EAN Networks

What EAN Networks does

EAN Networks operates a global, membership-based network connecting 200+ independent freight forwarders across 90+ countries, structured into four tiers — EAN Exclusive (premium elite), EAN Critical (time-sensitive and AOG), EAN Global (worldwide multimodal), and EAN Africa (continental specialization) — under a one-member-per-country exclusivity policy designed to eliminate internal competition among members. The company runs a proprietary digital platform comprising a searchable member directory, an RFQ (request for quotation) system, EAN Mart (a digital freight marketplace), EAN Wallet (a secure inter-member payment tool), live shipment tracking, a global warning/alert system, payment monitoring, and a member chat, supported by a dedicated mobile application, a Data & Intelligence Hub (vessel tracking, freight indices, weather data), and a Knowledge Base of 16+ industry resources.

Revenue is generated through annual subscription-style membership fees (deliberately undisclosed and provided only after application review to protect premium positioning), event registration fees for the annual Tangier Connect conference ($699-$2,000 per participant), and tiered sponsorship packages ($6K Silver, $10K Gold, $15K Platinum). Go-to-market combines selective online application, event-based sales, member referrals with referral bonuses, and strategic partnerships — most notably the co-hosting arrangement with Prolog Professional Logistics Network and a platinum sponsorship from CargoWise. The company is privately held with no disclosed funding, employs approximately 8 people, is registered as EAN Networks LLC FZ in Morocco with operational headquarters in Casablanca, and serves a customer base of small-to-mid-market independent freight forwarders distributed across global trade lanes.

Name

EAN Networks

Legal name

EAN Networks LLC FZ

Website

https://ean-network.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

EAN Networks operates a private, membership-based global network connecting 200+ independent freight forwarders across 90+ countries via a proprietary digital platform, four specialized tiers (Exclusive, Critical, Global, Africa), and the annual Tangier Connect conference.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Casablanca

HQ country

Morocco

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees charged to freight forwarders and logistics companies for network access, platform tools, and member benefits. Fees are provided upon request or displayed after application review, protecting the premium nature of the selective network.
2. Event Registration Fees: Revenue from annual conferences and events including Tangier Connect, with packages ranging from $699 to $2,000 per participant for accommodation, meals, access to B2B meetings, and event activities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

EAN Networks operates a curated, membership-based global network connecting 200+ vetted independent freight forwarders across 90+ countries through a proprietary digital platform that includes a freight marketplace (EAN Mart), secure inter-member payment tool (EAN Wallet), RFQ system, member directory, payment monitoring, and live shipment tracking. The network is delivered through four specialized tiers (EAN Exclusive, EAN Critical, EAN Global, EAN Africa) and is anchored by the annual Tangier Connect B2B conference.

Product overview

EAN Networks operates as a global network of independent freight forwarders, offering a unified platform ecosystem comprising the core Members Platform with directory, RFQ system, payment monitoring, and collaboration tools; supported by specialized sub-products EAN Mart (freight marketplace), EAN Wallet (secure payments), and a Mobile Application; complemented by the Data & Intelligence Hub and Knowledge Base; all accessible through four network tiers: EAN Exclusive (premium), EAN Critical (time-critical), EAN Global (worldwide), and EAN Africa (continental).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EAN Exclusive: Flagship membership tier for elite independent freight forwarders providing exclusive access to verified global partners, VIP events, and premium network integration.
• EAN Critical
• EAN Global
• EAN Africa
• EAN Mart
• EAN Wallet

Quantifiable outcome

• 5,000+ business meetings facilitated through the network
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Prolog Professional Logistics NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Official co-host for Tangier Connect 2026 event. Partnership creates unique opportunity for members of both EAN and Prolog networks to meet, connect, and build lasting business relationships in strategic Tangier location.
• CargoWiseflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum sponsor for Tangier Connect 2026 event. Leading provider of freight forwarding software providing sponsorship support and visibility at the premier networking summit.
• Sobel Network Shipping Co.coreGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent sponsor for Tangier Connect 2026, providing support for the annual conference and networking activities.
• E24minorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent sponsor supporting Tangier Connect 2026 conference activities.
• IFE GlobalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent sponsor for Tangier Connect 2026.
• The Logistic NewscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial media partner providing event coverage and industry insights. Partnership delivers news articles, industry reporting, and content marketing for EAN events and activities.
• FDRS LtdminorGTM or Marketing PartnerValued partner appearing in partner logo section of website.
• Transport IntelligenceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerValued media/industry partner appearing in partner logo section of website.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• CargoAi: Technology partner of EAN Networks powering the EAN Mart and EAN Wallet digital tools. An emerging digital freight marketplace whose broader product roadmap intersects with EAN's platform, representing both a partner and a potential adjacent competitor over time.

Direct peers

• Project Cargo Network (PCN): Specialized network focused on project cargo, heavy-lift, and breakbulk forwarding — directly overlaps EAN's EAN Critical and project cargo specialist segment. Vetted membership, territorial exclusivity, and annual summits mirror EAN's model.
• JCtrans Network: China-origin global freight forwarding network with tens of thousands of member companies. Competes with EAN for the same pool of independent forwarders seeking international partners and offers comparable digital matching, payment protection, and conference formats.
• Worldwide Alliance: Network of independent freight forwarders and customs brokers with vetted membership and annual conferences. Similar exclusivity-based model and overlapping member profile with EAN.
• WCA Family of Logistics Networks: Largest global network of independent freight forwarders with multiple specialized sub-networks. Directly comparable business model to EAN Networks — vetted membership, exclusive territory allocation, annual conferences, and digital collaboration tools for forwarders worldwide.
• Global Freight Alliance (GFA): Worldwide alliance of independent freight forwarders providing vetted membership, exclusive territory in many networks, and structured networking events. Operates a similar one-member-per-country model in select tiers with comparable digital collaboration features.
• Prolog Professional Logistics Network: Professional freight forwarding network and EAN's stated co-host partner for Tangier Connect 2026. Operates an independent membership model with exclusive territory, directly comparable to EAN's core offering.
• Cargolink (Freight Forwarders Network): Independent freight forwarder network offering vetted membership, digital matching tools, and networking events. Comparable one-per-country membership structure and similar target customer base of mid-sized independent forwarders.

Broad incumbents

• Flexport: Technology-led freight forwarder operating at significant scale with its own digital platform. Comparable as a digitally-enabled freight intermediary competing for the same forwarder partners and shipper relationships, though as a vertically integrated forwarder rather than a network orchestrator.
• Logwin Air & Ocean: Large incumbent logistics provider with global air and ocean freight forwarding capabilities. Comparable because it competes for the same independent forwarder partners and shipper relationships that EAN members serve, though as an operator rather than a network orchestrator.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ean-networks

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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