Evol Middle East Cargo Services L.L.C

What Evol Middle East Cargo Services L.L.C does

Evol Middle East Cargo Services L.L.C is a Dubai-headquartered international freight forwarding and logistics company operating as part of the Logfret family, a global network of more than 70 owned offices across 25+ countries. From its Business Bay headquarters, Evol provides multimodal international transport across air, sea, and land, customs clearance, warehousing and distribution, e-commerce first- and last-mile delivery, project cargo management, and NVOCC/breakbulk services. The company serves a diversified base of enterprise and B2B/B2C clients across at least ten verticals including luxury goods (Evol.Lux, Evol.Lux Art, Evol.Lux Furniture), perfumes and cosmetics, oil & gas industrial projects (Evol.Cargo Oil & Gas), African cargo (Evol Africa), food and beverage, pharmaceuticals and chemicals, fashion and apparel, electronics and high-tech, consumer goods, and marine/aviation/automotive spare parts.

The company's operations are supported by NEOLink, a proprietary digital logistics platform that provides IoT-enabled real-time GPS tracking with environmental sensors (temperature, humidity, light, shock), supply chain visibility, live global inventory tracking, business intelligence and data visualization tools, tariff and contract management, and a self-service portal for 24/7 rate requests, quote comparison, and online booking. NEOLink functions both as an internal execution tool and as a customer-facing product, representing Evol's primary technology differentiator versus generic freight forwarders.

Evol's business model combines transaction-fee freight forwarding, managed services for warehousing and distribution, and time/materials-based project cargo management. Pricing is quote-based rather than transparently published, with revenue derived from freight margins, project cargo fees, and specialized handling premiums — particularly in luxury goods (white-glove handling, climate-controlled transport) and industrial oil & gas (heavy-lift, hazardous materials certification). Distribution is primarily direct sales through enterprise relationships, complemented by the NEOLink self-service channel for existing customers. The company is a member of the National Association of Freight & Logistics, Dubai (NAFL), and holds sustainability certification from RECAPP (Veolia) for waste-management practices at its Dubai headquarters. Notable disclosed engagements include the 2009 Dubai Metro Project (movement of 16,000 concrete segments across 47 stations over 70 KM) and the Taweela-Fujeira Gas Pipeline project ($400M pipeline contract value, 240 KM, 20,400 metal pipes).

Name

Evol Middle East Cargo Services L.L.C

Legal name

Evol Middle East Cargo Services L.L.C

Website

https://evolcargo.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Evol Middle East Cargo Services L.L.C is a Dubai-based international freight forwarder and logistics provider operating within the Logfret network, serving enterprise clients across luxury goods, oil & gas, cosmetics, art, and African trade via multimodal transport and the NEOLink IoT tracking platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Dubai, DU

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Freight Forwarding Services: International air, sea and land transport services with customs clearance, providing comprehensive logistics solutions to clients
2. Warehousing and Distribution: Warehousing, distribution and fulfillment services including specialized handling for luxury goods, pharmaceuticals, and industrial equipment
3. E-commerce Logistics: E-commerce first and last mile delivery services for B2C clients
4. Project Cargo Management: Specialized logistics for large-scale projects including heavy-lift operations and time-critical transport

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Evol Middle East Cargo Services provides international freight forwarding across air, sea, and land transport modes, complemented by customs clearance, warehousing and distribution, project cargo management (including heavy-lift), NVOCC/breakbulk services, and e-commerce first/last mile delivery. It serves specialized verticals including luxury goods, fine art, luxury furniture, perfumes and cosmetics, oil & gas industrial projects, and Africa cargo, with all operations supported by the proprietary NEOLink platform providing IoT-enabled real-time tracking and supply chain visibility.

Product overview

Evol Middle East Cargo Services L.L.C is a freight forwarding and logistics company based in Dubai operating as part of the Logfret family. The company offers a unified logistics platform combining core freight forwarding services (international air, sea, and land transport, customs clearance, warehousing, and project cargo management) with specialized vertical services under sub-brands including Evol.Lux (luxury goods), Evol Perfume & Cosmetics, Evol.Lux Furniture, Evol.Lux Art, Evol Africa, and Oil & Gas logistics. All operations are supported by the NEOLink digital platform providing real-time cargo monitoring, supply chain visibility, and business intelligence capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Evol.Lux: Luxury freight services for personal items and vacation purchases, operating in GCC, Middle East, Europe, and the USA with door-to-door service.
• Evol.Lux Art
• Evol.Lux Furniture
• Evol Perfume & Cosmetics
• Evol Africa Cargo Services
• Evol.Cargo Oil & Gas
• NEOLink

Products and services

• International Air, Sea and Land Transport Core freight forwarding service covering international transport of cargo via air, sea, and land routes for clients worldwide, serving enterprise shippers across multiple verticals.
• Customs Clearance Services Customs clearance and customs formalities services to facilitate compliant international trade, including specialized handling for dangerous goods and luxury/regulated items.
• Warehousing and Distribution Warehousing, distribution, and fulfillment services for safe receipt, storage, and delivery of goods including specialized handling for luxury goods, pharmaceuticals, and industrial equipment.
• Project Cargo Management Specialized project cargo management for complex logistics requirements including heavy-lift and oversized cargo, time-critical delivery, and end-to-end coordination for capital projects.
• E-commerce Logistics E-commerce logistics including first and last mile delivery services for retail and online commerce fulfillment.
• NVOCC and Breakbulk Services Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier (NVOCC) and breakbulk services for flexible shipping solutions.
• Evol.Lux (Luxury Personal Goods) Luxury freight service for personal items and vacation luxury purchases with door-to-door courier delivery within 24 hours across the GCC, Middle East, Europe, and USA.
• Evol.Lux Art Exclusive freight solutions for fine art, fashion, and exclusive collectibles with specialized packaging, climate-controlled high-security transport, and discreet global delivery for museums, galleries, private collectors, and luxury brands.
• Evol.Lux Furniture Luxury furniture and interior décor logistics with white-glove precision for private homes, showrooms, global designers, and collectors. Includes specialized packaging, furniture assembly, on-site placement, and climate-controlled transport.
• Evol Perfume & Cosmetics Specialized freight service for perfumes and cosmetics offering warehousing, dangerous goods packing, customs procedures, and bespoke freight solutions for B2B and B2C clients.
• Evol Africa Cargo Services Africa-focused cargo services combining strategic logistics expertise with meticulous handling for urgent shipments and complex supply chains across the African continent via strategic hubs.
• Evol.Cargo Oil & Gas Logistics End-to-end logistics for the oil and gas industry including specialized handling, heavy-lift operations, certified packaging for hazardous and non-hazardous materials, and time-critical transport for onshore and offshore sites.
• NEOLink Digital Logistics Platform Digital logistics platform providing real-time cargo monitoring via IoT devices with GPS and environmental sensors (temperature, humidity, light, shock), supply chain visibility, inventory visibility, business intelligence, tariff management, and self-service 24/7 booking and quotation comparison for clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• Dubai International Airport handles over 2 million tons of cargo annually
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments12 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• LogfretcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the Logfret family, an international freight forwarding and logistics provider. Evol Cargo operates as part of Logfret's global network comprising more than 70 owned offices in 25+ countries, enabling in-depth local knowledge and minimized shipment transit times.
• RECAPP by VeoliaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental services partnership for waste-sorting and recycling program at Dubai headquarters. RECAPP is a leading environmental services provider in the UAE, providing tracking, monitoring, and independent verification of recycling activities. Certificates of Sustainability Achievement are issued by RECAPP (Veolia).
• National Association of Freight & Logistics, Dubai (NAFL)minorOthersMember of NAFL, Dubai's freight and logistics industry association. All business is carried out subject to NAFL Standard Trading Conditions.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• DHL Global Forwarding: Global freight forwarding arm of DHL offering air, ocean, road freight and customs services; comparable offering with deep Middle East presence and substantially broader scale than Evol.
• C.H. Robinson: Global logistics platform combining freight forwarding, brokerage, and managed services; comparable freight arrangement capability and digital visibility tooling overlapping with NEOLink's positioning.
• DB Schenker: Global logistics provider combining air, ocean, road, and contract logistics with customs clearance; comparable multimodal capability set and deep EMEA / Middle East operations.
• Expeditors International: US-based global freight forwarder specializing in air and ocean freight with customs brokerage; comparable airfreight-led forwarding capability with significantly broader geographic coverage than Evol.
• Kuehne+Nagel: One of the world's largest freight forwarders providing airfreight, seafreight, contract logistics, and customs brokerage across 100+ countries; overlaps directly with Evol's core forwarding services as a much larger incumbent.

Direct peers

• Agility Logistics: Kuwait-headquartered global freight forwarder and contract logistics provider with strong MENA presence; directly comparable in geographic center-of-gravity and product scope to Evol's Dubai-anchored multimodal forwarding.
• Aramex: Dubai-headquartered logistics and courier company offering international shipping, freight forwarding, e-commerce fulfillment, and customs; a direct regional peer overlapping Evol's core forwarding and last-mile e-commerce offering.
• Kerry Logistics Network: Asia-headquartered multimodal freight forwarder with strong Middle East trade-lane exposure; comparable air/sea/land forwarding and customs services targeting cross-border flows similar to Evol's GCC-Asia-Africa corridors.
• Hellmann Worldwide Logistics: Global freight forwarder offering multimodal air, sea, and road transport with customs clearance and warehousing; comparable in core service mix to Evol but with much greater global scale and a broader vertical footprint.

Emerging players

• Flexport: Digital-native freight forwarder offering air, ocean, trucking, and customs with a software-first platform; comparable forwarding services but competing on the technology and platform layer that Evol's NEOLink is also trying to differentiate on.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/evol-middle-east-cargo-services

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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