effective consolidated shipping.
• Buyers Consolidation Services Consolidation services enabling buyers to combine shipments from multiple suppliers into a single full container load, including booking with carriers, customs clearance, warehousing, and documentation. Containers are packed when predefined volume quantity is reached. Designed for importers/buyers seeking cost efficiency and security in multi-supplier procurement.
• FCL Services Full Container Load (FCL) forwarding services providing multiple carrier options for customers, leveraging volume relationships to procure competitive pricing and quality service from shipping operators. Designed for freight forwarders, shippers with their own logistics departments, and corporate houses with long-term rate contracts.
• Door to Door Services Port-to-door and door-to-door delivery solutions through a proven network of agents, ensuring direct flow of goods from supplier to buyer with minimal interruption, reduced costs, and minimized risk of loss and product damage. Designed for exporters and importers seeking end-to-end logistics with single accountability.
• Project Cargo Services Specialized shipping services for complex unwieldy cargoes including generators, transformers, cranes, heavy trucks, equipment, and machinery, handled in a customized manner with attention to all requirements. Designed for heavy industries and project cargo customers requiring specialized handling.
• Air Freight Services Air freight forwarding services integrated with road, rail, and ocean freight services, including customs clearance, warehousing, and cost-effective transport cycles for secure delivery worldwide. Designed for customers requiring time-sensitive international shipments.
• Warehousing Services Leased warehousing facilities offering export handling (cargo carting, stuffing, customs clearance), LCL shipment handling and consolidation, complete end-to-end transportation, import handling, project cargo lashing/choking/palletization, computerized documentation, equipment (trailers, forklifts, reach stacker, top lifter, weigh bridge, generator backup), and security (CCTV surveillance, fire fighting equipment, secured areas). Supports the company's core freight forwarding services.

Quantifiable outcome

• Double-digit growth achieved even during recessionary times
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Agent Network (Various Destinations)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProven & strong network of agents at various destinations has enabled efficient & economical delivery of cargoes to consignees' door through transport service ensuring direct flow of goods from supplier to buyer with minimum interruption.
• International Carrier PartnerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorClose association with Carriers enables the company to provide customers with multiple options of carriers to choose correct vessels for their freight, leveraging hard-won relationships for flexible options and competitive pricing.
• Overseas Partners (Air Freight)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEstablished partnerships overseas for air freight services across the world with quick, efficient & cost effective transport cycle ensuring secure delivery.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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