Star Group of Companies

What Star Group of Companies does

Star Group of Companies is a privately-held diversified trading group founded in 1996 and headquartered in Ajman, United Arab Emirates, operating as a network of sister enterprises focused on international trade. Its core business is the import and export of used vehicles through subsidiary Inter Dunia Co Ltd, which sources cars from Japan, Europe, and the United States and sells them primarily to buyers in Trinidad & Tobago and the wider Caribbean, with FOB unit pricing ranging from $4,400 to $10,800 for 2019-model Japanese vehicles. A second subsidiary, Star Freight & Trading FZC LLC, supplies transformer spare parts and provides logistics and shipping services to industrial and energy-sector clients in the UAE, supported by a third referenced sister entity, Aqua Logi Co. LTD.

The group generates revenue through three streams: one-time vehicle sales on margin plus handling fees, hardware sales of electrical components, and professional logistics/freight service fees. Go-to-market is hybrid: a field-sales motion for enterprise freight and spare-parts clients in the UAE, and a direct-to-consumer digital motion for Caribbean car buyers via the Inter Dunia listing platform, blog content, social media, and third-party marketplaces such as Trini Cars For Sale. No proprietary technology stack, patents, AI/ML capabilities, certifications, or external funding are disclosed; operations rely on standard industry tools for vehicle sourcing, inspection, RoRo and container shipping, customs clearance, and documentation.

The company employs 51–100 staff, serves markets across the Middle East, Caribbean, East Asia, Europe, and North America, and reports no public listing or institutional ownership. Customer segments are individual consumers and small resellers in Trinidad & Tobago and the Caribbean (primary), with UAE industrial and energy companies (secondary) for the freight and spare-parts business. Notable disclosed customers include Gulf Energy Solutions and Tokyo Auto Imports, providing testimonial evidence rather than commercial-scale disclosure.

Name

Star Group of Companies

Legal name

Star Group of Companies

Website

https://stargroupofcompanies.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Star Group of Companies is a privately-held UAE-based diversified trading group importing used vehicles from Japan, Europe, and the U.S. for sale in Trinidad & Tobago and the Caribbean, and providing logistics and transformer spare parts services to UAE industrial clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Hargeisa

HQ country

Somalia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Used Car Import & Export: Star Group of Companies generates primary revenue through the import and export of used vehicles. Inter Dunia Co Ltd sources vehicles from Japan, Europe, and the United States, then sells and exports them to customers in the Caribbean (primarily Trinidad and Tobago) and other international markets. Revenue is earned on the margin between acquisition cost and sale price, plus associated logistics and handling fees.
2. Freight, Logistics & Transformer Spare Parts: Star Freight & Trading FZC LLC supplies transformer spare parts and provides logistics and shipping services, generating revenue from component sales and freight service fees. This stream supports the broader group's logistics operations across the UAE and international markets.
3. Logistics & Shipping Services: The group provides end-to-end logistics, handling shipping through Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo) and container methods, as well as customs clearance and documentation services, earning fees as part of the total transaction package.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Star Group of Companies is a diversified business network engaged in international trade, automotive imports/exports, and logistics. Through its subsidiary Inter Dunia Co Ltd, it imports and exports used vehicles sourced from Japan, Europe, and the United States, primarily to customers in Trinidad and Tobago and the Caribbean. Through Star Freight & Trading FZC LLC, it supplies transformer spare parts and provides end-to-end freight, shipping (RoRo and container), and customs clearance services to industrial clients in the UAE.

Product overview

Star Group of Companies is a diversified business network engaged in international trade, logistics, and automotive imports and exports. The company operates as a holding structure with multiple subsidiary enterprises: Inter Dunia Co. Ltd handles global used car trading (import/export of vehicles from Japan, Europe, and the United States), while Star Freight & Trading FZC LLC provides transformer spare parts, logistics, and shipping services. The portfolio centers on connecting buyers and sellers across continents in the automotive and industrial supply sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Used Vehicle Import and Export

Quantifiable outcome

• Every transaction reflects dedication to excellence with strict quality control, professional handling, and industry compliance ensuring every client receives superior results.

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

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Star Freight & Trading FZC LLCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStar Freight & Trading FZC LLC is a sister company based in the UAE and a core member of the Star Group of Companies network. It provides transformer spare parts, logistics, and shipping services, supplying high-quality electrical components and ensuring reliable delivery through robust logistics operations. It serves industries that power the UAE's growth and collaborates with other group companies to deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Inter Dunia Co LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInter Dunia Co Ltd is a sister company and the automotive import/export arm of Star Group of Companies. It operates as a global importer and exporter of used cars, sourcing vehicles from Japan, Europe, and the United States. The company ensures every car meets strict quality standards and is delivered safely and efficiently to destination markets including Trinidad and Tobago and the Caribbean.
• Aqua Logi Co. LTDminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAqua Logi Co. LTD is mentioned as a sister company within the Star Group of Companies network that collaborates on sourcing and exporting quality vehicles alongside Inter Dunia Co Ltd. It contributes to the group's professional team delivering automotive export solutions.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Be Forward: Large Japanese used-vehicle exporter with global delivery and an online catalog. Directly comparable to Inter Dunia Co Ltd in sourcing-and-export model, but at much greater scale and brand reach.
• Copart: Global online vehicle auction platform with major US and international presence. Comparable in the upstream vehicle-sourcing layer that Inter Dunia uses to feed its Caribbean export flow.
• Manheim:

Direct peers

• Car From Japan: Online marketplace exporting used Japanese vehicles to buyers worldwide, including emerging markets. Operates an analogous import-export + digital storefront motion.
• SBT Japan: Japanese used-car exporter selling globally with FOB pricing, online listings, and end-to-end logistics. Closest direct peer to Inter Dunia's model.
• JEVIC: Japanese pre-shipment vehicle inspection and export services company. Comparable in the vehicle-export and quality-control workflow that Inter Dunia describes.

Others

• Trini Cars For Sale (Facebook marketplace): Dominant online listing channel for used vehicles in Trinidad & Tobago, where Star Group already distributes. Comparable as the regional distribution layer rather than a direct competitor.
• Freight Forwarders (UAE-based): Adjacent ecosystem players providing the RoRo/container shipping and customs services that Star Freight & Trading offers to industrial and energy clients in the UAE.

Regional players

• Autobell Trading: Used-car exporter focused on Caribbean and Latin American buyers, sourcing from Japan and the US. Overlaps directly with Star Group's Trinidad & Tobago end-market focus.
• Trade Safe Group: Japanese used-vehicle exporter serving Caribbean markets. Comparable in regional focus and right-hand-drive import model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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