What IC Connect does

IC Connect is a privately held freight forwarding and logistics services provider founded in 2008 and headquartered in Torreón (San Isidro), Coahuila, in Northern Mexico. The company operates a multi-modal B2B transportation platform spanning ground (Sprinter vans, 1.5-12 ton trucks, dry vans, flatbeds, Lowboy, StepDeck), expedited, maritime (standard, high cube, refrigerated, open top, flat rack containers), and air freight (hand carrier, courier, consolidated, charter), supported by real-time GPS tracking on ground units. Its core technology stack consists of a logistics management and freight transportation platform with GPS-enabled vehicle tracking and supply chain visibility tooling that provides real-time shipment status and automated stakeholder alerts.

The firm layers complementary value-added services on top of its transportation offering: cargo logistics (LTL, transloading, fumigation, storage), cargo insurance management, strategic route optimization, and international trade consulting for producers, exporters, and importers. IC Connect employs 13 people organized around dedicated account executives, account managers, customer service, sales, and operations, with a 24/7/365 service model that assigns a dedicated executive to each client and provides daily shipment updates. The customer base exceeds 60 active clients concentrated in Northern Mexican manufacturing (Industrias Macon, Aceros del Toro, Gebesa, Milwaukee, Temsa, Trophe), with approximately one-third having partnered with the company for 12+ years.

IC Connect generates revenue through transaction-fee-based transportation services and professional-services fees for consulting, insurance management, and route optimization, with quote-based, pay-as-you-go pricing offered exclusively to business clients. GTM is sales-led and enterprise-focused, with a direct sales motion targeting Northern Mexico manufacturers and exporters, a bilingual (Spanish/English) website serving as the primary lead capture channel, and a strategic partners network extending service coverage nationally and internationally. The company is founder-owned and operated under CEO Carlos Iván Flores, with no external investors, no disclosed funding, and no public listing.

Name

IC Connect

Legal name

IC Connect

Website

https://icconnect.com.mx

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

IC Connect is a Northern Mexico B2B freight forwarder founded in 2008 offering multi-modal ground, maritime, and air transportation plus logistics, insurance, and international trade consulting to manufacturing exporters and importers across more than 60 active client accounts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Freight Forwarding & Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Freight Transportation Arrangement (48851), Freight Transportation Arrangement (4885)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Transportation Services (4700)

akta.pro primary industry

Express / Time-Critical Air Freight (Next-Flight-Out, AOG, Just-in-Time) (TLACAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Express / Time-Definite Air Cargo Carriers (TLADAAAB), International Express (Time-Definite Cross-Border) (TLAAABAB), Intermodal Network Operators & Marketing Companies (IMCs) (TLADAFAF)

Keywords

• Freight forwarding
• Logistics services
• Ground transportation
• International trade
• Cargo logistics

Headquarters

HQ city

Torreón

HQ country

Mexico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Transportation Services: Revenue from ground, air, and sea freight transportation services for national and international shipments. Services include expedite transport, LTL (Less Than Truckload), and full container loads.
2. Logistics Services: Complementary services including cargo logistics (LTL, transloading, fumigation, storage), insurance management, and route optimization consulting.
3. International Trade Consulting: Consultancy and advisory services for producers, companies, exporters, and importers engaged in international commerce.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

IC Connect provides multi-modal freight transportation services (ground, expedited, maritime, and air) for national and international shipments, complemented by value-added logistics services including LTL, transloading, fumigation, warehousing, cargo insurance, route optimization, and international trade consulting. The company serves exclusively business clients with 24/7 dedicated account executive support and GPS-enabled real-time shipment visibility.

Product overview

IC Connect is a logistics and transportation services provider operating in Northern Mexico with over 15 years of experience. The company offers a comprehensive suite of freight solutions organized as core transportation services (Ground, Expedited, Maritime, and Air transportation) complemented by value-added logistics services (Cargo Logistics, Insurance, Route Optimization, and International Trade Consulting). The company provides 24/7 customer service year-round with dedicated executives, GPS tracking on ground units, and door-to-door service capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ground Transportation Land-based freight transport using various vehicle types including Sprinter vans, trucks (1.5 ton to 12 ton), dry vans (48", 53"), flatbeds (40", 53", 63"), Lowboy, and StepDeck units, with GPS tracking enabled for real-time visibility. Targets business clients requiring national or cross-border ground freight movement.
• Expedited Transportation Fast-track ground freight delivery for time-sensitive shipments with priority handling and dedicated resources, offered to business clients with urgent logistics needs.
• Maritime Transportation Ocean freight services using standard dry van containers (20'/40'), high cube (20'/40' HC), refrigerated containers (20'/40'), open top, and flat rack containers for specialized cargo, supporting importers and exporters engaged in international sea trade.
• Air Transportation Air cargo services including hand carrier, courier, consolidated shipments, and charter options for urgent or high-value freight, serving business clients with time-critical or premium international shipments.
• Cargo Logistics Complementary logistics services including LTL (Less Than Truckload), transloading, fumigation, and warehousing/storage of merchandise for business clients with complex cargo handling requirements.
• Insurance Services Cargo insurance management for national and international transports to protect shipments during transit, offered as part of the logistics package to business clients.
• Route Optimization Strategic route planning and optimization services identifying the best available routes based on more than shortest-distance criteria, helping business clients reduce cost and improve transit performance.
• International Trade Consulting Consultancy and advisory services in international trade for producers, companies, exporters, importers, and new businesses to help them navigate cross-border commerce and logistics decisions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 15 years of experience in international trade logistics
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Strategic Partners NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIC Connect maintains an extensive network of strategic partners that enables comprehensive logistics solutions across multiple transport modes (ground, air, sea) and geographies for national and international shipments.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Grupo TMM: Mexican multimodal logistics company with maritime, port, and land transportation services; comparable multi-modal offering including ocean freight container services.
• Estafeta: Mexican parcel and express delivery carrier with national ground, air, and international freight capabilities; competes directly with IC Connect for time-sensitive Mexican and cross-border shipments.
• Grupo Traxión: Largest Mexican transportation and logistics company (publicly listed on BMV), offering multi-modal freight, 3PL, and supply chain services across Mexico including the Northern corridor — directly comparable multi-modal and freight arrangement focus.
• Transportes Castores: Major Mexican trucking and logistics group operating cross-border LTL, FTL, and dedicated services between Mexico and the United States — overlapping with IC Connect's ground freight and Northern Mexico focus.
• Transpaís: Mexican LTL carrier and 3PL with strong Northern Mexico presence and cross-border US-Mexico operations — comparable regional freight forwarding and LTL positioning.

Broad incumbents

• FedEx Mexico: Global integrator operating in Mexico with express parcel, freight, and logistics services; competes with IC Connect for time-sensitive air, ground, and international shipments to Mexican exporters and importers.
• UPS Mexico: Global integrator with significant Mexican footprint in parcel, freight, and supply chain solutions; competes for cross-border manufacturing freight out of Northern Mexico.
• SCHENKER México (DB Schenker): Global freight forwarder and logistics provider with strong presence in Mexico's manufacturing corridors; directly comparable air, ocean, and ground freight forwarding to IC Connect's enterprise customers.
• DHL Mexico: Global logistics integrator with extensive Mexican operations covering express, freight, supply chain, and e-commerce — broader portfolio than IC Connect but directly competes for cross-border enterprise freight.

Regional players

• Mexico Cargo Express: Mexican freight forwarder and courier focused on cross-border US-Mexico shipments; similar multi-modal freight forwarding positioning serving Northern Mexico-based exporters and importers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ic-connect

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

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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