Name

Digital Freight Alliance

Legal name

DF Alliance FZE

Website

https://df-alliance.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Freight Forwarding Network Software

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Freight Transportation Arrangement (48851)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Deep Sea Foreign Transportation Of Freight (4412)

akta.pro primary industry

Private Load Boards & Community Networks (Closed/Invite-Only) (TLAEAJAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Intermodal & Multimodal Capacity Marketplaces (Rail/Ocean/Air) (TLAEAJAI), Shipper-Carrier Direct Contracting Networks (TLAEAJAC), Trade Compliance & Ocean Regulatory Services (Sanctions/Export Controls) (TLACABAL)

Keywords

• Freight forwarding network
• Logistics SaaS platform
• Container tracking system
• Shipping rate calculator
• Vessel scheduling software

Headquarters

HQ city

Dubai

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Premium Membership: Annual subscription-based membership providing Logistics Explorer Web Integration, listing in members directory, Verified Membership Certificate and Badge, rates advertisement on SeaRates.com, vendor access to SeaRates open leads, Ship Schedules Web integration (600 searches/month), Container Tracking Web integration (100 searches/month), widgets customization, and dedicated account manager.
2. Premium Plus Membership: Higher-tier annual subscription with all Premium benefits plus Container Tracking Web integration with 300 searches per month. Provides additional capacity for larger freight forwarding operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Digital Freight Alliance operates a subscription-based global network and SaaS platform connecting 8,000+ freight forwarders and NVOCCs across 190+ countries. It provides members with web-based digital tools (Logistics Explorer for rate calculation and booking, Tracking System for container visibility, Ship Schedules for vessel schedules), a Shipping Leads marketplace, a verified Member Directory, and brand credibility programs tied to its DP World parentage. Revenue is generated through tiered annual membership subscriptions (Standard, Premium, Premium Plus) with optional API and white-label access.

Product overview

Digital Freight Alliance (DFA) is a global freight forwarder network and NVOCCs platform founded in 2020 by DP World, offering a multi-module platform architecture centered on connecting freight forwarders across 190+ countries. The core platform is supplemented by three primary digital tools: Logistics Explorer (freight rate calculation and booking), Tracking System (container and cargo tracking across 160+ carriers), and Ship Schedules (vessel schedule tracking). Additional modules include Shipping Leads (lead generation with intelligent matching), Member Directory (vetted partner search), Support Services (24/7 account management), Brand Reliability Program (credibility enhancement), and Networking Services (global partner connectivity). Membership tiers include Premium and Premium Plus packages providing different levels of tool access. The ecosystem is powered by SeaRates.com and CARGOES applications for rate management, tracking, and document processing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Digital Freight Alliance Network Membership Global freight forwarder and NVOCC network membership connecting 8,000+ members across 190+ countries, providing access to digital tools, shipping leads, partner directory, networking events, and brand credibility programs tied to DP World.
• Logistics Explorer Real-time freight calculator powered by SeaRates that enables carriers to compare shipping costs, create instant quotes, manage freight margins, and control booking flows across FCL, LCL, Air, Road, and Rail transport modes. Available via web integration, API, and white-label for member websites.
• Tracking System Cargo tracking tool providing real-time container visibility across 160+ shipping carriers, with desktop and mobile access. Delivers current container location, events, ETA, and predictive ETA, compatible with any ERP system via API.
• Ship Schedules Vessel schedule tracking tool providing real-time access to schedules from 160+ global carriers covering 15+ million schedules, 95,000+ active voyages, 6,000+ ports, and 180,000+ port pairs. Supports routing, port, vessel, and carrier-based schedule lookups via web integration and API.
• Shipping Leads Lead generation marketplace providing freight forwarders with real-time access to shipping requests from businesses globally. Members can receive instant shipping requests, bid competitively using intelligent matching algorithms, and connect with shippers needing FCL, LCL, air freight, and specialized cargo services.
• Premium Membership Annual subscription tier providing Logistics Explorer Web Integration, member directory listing, verified membership certificate and badge, rates advertisement on SeaRates.com, vendor access to shipping leads, Ship Schedules web integration (600 searches/month), Container Tracking web integration (100 searches/month), widget customization, and dedicated account manager.
• Premium Plus Membership Higher annual subscription tier including all Premium benefits plus Container Tracking web integration with 300 searches per month for enhanced tracking capacity and premium support.
• Member Directory Global freight forwarders directory allowing users to search and filter vetted partners by service type, regional coverage, cargo specialization, and membership type, with smart filters, real-time profiles, and contact information.

Quantifiable outcome

• Membership growth from 1,100 members at start of 2021 to 3,300 members by March 2022, demonstrating network value proposition
• +2 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability5 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• DP Worldflagship / coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020DP World is the parent organization that founded Digital Freight Alliance in 2020. DF Alliance is an independent freight forwarders' association developed from DP World, leveraging the company's global logistics expertise, physical asset base, and data feeds. DP World provides the strategic foundation and ecosystem for DFA's digital transformation vision for SME forwarders. The relationship enables DFA members to access DP World products and positions the alliance within a wider vision to facilitate digital transformation for members.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/D_F_Alliance
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/SeaRatesOfficial/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/DigitalFreightAlliance_DPWorld
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/digital-freight-alliance
• Instagraminstagram.com/searatesllc

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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