What SME Logistics does

SME Logistics JSC is a Vietnamese international freight forwarder and project logistics provider established in 2006 and headquartered in Hanoi. The company offers end-to-end multimodal logistics services including air freight, sea freight (FCL/LCL/break-bulk/project cargo), road freight, cross-border transport, heavy lift and project cargo, customs brokerage, shipping agency, warehousing, and NVOCC services through its subsidiary Asian Express Line Vietnam (AEL Vietnam, established 2009). It serves enterprise customers across oil and gas, energy and renewables, construction, industrial manufacturing, FDI factories, and government sectors, with documented engagements including PTSC, Hitachi Energy, Hoa Phat, Piaggio, McDonald's Vietnam, Belaz, and UN Peacekeeping Forces.

The company's operational platform rests on 14 owned offices across Vietnam spanning Hanoi, Hai Phong, Quang Ninh, Nghi Son, Vinh, Vung Tau, Da Nang, and Ho Chi Minh City, supplemented by WCA/EGLN membership providing partner agents in over 190 countries. Specialized technical capabilities include a heavy lift equipment fleet (30 trailers, 18 extendable trailers up to 62m, SPT Hydraulic Modular Trailer with 40 axles, SPMT Kamag 2400/2500), air freight relationships with more than 50 carriers (including top-agent status with Asiana, Korean Air, Cargolux, China Airlines, Qatar Airways, Emirates, and Singapore Airlines), and NVOCC preferential rate agreements covering routes to 11 Asian destinations. Air freight throughput is cited at 3,000 tons annually.

The business model is enterprise-focused with quote-based, multi-year contracting and dedicated project managers assigned to each engagement. Revenue is generated through transaction fees on freight forwarding, professional services for customs brokerage, project logistics, and shipping agency, and managed services for warehousing. GTM is relationship-driven enterprise field sales targeting FDI factories and major corporations across Vietnam and Indochina, supported by direct sales offices, a multilingual website (Vietnamese/English/Chinese), and active social presence on Facebook, YouTube, and Zalo. The company is privately held with no disclosed external investors, operates under SME GROUP, and reports no venture or private equity ownership.

Name

SME Logistics

Legal name

SME Logistics., JSC

Website

https://smelogistics.vn

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

SME Logistics is a Vietnam-based international freight forwarder and project logistics provider offering air, sea, road, NVOCC, heavy lift, customs, and shipping agency services through 14 domestic offices and a global agent network spanning 190+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Freight Forwarding & Project Logistics

NAICS

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

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

NVOCC Operations & Ocean Consolidation (TLACABAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Oil & Gas / Energy Project Transport (Rigs, Pipe, Modules) (TLADAGAE), Ocean Export Forwarding (Booking/VGM/SI/BL) (TLACABAF), Ocean Import Forwarding (Destination Handling/DO/ISF) (TLACABAE), Customs Brokerage for Ocean Shipments (Import/Export Clearance) (TLACABAG)

Keywords

• International freight forwarding
• Project cargo logistics
• Heavy lift transportation
• Customs brokerage services
• Shipping agency services

Headquarters

HQ city

Hanoi

HQ country

Vietnam

HQ region

Asia

Offices15 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. International Freight Forwarding: Air freight, sea freight (FCL/LCL/break-bulk/project cargo), and road freight services covering Vietnam and Indochina. Multimodal transport combining road, rail, sea, and air.
2. NVOCC Services: Non-vessel operating common carrier services through AEL Vietnam subsidiary, covering routes to Hong Kong, Singapore, Korea, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Taiwan, Japan, India, Myanmar and China.
3. Customs Brokerage: Comprehensive customs clearance services including import/export clearance, HS code classification, duty assessment, customs surveying, bonded carriage, and transit customs handling.
4. Warehousing and Distribution: Secure storage facilities with electronic theft and fire alarms, round-the-clock security guards, fumigation and pest control, packing/crating, cargo distribution, and POD reporting.
5. Shipping Agency: Shipping agency services at all Vietnam's ports including vessel entry/exit procedures, pilots, berths, cargo handling, fresh water service, repair services, and chartering brokerage.
6. Heavy Lift and Project Cargo: Specialized heavy lift transportation for oversized and project cargo including transport studies, permits, risk management, insurance, and special handling equipment procurement.
7. Human Resource Supply Services: SME Southern provides technical workforce supply services including skilled workers, technicians, supervisors, engineers, experts, and managers for oil & gas, petrochemical, power, energy, and FDI enterprises.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

SME Logistics provides international freight forwarding across air, sea, and road modalities, specializing in oversized project cargo and heavy lift transportation through Vietnam and Indochina. The company also offers customs brokerage, shipping agency at all Vietnamese ports, NVOCC ocean services via its AEL Vietnam subsidiary, and warehousing, serving enterprise clients in oil & gas, energy, construction, and manufacturing.

Product overview

SME Logistics offers a comprehensive, modular logistics services platform serving Vietnam and Indochina. The portfolio includes core transport services (Air Freight, Sea Freight, Road Freight), specialized project cargo handling, cross-border freight, NVOCC, customs brokerage, shipping agency, heavy lift operations, and warehousing services. Established in 2006, the company operates 14 offices in Vietnam with a global agent network, providing end-to-end supply chain solutions from port-to-port to door-to-door delivery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Air Freight

Quantifiable outcome

• Air freight output of 3,000 tons per year with 50+ carrier relationships
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• WCA – Elite Global Logistics Network (EGLN)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 8 September 2022SME Logistics JSC is a member of WCA – Elite Global Logistics Network, providing partner agents in over 190 countries. As a member of EGLN and affiliated with WCA, the company can help clients reduce risk and optimize delivery through a global network of independent freight forwarders. Member ID: 132148.
• Eastar Jet (ZE)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2020Official General Sales Agent of Eastar Jet with direct flights from Hanoi to Seoul. June-August 2020 charter flight agent for Bamboo Airways (BAV) for medical flights to Europe during COVID-19.
• Asian Express Limited (Hong Kong)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2009AEL Vietnam (Asian Express Line Vietnam), a subsidiary of SME group established in 2009, serves as an agent of Asian Express Limited Hong Kong. Provides NVOCC services covering routes to Hong Kong, Singapore, Korea, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Taiwan, Japan, India, Myanmar and China.
• Asiana Airlines (OZ)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerTop agent relationship with Asiana Airlines for air freight services, one of more than 50 carrier relationships in Vietnam.
• Korean Airlines (KE)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerTop agent relationship with Korean Airlines for air freight services, one of more than 50 carrier relationships.
• Cargolux Airlines (CV)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerTop agent relationship with Cargolux Airlines for air freight services.
• China Airlines (CI)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerTop agent relationship with China Airlines for air freight services.
• Qatar Airways (QR)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerTop agent relationship with Qatar Airways for air freight services.
• Emirates Airlines (EK)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerTop agent relationship with Emirates Airlines for air freight services.
• Singapore Airlines (SQ)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerTop agent relationship with Singapore Airlines for air freight services.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• CEVA Logistics: Global logistics provider with strong Asia-Pacific presence across freight forwarding, contract logistics, and project cargo. Comparable as a multinational competitor pursuing similar enterprise and industrial accounts across Vietnam and Indochina.
• Kuehne+Nagel: Global top-tier freight forwarder with deep air and ocean freight networks across Asia. Comparable on core forwarding services but operates at much larger scale and competes for the same multinational and project logistics accounts.
• Yusen Logistics: Asia-headquartered global logistics provider offering forwarding, contract logistics, and supply chain solutions. Comparable on the cross-border freight and contract logistics components, particularly into ASEAN and East Asian trade lanes.
• DSV: Global transport and logistics provider with a strong Southeast Asia footprint post-Panalpina integration. Comparable as a broad-based competitor pursuing air, sea, and project cargo work in the same regional market.
• DHL Global Forwarding: Global freight forwarding and supply chain arm of Deutsche Post DHL, with significant presence in Vietnam. Comparable on international air and ocean forwarding, customs brokerage, and project logistics for enterprise customers.

Direct peers

• Gemadept Corporation: Major Vietnamese port operator and logistics provider with forwarding, shipping agency, and warehousing services. Comparable through its shipping agency presence at Vietnamese ports and broader logistics vertical integration relevant to SME's port-facing business.
• ITL Corporation: Vietnam-headquartered integrated logistics provider covering freight forwarding, contract logistics, and customs services across Southeast Asia. Comparable as a regionally focused mid-sized competitor targeting similar FDI and industrial customer segments.
• Transimex (TMS): One of Vietnam's largest listed freight forwarders and logistics providers, offering multimodal transport, customs brokerage, and warehousing. Directly comparable as a Vietnam-anchored multi-service logistics competitor with overlapping enterprise customer base.
• Vinafco: Vietnamese logistics company providing freight forwarding, customs clearance, and project cargo services. Comparable in its Vietnam focus, multimodal service breadth, and reliance on enterprise and project-driven customer segments.

Regional players

• Sinotrans Limited: China's largest logistics company with extensive forwarding, shipping agency, and project cargo capabilities across Asia. Comparable on multimodal forwarding, NVOCC-style services, and exposure to heavy lift and project logistics in regional trade lanes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCm7Tu-rNx9VA9c9iijSm8ig
• Facebookfacebook.com/smelogs
• Xx.com/SMELOGISTICSJSC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sme-logistics-jsc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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