Skyway Cargo Co.

What Skyway Cargo Co. does

Skyway Cargo Co. is a Saudi Arabia-based international freight forwarding company established in 2012 in Jeddah, operating across air, sea, and land freight, with customs clearance, warehousing, courier/express services, and a broad suite of specialized logistics offerings. The company positions itself as a "freight consultant" rather than a pure transporter, providing end-to-end supply chain support to businesses engaged in international trade, including named enterprise clients such as CEVA Logistics, DSV, Hellmann, Kerry Logistics, Malaysia Airlines, Hilton, and Clorox. Its core service portfolio spans three freight modes — Air Freight (export and import), Sea Freight (FCL, LCL, and RoRo), and Land Freight (FTL, LTL, and intermodal) — supported by customs clearance, warehousing, cargo insurance, courier/express, and NVOCC operations.

The company extends into specialized verticals including pharmaceuticals, dangerous goods, perishable cargo, live animals, automotive, Aircraft on Ground (AOG), project forwarding, exhibition/event logistics, marine spare parts, container sale/lease, EOR/IOR services, and heavy equipment rental. Underlying technology is described only as "modern, integrated in-house technological systems" with no publicly disclosed proprietary platforms, AI/ML components, or APIs. The company operates from a single headquarters in Jeddah (Al Faisaliyah District) with a 40,000 Sq Ft contracted warehouse supporting palletized, bulk, and temperature-controlled storage, and maintains a global agent network for international reach.

The business model is sales-led with a quote-based pricing structure, generating revenue through transaction fees on freight forwarding and professional services fees on customs clearance, warehousing, insurance, and specialty logistics. The go-to-market relies entirely on direct customer engagement via website quote forms, phone (+966 12 639 7707), and email ([email protected]), supplemented by carrier partnerships and a global agent network. The company holds IATA Agent Accreditation and its operations team holds IATA/FIATA professional and dangerous goods management certifications. Ownership, management team, financial details, and funding history are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Skyway Cargo Co.

Legal name

Skyway Cargo Co.

Website

https://skywaycargo.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Skyway Cargo Co. is a Saudi Arabia-based international freight forwarder founded in 2012 in Jeddah, offering air, sea, and land freight, customs clearance, warehousing, and specialized logistics services to global trade and enterprise clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Freight Forwarding Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Air Transportation (481), Freight Transportation Arrangement (48851)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Air Courier Services (4513), Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210)

akta.pro primary industry

Air Freight Brokerage (TLADAMAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ocean Import Forwarding (Destination Handling/DO/ISF) (TLACABAE), Customs Brokerage for Ocean Shipments (Import/Export Clearance) (TLACABAG)

Keywords

• International freight forwarding
• Air cargo services
• Sea freight forwarding
• Customs clearance
• Warehousing logistics

Headquarters

HQ city

Jeddah

HQ country

Saudi Arabia

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Freight Forwarding Services: International freight forwarding services including air freight, sea freight, and land freight. Revenue generated through transportation fees, documentation handling, and logistics coordination services for import, export, and domestic shipments.
2. Customs Clearance Services: Customs clearance services ensuring goods are cleared quickly and efficiently with advice on customs duties and taxes to minimize costs.
3. Warehousing and Storage Services: Secure and flexible warehousing solutions including palletized storage, bulk storage, and temperature-controlled storage options.
4. Cargo Insurance: Comprehensive cargo insurance services safeguarding shipments against loss or damage due to natural disasters, vehicle accidents, cargo abandonment, customs rejection, acts of war, and piracy.
5. Specialized Logistics Services: Additional services including exhibition logistics, event logistics, project forwarding, vehicle transfer, live animal transportation, pharmaceutical logistics, and heavy equipment rental.
6. NVOCC Services: Non-vessel operating common carrier services providing competitive rates for sea freight through a network of carriers.
7. EOR/IOR Services: Exporter on Record and Importer on Record services for businesses shipping goods across international borders without local presence.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Skyway Cargo Co. is an international freight forwarding company based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, offering multimodal freight transportation (air, sea, and land) along with customs clearance, warehousing, courier/express services, cargo insurance, and a broad portfolio of specialized logistics services (e.g., project forwarding, NVOCC, EOR/IOR, vehicle and live animal transport, pharmaceutical and dangerous goods handling). The company positions itself as a "freight consultant," coordinating documentation, carrier selection, and customs compliance for import, export, and domestic shipments.

Product overview

Skyway Cargo Co. is an international freight forwarding company established in 2012 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, offering a comprehensive suite of logistics services. The core portfolio centers on three primary freight transportation modes: Air Freight (export and import), Sea Freight (FCL, LCL, and RoRo), and Land Freight (FTL, LTL, and intermodal). These are supported by foundational services including Customs Clearance, Warehousing, and Courier/Express Services. The company extends its offering through specialized services including Cargo Insurance, NVOCC operations, Aircraft on Ground (AOG) support, Exhibition and Event Logistics, Project Forwarding, Marine Spare Parts, Container Sale/Lease, Exporter On Record (EOR), Importer On Record (IOR), Heavy Equipment Rental, and Vehicle Transfer. The specialty services segment covers Live Animals, Household Transfer, Perishable Cargo, Pharmaceuticals, Dangerous Goods, and Time Critical shipments. The company operates from a 40,000 Sq Ft contracted warehouse in Jeddah and maintains an IATA agent accreditation with global agent network coverage.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Air Freight

Named customers10 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles3 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.

• Leading Airlines (Unnamed)coreOthersSkyway Cargo works with leading airlines to offer competitive rates and flexible scheduling options for air freight services. The partnership enables fast and reliable transportation of goods worldwide.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• DB Schenker: Global integrated logistics provider offering air, ocean, road, customs, warehousing, and contract logistics. Comparable across all core Skyway service lines with larger international network.
• Hellmann Worldwide Logistics: Global freight forwarder with strong air, sea, road, customs, and contract logistics offerings (also a named Skyway customer). Closely comparable multi-product portfolio and global agent model.
• DHL Global Forwarding: Global air, ocean, and road freight forwarding arm of DHL covering customs, warehousing, and specialty logistics. Comparable across every service line Skyway offers, with a much larger international footprint.
• Expeditors International: Large asset-light freight forwarder specializing in air and ocean freight with customs brokerage. Closely comparable forwarder business model and enterprise-customer focus.
• CEVA Logistics: Global 3PL offering freight management, contract logistics, and customs brokerage (also a named Skyway customer). Direct comparison on freight forwarding with broad modal coverage.
• Kerry Logistics: Asia-headquartered global freight forwarder with integrated logistics across air, sea, road, and customs (also a named Skyway customer). Comparable integrated forwarding model and enterprise focus.
• DSV: Top-tier global freight forwarder (also a named Skyway customer) providing air, sea, road, and project logistics. Direct overlap on multi-modal forwarding, customs clearance, and warehouse services.
• Kuehne+Nagel: One of the world's largest global freight forwarders offering integrated air, sea, and road freight plus customs and contract logistics. Most direct large-scale competitor to Skyway on multi-mode forwarding and customs clearance.

Regional players

• Aramex: UAE-based global logistics and express delivery company offering freight forwarding, courier, warehousing, and customs across MENA. Comparable Middle East-anchored competitor with similar courier/express exposure.
• Agility Logistics: Kuwait-headquartered global logistics company with extensive Middle East presence in freight forwarding, contract logistics, and customs. Closest regional peer in market geography and customer base.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/SkywayCargo
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/skyway-cargo-saudi-arabia

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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