What Unique Logistics International does

Unique Logistics International, Inc. (UNQL) is a mid-sized international freight forwarder and customs broker founded in 1983 and now operating as a subsidiary of DP World, the global port and logistics operator. The company arranges carriage, handling, storage, and warehousing of goods on behalf of importers, exporters, and specialized cargo shippers, and acts in both agent and principal capacities depending on the service. Its service portfolio spans ocean freight forwarding, customs brokerage (including denied-party screening and compliance with U.S., U.K., EU, and UN sanctions/export control regimes), and container-related services such as cleaning, maintenance, repair, and storage.

The company's core technology surface is a pair of customer-facing web portals — VISION and WEBTRACKER — that provide shippers with self-service real-time cargo visibility and management, supplemented by standardized industry tools such as the Unique HKG ocean bill and published Standard Trading Conditions for freight and brokerage. There is no public API, SDK, or developer-facing integration layer; the platform is best characterized as an operational visibility layer over a traditional freight forwarding operation.

Commercially, UNQL operates an enterprise field-sales GTM targeting B2B shippers through direct relationships, with self-service tracking portals functioning as a digital touchpoint. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with revenue derived from transaction fees on freight forwarding and professional-services fees for customs and container services. Following acquisition by DP World, UNQL's addressable market has expanded materially via access to DP World's global terminal and logistics network, though specific revenue figures are not disclosed.

Name

Unique Logistics International

Legal name

Unique Logistics International, Inc.

Website

https://unique-usa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Unique Logistics International is a mid-sized international freight forwarder and customs broker, founded in 1983 and now owned by DP World, serving importers, exporters, and specialized cargo shippers with ocean freight, customs brokerage, and container services via direct enterprise relationships and online tracking portals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Freight Forwarding and Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Deep Sea Freight Transportation (483111), Freight Transportation Arrangement (48851)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Deep Sea Foreign Transportation Of Freight (4412)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Trade Compliance & Ocean Regulatory Services (Sanctions/Export Controls) (TLACABAL), Hazmat Marine / IMDG Transport (packaged goods & bulk) (TLADAIAI)

Keywords

• International freight forwarding
• Ocean freight services
• Customs brokerage
• Supply chain logistics
• Container freight services

Headquarters

HQ city

Xiamen

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Freight Forwarding Services: Charges for arranging carriage, handling, storage, and warehousing of goods. The company acts as both agent and principal depending on service circumstances.
2. Customs Brokerage: Fees for customs-related services including customs requirements, taxes, licenses, consular documents, certificates of origin, and inspection certificates.
3. Container Services: Services for cleaning, maintenance, repair, or storage of containers and ancillary services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Unique Logistics International is a freight forwarding and logistics services provider that arranges the international movement of cargo, including ocean and sea freight, customs clearance and brokerage, container storage, handling, and related consolidation services. The company operates as both agent and principal in arranging carriage, warehousing, and customs documentation, and serves importers and exporters requiring specialized handling for general, dangerous, and temperature-controlled cargo.

Product overview

Unique Logistics International is a freight forwarding and logistics services company that operates as a single, unified service offering rather than a modular platform. The company provides freight forwarding services, customs brokerage, and related logistics tools including shipment tracking portals (VISION, WEBTRACKER), standardized ocean bill documentation (Unique HKG), and industry-standard trading conditions for freight and brokerage operations. The company was acquired by DP World, which expanded its global operational capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• International Freight Forwarding Services Arrangement of ocean and sea freight carriage, including loading, unloading, storage, warehousing, and handling of goods for importers and exporters engaged in international trade. The company acts as agent or principal depending on the service and may operate its own or leased equipment.
• Customs Brokerage Services Professional services for customs requirements, taxes, licenses, consular documents, certificates of origin, inspection certificates, and other customs-related documentation. The company acts as agent in customs matters and supports compliance with applicable Sanctions and Export Control laws via denied-party screening.
• Container Services Services for the cleaning, maintenance, repair, or storage of containers, including any vehicle, container, flat, pallet, trailer, transportable tank, or similar item used for consolidation of goods, together with ancillary services connected with these activities.
• VISION Customer Tracking Portal Online portal providing UNQL customers with shipment tracking and logistics visibility for managing their cargo across the freight forwarding and customs brokerage services.
• WEBTRACKER Shipment Tracking System Web-based shipment tracking system used by UNQL customers to monitor the status of their freight and cargo.
• Unique HKG (Ocean Bill) Industry Tool Industry tool providing standardized ocean bill of lading documentation and related freight forwarding documentation resources, supporting the company's ocean freight forwarding offering.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• DP WorldflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerDP World has acquired Unique Logistics International (UNQL), providing customers with expanded global reach, broader operational capabilities, and enhanced customer service. This acquisition positions UNQL within the DP World global logistics network, significantly expanding its service capabilities and geographic footprint.

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Expeditors International: Global ocean and air freight forwarder with strong customs brokerage capabilities and a US/Asia corridor concentration. Closest pure-play comparable to UNQL's service mix and customer base.
• CEVA Logistics: Global 3PL offering freight forwarding, contract logistics, and customs services; owned by CMA CGM (an ocean carrier). Closely comparable to UNQL in service mix, with a similar carrier-parent dynamic.
• Yusen Logistics: Global freight forwarding and contract logistics provider with strong Asia-Pacific presence. Comparable forwarding/customs service portfolio and similar customer mix.
• Kerry Logistics Network: Asia-headquartered integrated logistics provider with international freight forwarding, customs brokerage, and container services. Closely comparable to UNQL on Asia-origin forwarding and customs.

Broad incumbents

• Nippon Express: Japan-based global logistics company with international freight forwarding, customs brokerage, and warehousing. Overlaps UNQL on trans-Pacific forwarding from Asia to US.
• DSV: Global transport and logistics company (now including DB Schenker) offering air, sea, road forwarding and contract logistics. Directly comparable business model and customer overlap.
• DHL Global Forwarding: Freight forwarding arm of Deutsche Post DHL covering ocean, air, road, customs, and supply-chain solutions. A scaled incumbent competing head-to-head with UNQL for enterprise trans-Pacific freight.
• C.H. Robinson: Large North American freight broker and forwarder with global ocean and air services plus customs. Overlaps UNQL on the US-import and forwarding side, with broader NA surface-transport presence.
• Kuehne+Nagel: One of the world's largest freight forwarders offering ocean, air, road, and contract logistics with integrated customs brokerage. Larger and broader portfolio than UNQL but directly overlapping on core ocean forwarding and customs.

Regional players

• Sinotrans: China's state-affiliated logistics and freight forwarding group with strong domestic coverage and international forwarding. Direct regional peer given UNQL's Xiamen base and China-origin volumes.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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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

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

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