Tara Logistics Co.

What Tara Logistics Co. does

Tara Logistics Co., Ltd. is a Thai private limited company headquartered in Sathon, Bangkok, that operates as an international freight forwarding business founded in 2011. The company delivers end-to-end logistics services including sea freight, air freight, cross-border road and rail transport, customs brokerage, warehousing, and specialized project cargo for dangerous goods and oversized shipments. Its core technology is operational rather than software-driven: a network of 500+ partner agencies spanning 111 countries, direct partnerships with multiple airlines and shipping lines, and documented coverage of cross-border lanes into Vietnam and China.

Tara Logistics generates revenue on a transactional, quote-based B2B model. Freight forwarding fees and customs brokerage commissions are negotiated per shipment rather than through published pricing or subscription tiers, and there is no indication of platform, SaaS, or marketplace monetization. The company is privately held with no parent entity, operates with 11-50 employees, and is led by Managing Director Prapat J.

The company serves shippers across a broad set of verticals — chemical, manufacturing, retail, medical equipment, food processing, beverages, garments, automotive, and agriculture — without any disclosed anchor customers, enterprise contracts, or recurring-revenue arrangements. It has formalized PDPA-compliant data handling practices. No funding rounds, acquisitions, leadership changes, or product launches beyond service-line extensions have been disclosed.

Name

Tara Logistics Co.

Legal name

TARA Logistics Co., Ltd.

Website

https://tara-asia.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Tara Logistics Co., Ltd. is a Thai international freight forwarding company founded in 2011, providing sea, air, road, and rail freight, customs brokerage, warehousing, and project cargo to chemical, manufacturing, retail, and other B2B shippers across 111 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Freight Forwarding and Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Project Cargo Logistics & Transport Management (TLADAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Project & OOG/Breakbulk Ocean Forwarding (Out-of-Gauge, RoRo) (TLACABAH), Breakbulk & Project Cargo Handling (Heavy Lift, Out-of-Gauge Handling) (TLAHALAH)

Keywords

• International freight forwarding
• Customs brokerage services
• Cross-border transportation
• Sea and air freight
• Project cargo logistics

Headquarters

HQ city

Sathon

HQ country

Thailand

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. International Freight Forwarding Services: The company generates revenue through providing international freight forwarding services including sea freight, air freight, and land/road transportation. Revenue is earned through service fees charged for transportation, customs brokerage, warehousing, consolidation, breakbulk, and door-to-door delivery services for both air and sea shipments.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Tara Logistics Co., Ltd. is a Thailand-based international freight forwarder providing end-to-end logistics solutions across sea, air, and land modes. Its core offerings include containerized and LCL sea freight, international and domestic air freight, cross-border road and rail transport across Southeast Asia, customs brokerage, warehousing, inland transportation, and specialized project cargo handling for oversized and hazardous goods.

Product overview

Tara Logistics Co., Ltd. is an international freight forwarding and logistics company established in Thailand in 2011, offering a comprehensive suite of logistics services. The company's core product portfolio centers on three primary freight modes: Sea Freight Services (containerized, LCL, and bulk shipping with specialized equipment), Air Freight Services (international/domestic air cargo with express and temperature-controlled options), and Cross Border & Road/Rail Services (cross-border road/rail transport across Southeast Asia). These core services are supported by integrated add-on modules including Customs Brokerage Services, Warehousing, and Inland Transportation, which together enable end-to-end supply chain solutions. The company also provides specialized Project Cargo Services for oversized and heavy machinery shipments. With a network spanning over 500 agencies across 111 countries worldwide, Tara Logistics serves diverse industries including retail, manufacturing, medical equipment, chemicals, food processing, beverages, garments, and automotive sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sea Freight Services International and domestic ocean freight services including containerized shipping (20' and 40' standard/HC containers), Less than Container Load (LCL) consolidation, bulk loading, and specialized equipment such as flat racks, open top, high cube, and refrigerated (Reefer) containers for perishables. Offered through partnerships with leading shipping lines.
• Air Freight Services International and domestic air freight services through international airline partner networks, including consolidated shipments, express and charter services, temperature-controlled transport for perishables and pharmaceuticals, dangerous goods handling (ADR certified), customs clearance at Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang airports, and hand-carry express delivery.
• Cross Border & Road/Rail Services Cross-border transportation between Thailand and Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar, Malaysia, and Singapore, with extension to Vietnam and China. Includes full load (FTL), part load (LTL), groupage, rail truck, express services, in-transit customs clearance, and specialized transport for oversized, temperature-sensitive, and high-value cargo.
• Customs Brokerage Services Customs clearance and brokerage services including customs documentation preparation, in-transit customs clearance, and consultation services provided by customs specialists at sea ports, airports, and land borders.
• Warehousing Services Storage and warehouse management services to support supply chain operations, complementing freight forwarding offerings.
• Inland Transportation Services Domestic transportation services supporting import/export operations via sea and air ports, including door-to-door delivery capabilities through a quality carrier network.
• Project Cargo Services Specialized handling of oversized, out-of-gauge (OOG), heavy machinery, and breakbulk cargo for industrial and project logistics customers, including machinery relocation.

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Global Airline PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnerships with international airline networks for air freight services. The company leverages these partnerships to provide consolidated shipments and express delivery services to and from major markets worldwide.
• Leading Shipping LinescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborations with global leading shipping lines for sea freight services including containerized, LCL, and conventional shipping. These partnerships ensure reliable and accurate services for customers.
• Tara Overseas AgentscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of over 500 overseas agency partners covering 111 countries worldwide. These agents share the company's vision and mission to provide best-in-class logistics solutions and extend service reach globally.
• Quality Carrier NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCarefully selected pool of quality carriers for road and rail transportation services. Strategically located hubs enable maximum coverage and flexibility for cross-border logistics services.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• DB Schenker: Global freight forwarder and logistics provider with strong air, ocean, and land freight capabilities plus customs services. Comparable multi-modal service portfolio targeting enterprise customers across industrial verticals.
• Panalpina (now DSV): Global freight forwarder (now part of DSV) historically strong in air and ocean freight forwarding. Comparable service offering with focus on industrial customers and project cargo similar to Tara's specialized offerings.
• Agility Logistics: Global logistics company with freight forwarding, contract logistics, and customs services. Operates extensively in Asia with comparable service offerings and competes for similar enterprise freight forwarding customers.
• DHL Global Forwarding: Global leader in air and ocean freight forwarding with customs brokerage capabilities. Serves similar multinational enterprise customers across multiple verticals, but operates at vastly larger scale and with proprietary global infrastructure.
• Expeditors International: Global logistics company offering air and ocean freight forwarding plus customs brokerage. Competes for similar enterprise accounts across manufacturing, chemicals, and consumer verticals with significant Southeast Asian presence.
• CEVA Logistics: Global third-party logistics provider offering freight forwarding, contract logistics, and customs services. Comparable multi-modal service offering with broader geographic and operational footprint.
• Kuehne+Nagel: One of the world's largest freight forwarders with strong air, sea, and road freight capabilities and customs brokerage. Directly comparable service portfolio to Tara but with global scale and integrated technology platforms.
• Nippon Express: Japan-headquartered global logistics company with extensive forwarding operations across Asia. Offers similar air/ocean freight and customs services with established Southeast Asian network.

Direct peers

• Yusen Logistics: International logistics provider offering air, ocean, and road freight forwarding with customs and warehousing services. Similar service portfolio and customer base across Asia with comparable multi-modal capabilities.
• Kerry Logistics: Asia-based freight forwarder with strong intra-Asian and cross-border capabilities, particularly in Southeast Asia. Operates similar freight forwarding, customs brokerage, and warehousing service model with comparable customer verticals.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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