Milkyway Chemical Supply Chain Service

What Milkyway Chemical Supply Chain Service does

Milkyway Chemical Supply Chain Service (MILKYWAY INTELLIGENT SUPPLY CHAIN SERVICE GROUP CO., LTD., 密尔克卫智能供应链服务集团股份有限公司) is a publicly listed (SSE: 603713) integrated supply chain operator headquartered in Shanghai's Pudong New Area, serving chemical manufacturers, traders, and distributors along with new-energy sector companies. Founded in 1998, the company runs a platform-plus-modules architecture organized into four business divisions: MGF (Global Freight, covering sea/air/rail forwarding), MGM (Marketing/Trading), MWT (Warehouse & Transport), and MCD (Distribution and last-mile delivery), collectively delivering one-stop cross-border supply chain services with a specialization in hazardous chemical handling and compliance.

The underlying technology layer is described as an "intelligent supply chain management platform" for the chemical and new-energy industries, supported by a digital user-center that includes an order-query system, business-reservation portal, M-Club membership program, and a VR-based virtual gallery for facility walkthroughs. ESG disclosures cover governance, environmental protection, digital intelligence, talent empowerment, and hazardous chemical management — institutionalizing compliance as a customer-facing capability.

Milkyway monetizes through transaction-fee-based freight forwarding and distribution, alongside subscription- and contract-based warehouse management and integrated supply chain service agreements with enterprise chemical and new-energy customers. Distribution is sales-led via direct enterprise sales teams supplemented by digital self-serve portals, with international expansion driven by a Frankfurt-based European hub and overseas VP-level hires across airfreight, distribution, and shipping. Headcount of 1,001–5,000 employees and a 2022 H1 net profit growth of 60%+ year-over-year point to a scaling, profitable operator reinvesting heavily in geographic and vertical expansion.

Name

Milkyway Chemical Supply Chain Service

Legal name

MILKYWAY INTELLIGENT SUPPLY CHAIN SERVICE GROUP CO., LTD. (密尔克卫智能供应链服务集团股份有限公司)

Website

http://www.mwclg.com/

Company type

Public

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Milkyway Chemical Supply Chain Service is a Shanghai-listed (SSE: 603713) integrated chemical and new-energy logistics provider operating four divisions — global freight, trading, warehousing, and distribution — across multi-modal sea, air, and rail networks.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Chemical Logistics and Supply Chain Services

NAICS

Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers (4246)

SIC

Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210), Wholesale-Chemicals & Allied Products (5160)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTLAIAJAG

Lithium Batteries & Energy Storage DG Logistics (UN38.3, Class 9)

Transportation & Logistics/Third-Party & Fourth-Party Logistics (3PL/4PL) / Contract Logistics/Hazardous Materials (Hazmat) & Dangerous Goods Logistics

SECONDARYTLAIAGAJ

Hazmat & Dangerous Goods Packaging (UN-Certified Packs, DG Repack)

Transportation & Logistics/Third-Party & Fourth-Party Logistics (3PL/4PL) / Contract Logistics/Packaging, Repackaging & Co-Packing Services

SECONDARYTLAIABAD

Cross-Border & Trade Compliance Management (Customs, Duty, Documentation)

Transportation & Logistics/Third-Party & Fourth-Party Logistics (3PL/4PL) / Contract Logistics/4PL / Lead Logistics Provider (LLP) & Control Tower

Keywords

• Chemical logistics services
• Supply chain management
• Freight forwarding
• Warehousing distribution
• Chemical supply chain

Headquarters

HQ city

Chuansha

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Integrated Supply Chain Services: One-stop supply chain services including global cargo shipping (sea, air, railway), warehousing, distribution, and logistics for chemical and new energy industry customers.
2. MGF (Global Freight): Global freight forwarding services covering sea, air, and railway transportation modes.
3. MGM (Marketing/Trading): Chemical marketing and commodity trading integrated with logistics services.
4. MWT (Warehouse & Transport): Warehouse management and transport logistics services.
5. MCD (Distribution): Distribution and last-mile delivery services for chemical products.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Milkyway provides one-stop integrated supply chain services for the chemical and new energy industries, operating across four business divisions: MGF (global freight forwarding across sea, air, and railway), MGM (chemical marketing and commodity trading), MWT (warehouse management and transport logistics), and MCD (distribution and last-mile delivery). The company delivers cross-border logistics, hazardous chemical handling, customs compliance, warehousing, and global distribution tailored to chemical manufacturers, traders, and distributors.

Product overview

Milkyway Chemical Supply Chain Service (密尔克卫智能供应链服务集团股份有限公司) is a global supply chain innovator for the chemical and new energy industry. The company operates a platform-plus-modules architecture comprising four main business divisions: MGF, MGM, MWT, and MCD. These divisions collectively provide integrated services including global sea freight shipping, airfreight, and railway transportation, offering one-stop supply chain solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MGF: One of the main business segments providing chemical supply chain services
• MGM
• MWT
• MCD
• M-Club

Products and services

• MGF (Global Freight) Global freight forwarding services covering sea, air, and railway transportation modes for chemical and new energy industry customers. Provides one-stop global cargo shipping solutions.
• MGM (Marketing/Trading) Chemical marketing and commodity trading services integrated with logistics solutions for chemical industry clients.
• MWT (Warehouse & Transport) Warehouse management and transport logistics services for chemical products, including storage and inland transport.
• MCD (Distribution) Distribution and last-mile delivery services for chemical products, providing downstream delivery from warehouses to end customers.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hoyer Group: Hoyer is a German family-owned chemical logistics specialist focused on tank container and bulk liquid chemical transport, representing a direct comparable in the European hazmat/chemical logistics segment where Milkyway is expanding via Frankfurt.
• Sinotrans Limited: Sinotrans is China's largest logistics company and a direct competitor to Milkyway in freight forwarding, chemical logistics, and contract logistics across both domestic and international lanes. Both serve Chinese chemical exporters with multi-modal integrated services.
• Bertschi AG: Bertschi is a Swiss specialist in chemical logistics with deep expertise in ISO tank containers, drumming, and hazardous goods handling — directly comparable to Milkyway's hazmat-focused integrated services for global chemical majors.
• Hellmann Worldwide Logistics: Hellmann is a German family-owned global forwarder with a dedicated chemical logistics division (Hellmann ChemLog), making it one of the closest international comparables to Milkyway's specialized hazmat forwarding and warehousing model.

Broad incumbents

• DSV A/S: DSV is a top-three global freight forwarder with significant chemical and project cargo capability following its Schenker acquisition; it competes with Milkyway's MGF forwarding business and offers comparable cross-border integrated services.
• Yusen Logistics: Yusen Logistics is a Japanese global 3PL with established chemical and automotive logistics capabilities and strong Asia presence, making it a close comparable to Milkyway in serving Japanese chemical customers' Asian supply chains.
• Expeditors International: Expeditors is a major US-listed global freight forwarder with significant chemical and industrial cargo exposure; its asset-light international forwarding model is comparable to Milkyway's MGF operations and overall integrated approach.
• DHL Supply Chain (Deutsche Post DHL): DHL operates one of the largest chemical and industrial logistics networks globally with significant Asia presence; its chemical warehousing and 4PL capabilities overlap directly with Milkyway's MWT and MCD segments, though at much larger scale.
• CEVA Logistics: CEVA (CMA CGM subsidiary) operates global contract logistics with chemical and energy industry exposure; it overlaps with Milkyway's contract logistics and multi-modal forwarding offering for industrial customers.
• Kuehne+Nagel International AG: Kuehne+Nagel is the world's largest sea freight forwarder and a leading chemical logistics provider through its KN Logistics chain, competing directly with Milkyway's MGF segment for global chemical shippers with established multi-region capability.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A1 record

Investments

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

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