International Link

What International Link does

International Link is a privately held freight forwarding company headquartered in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, founded in 1999 by Owner and Managing Director Mr. Ramzi K. Al Dulaijan. The firm operates as a non-vessel operating common carrier (NVOCC) providing door-to-door import and export logistics services, customs brokerage, and shipping agency representation. Its primary customers are Saudi-based enterprises engaged in international trade — particularly exporters in the petrochemical, chemical, trading, and industrial sectors — with named clients including SABIC, oil and petrochemical industry players in Jubail and Yanbu, STC, Khusheim, Al Abdulkarim, and Air France.

The company's service portfolio spans Ocean Freight (consolidation, FCL/LCL, break bulk, project cargo, vessel chartering), Air Freight (committed space with major carriers, air-sea combinations, door-to-door delivery), and Domestic Freight (LCL bonded transport to Riyadh Dry Port, heavy lift, bonded transport). Underpinning these services is a computerized tracking system providing pre-advice, tracing, real-time tracking, arrival notification, and proof of delivery. Operational infrastructure includes owned/operated warehouses in both Dammam and Jeddah, enabling cargo handling and consolidation at the Kingdom's two principal seaports. Customs clearance is delivered by licensed national customs brokers, with the founder's background in this discipline serving as a core competency differentiator.

International Link earns revenue through transaction fees on freight shipments (ocean, air, domestic) and professional services fees for customs brokerage. It augments its Saudi footprint through memberships in global and regional freight networks (WCA, FIATA, PPL, MIFFA) and holds shipping agency relationships with major ocean carriers including Maersk, CMA CGM, COSCO, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, and Evergreen Marine. The go-to-market is sales-led, primarily via direct enterprise engagement, the company website, and email-driven rate requests, targeting "new and unexplored market segments" within Saudi Arabia beyond its historical petrochemical and trading clientele. No external institutional investors, funding rounds, or parent company relationships are disclosed in the available material.

Name

International Link

Legal name

International Link

Website

https://international-link.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

International Link is a privately held Saudi Arabian freight forwarding company, founded in 1999 and headquartered in Dammam, offering ocean, air, and domestic freight forwarding, customs clearance, and shipping agency services to Saudi-based importers, exporters, and petrochemical/trading enterprises.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Freight Forwarding and Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Deep Sea Freight Transportation (483111), General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance (48412)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Deep Sea Foreign Transportation Of Freight (4412), Transportation Services (4700)

akta.pro primary industry

Ocean Export Forwarding (Booking/VGM/SI/BL) (TLACABAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ocean Import Forwarding (Destination Handling/DO/ISF) (TLACABAE), Ocean Freight Brokerage (FCL/LCL) (TLADAMAF), Customs Brokerage for Ocean Shipments (Import/Export Clearance) (TLACABAG)

Keywords

• Freight forwarding services
• Ocean freight logistics
• Air freight services
• Customs clearance brokerage
• Warehousing distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Dammam

HQ country

Saudi Arabia

HQ region

Middle East

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Ocean Freight Services: Sea freight forwarding including consolidation, de-consolidation, FCL/LCL service, break bulk cargo, project cargo, vessel chartering/ship broking, customs clearance, sea-air shipments, warehouse facilities, packing and crating.
2. Air Freight Services: Air freight forwarding with best possible airfreight rates from all airlines, air-sea shipments, door to door delivery, insurance coverage, customs clearance, storage and pickup services.
3. Domestic Freight Services: Integrated domestic transportation solutions using reliable independent trucking firms, bonded transport, and heavy lift cargo services, including LCL bonded transportation to Riyadh Dry port.
4. NVOCC Services: Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier operations including freight bookings, customs clearance, international consolidation, door to door service, inland trucking and storage, transshipment service, chartering, cargo insurance.
5. Customs Clearance Services: Customs brokerage services leveraging the owner's background as a Licensed national customs broker.
6. Shipping Agency Services: Representing major shipping lines including Maersk, CMA CGM, COSCO, MSC, and others.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

International Link is a Saudi Arabia-based freight forwarding company that provides international and domestic freight services including ocean freight (FCL/LCL, consolidation, break bulk, project cargo), air freight, NVOCC operations, door-to-door delivery, customs clearance brokerage, shipping agency representation, and bonded warehousing through its Dammam and Jeddah facilities. The company serves businesses engaged in import and export trade throughout the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Product overview

International Link is a freight forwarding and logistics company offering a comprehensive suite of shipping and cargo services. The core product portfolio includes Ocean Freight, Air Freight, and Domestic Freight transportation services. These are complemented by NVOCC operations, Door-to-Door delivery services, Customs Clearance brokerage, Shipping Agency representation of major carriers, FCL/LCL cargo consolidation, and Freight Forwarding coordination. Warehouse facilities at Dammam and Jeddah support the company's cargo handling operations. The company operates as both a freight forwarder and NVOCC, providing end-to-end logistics solutions for imports, exports, and domestic transportation within Saudi Arabia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ocean Freight
• Air Freight
• Domestic Freight
• NVOCC (Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier) Operations
• Door-to-Door Service
• Custom Clearance
• Shipping Agency Services
• Warehouse Facilities

Quantifiable outcome

• Competitive freight rates designed to substantially improve customer Saudi Market share

Named customers16 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• WCA (World Cargo Alliance)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork member affiliation providing global freight forwarding connections and partner network access for international shipments.
• FIATAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork member affiliation with the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations providing international credibility and networking.
• MIFFA (Middle East International Freight Forwarding Association)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional association membership providing Middle East market connections and industry representation.
• SABICcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor exporter relationship established with Saudi Basic Industries Corporation for petrochemical and chemical export logistics.
• Oil and Petrochemical Industries (Jubail and Yanbu)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEstablished relationships with major exporters in Jubail and Yanbu industrial cities for petrochemical logistics support.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• DSV: Denmark-based global freight forwarder with growing Middle East/Saudi presence post-Panalpina and Agility GIL acquisitions, competing for enterprise freight forwarding contracts.
• CEVA Logistics: Global logistics company with Middle East operations offering freight forwarding, contract logistics, and customs services — competes with International Link for Saudi enterprise accounts.
• Expeditors International: US-headquartered global freight forwarder with Middle East offices offering ocean/air freight forwarding — comparable business model targeting enterprise supply chain customers.
• Hellmann Worldwide Logistics: Germany-based global freight forwarder with Middle East operations including Saudi Arabia, offering air/ocean freight, customs, and NVOCC services that overlap with International Link's portfolio.
• DB Schenker: Global logistics provider with significant Middle East operations, competing for Saudi enterprise freight forwarding and contract logistics work alongside International Link.
• Kuehne+Nagel: One of the world's largest freight forwarders with extensive KSA operations, offering ocean, air, and contract logistics — competes with International Link for enterprise petrochemical and industrial accounts.
• DHL Global Forwarding: Global leader in air and ocean freight forwarding with strong Saudi Arabia presence, offering the full suite of services International Link provides including customs clearance and door-to-door delivery.

Direct peers

• GAC Group: Gulf-based shipping, logistics, and freight forwarding company operating across Saudi Arabia — directly comparable in shipping agency representation, NVOCC, and customs brokerage.
• Aramex: UAE-based logistics company with deep Saudi operations, offering freight forwarding, customs clearance, and door-to-door services — a direct competitor for Saudi import/export customers.
• Agility Logistics: Kuwait-headquartered global logistics and freight forwarding company with strong Middle East presence, competing directly with International Link in Saudi Arabia for ocean, air, and customs brokerage services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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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