EFS LOGISTICS SAUDI ARABIA

What EFS LOGISTICS SAUDI ARABIA does

EFS Logistics Saudi Arabia, operating as EFS Company Ltd., is a privately held multimodal freight forwarder founded in 1996 and headquartered in Al Faysaleyyah, Makkah, with commercial offices in Riyadh and Dammam. The company is licensed by the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) and is an accredited IATA member, supporting its air freight operations. It employs approximately 83 staff and operates its own fleet of trailer heads for land transport, providing asset-backed control over Saudi ground corridors.

The company's service portfolio spans Air Freight, Sea Freight, Land Transportation, Warehousing, Customs Clearance, Packing and Crating, Relocation, Project Cargo, Automotive Relocation, Expo and Events Logistics, TIR/Transit services, Pilgrims Baggage Handling, and Export/Import Consolidation. Recent activity includes specialized project cargo execution (Juranah Water Reservoir Project) and high-value cross-border moves (Riyadh-Croatia for premium automotive, UAE-Italy cargo delivery), indicating capability in heavy-lift and luxury verticals beyond standard forwarding.

The business model is B2B freight forwarding with a dual go-to-market: enterprise field sales for large accounts combined with a direct website channel offering quote and tracking. Revenue is generated through transactional freight margin, project-based fees for specialized cargo (project, automotive, expo), and recurring logistics services such as warehousing and customs brokerage. The company operates without disclosed external funding, AI/ML technology layers, or public financial reporting, positioning it as a traditional mid-tier Saudi logistics operator with diversified multimodal capability.

Name

EFS LOGISTICS SAUDI ARABIA

Legal name

EFS Company Ltd.

Website

https://efslogistics.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

EFS Logistics Saudi Arabia is a privately held multimodal freight forwarder (air, sea, land) founded in 1996, GACA-licensed and IATA-accredited, serving enterprise and project clients across Saudi Arabia with offices in Makkah, Riyadh, and Dammam.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance (48412), Deep Sea Freight Transportation (483111), Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation (481212), Scheduled Freight Air Transportation (481112), Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance (48423)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210), Public Warehousing & Storage (4220), Air Courier Services (4513), Water Transportation (4400)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTLAIAKAC

Breakbulk, Ro-Ro & Chartering (Heavy-Lift Vessels, Barges, Specialized Aircraft)

Transportation & Logistics/Third-Party & Fourth-Party Logistics (3PL/4PL) / Contract Logistics/Project Logistics & Heavy Lift / Oversized Cargo Management

SECONDARYTLACAAAH

High-Value & Secure Air Cargo (Valuables, Security Screening, Escort)

Transportation & Logistics/Freight Forwarding & Customs Brokerage/Air Freight Forwarding

SECONDARYTLADANAI

Expedited Ocean (Premium/Guaranteed / Fast-Transit Sea Freight)

Transportation & Logistics/Freight Transportation (Air, Maritime, Rail, Trucking)/Expedited Freight Services

SECONDARYHSAKACAD

International Freight Forwarding (Air/Ocean) for Personal Effects

Home & Personal Services/Moving, Storage & Relocation Services/International Moving & Relocation Services

SECONDARYTLACABAK

Cross-Border E-commerce Ocean Forwarding (DDP/DDU)

Transportation & Logistics/Freight Forwarding & Customs Brokerage/Ocean Freight Forwarding (FCL/LCL)

Keywords

• Freight forwarding services
• Multimodal logistics
• Air cargo services
• Customs clearance
• Project cargo handling

Headquarters

HQ city

Riyadh

HQ country

Saudi Arabia

HQ region

Middle East

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Freight Forwarding Services: Comprehensive logistics and freight forwarding services across air, sea, and land transportation modes, including specialized handling for hazardous, oversized, perishable, and time-sensitive cargo.
2. Specialized Logistics Services: Services including automotive relocation, customs clearance, packing and crating, project cargo, warehousing, pilgrims baggage handling, relocation services, TIR and transit shipment, and expo/events logistics.
3. Licensed Transport Services: Operates as a licensed transport company in Saudi Arabia with its own fleet of trailer heads for domestic and cross-country trucking services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

EFS Logistics provides comprehensive multimodal freight forwarding and logistics services across air, sea, and land transportation. The company operates as a licensed air cargo carrier (GACA-authorized, IATA-accredited) and licensed transport operator in Saudi Arabia with its own fleet of trailer heads, offering specialized handling for hazardous, oversized, perishable, and time-sensitive cargo along with customs clearance, warehousing, project cargo, automotive relocation, and related logistics services.

Product overview

EFS Logistics is a comprehensive logistics solutions provider operating as a unified platform offering multimodal freight services. The core product portfolio centers on three primary service lines: Air Freight, Sea Freight, and Land Transportation, supported by additional specialized services including Warehousing, Customs Clearance, Packing and Crating, Relocation Services, Project Cargo, Automotive Relocation, Expo and Events, TIR and Transit Shipment, Pilgrims Baggage Handling, and Export/Import Consolidation. The company is licensed by the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) and holds IATA accreditation as a licensed air cargo agent. With 25 years of experience, EFS operates from locations in Dammam and Dubai, serving customers throughout Saudi Arabia and globally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Air Freight
• Sea Freight
• Land Transportation
• Warehousing
• Customs Clearance
• Packing and Crating
• Relocation Services
• Project Cargo
• Automotive Relocation
• Expo and Events Logistics

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEFS Logistics is a licensed air cargo carrier authorized by the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA), enabling them to operate as a regulated air freight provider in Saudi Arabia.
• International Air Transport Association (IATA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccredited as an IATA member and licensed air cargo agent, enabling partners to entrust shipments on a back-to-back basis (MAWB/HAWB) with added security and peace of mind.
• Major AirlinescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnerships with major airlines allowing EFS to offer reliable air cargo services at competitive rates for various types of shipments including time-sensitive, hazardous, oversized, and perishable goods.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Bahri Logistics: Saudi Arabia's national shipping and logistics company with strong government relationships and multimodal capabilities. Competes with EFS particularly in sea freight forwarding, project cargo, and Saudi government/industrial contracts.
• Aramex: Dubai-headquartered Middle East-focused logistics company providing freight forwarding, courier, and logistics services. Competes with EFS in KSA for air/sea freight and last-mile services, with strong regional brand recognition across GCC.

Broad incumbents

• CEVA Logistics: Global 3PL and freight forwarder owned by CMA CGM, with operations across Middle East. Competes with EFS in contract logistics, air/sea forwarding, and project cargo, particularly for industrial and automotive customers similar to EFS's automotive relocation services.
• DB Schenker: Major global freight forwarder with established Middle East operations. Directly competes with EFS in air/sea/land freight forwarding, project logistics, and automotive logistics - including car transport services similar to EFS's Porsche logistics work.
• Agility Logistics: Kuwait-headquartered global logistics provider with strong Middle East presence and significant Saudi Arabia operations. Directly competes with EFS in multimodal freight forwarding, contract logistics, and customs clearance in the KSA market.
• Kuehne+Nagel: Top-3 global freight forwarder with significant operations in the Middle East including Saudi Arabia. Competes with EFS across air freight, sea freight, and contract logistics, particularly for large enterprise customers and project cargo.
• DHL Global Forwarding: Global #1 freight forwarder with extensive air, sea, and road freight operations including strong Middle East presence. Competes directly with EFS Logistics in Saudi Arabia for multimodal freight forwarding, customs clearance, and project cargo, but operates at vastly greater scale with global network.

Direct peers

• Expeditors International: US-listed global freight forwarder focused on air and ocean freight with customs brokerage. Comparable business model to EFS as a non-asset forwarder, with similar air/sea focus though at significantly larger scale.
• Hellmann Worldwide Logistics: Mid-sized German-headquartered global freight forwarder with air, sea, road, and contract logistics. Most comparable in size and service breadth to EFS, both offering multimodal forwarding with regional specialization and similar customer profiles (mid-market enterprises).
• Freight Systems Saudi Arabia (FSA): Saudi Arabia-based freight forwarder offering air, sea, and land freight services with similar size and regional focus. Direct competitor to EFS in the KSA multimodal logistics market, comparable in scale, service portfolio, and customer base.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/efslogistics
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@efslogistics2687
• Facebookfacebook.com/efslogistics
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/efs-logistics-saudi-arabia

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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