Ant Logistics Exhibition Services Limited

What Ant Logistics Exhibition Services Limited does

Ant Logistics Exhibition Services Limited is a UK-based specialist logistics provider focused exclusively on the exhibition and event industry. Founded in 2008 in Coleshill, Warwickshire by a team with over 30 years of combined sector experience, the company operates with approximately 11 employees and delivers integrated freight (road, sea, air) alongside on-site handling, customs documentation (including ATA Carnet processing), export packaging, all-risks insurance, show-to-show management, and full event project management. Through a network of global partners, the firm claims service coverage across 60+ countries, with formal appointments as official freight forwarder for individual events.

The company's underlying capability rests on domain specialisation rather than proprietary technology: expertise in temporary customs bond facilities, exhibition-specific documentation workflows, and 24/7 venue logistics are the core technical assets. There is no disclosed software product, platform, or AI component; service delivery relies on bespoke human-led project management tailored per event.

Commercially, Ant Logistics generates revenue through transactional freight fees and professional service charges for on-site handling, customs clearance, packaging, and insurance. Pricing is quote-based with no public tiers, and the go-to-market combines direct enterprise sales to exhibitors, event organisers, and stand builders with digital channels (corporate website, blog, and social media) for inbound lead capture. The customer base spans three primary segments — exhibitors, event organisers, and stand builders/designers — with no named logos disclosed. The firm is a privately held UK private limited company with no disclosed funding rounds, parent entity, or acquisition activity.

Name

Ant Logistics Exhibition Services Limited

Legal name

Ant Logistics Limited

Website

https://antlogistics.co.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ant Logistics Exhibition Services Limited is a UK-based specialist freight forwarder focused exclusively on the exhibition and event industry, providing integrated road, sea, and air transport, customs documentation, on-site handling, and event project management to exhibitors, event organisers, and stand builders across 60+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Exhibition and Event Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (48851), Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Nonscheduled Air Transportation (4812)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Fine Art & Exhibition Cargo Forwarding (TLACAJAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Trade Show, Exhibit & Event Logistics Moving (HSAKAKAK), Logistics, Shipping & Storage for Exhibits (Freight, Warehousing) (THAHAHAK), Trade Show / Event Expedited Freight (TLADANAN), Experiential Logistics & Tour Management (Roadshows) (MPAAAGAK)

Keywords

• Exhibition logistics services
• Freight forwarding services
• Customs clearance services
• Event logistics management
• International freight transport

Headquarters

HQ city

Coleshill

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Freight Transportation Services: Revenue generated from transportation services via road, sea, and air freight for exhibition materials and equipment to events worldwide.
2. On-site Exhibition Management: On-site handling, lifting, management, and empty case storage services provided at exhibition venues.
3. Customs Clearance Services: Customs documentation preparation, clearance services, and ATA Carnet processing for international exhibitions.
4. Export Packaging: Export packaging services for protecting exhibition materials during transit.
5. All Risks Insurance: Insurance coverage services for exhibition shipments and materials.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Ant Logistics Exhibition Services Limited is a specialist freight forwarder and on-site logistics provider dedicated to the exhibition and event industry. The company transports exhibition materials and equipment by air, sea, and road to events worldwide, prepares customs documentation including ATA Carnet paperwork, provides temporary import bond facilities, and delivers 24/7 on-site exhibition management including lifting, handling, empty case storage, and stand replenishment. Services are tailored to the requirements and budgets of individual exhibitors, event organisers, stand builders, and designers, with bespoke project management offered for exhibitions, conferences, corporate events, sporting events, fine arts events, and roadshows.

Product overview

Ant Logistics Exhibition Services Limited offers a unified logistics platform for the exhibition and event industry, providing integrated transportation and on-site services across Road Freight, Sea Freight, and Air Freight service lines. The core Exhibition & Event Logistics service is supported by complementary offerings including Customs Documentation Services (with ATA Carnet support), Onsite Handling & Management, Export Packaging, All Risks Insurance, and Worldwide Temporary Bond Facilities. The company also provides Full Event Project Management covering exhibitions, conferences, corporate events, sporting events, fine arts, and roadshows. The three transport modes form the foundation of service delivery, while the support services (customs, insurance, packaging, on-site management) are offered as integrated components of the unified logistics offering rather than standalone products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Road Freight Services Cost-effective road shipping throughout the UK and Europe using a fleet of vehicles including 40ft Euro/Taut Liners, Mega Trailers, Box and Step Frame Trailers, 7.5t to 18t vehicles, Express Vans, Tail-Lift vehicles, Hi-Abs, and Moffett Mounted Trailers. Targeted at exhibitors and event organisers needing continental European or UK delivery.
• Sea Freight Services International sea shipping for overseas events offering LCL groupage for less-than-container shipments, FCL options (20ft, 40ft, Reefers, and Open Top containers), and full or partial vessel charters. Used by exhibitors and stand builders moving large volumes of materials internationally.
• Air Freight Services Time-sensitive worldwide airfreight service covering Economy and Express Services, Standard Lower Deck, Freighter, and Charter options with door-to-door delivery to most major global cities. Targeted at time-critical exhibition shipments.
• Exhibition and Event Logistics Comprehensive logistics service for the exhibition and event industry bundling transportation, on-site handling, customs clearance, and full event project management. Offered to exhibitors, event organisers, stand builders, and designers.
• Customs Documentation Services Preparation and handling of customs documentation including ATA Carnet for international exhibitions and temporary imports/exports. Targeted at exhibitors and organisers moving materials across borders.
• Onsite Handling and Management 24/7 global on-site exhibition management service covering lifting, handling, stand replenishment, empty case storage at the venue, and show-to-show management. Provided at exhibition venues for exhibitors and organisers.
• Export Packaging Professional export packaging services to protect goods during international transportation. Used by exhibitors shipping fragile or high-value materials overseas.
• All Risks Insurance Comprehensive insurance coverage for exhibition and event shipments providing protection against loss or damage in transit. Targeted at exhibitors and organisers seeking full-risk protection for high-value materials.
• Worldwide Temporary Bond Facilities Temporary bond facilities available worldwide to facilitate customs clearance for temporary imports at international exhibitions. Targeted at exhibitors importing exhibition materials under temporary admission.
• Full Event Project Management End-to-end project management for exhibitions, conferences, corporate and private events, live and sporting events, fine arts events, and roadshows. Provided to event organisers and exhibitors requiring full coordination of their event logistics.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

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Feature4 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• GES (Global Experience Specialists): Major exhibition services provider offering freight forwarding alongside booth design, on-site services, and event management. Comparable comprehensive exhibition service model with strong overlap on freight and on-site handling.
• Atradex International Forwarders: Specialist exhibition and trade fair freight forwarder offering global door-to-stand services, customs documentation including ATA Carnet, and on-site handling. Comparable niche specialist focused on the exhibition industry.
• JF Hillebrand Group: Specialist freight forwarder with strong exhibition, events, and beverage logistics capabilities including door-to-stand services and global coverage. Comparable specialist model focused on time-sensitive event cargo.
• DHL Global Forwarding (Trade Fairs & Events): The largest dedicated trade fair and exhibition logistics operation globally, offering door-to-stand freight forwarding, customs clearance, and on-site services for exhibitors and organisers worldwide. Directly competes with Ant Logistics in the same specialised exhibition freight forwarding category.
• ExpoFreight: Specialist exhibition and event freight forwarder offering door-to-stand services, customs clearance, and on-site handling for trade shows globally. Highly comparable niche pure-play competitor to Ant Logistics with similar specialisation in exhibition cargo.
• PML Exhibition Logistics: Specialist exhibition freight forwarder offering door-to-stand delivery, customs clearance, and on-site handling services for trade shows and events. Comparable niche specialist with similar service scope and target customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Kuehne+Nagel (Event Logistics): Global logistics incumbent with a dedicated event logistics division offering exhibition freight forwarding, customs, and on-site services. Overlaps with Ant Logistics on core exhibition freight forwarding but operates as part of a much broader 3PL portfolio rather than pure-play event focus.
• DB Schenker (Trade Fairs & Events): Global logistics incumbent operating a trade fairs and events division providing exhibition freight, customs, and on-site services. Overlaps with Ant Logistics but as part of a broader enterprise forwarding portfolio.
• CEVA Logistics (Trade Show & Event Services): Global 3PL offering dedicated trade show and event logistics services including freight forwarding, customs, and on-site management. Comparable exhibition service offering within a broader enterprise logistics portfolio.
• DSV (Trade Fair & Event Logistics): Global freight forwarding leader with a dedicated trade fair and event logistics service line offering transport, customs, and on-site coordination. Comparable exhibition freight offering within a much larger diversified forwarder portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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