Atlantis Transportation Services - ACI Air Cargo

What Atlantis Transportation Services - ACI Air Cargo does

Atlantis Transportation Services Inc., operating as Atlantis Transportation Services and ACI Air Cargo, is a privately held Canadian air cargo logistics provider founded in 1974 and headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario. The company operates an integrated service portfolio combining road feeder services (RFS), LTL and FTL trucking, temperature-controlled transport, specialized trailer equipment (roller bed, flat deck, roll-tite, low boy, lift gate, drop deck), dangerous goods handling, bonded carrier cross-border services, and warehouse/cargo handling at three major Canadian airports: Toronto Pearson (YYZ), Montreal (YUL), and Vancouver (YVR). Its ACI Air Cargo division acts as the handling partner, providing Transport Canada certified screening, X-ray/ETD physical search, ULD build-up/break-down, and 24/7 secured warehousing with CCTV monitoring. Customers span 120+ freight forwarders, airlines, and shippers across Canada and the U.S., with scheduled LTL service on YUL-YYZ, YUL/YYZ-ORD, and YUL/YYZ-MIA lanes.

The company operates a lean 45-person organization under a B2B enterprise sales model with direct account management, quote-based pricing, and a relationship-led go-to-market motion. Its technology stack is conventional logistics infrastructure — GPS tracking, computerized dispatch, wide area networking, and EDI for customer integration — sufficient for operational coordination but not differentiated. The company has accumulated five trade-lane security certifications (PIP, FAST, C-TPAT, CSA, ACE) plus Transport Canada Certified Agent status, which serve as the primary regulatory moat enabling expedited cross-border movement. Pricing is custom and not publicly disclosed; revenue is not available. No funding, M&A, or external investment events are disclosed.

Name

Atlantis Transportation Services - ACI Air Cargo

Legal name

Atlantis Transportation Services Inc.

Website

https://atlantisairlink.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Atlantis Transportation Services, founded 1974, is a privately held Canadian air cargo logistics provider operating truck and ground handling services at YYZ, YUL, and YVR for 120+ freight forwarders, airlines, and shippers across Canada and the U.S.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Air Cargo Logistics Services

NAICS

Other Support Activities for Transportation (4889)

SIC

Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210), Trucking (No Local) (4213), Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialized Equipment Transport (Flatbed, Step-Deck, Lowboy, Car Carrier) (TLAIAMAH)

Keywords

• Air cargo trucking
• Road feeder services
• Freight forwarding logistics
• Bonded carrier transportation
• Airport cargo handling

Headquarters

HQ city

Mississauga

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Trucking and Transportation Services: Revenue generated from providing trucking services including LTL (Less than Full Load) and FTL (Full Load) transportation, temperature-controlled shipping, and specialized equipment services. Services are provided to airlines, freight forwarders, and shippers on a contract/transaction basis.
2. Warehousing and Handling Services: Cargo handling, warehousing, screening, and storage services provided at airport facilities including ULD build-up/breakdown, cross-docking, and temperature-controlled storage.
3. Air Cargo Handling Services: Ground handling services for air cargo including aircraft loading/unloading, export and import cargo handling, and airport transfers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Atlantis Transportation Services provides airport-to-airport road feeder trucking (LTL and FTL), specialized equipment transport (refrigerated, flatbed, low boy, roll-tite, drop deck, lift gate), cross-border bonded carrier services, and ACI Air Cargo warehousing/screening at major Canadian airports (YYZ, YUL, YVR) for airlines, freight forwarders, and shippers across Canada and the U.S.

Product overview

Atlantis Transportation Services - ACI Air Cargo operates as an integrated air cargo logistics provider offering a unified service portfolio combining Road Feeder Services (RFS), trucking transportation, and warehousing/handling services. The core offering consists of airport-to-airport RFS connecting major Canadian and U.S. air cargo hubs (YYZ, YUL, YVR, ORD, MIA) with scheduled LTL and FTL trucking solutions. Supporting services include temperature-controlled transport, specialized trailer types (roller bed, flat deck, roll-tite, low boy, drop deck), dangerous goods handling, border clearance, bonded carrier services, and comprehensive warehousing with security screening. The company serves over 120 forwarders across North America with a modern fleet and dedicated air cargo professionals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Road Feeder Services (RFS) Airport-to-airport trucking service connecting major air cargo hubs across Canada and the U.S., providing time-sensitive transportation for leading air freight carriers, airlines, and forwarders.
• Less than Full Load (LTL) Trucking Scheduled less-than-truckload service on key trade lanes between major Canadian and U.S. airports, used by freight forwarders and shippers to consolidate cargo at lower cost than FTL.
• Full Load (FTL) Trucking Full truckload transportation solution available to any domestic or transborder destination across Canada and the U.S., used by shippers and forwarders needing dedicated trailer capacity.
• Temperature Controlled Transport Refrigerated (reefer) and heated trailer service for temperature-sensitive cargo such as pharmaceuticals, perishables, and other conditioned goods, available within the trucking portfolio.
• Bonded Carrier and Border Clearance Services USA and Canada bonded carrier services for in-bond freight handling and customs/border clearance, facilitating smooth cross-border movement of air cargo between the U.S. and Canada.
• Dangerous Goods (DG) Transportation Certified transportation of hazardous materials and dangerous goods across Canada and the U.S. for airlines, freight forwarders, and shippers requiring compliant hazmat handling.
• Warehousing Services 24/7 secured warehousing with cargo handling, storage, cross-dock, ULD build-up/break-down, export/import document handling, deconsolidation, and temperature-controlled storage, located at major Canadian airports.
• Local Cartage Services Local pickup and delivery service for cargo distribution within airport catchment areas (e.g., YUL local cartage), supporting freight forwarders and shippers with last-mile ground handling.
• X-Ray, ETD and Physical Search Screening Security screening services including X-ray, Explosive Trace Detection (ETD), and physical search, performed by Transport Canada Certified Agents for airlines, forwarders, and third-party clients.
• Shipment Tracking AWB-based online shipment tracking service allowing customers to look up the status of up to 10 air waybills simultaneously through the company website.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99% on-time delivery rate
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 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

Integration2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• ACI Air CargocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACI Air Cargo operates as the handling partner for Atlantis Transportation Services, providing comprehensive air cargo handling, warehousing, and screening services. ACI handles cargo at major Canadian airports (YYZ, YUL, YVR) with Transport Canada certified agents, temperature-controlled facilities, and 24/7 security monitoring. The partnership provides end-to-end logistics solutions combining trucking with professional cargo handling.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Worldwide Flight Services (WFS): Major air cargo handling and ground services provider operating at airports worldwide. Directly comparable to ACI's cargo handling, ULD build-up/break-down, and bonded warehouse operations at major gateway airports.
• Menzies Aviation: Global provider of airport ground services and air cargo handling across 200+ airports. Highly comparable to ACI Air Cargo's handling, warehousing, and screening services at YYZ/YUL/YVR, though Menzies operates at significantly larger scale across multiple geographies.
• dnata: Global air services provider offering cargo handling, ground handling, and travel services. Directly comparable to ACI's air cargo handling business though with substantially broader global footprint and scale.
• GAT Airline Ground Support: U.S. provider of airline ground support services including cargo handling, ramp services, and ground transportation. Comparable to Atlantis/ACI in integrated ground handling and cargo services, though primarily U.S.-focused.
• Air General: U.S.-based air cargo handling company providing ground handling, warehousing, and trucking services at major airports. Comparable to Atlantis/ACI as a mid-sized integrated air cargo handling and ground feeder operator.

Emerging players

• Cargojet: Canadian air cargo carrier providing overnight and same-day cargo services. Related rather than directly comparable — Cargojet is an air carrier while Atlantis is a ground feeder, but they share the same Canadian air cargo customer base and ecosystem.

Broad incumbents

• Livingston International: Major Canadian customs broker and freight forwarder. Comparable to Atlantis's forwarder customer base and customs/border expertise, though operates in an adjacent service line (brokerage vs. transportation).
• Day & Ross: One of Canada's largest trucking and logistics providers offering LTL, FTL, and specialized services across North America. Comparable to Atlantis's LTL/FTL trucking operations but at much greater scale and broader service portfolio.
• Challenger Motor Freight: Large Canadian asset-based trucking company offering cross-border, LTL, and specialized transport. Comparable to Atlantis's asset-based trucking and cross-border capabilities but with a far larger fleet and broader geographic reach.

Regional players

• Manitoulin Transport: Canadian transportation and logistics company offering LTL, FTL, and specialized services across Canada and the U.S. Overlaps with Atlantis's trucking and cross-border capabilities, though operates with a substantially larger network.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/atlantis-transportation-services-aci-air-cargo

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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