What Vipu Logistics does

Vipu Logistics is a privately-held Chinese freight forwarding company specializing in multi-modal international shipping from China to global destinations. The company operates across five core transport modes — air freight, rail freight, road freight, ocean freight, and integrated multimodal transportation — supplemented by value-added services including overseas warehousing, customs brokerage, door-to-door DDP shipping, and dangerous goods handling. Its stated operational footprint includes 3,000+ tons of air cargo exports per month, a contracted fleet of 6,500 trucks, 2,000+ containers, and blocked space agreements with 50+ airlines, with coverage spanning 100+ countries through 1,500+ weekly consolidation services. The company emphasizes its 10+ years of China-Eurasia trade experience and Russian-speaking capabilities for the CIS and Russia lanes.

Revenue is generated on a transaction-fee basis across each service line, with quote-based pricing that varies by route, cargo type, weight, volume, and shipping method. VIPU's go-to-market is sales-led and direct, acquiring customers through website quote requests, WeChat QR codes, WhatsApp, and email. Primary customer segments include cross-border e-commerce sellers (including Amazon FBA clients), import/export manufacturers, and dangerous goods shippers, with a horizontal segmentation approach across geographies. The company holds a customs representative certification, enabling in-house clearance services, and claims a 20% cost reduction in air freight through its carrier relationships. No proprietary technology platform, funding history, or publicly disclosed financial figures are available, and the company appears to be founder-owned and bootstrapped.

Name

Vipu Logistics

Legal name

VIPU Logistics

Website

https://vipulogistics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Vipu Logistics is a Chinese freight forwarder offering multi-modal international shipping (air, sea, rail, road) from China to 100+ countries, serving cross-border e-commerce sellers, manufacturers, and import/export businesses with integrated customs and warehousing services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Freight Forwarding / Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance (48423), Warehousing and Storage (493)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Trucking (No Local) (4213), Public Warehousing & Storage (4220), Air Courier Services (4513)

akta.pro primary industry

General Cargo Air Freight Forwarding (Airport-to-Airport / Door-to-Door) (TLACAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

FCL (Full Container Load) Ocean Forwarding (TLACABAA)

Keywords

• Freight forwarding services
• International logistics solutions
• Multi-modal transportation
• Customs clearance brokerage
• Cross-border shipping

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Air Freight Services: Revenue generated from handling air cargo exports from China to global destinations. VIPU handles over 3000 tons of air freight exports per month with blocked space agreements with over 50 airlines. Pricing based on weight, destination, and chargeable weight calculations per IATA rules.
2. Ocean Freight Services: Full Container Load (FCL) and Less than Container Load (LCL) sea shipping services. FCL pricing based on container type (20GP, 40HQ) and route; LCL pricing based on volume (CBM) or weight (TON) whichever is higher plus surcharges.
3. Rail Freight Transport: Rail freight services between China, Russia, Europe, and CIS regions. Pricing varies by route, border crossing, and container type with rates ranging from USD 3,150 to USD 4,950 per 40HQ container.
4. Road Freight Shipping: Cross-border trucking services with a fleet of 6,500 trucks. Pricing based on origin city, destination, cargo weight/volume. Rates for China-EU truck shipping range from USD 7,300 to USD 9,900.
5. Overseas Warehouse Services: Warehouse storage, fulfillment, consolidation, and distribution services in China (Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Zhongshan, Zhuhai, Shanghai, Yiwu) and overseas. Revenue from storage fees, handling fees, and logistics coordination services.
6. Customs Clearance Services: Certified customs brokerage services including documentation preparation, HS code determination, duty calculation, and compliance support. VIPU holds a certificate in the Register of Customs Representatives.
7. Door-to-Door Shipping: Complete DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) services including pickup, packaging, customs clearance, and final delivery. Includes small parcel shipping (under 2kg to 200+ countries), FBA shipping to Amazon warehouses, and full container solutions.
8. Dangerous Goods Transportation: Specialized handling and transport of dangerous goods (Classes 1-9) via air, sea, and road. Requires MSDS documentation, UN packaging certification, and compliance with IATA/IMDG regulations. Additional fees for hazardous cargo handling and specialized documentation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Vipu Logistics is a Chinese freight forwarder that arranges international cargo transportation by air, sea, rail, and road from China to 100+ countries, complemented by customs brokerage, overseas warehousing/fulfillment (including Amazon FBA prep), door-to-door (DDP) shipping, and dangerous goods handling. Services are sold on a quote basis, with rates varying by mode, route, cargo type, weight/volume, and destination.

Product overview

Vipu Logistics operates as a comprehensive freight forwarding platform offering multiple interconnected shipping services. The core portfolio consists of five primary transport modes: Air Freight, Rail Freight Transport, Road Freight Shipping, Ocean Freight Logistics, and Multimodal Transportation. These are complemented by value-added services including Overseas Warehouse, Customs Clearance, Door to Door Shipping, and Dangerous Goods Shipping. The platform also offers specialized sub-products including Amazon FBA Shipping, Small Parcel Shipping, FCL/LCL Shipment options, and OOG Shipping for oversized cargo. Services are available for shipments from China to Europe, Russia, CIS countries, Asia, Australia, America, Africa, and the Middle East.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Air Freight International air freight forwarding from China to worldwide destinations, handling over 3,000 tons monthly with blocked space agreements with 50+ airlines; services include route planning, customs clearance, real-time tracking, cargo insurance, dangerous goods transport, and aircraft charter for B2B importers/exporters.
• Rail Freight Transport Rail freight services connecting China to Europe, Russia, and CIS regions via China-Europe Railway Express corridors, with 2,000+ containers and FTL/LTL/container transport options at 15-25 day transit for businesses moving bulk commodity, machinery, automotive parts, and consumer goods.
• Road Freight Shipping Cross-border trucking between China, Russia, Europe, and CIS countries with a fleet of 6,500 trucks; FTL/LTL options, TIR Convention clearance, GPS real-time tracking, with rates roughly 70% cheaper than air freight for China-EU traffic.
• Ocean Freight Logistics Sea freight forwarding from China to 500+ international ports with both Full Container Load (FCL) and Less than Container Load (LCL) options, covering EU (20-40 day), Russia (25-35 day), and Central Asia (30-50 day) transit for importers and exporters of oversized, project, and breakbulk cargo.
• Overseas Warehouse Warehousing and fulfillment services in China (Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Zhongshan, Zhuhai, Shanghai, Yiwu) and overseas, including storage, order management, consolidation, kitting, Amazon FBA prep, customs clearance, and cross-docking for e-commerce sellers and importers.
• Customs Clearance Certified customs brokerage in China (VIPUTRANS is registered in the Register of Customs Representatives), providing HS code determination, duty calculation, document preparation, and compliance consulting for international importers and exporters.
• Multimodal Transportation Combined transportation services that integrate air, road, rail, and sea transport under single-carrier responsibility on China-Europe, Russia, and CIS routes, providing optimized logistics coordination for shippers.
• Door-to-Door Shipping Comprehensive end-to-end DDP shipping including pickup, packaging, documentation, transportation, customs clearance, and final delivery; covers small parcel (under 2 kg to 210+ countries), Amazon FBA, FCL/LCL, and furniture/car delivery for B2C e-commerce sellers and individual shippers.
• Dangerous Goods Shipping Specialized handling of hazardous materials across air, sea, and road modes with MSDS preparation, UN packaging, dangerous goods classification (9 classes), and IATA/IMDG regulatory compliance for pharmaceutical, chemical, and lithium battery exporters.

Quantifiable outcome

• 20% reduction in air freight logistics expenses
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• 50+ Airlines (blocked space agreements)coreTechnology or IntegrationVIPU maintains blocked space agreements with over 50 different airlines including CZ, MU, CA, BA, KL, UPS, RU, Y8, EK, SV, CX, EY, KE, OZ, JL, TK, AY, SU, LX, TG, QR, HU, MH, and others. These agreements provide dedicated cargo capacity and competitive pricing for air freight exports from China to global destinations.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• DHL Global Forwarding: DHL Global Forwarding is the air, ocean, and road freight arm of Deutsche Post DHL, serving global shippers with full multimodal solutions including customs. It is a top-three global freight forwarder and competes with Vipu on large China-origin accounts across all four modes.
• Sinotrans: Sinotrans is the largest state-owned logistics group in China, offering multimodal freight forwarding (air, sea, rail, road), warehousing, and customs brokerage internationally. It is the most direct Chinese incumbent comparison to Vipu's full-service forwarding model, operating at much larger scale.
• DB Schenker: DB Schenker is a top global freight forwarder and logistics provider with strong European rail, road, and air/ocean capability. It is a relevant peer given Vipu's China-Europe overland focus and Schreder's well-known Eurasia rail and contract logistics franchise.
• CEVA Logistics: CEVA Logistics is a global third-party logistics provider (air, ocean, road, rail, contract logistics) owned by CMA CGM. Comparable to Vipu in its full multimodal mix but operating at vastly larger scale with deeper European and emerging-market presence.
• Yusen Logistics: Yusen Logistics is a Japan-based global logistics provider offering air and ocean forwarding, road, contract logistics, and customs across Asia, Europe, and the Americas. It is highly relevant given heavy Asian exporting exposure and a similar multimodal mix to Vipu.
• Kuehne+Nagel: Kuehne+Nagel is one of the world's largest freight forwarders with full multimodal service including air, sea, road, and contract logistics. It is an obvious benchmark on enterprise-grade international forwarding, especially for European and global shippers moving cargo from China.
• C.H. Robinson: C.H. Robinson is a major US-based global freight forwarder and 3PL with multimodal forwarding and managed services. Comparable to Vipu in asset-light forwarding but dominated by North American truckload brokerage rather than Asia-outbound international forwarding.
• Expeditors International: Expeditors is a US-headquartered global freight forwarder (air, ocean, customs) with no owned asset fleet. Like Vipu, it runs a people-and-network model, but at much larger scale and with broader enterprise relationships — a useful benchmark for Vipu's long-term margin and growth profile.

Direct peers

• Flexport: Flexport is a digital-first global freight forwarder offering air, ocean, rail, road, and customs services through a proprietary platform. It competes head-to-head with Vipu on mid-market China-export accounts, differentiated primarily by its software stack rather than physical capacity.
• Kerry Logistics Network: Kerry Logistics is a Hong Kong-headquartered freight forwarder and 3PL with strong intra-Asia, China-outbound, and Eurasia exposure across air, sea, and road. Its product mix, customer segments (manufacturers, e-commerce), and lane coverage closely overlap Vipu's.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/viputrans
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@viputrans571
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/in/viputrans
• Facebookfacebook.com/VIPUTRANS

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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