CNS
CNS INTERTRANS is a Shenzhen-based, privately held international freight forwarder specializing in Latin America and Caribbean sea, air, and road logistics for manufacturers, oversized-cargo shippers, and cross-border e-commerce businesses.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2005
- HeadquartersShenzhen, China
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What CNS does
CNS INTERTRANS (SHENZHEN) CO., Ltd. is a privately held, Shenzhen-headquartered international freight forwarder that has operated since 2005 as an A-class global freight forwarder licensed by China's Ministry of Commerce, Ministry of Communications, and General Administration of Customs, and one of the first batch holders of NVOCC qualification (MOC-NV02456). The company's service portfolio covers sea freight, air freight, land (road) freight, cross-border e-commerce logistics, special container service (oversized, overweight, dangerous goods), destination handling, customs brokerage, and warehousing, with a stated specialization in Latin America and Caribbean trade lanes. Its underlying operational platform integrates multimodal transport (sea, air, road) under a single framework, supported by a fleet of 237 vehicles, over 50,000 square meters of storage, an agent network spanning 100+ countries and 300 ports, and 88 shipping routes.
The company makes money through professional services fees on freight forwarding engagements — transportation fees, handling charges, customs brokerage, and warehousing — priced via custom quotes rather than published rates. It targets import/export businesses, heavy industry/manufacturing shippers of large machinery and oversized cargo, commodity shippers, and (secondarily) cross-border e-commerce businesses, with 200+ cooperating companies cited. Its go-to-market is sales-led and direct, with multilingual websites (English, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese), content marketing, and conference participation (e.g., JCtrans Bangkok 2024), while execution is delivered through its own vehicle fleet and a global agent network plus partnerships with major ocean carriers (EMC, CMA, COSCO, MSC, MSK, ONE, HMM, YML, ZIM).
In February 2026 the company launched a Door-to-Door Global Logistics Service that consolidates sea, air, and road transport under one operational framework to reduce cross-border handover delays — a bundling move that repositions CNS from a single-mode forwarder into an integrated multimodal provider. China-based regional offices (Shenzhen HQ plus Guangzhou, Wuhan, Qingdao) handle origination, while destination coverage is achieved through agents.
CNS firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- CNS
- Legal name
- CNS INTERTRANS (SHENZHEN) CO., Ltd.
- Website
- https://cnslogistic.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2005
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- CNS INTERTRANS is a Shenzhen-based, privately held international freight forwarder specializing in Latin America and Caribbean sea, air, and road logistics for manufacturers, oversized-cargo shippers, and cross-border e-commerce businesses.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
CNS industry classification
Industry- Product category
- International Freight Forwarding & Logistics Services
- NAICS
- Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510)
- SIC
- Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Rail Intermodal Forwarding (Container/Rail-Ramp) (TLACAEAC)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Project Cargo & Oversize Intermodal (Specialized Flatcar/Heavy Lift) (TLADAFAJ)
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Where CNS is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Shenzhen
- HQ country
- China
- HQ region
- Asia
Offices4 records
Markets served
CNS business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain
Revenue model
- Freight Forwarding Services: International freight forwarding services including sea freight, air freight, land freight, cross-border e-commerce logistics, special container services, destination services, customs declaration and inspection, and warehouse services. Revenue generated through transportation fees, handling charges, customs brokerage fees, and warehousing fees.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels4 records
CNS product offering
Product offeringCore offering
CNS INTERTRANS is an international freight forwarder that arranges cross-border movement of cargo via sea, air, and land transport, with a specialization in Latin America and Caribbean trade routes. It bundles core transport modes (sea freight, air freight, land freight) with cross-border e-commerce logistics, special container handling for oversized/overweight/dangerous goods, destination handling, customs brokerage, warehousing (50,000+ sqm), and an integrated door-to-door global logistics service under a single operational framework.
Product overview
CNS INTERTRANS is a freight forwarding platform offering an integrated suite of logistics services for international cargo transportation, specializing in Latin America and Caribbean shipping routes. The core service portfolio includes Sea Freight Service, Air Freight Service, and Land Freight Service as primary transport modes, supported by specialized offerings such as Cross-border E-commerce Logistics and Special Container Service for hazardous goods and oversized cargo. The company provides destination handling through its Destination Service, customs brokerage via Customs Declaration and Inspection, and warehousing with over 50,000 square meters of storage capacity. The recently launched Door-to-Door Global Logistics Service integrates all transport modes under a single operational framework to streamline cross-border shipping. With 237 vehicles, operations in 100+ countries, 300 ports, and 88 shipping routes worldwide, the company positions itself as an integrated logistics provider combining freight forwarding with comprehensive supply chain support services.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Sea Freight Service International sea freight forwarding service covering container shipping, bulk cargo, and specialized vessel transport, with a focus on Latin America and Caribbean routes.
- Air Freight Service Air cargo transport service for time-sensitive shipments, integrated with the company's multimodal logistics network.
- Land Freight Service Road transportation services including trucking for cross-border and domestic cargo movement, supported by a fleet of 237 vehicles.
- Cross-border E-commerce Logistics Logistics solutions designed for e-commerce businesses shipping goods across international borders into Latin America and Caribbean destinations, with customs clearance support.
- Special Container Service Transportation services for oversized, overweight, and specialized cargo requiring special container handling, including dangerous goods and special cabinets.
- Destination Service Destination handling services including port operations, last-mile delivery, and cargo distribution at destination ports.
- Customs Declaration and Inspection Customs brokerage and inspection services for hazardous cargo and general freight, ensuring compliance with international shipping regulations.
- Warehouse Service Storage and warehousing facilities with over 50,000 square meters of storage area, providing inventory management and cargo handling services.
- Door-to-Door Global Logistics Service Comprehensive door-to-door logistics solution integrating sea, air, and road transport under a single operational framework, covering pickup at origin through to final delivery for shippers, combined with customs brokerage, destination handling, and warehousing.
Quantifiable outcome
- Reduced cross-border handover delays through integrated multimodal transport
Companies that use CNS
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
CNS technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature1 record
CNS partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.
- CIFA (China International Forwarders Association)minorCNS INTERTRANS is a member of CIFA (China International Forwarders Association), an industry association for freight forwarders in China. This membership provides industry credentials and network connections within the Chinese logistics industry.
- Global Agent NetworkcoreThe company has established agents in over 100 countries, 300 ports, and operates 88 shipping routes worldwide. This extensive agent network is essential for their global freight forwarding operations and door-to-door service delivery.
- Shipping Lines Partners (EMC, CMA, COSCO, MSC, MSK, ONE, HMM, YML, ZIM)coreCNS works with major global shipping lines including EMC, CMA, COSCO, MSC, MSK, ONE, HMM, YML, and ZIM for ocean freight services. These partnerships provide capacity and route coverage across Caribbean and South American trade lanes.
- JCtrans (International Freight Forwarding Conference)minorCNS INTERTRANS participated in the JCtrans Summit held in Bangkok, Thailand in March 2024, an international freight forwarding industry conference for networking and business development.
- Government CredentialscoreCNS INTERTRANS (SHENZHEN) CO. Ltd is an A-class global freight forwarder approved by the Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China, the Ministry of Communications, and the General Administration of Customs. They also hold the first batch of NVOCC qualifications (MOC-NV02456).
Scale indicators7 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
CNS competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Expeditors International: Asset-light global forwarder with significant Asia-origin and Americas operations. Comparable to CNS in sea/air forwarding and customs services, but with a more global enterprise customer mix.
- Kuehne+Nagel: One of the world's largest freight forwarders with extensive China–LatAm lane coverage. Comparable as a multimodal sea/air/land forwarder, but operates at a global scale CNS cannot match.
- CEVA Logistics: Global contract logistics and freight management provider with strong presence in LatAm and Asia. Comparable to CNS in multimodal forwarding, contract logistics, and customs services.
- DHL Global Forwarding: Global leader in ocean and air freight forwarding with strong China export and LatAm import coverage. Comparable to CNS in core service portfolio, but with vastly greater carrier contracts and digital infrastructure.
- DSV A/S: Global freight forwarder built largely through acquisitions, with a sizable China and LatAm presence. Comparable to CNS in multimodal services, customs, and project cargo, though at far larger scale.
- Panalpina (now DSV): Historically a top-tier Swiss forwarder known for project cargo and air freight from Asia, now part of DSV. Comparable to CNS in heavy-lift, oversized cargo, and Asia-outbound services to emerging markets.
Direct peers
- Sinotrans Limited: China's largest state-backed freight forwarder with broad international reach including LatAm. Comparable to CNS as a Chinese-origin forwarder offering sea/air freight, customs, and project cargo, but at vastly greater scale.
- Kerry Logistics Network: Asia-headquartered integrated logistics provider with strong intra-Asia and China-outbound capabilities. Comparable to CNS in multimodal forwarding, customs, and warehousing, with a heavier cross-border and e-commerce focus.
- Yusen Logistics: Japanese-headquartered global forwarder with strong Asia-origin capabilities and growing LatAm presence. Comparable to CNS in multimodal forwarding, NVOCC-style operations, and contract logistics services.
Emerging players
- Flexport: Tech-enabled digital freight forwarder with a strong China-export book and a developing LatAm presence. Comparable to CNS as a sea/air forwarder targeting similar mid-market shippers, but differentiated by a software-led platform.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
CNS social profiles
Digital presenceCNS compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance3 records
CNS financial estimates
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CNS leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
CNS funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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CNS M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about CNS
What does CNS do?
CNS INTERTRANS is an international freight forwarder that arranges cross-border movement of cargo via sea, air, and land transport, with a specialization in Latin America and Caribbean trade routes. It bundles core transport modes (sea freight, air freight, land freight) with cross-border e-commerce logistics, special container handling for oversized/overweight/dangerous goods, destination handling, customs brokerage, warehousing (50,000+ sqm), and an integrated door-to-door global logistics service under a single operational framework.
Is CNS a public or private company?
CNS is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was CNS founded?
CNS was founded in 2005. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is CNS based?
CNS is headquartered in Shenzhen, China, in the Asia region.
How does CNS make money?
One revenue line is on record: freight Forwarding Services.
Who are CNS's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Expeditors International, Kuehne+Nagel, CEVA Logistics, DHL Global Forwarding, DSV A/S and Panalpina (now DSV). Direct peers are Sinotrans Limited, Kerry Logistics Network and Yusen Logistics. Flexport is listed as an emerging player.
Does CNS have an API?
No public API is recorded for CNS.
What industry is CNS in?
CNS's product category is International Freight Forwarding & Logistics Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is TLACAEAC, Rail Intermodal Forwarding (Container/Rail-Ramp), with a secondary code of TLADAFAJ, Project Cargo & Oversize Intermodal (Specialized Flatcar/Heavy Lift). Its NAICS code is 488510 and its SIC code is 4731.