Arkabia

What Arkabia does

Arkabia is a Peru-based, privately held online platform that enables importers and dropshippers to receive simultaneous quotes from multiple customs and cargo agencies through a single self-service interface. The core product is a multi-quotation system that aggregates 18+ registered customs and cargo agencies, allowing users to compare offers, optimize costs, and manage import processes. The platform is supplemented by an integrated courier service and a network of agents operating in China to support end-to-end import execution from major manufacturing hubs.

The underlying technology is a web-based platform with a dashboard for managing import workflows, a multi-agency quotation engine, and integrations with courier services. Distribution is direct-to-customer via the Arkabia website, with no intermediaries in the customer relationship, and the company markets primarily through organic social channels (Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube) and industry events such as Peru Cargo Week 2024.

Arkabia monetizes through subscription-based recurring fees, with a monthly CLUB membership tier and an annual plan offering a 30% discount; pricing is presented in both USD and PEN. The primary customer segment is SMB importers in Peru, with dropshippers positioned as a secondary segment. The company is independently owned with no disclosed institutional funding and operates with a small team of approximately 9 employees headquartered in Santiago de Surco, Lima.

Name

Arkabia

Legal name

Arkabia

Website

https://arkabia.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Arkabia is a Peru-based online platform that lets SMB importers and dropshippers obtain simultaneous quotes from 18+ customs and cargo agencies, with a China-based agent network and subscription-based pricing in USD and PEN.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Lima

HQ country

Peru

HQ region

Latin America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Operations

Revenue model

1. Platform subscription/service fees: Subscription-based access to the platform providing multi-agency customs and cargo quotations, with plans available in USD and PEN currencies

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Arkabia operates an online comparison platform that connects importers and dropshippers with a network of customs and cargo agencies in Peru. The platform enables users to request multiple competing quotations simultaneously from 18+ registered agencies, streamlining customs brokerage and freight forwarding decisions. The company also offers a CLUB subscription program providing benefits such as complimentary quotations and access to on-site China agents.

Product overview

Arkabia is a single unified online platform for customs brokerage and international freight services. The core offering is the Arkabia Platform, which connects importers with over 18 registered customs and cargo agencies through a multi-quote system. The platform also incorporates courier services and China-based agent support to provide end-to-end import management from a single interface.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Arkabia Customs Brokerage Comparison Platform An online comparison platform that enables importers and dropshippers in Peru to request and receive simultaneous quotes from 18+ registered customs and cargo agencies, streamlining the selection of brokerage and freight services for import operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% of users reported reduced import costs
• +2 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• 18+ Registered Customs and Cargo AgenciescoreOthersNetwork of 18+ registered customs and cargo agencies integrated into the Arkabia platform, enabling importers to receive multiple competitive quotes through a single interface. These agencies are listed service providers rather than formal strategic partners.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Flexport: Global digital freight forwarder offering end-to-end international shipping, customs brokerage, and supply chain management. Comparable to Arkabia as a larger, well-funded incumbent providing technology-enabled customs and freight services, though operating globally rather than Peru-focused.

Direct peers

• Freightos: Online freight marketplace and booking platform digitizing international ocean and air freight pricing and booking. Comparable to Arkabia as a marketplace that aggregates freight capacity and pricing for importers, though focused on container freight rather than customs brokerage.
• iContainers: Digital freight forwarder offering online ocean freight booking, instant quotes, and customs clearance. Comparable to Arkabia as a digital platform offering instant comparative quotes and customs services for importers, though operating at global scale.
• Twill (by Maersk): Digital freight forwarder offering online booking, instant quotes, and customs clearance for SMB importers. Comparable to Arkabia as a self-service digital platform for SMB shippers, though backed by Maersk and operating globally.

Regional players

• Nowports: Mexico-based digital freight forwarder providing supply chain management, shipment tracking, and customs services across Latin America. Comparable to Arkabia as a regional digital freight platform, though operating in Mexico and broader LatAm rather than Peru.
• Klog: Digital freight forwarder operating across Latin America with technology-enabled ocean and air freight services. Comparable to Arkabia as a regional LatAm logistics platform, though larger in scope and operating in multiple countries.

Emerging players

• Magaya: Logistics automation platform providing freight forwarding, customs brokerage, and warehouse management software. Comparable to Arkabia as a technology platform serving customs and freight operations, though offering software rather than a marketplace.

Others

• GoCanvas: Mobile platform for customs brokers to digitize customs forms and documents. While focused on customs workflow digitization rather than marketplace aggregation, GoCanvas serves a related customs brokerage user base.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/arkabia
• Instagraminstagram.com/arkabia_oficial
• TikToktiktok.com/@arkabia_oficial

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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