HUB Freight (Bangladesh) Limited

What HUB Freight (Bangladesh) Limited does

HUB Freight (Bangladesh) Limited is a privately held freight forwarding company founded in 2005 and incorporated in Bangladesh as a Private Limited Company under Freight Forwarding Licence Number 0137/08. The company provides a full range of international logistics services through its head office in Dhaka (Shyamoli, Mirpur Main Road) and a branch office in Chittagong, Bangladesh's principal seaport. Service offerings span air exports, ocean export (FCL and LCL), air and ocean imports, customs brokerage, cargo consolidation, NVOCC operations, multi-modal transportation (air-sea and sea-air combinations), door-to-door delivery, garments-on-hanger (GOH) handling, project cargo handling, and inland transportation.

The company's core technology is described as a freight forwarding and logistics management platform built around direct relationships with carriers — specifically direct slot allocations with shipping lines and direct space allocation agreements with major airlines. These carrier arrangements are the foundation of the company's competitive positioning, enabling competitive pricing and confirmed loadability for planned vessels. The company supports its operations through industry association memberships (BAFFA #310, IFFAB, WCA IDs 91704 & 85255) and a global agent network that handles free-hand shipments and provides commission-based collaboration with overseas associates.

The business model is transaction-fee based across all service lines: each shipment is quoted based on cargo type, volume, weight, destination, and mode (air vs. sea, FCL vs. LCL). GTM is sales-led via the Dhaka and Chittagong branch offices, supplemented by channel partnerships with overseas agents and business associates worldwide. The customer base is organized into two primary horizontal segments — Bangladeshi importers/exporters and international freight forwarders needing local representation — with a vertical focus on the readymade garment (RMG) industry via GOH handling. The company operates with a lean team of 5 employees.

Name

HUB Freight (Bangladesh) Limited

Legal name

HUB Freight (Bangladesh) Limited

Website

https://hub-freightbd.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

HUB Freight (Bangladesh) Limited is a Dhaka-based freight forwarding company providing air and ocean freight forwarding, customs brokerage, consolidation, and inland logistics services to importers, exporters, and international forwarders, with a Chittagong branch and RMG vertical specialization.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Freight Forwarding and Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (48851), Freight Transportation Arrangement (4885), Deep Sea Freight Transportation (483111)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Deep Sea Foreign Transportation Of Freight (4412), Water Transportation (4400)

akta.pro primary industry

FCL (Full Container Load) Ocean Forwarding (TLACABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Customs Brokerage for Ocean Shipments (Import/Export Clearance) (TLACABAG), Ocean Freight Brokerage (FCL/LCL) (TLADAMAF), Ocean Export Forwarding (Booking/VGM/SI/BL) (TLACABAF)

Keywords

• Freight forwarding services
• Ocean freight forwarding
• Air freight forwarding
• Customs brokerage services
• International logistics services

Headquarters

HQ city

Dhaka

HQ country

Bangladesh

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Air Freight Forwarding: Air export and import forwarding services with space allocation arrangements with airlines for confirmed uplift of cargo worldwide at competitive rates
2. Ocean Freight Forwarding: FCL (Full Container Load) and LCL (Less than Container Load) ocean freight services covering all major ports and Inland Container Depots in Bangladesh with direct shipping line relationships
3. Custom Brokerage: Customs clearance services for import and export shipments
4. Consolidation Services: LCL consolidation and NVOCC services for grouping shipments
5. Inland Transportation: Container movement and inland transportation services within Bangladesh
6. Project Handling: Specialized logistics handling for project cargo including heavy and dangerous goods

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

HUB Freight (Bangladesh) Limited is a freight forwarding company that arranges international air and ocean cargo transportation between Bangladesh and worldwide destinations. The company provides FCL and LCL ocean freight, air exports with confirmed airline space allocation, import forwarding, customs brokerage, consolidation (NVOCC) services, inland transportation, project handling for heavy/dangerous cargo, and door-to-door multi-modal delivery.

Product overview

HUB Freight (Bangladesh) Limited is a freight forwarding company providing a unified suite of logistics services centered around air and ocean freight forwarding. The core offering comprises Air Exports, Ocean Export (FCL/LCL), and Air and Ocean Imports, supported by ancillary services including Custom Brokerage, Consolidation Service, NVOCC, Multi-modal Transportation (air-sea combinations), Door-to-Door Delivery, Garments on Hanger handling, Project Handling, and Inland Transportation. The company operates its Dhaka head office and Chittagong branch as integrated touchpoints for Bangladesh-based freight forwarding operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Air Exports International air cargo export services with confirmed space allocation from major airlines, offering competitive rates and guaranteed uplift to worldwide destinations for Bangladesh-based exporters.
• Ocean Export Full Container Load (FCL) and Less than Container Load (LCL) ocean freight forwarding services covering all major ports and Inland Container Depots in Bangladesh, with direct slots from shipping lines ensuring competitive pricing and confirmed loadability for planned vessels.
• Air and Ocean Imports Import logistics services supporting free-hand shipments to Bangladesh via major airports and seaports, with sales teams positioned at all branch office locations to assist global business associates.
• Custom Brokerage Customs clearance and documentation services for import and export shipments handled by HUB Freight's professional documentation team.
• Consolidation Service Cargo consolidation services combining multiple shipments into single containers for cost-efficient shipping, including LCL consolidation.
• NVOCC Services Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier services providing ocean freight solutions without owning vessels, including consolidation and deconsolidation of cargo.
• Multi-modal Transportation Integrated transportation combining air, sea, and inland modes, including air-sea and sea-air combination shipments for international freight.
• Door-to-Door Delivery Complete pickup and delivery service from origin to final destination for international cargo shipments.
• Garments on Hanger (GOH) Handling Specialized handling of hanging garments during airfreight transport for Bangladesh's readymade garment exporters.
• Project Handling Specialized logistics services for project cargo including heavy, oversized, and dangerous goods shipments.
• Inland Transportation and Container Movement Ground transportation services connecting Bangladesh's ports, airports, and Inland Container Depots with inland destinations, including movement of heavy and dangerous goods.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• BAFFA (Bangladesh Freight Forwarders Association)coreOthersHUB Freight is a member of BAFFA with Member shipment Number # 310. BAFFA is the Bangladesh Freight Forwarders Association, the primary industry body for freight forwarders in Bangladesh.
• IFFAB (International Freight Forwarders Association)coreOthersHUB Freight is a member of IFFAB (International Freight Forwarders Association), providing international industry recognition and networking opportunities.
• WCA (World Cargo Association)coreOthersHUB Freight is a member of WCA (World Cargo Association) with WCA ID. No. 91704 & 85255. WCA is a global network of independent freight forwarders providing collaboration and networking opportunities worldwide.
• Airlines (Direct Space Allocation)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHUB Freight holds space allocation with most major airlines enabling confirmed uplift of cargo to anywhere in the world at competitive rates.
• Shipping Lines (Direct Slot Booking)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe company has direct slots with shipping lines to ensure competitive pricing and confirm loadability for planned vessels, covering all major ports and Inland Container Depots in Bangladesh.
• Trust Bank LimitedminorOthersTrust Bank Limited serves as the banker for HUB Freight (Bangladesh) Limited, providing financial services support.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Transworld Group: South Asia-headquartered (Pakistan) international freight forwarder and logistics provider with Bangladesh presence. Comparable to HUB Freight as a regional independent forwarder with NVOCC-style operations, agent network, and apparel/garments handling capabilities.
• DSV: Danish-headquartered top-tier global freight forwarder with Bangladesh operations across air, sea, and road freight. Comparable to HUB Freight as an international forwarder offering FCL/LCL ocean, air freight, customs, and project cargo for Bangladesh-based shippers.
• Expeditors International: US-listed global logistics company with Bangladesh presence offering air and ocean freight forwarding plus customs services. Comparable to HUB Freight as a pure-play international forwarder serving Bangladesh import/export customers with similar transaction-fee revenue model.
• GAC Logistics: Global shipping, logistics, and freight forwarding group with strong Bangladesh (Chittagong) operations and direct carrier relationships. Comparable to HUB Freight as a multi-modal forwarder serving Bangladesh importers/exporters with customs brokerage and consolidation services.
• Agility Logistics: Kuwait-headquartered global logistics provider with Bangladesh operations covering air freight, ocean freight (FCL/LCL), and customs brokerage. Comparable to HUB Freight as a multi-modal international forwarder serving emerging-market trade lanes with a similar service stack.
• EFL (Eastern Freight Logistics): Bangladesh-rooted global freight forwarder with offices across South Asia and partner agents worldwide. Comparable to HUB Freight as a Bangladesh-based forwarder offering FCL/LCL ocean freight, air freight, customs brokerage, and consolidation to RMG and other exporters.

Broad incumbents

• Maersk Logistics & Services: Ocean carrier-integrated global logistics provider with Bangladesh operations offering ocean forwarding, inland, and customs services. Comparable to HUB Freight as a Bangladesh ocean freight player, though Maersk combines carrier-side capacity with forwarding, giving it a structural cost advantage in FCL ocean.
• DHL Global Forwarding: Global logistics major with air and ocean freight forwarding plus customs brokerage across Bangladesh. Comparable to HUB Freight as a full-service international forwarder serving Bangladesh import/export customers, though DHL operates at much greater scale with broader service breadth.
• Kuehne+Nagel (Bangladesh): One of the world's largest freight forwarders with established Bangladesh operations in Dhaka and Chittagong. Comparable to HUB Freight as a global logistics provider offering air and ocean freight forwarding, customs brokerage, and supply-chain services for Bangladesh importers and exporters.

Regional players

• Pacific International Lines (PIL): Singapore-based ocean carrier with feeder and intra-Asia/Bay-of-Bengel services serving Chittagong directly. Comparable to HUB Freight as a counterpart with direct shipping-line slot relationships at Bangladesh ports, though PIL is a vessel operator rather than a pure forwarder and serves different trade lanes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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