Sea & Air Freight International.

What Sea & Air Freight International. does

Sea & Air Freight International (SAFI), formally Công Ty Cổ Phần Đại Lý Vận Tải SAFI, is a Vietnamese logistics and freight forwarding company headquartered in Ho Chi Minh City and publicly listed on the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange (HOSE: SFI). Founded in 1992, the company operates a network of seven branch offices spanning Vietnam's major port cities and industrial zones—Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Hai Phong, Da Nang, Quy Nhon, Quang Ninh, and Vung Tau—providing nationwide physical coverage of the country's principal trade gateways. The company employs 251–500 staff and delivers six integrated service lines: ocean freight (FCL and LCL), air freight (including dangerous goods with certification), road transport, warehousing, customs brokerage, and shipping agency.

SAFI generates revenue on a transaction-fee basis across all six service lines; pricing is not publicly disclosed and is negotiated per shipment based on cargo type, route, and service level. Its go-to-market is sales-led B2B, targeting import/export companies, manufacturing firms, and trading businesses operating in or sourcing from Vietnam, alongside international shipping lines that require local port agency representation. The customer base is horizontally segmented with no individually named major accounts disclosed. Technology consists of a modern logistics platform with electronic customs clearance capabilities and integrated supply chain management; no public API, SDK, or proprietary technology assets are documented. Service delivery occurs directly through the branch network, supplemented by the company website and Zalo messaging.

SAFI's most strategic commercial relationship is its position as the official shipping agent in Vietnam for COSCO Shipping (China Ocean Shipping Company), one of the world's largest ocean carriers, alongside working relationships with multiple international shipping lines and airlines. The company has issued ESOP shares, holds regular shareholder meetings, distributes dividends, and was recognized in 2013 by Forbes Asia in its "Best Under a Billion USD in Asia" list—one of only ten Vietnamese companies selected. Management has publicly stated a vision to become a globally recognized logistics provider through modern technology, sustainable solutions, and continued network expansion.

Name

Sea & Air Freight International.

Legal name

Công Ty Cổ Phần Đại Lý Vận Tải SAFI

Website

https://safi.com.vn

Company type

Public

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Vietnamese public freight forwarding and logistics company operating seven branch offices across all major Vietnamese ports, offering sea, air, and road transport, warehousing, customs brokerage, and shipping agency services, including as COSCO's official Vietnam agent.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTLADAMAF

Ocean Freight Brokerage (FCL/LCL)

Transportation & Logistics/Freight Transportation (Air, Maritime, Rail, Trucking)/Freight Brokerage Services

SECONDARYTLACABAF

Ocean Export Forwarding (Booking/VGM/SI/BL)

Transportation & Logistics/Freight Forwarding & Customs Brokerage/Ocean Freight Forwarding (FCL/LCL)

SECONDARYTLACABAE

Ocean Import Forwarding (Destination Handling/DO/ISF)

Transportation & Logistics/Freight Forwarding & Customs Brokerage/Ocean Freight Forwarding (FCL/LCL)

SECONDARYTLACABAA

FCL (Full Container Load) Ocean Forwarding

Transportation & Logistics/Freight Forwarding & Customs Brokerage/Ocean Freight Forwarding (FCL/LCL)

SECONDARYTLACABAB

LCL (Less-than-Container Load) Consolidation/Deconsolidation

Transportation & Logistics/Freight Forwarding & Customs Brokerage/Ocean Freight Forwarding (FCL/LCL)

SECONDARYTLACABAG

Customs Brokerage for Ocean Shipments (Import/Export Clearance)

Transportation & Logistics/Freight Forwarding & Customs Brokerage/Ocean Freight Forwarding (FCL/LCL)

Keywords

• International freight forwarding
• Ocean shipping services
• Air cargo forwarding
• Customs brokerage services
• Warehousing and logistics

Headquarters

HQ city

Ho Chi Minh City

HQ country

Vietnam

HQ region

Asia

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Sea Freight Forwarding: International sea freight forwarding services including FCL, LCL, and specialized cargo handling
2. Air Freight Forwarding: Air cargo transportation services for time-sensitive shipments
3. Logistics Services: End-to-end logistics and supply chain management solutions
4. Warehouse Services: Storage and distribution services through company-owned warehouses
5. Shipping Agency Services: Port agency services acting as representative for vessel owners including COSCO, handling vessel operations and cargo exploitation
6. Customs Brokerage: Customs clearance and documentation services for import/export goods

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

SAFI is a Vietnamese freight forwarding and logistics company providing international sea shipping (FCL/LCL), air freight forwarding, end-to-end logistics and supply chain management, warehousing, domestic road transportation, and shipping agency services. The company serves as the official port agent for major shipping lines including COSCO and operates a nationwide network of 7 branch offices covering key Vietnamese ports and industrial zones.

Product overview

SAFI operates as a comprehensive logistics and freight forwarding platform offering six integrated service modules: ocean shipping (sea freight), air transport, logistics/chain management, warehousing, road carriage, and shipping agency services. The core offering centers on international freight forwarding with customs clearance support, supplemented by domestic transportation and storage capabilities. The company acts as a shipping agent for major carriers including COSCO and provides port services across multiple Vietnamese locations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sea Shipping (Ocean Freight Forwarding) Ocean freight forwarding services for international cargo transport via sea routes, including full container load (FCL) and less than container load (LCL) shipments. Designed for import/export businesses and manufacturers engaged in international trade.
• Air Transport (Air Freight Forwarding) Air freight forwarding services for time-sensitive cargo, including hazardous goods transport with required certifications. Used by manufacturers, trading companies, and importers/exporters requiring rapid international shipment.
• Logistics (End-to-End Supply Chain Management) End-to-end supply chain management and logistics solutions, including customs clearance and cargo tracking for import/export businesses and manufacturers.
• Warehouse Services

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• COSCO Shipping (China Ocean Shipping Company)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSAFI serves as the official shipping agent for COSCO in Vietnam. SAFI supports COSCO in understanding the Vietnamese market, provides vessel services, and resolves all issues arising during vessels' stay in Vietnam. COSCO is one of the world's largest shipping groups with extensive global operations.
• Various International Shipping LinesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSAFI maintains working relationships with multiple shipping lines including those represented in their logo section. Services include vessel agency, cargo handling coordination, and port operations support.
• Various International Airlines (Cargo)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSAFI partners with multiple international airlines for air cargo transportation services, as evidenced by airline logos displayed on their website.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Kuehne+Nagel: Global freight forwarding leader offering sea, air, road, customs, and contract logistics; competes with SAFI for multinational Vietnam-based shippers and serves as a large-scale comparison for service breadth and digital capability.
• Kerry Logistics Network: Hong Kong-based Asian freight forwarder with integrated logistics, warehousing, and forwarding services; comparable to SAFI's multimodal Asia-trade focus.
• DHL Global Forwarding: Deutsche Post DHL's freight forwarding arm offering ocean, air, road, and customs services globally, with strong presence in Vietnam — overlaps with SAFI on multimodal forwarding and customs brokerage for enterprise customers.
• Yusen Logistics: Japanese-headquartered global logistics provider with sea/air forwarding, contract logistics, and customs services; operates across Southeast Asia and competes with SAFI for regional supply chain contracts.
• Expeditors International: US-listed global freight forwarder with sea/air forwarding and customs brokerage; active in Vietnamese trade lanes and competes for mid-to-large importer/exporter accounts.
• Sinotrans: China's largest logistics company with freight forwarding, shipping agency, and contract logistics — relevant peer given COSCO relationship and Chinese-Vietnamese trade corridor exposure.
• DSV (DSV A/S): Global freight forwarding and logistics leader (post-Schenker integration); competes with SAFI on sea/air forwarding and customs brokerage across Asian trade lanes.

Direct peers

• Transimex (TMW): Vietnamese freight forwarding and logistics company offering similar multimodal (sea/air/road), customs brokerage, and warehousing services domestically — directly competitive with SAFI in the same Vietnamese import/export market.
• Gemadept Corporation: Vietnamese port operator and logistics provider with overlapping freight forwarding, port agency, and supply chain services; competes with SAFI for Vietnamese import/export logistics share and is similarly HOSE-listed.

Regional players

• Vinalines (Vietnam National Shipping Lines): Vietnam's state-owned shipping and logistics group offering ocean freight, port operations, and forwarding services — a domestic competitor with stronger vessel ownership but overlapping freight forwarding and agency offerings vs. SAFI.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/SeaAirFreightInternational

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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