NovoTrust Logistics

What NovoTrust Logistics does

NovoTrust Logistics is a privately held Russian third-party logistics (3PL) provider founded in 2004 in Novorossiysk, operating across customs clearance, freight forwarding, multimodal transportation, warehousing, and logistics consulting. The company serves import/export companies, manufacturers, trading firms, and shipping lines requiring end-to-end international and domestic cargo movement, with deep specialization in flows through the Novorossiysk port complex on the Black Sea. NovoTrust maintains direct contractual relationships with all four major terminals of Novorossiysk (PJSC NCSP, JSC NLE, NUTEP Container Terminal, JSC NSRY) and holds customs representative registration (number 1159, granted March 23, 2020), which authorizes it to act as an official customs broker across Russian customs posts. The service portfolio covers the full chain: customs declarations and permits, sea container transport, sea freight chartering, multimodal (sea/road/rail/air) international transport, refrigerated perishable cargo, cargo certification and insurance, and consulting for foreign economic contracts and dispute representation. Representative offices are located in Moscow (2006), Ankara (2015), and Beijing (2015), with claimed global reach via agent networks spanning Western Europe, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, the Americas, Australia, and Africa.

The company's technology layer is operational rather than analytical. It deploys satellite tracking systems across operated and partner vehicles to provide real-time container location data to clients, a project-based relationship management system to co-design supply chain solutions, and an in-port cargo processing system that handles customs coordination, container scanning documentation, and inventory records. There is no evidence of proprietary AI/ML capability, API platform, or software-as-a-service offering; the technology serves to support the underlying physical logistics operations rather than to be sold as a product.

NovoTrust operates a sales-led, enterprise B2B go-to-market with no public pricing, no self-serve channels, and a dedicated personal-manager model providing 24/7 client contact. Revenue is generated through transaction-based fees for logistics services and professional services fees for consulting, legal support, and contract preparation. The company is privately held with no disclosed funding, investors, parent entity, or M&A activity, and reports a headcount range of 101–250 employees. The entire operation is based in Russia and concentrated around Russian trade corridors, which is a material consideration for any investor given the post-2022 sanctions environment and restrictions on Western counterparty engagement.

Name

NovoTrust Logistics

Legal name

NovoTrust Logistics

Website

https://novotrust.ru

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

NovoTrust Logistics is a Russian 3PL provider founded 2004 in Novorossiysk, offering customs clearance, freight forwarding, multimodal transport, and warehousing to import/export and trading companies via Black Sea port terminals, with offices in Moscow, Turkey, and China.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Customs Brokerage for Ocean Shipments (Import/Export Clearance) (TLACABAG)

Keywords

• Freight forwarding services
• Customs clearance services
• Multimodal cargo transportation
• Sea container shipping
• Logistics consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Novorossiysk

HQ country

Russia

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Logistics and Freight Services: The company generates revenue through professional logistics services including customs clearance, freight forwarding, sea freight, multimodal transportation, and warehousing. Services are provided on a fee-per-transaction basis with competitive rates negotiated based on routes, cargo type, and volume. Individual managers provide 24/7 service as part of the service package.
2. Consulting Services: Logistics consulting services including professional support of business activities, foreign economic contract preparation, legal support, and representation in administrative and court proceedings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

NovoTrust Logistics is a 3PL provider offering an integrated suite of supply chain services including customs clearance, freight forwarding with warehousing, and multimodal international transportation (sea, road, rail, air). Supporting offerings include sea freight booking, temperature-controlled perishable cargo transport, cargo certification, insurance, and logistics consulting. The company operates as a registered customs representative and delivers door-to-door services via direct relationships with port terminals and major shipping lines.

Product overview

NovoTrust Logistics is a 3PL provider offering an integrated suite of logistics services since 2004. The portfolio centers on customs clearance (customs declarations, permits, classifications), freight forwarding with warehousing, and multi-modal transportation (sea container, road, rail, air). Supporting services include sea freight booking, perishable goods transport with temperature control, cargo certification, insurance, and logistics consulting. The company operates across major Russian ports (Novorossiysk, St. Petersburg, Vladivostok, Rostov, Azov, Temryuk) and has representative offices in Moscow, Turkey, and China.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Customs Clearance Full spectrum of customs clearance services for import/export companies, including goods preparation, permits and licenses, preliminary classification decisions, and customs declaration filing across all major Russian customs posts.
• Freight Forwarding and Warehousing Comprehensive port forwarding services including cargo handling, customs operations coordination, documentation, scanning control, container organization, and covered warehouse storage with inventory management.
• Sea Container Transportation International cargo transportation by sea with competitive rates from leading container lines, including route optimization, quality control, customs formalities, and door-to-door delivery.
• Multimodal International Transportation Multi-modal transport using two or more transport modes under a single contract, covering Western Europe, Middle East, Southeast Asia, Americas, Australia, and Africa, with satellite-based cargo tracking.
• Transportation of Goods by All Modes of Transport Organization of road, rail, air, and sea cargo transportation with personal manager tracking and 24/7 cargo information updates, with container transportation as the leading activity.
• Transportation of Perishable Goods Specialized perishable cargo transport using refrigerated containers with temperature control modes from deep freezing (below -18°C) to preheated, including phytosanitary control, certification, and customs clearance within 24 hours.
• Sea Freight Cargo space rental on sea vessels with competitive rates from major carriers, governed by Incoterms rules with terms such as FIOS, FILO, LIFO, and LILO, plus 24/7 individual manager support.
• Certification and Insurance of Goods Product certification services (declarations, conformity certificates, state registration, quality certificates, origin certificates) and cargo insurance against all risks during storage, transshipment, loading, and unloading.
• Logistics Consulting Professional business support including sales transaction registration, contract negotiation, internal documentation, supply chain management technology design, legal representation in administrative and court proceedings, and foreign economic contract preparation.

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• PJSC NCSP (Novorossiysk Marine Trade Port)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDirect contractual relationship with major shipping company. The company provides services at the Central customs office terminal of PJSC NCSP in Novorossiysk.
• JSC NLE (Novorossiysk Sea Trade Port)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for services at the Western customs office terminal of JSC NLE in Novorossiysk.
• NUTEP Container Terminal LLCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerContainer terminal partnership providing services at the South-Eastern customs office post.
• JSC NSRY (Novorossiysk Ship Repair Yard)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for services at the South-Eastern customs office post.
• Leading State-Licensed Insurance CompaniescoreOthersPartnership with leading insurance companies that hold mandatory state licenses for cargo insurance services. No specific company names provided.
• Leading Sea Container LinescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term relationships with leading sea container lines enabling competitive rates and quality service. Long-term experience in container shipping with leading lines allows offering best conditions for imports and exports.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• GEFCO: International freight forwarder and 3PL with deep Russian and CIS presence, historically owned by Russian Railways. Directly comparable on multimodal transport, customs brokerage, and finished-vehicle/logistics services for industrial clients.
• FESCO (Far Eastern Shipping Company): Russian integrated intermodal transport and logistics company operating container lines, port terminals, and rail assets. Comparable to NovoTrust on ocean container transportation, port operations, and customs-adjacent services in Russian foreign trade.
• TransContainer: Russia's largest intermodal container operator, part of Delo Group. Comparable on containerized freight forwarding, multimodal rail/sea integration, and customs-handled import/export flows through Russian ports.
• Ruscon: Russian container logistics operator within Delo Group, focused on container terminal handling, forwarding, and multimodal transport through Black Sea and Azov ports. Closest direct peer given Novorossiysk port concentration.
• Continent Express (CEVA Logistics Russia): Russian freight forwarding and 3PL provider offering multimodal international transport, customs clearance, and warehousing. Direct competitor in the same Russian mid-market forwarding segment.

Broad incumbents

• DSV: Global transport and logistics company with large ocean and air forwarding, road, and contract logistics divisions. Comparable multimodal service portfolio, larger scale, and stronger digital tooling.
• Kuehne+Nagel: Global freight forwarding and logistics incumbent with significant ocean freight forwarding, customs brokerage, and contract logistics capabilities. Comparable on service portfolio but operates at much greater scale and geographic breadth.
• Expeditors International: Global logistics company focused on ocean and air freight forwarding plus customs brokerage. Direct overlap in ocean container forwarding and customs clearance for international trade.
• DHL Global Forwarding: World's largest air and ocean freight forwarder with extensive customs brokerage and supply chain services. Comparable on end-to-end international forwarding and customs clearance but at significantly greater scale.

Emerging players

• Flexport: Digital-first global freight forwarder offering online ocean, air, and trucking bookings plus customs brokerage. Comparable on ocean freight forwarding and customs clearance but differentiated by a technology-led platform that NovoTrust lacks.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/novotrust
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/novotrust-logistics

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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