What CLC Projects Network does

CLC Projects Network is a private, membership-based sales network connecting independent small and medium-sized project freight forwarders across 60+ countries. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Kowloon, Hong Kong, the network enables members to collaborate on international heavy lift, breakbulk, and complex project cargo opportunities while remaining non-competing within assigned territories, with a hard cap of two members per country (with exceptions for large economies). The platform combines a web-based member directory, an iOS/Android mobile app, weekly online one-to-one meetings, an annual global conference, and regularly distributed sales leads derived from internet research and trade show intelligence.

The business operates two recurring revenue streams: forwarder memberships at USD 2,475 per year and a Preferred Service Provider program at USD 4,850 per year that grants access to the combined CLC Projects and Cross Ocean membership base of 300+ forwarders. Marketing and member acquisition rely on annual global conferences (Bangkok March 2026), regional one-day events aligned with Breakbulk Americas and Breakbulk Asia, monthly newsletters, LinkedIn presence, and member referrals. Conference attendance is mandatory at least once every two years, and members must respond to leads within 48 hours or risk exclusion.

The network operates with a lean staff of approximately 15 employees and has no disclosed funding, parent company, or external investors. Its sister network, Cross Ocean, shares event programming and service provider access, effectively doubling the addressable membership base. Customer concentration is structurally low given the two-members-per-country cap and uniform pricing, and churn risk at the individual member level is minimal.

Name

CLC Projects Network

Legal name

CLC Projects Ltd

Website

https://clcprojects.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CLC Projects Network is a private, membership-based sales network connecting 300+ independent project freight forwarders across 60+ countries to collaborate on heavy lift, breakbulk, and complex project cargo opportunities under a non-competing, two-members-per-country model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Kowloon

HQ country

Hong Kong SAR China

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Project Forwarder Membership Fees: Annual membership fees paid by project cargo, heavy lift, and breakbulk forwarding companies to join the network. Fee is non-refundable, payable within 30 days of invoice. Each membership includes one login.
2. Preferred Service Provider Fees: Annual enrollment fees for service providers (barge operators, carriers, surveyors, trucking contractors, etc.) seeking access to CLC Projects and Cross Ocean's combined membership base of over 300 project freight forwarders.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CLC Projects Network runs a curated, sales-driven membership network for independent project cargo freight forwarders worldwide, capping membership at two forwarders per country to ensure non-competing coverage. It also runs a Preferred Service Providers (PSPs) program that connects vetted carriers, ports, and 3PLs with its member forwarders, monetized through standard member fees of USD 2,475/year and PSP fees of USD 4,850/year. The offering is bundled with a mobile member directory app, weekly online one-to-one meetings, and an annual in-person conference.

Product overview

CLC Projects Network is a sales-driven global networking platform for project freight forwarders, offering a unified membership ecosystem. The core offering centers on the membership network connecting vetted project cargo forwarders, heavy lift, and breakbulk specialists who collaborate internationally while maintaining territorial exclusivity. Access is provided via the web-based members directory and dedicated mobile app (Android/iOS). Members benefit from sales leads distributed on a regular basis, monthly newsletters, and structured networking opportunities including annual global conferences and weekly online one-to-one meetings. The Preferred Service Providers Program extends the ecosystem to specialized contractors including barge operators, marine surveyors, ports, and trucking companies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CLC Projects Member Network Annual subscription membership for independent project cargo freight forwarders, providing access to a vetted global network of non-competing peers, distributed sales inquiries, member directory, weekly online meetings, and the annual conference. Members pay USD 2,475/year.
• Preferred Service Providers (PSPs) Program Premium annual membership tier for ocean carriers, ports, 3PLs, crane/heavy lift operators, and other service providers seeking direct access to CLC Projects' vetted member forwarders. PSPs pay USD 4,850/year and are listed in a dedicated PSP directory accessed by member forwarders.
• CLC Projects Mobile App Mobile member directory app for iOS and Android giving members on-the-go access to the network's contact details, profiles, and key information for fellow forwarders and service providers.
• Annual CLC Projects Conference Mandatory annual in-person conference where CLC Projects members gather for relationship-building, knowledge exchange, and in-person trust formation. Membership dues include access; non-attendance is treated as a breach of network expectations.
• Weekly Online One-to-One Meetings Recurring weekly online meeting program pairing members for structured one-to-one sessions to drive consistent engagement, lead sharing, and rapport building across the network.
• One Day Meeting + Lunch Events Smaller regional in-person events held in member cities to deepen local relationships and provide face-to-face contact outside the annual conference.
• Cross Ocean Sister Network Membership Access to the sister network Cross Ocean, which connects general cargo freight forwarders using the same non-competing, two-per-country structure, expanding utility for CLC Projects members who also handle non-project freight.
• CLC Projects Monthly Newsletter Monthly electronic newsletter distributed to members and prospects, providing industry updates, network news, and member-relevant content.

Named customers10 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Cross OceancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCross Ocean is a sister network to CLC Projects with combined membership exceeding 300 project freight forwarders worldwide. Both networks share access to events, conferences, and service provider programs. The Cross Ocean & CLC Projects joint one-day meeting event is planned for Houston, September 2026.
• Project Cargo WeeklyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSister publication that publishes newsletters and lists of delinquent payers. CLC Projects may publish names of defaulting members in Project Cargo Weekly and its own newsletter as a compliance mechanism.
• Breakbulk Events (Breakbulk Americas, Breakbulk Asia)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCLC Projects holds one-day meetings and networking events in conjunction with Breakbulk Americas (Houston, September 2026) and Breakbulk Asia (Singapore, November 2026) trade shows.
• The Houston ClubminorOthersVenue partner for the Houston Full Day of Meetings plus Lunch event on September 21, 2026. Located at 910 Louisiana St, 49th Floor, Houston, TX 77002.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• WCA Family of Logistics Networks: WCA is the largest global network of independent freight forwarders, operating multiple specialized networks (Project Cargo, Heavy Lift, etc.). It is the closest direct peer to CLC Projects, with a similar membership-based model connecting vetted forwarders for collaboration on international opportunities, though at significantly larger scale.
• Project Cargo Network (PCN): PCN is a dedicated project cargo forwarder network connecting heavy lift and breakbulk specialists globally. Direct competitor to CLC Projects in the project cargo networking niche, with similar membership structure, annual conferences, and geographic exclusivity model.
• Project Logistics Alliance (PLA): PLA is a network of specialized project cargo forwarders offering similar membership-based collaboration services. Directly comparable to CLC Projects in target customer (heavy lift/breakbulk specialists), business model (annual membership with networking events), and geographic coverage model.

Emerging players

• Flexport: Digital freight forwarder with technology-enabled platform connecting shippers with capacity across modes. Emerging player that could potentially disrupt traditional forwarder network models by offering digital alternatives to in-person project cargo collaboration, though currently focused more on container than project cargo.
• Freightos: Digital freight marketplace platform enabling online booking and pricing across freight modes. Emerging player representing the broader shift toward digital freight intermediation that could challenge traditional membership-based forwarding networks like CLC Projects over time.

Others

• Breakbulk Events: Breakbulk organizes the major Breakbulk Americas and Breakbulk Asia trade shows where CLC Projects holds its regional networking events. Adjacent ecosystem participant — provides industry gathering infrastructure that CLC Projects leverages for member engagement.
• International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA): Global trade association representing freight forwarders across 150+ countries. Adjacent industry body providing standards, training, and advocacy — comparable to CLC Projects as a membership-based industry organization, though focused on broader freight forwarding rather than specialized project cargo.
• Project Cargo Weekly: Sister publication to CLC Projects that publishes industry newsletters and member updates. Adjacent media partner within the same niche; provides content distribution that supports CLC Projects' marketing channel strategy.

Broad incumbents

• Agility Project Logistics: Global logistics provider with significant project cargo and heavy lift capabilities serving energy, mining, and infrastructure sectors. Broad incumbent competing for the same end-customer projects that CLC Projects members collaborate on, though via owned global infrastructure rather than partner networks.
• C.H. Robinson: One of the largest global freight forwarders and 3PLs with broad project cargo capabilities. Broad incumbent operating in the same end-market as CLC Projects members, but at much larger scale with internal global coverage rather than relying on a partner network model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/clcprojects

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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