What Seagull Shipping & Logistics Pvt. Ltd does

Seagull Shipping & Logistics Pvt. Ltd (SGL) is a privately held integrated freight forwarder founded in 2007 and headquartered in Karachi, Pakistan. The company delivers a unified logistics platform spanning eleven service modules: global consolidation (buyer's consolidation and supply chain management), air freight, ocean freight, sea combined (sea-air multi-modal) service, road/rail transport, customs brokerage (operated through its wholly owned division Seagull Maritime Agency), warehousing and distribution, packers and movers, project cargo (out-gauge and overweight), Afghan transit trade, and freight consultancy. The underlying technology stack is limited to standardized data exchange transactions between an in-house Console system and client systems for shipment tracking and integration interoperability; no public API, SDK, or proprietary AI/automation layer is disclosed. SGL claims more than 3,500 TEUs consolidated per annum, a 99% client satisfaction rating, and a customer base of 1,000+ clients across a self-reported network covering 80+ countries.

SGL makes money primarily through per-shipment transaction fees on freight forwarding (air, ocean, sea-air, road/rail), professional services fees for customs brokerage, transaction-based warehousing and distribution fees, fees on project cargo charters, and quote-based residential and commercial moving charges. Pricing is custom and quote-driven rather than tiered, with the company stating that annual contracts and long-term relationships may yield volume-based discounts, and no standard rates are publicly disclosed. The go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales targeting multinational corporations and import/export businesses, supported by 24/7 availability and a domestic branch network of six offices (Karachi HQ, Lahore, Islamabad, Sialkot, Faisalabad, Hyderabad) plus an international subsidiary, Seagull International Shipping Lines L.L.C., in Dubai.

The company operates as an independent, founder/management-owned enterprise under CEO Khurram Ali Khan, with no disclosed institutional investors, external funding rounds, or parent holding company. Customer segments are hybrid, comprising multinational corporations (primary), import/export businesses, individual and corporate relocation clients, and Afghan transit trade customers. Operating geographies span the Americas, Europe, the Middle East (with a structural focus on Pakistan, the UAE, and Afghanistan), Africa, Central Asia, South Asia, East Asia, Southeast Asia, and Oceania — though day-to-day delivery is anchored on the seven physical offices with agent partnerships elsewhere. The most recent dated artifact in the source material is the SGLProfile2021 corporate brochure; no post-2021 funding events, acquisitions, leadership changes, or product launches are documented.

Name

Seagull Shipping & Logistics Pvt. Ltd

Legal name

Seagull Shipping & Logistics (PVT) LTD

Website

https://seagulls.com.pk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Seagull Shipping & Logistics Pvt. Ltd is a Karachi-based integrated freight forwarder founded in 2007, offering air, ocean, sea-air, road/rail transport, customs brokerage, warehousing, project cargo, and Afghan transit trade to multinationals, importers, and exporters across 80+ countries via seven offices in Pakistan and Dubai.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Logistics Services

NAICS

Deep Sea Freight Transportation (483111)

SIC

Deep Sea Foreign Transportation Of Freight (4412)

akta.pro primary industry

NVOCC (Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier) Ocean Consolidation (LCL) (TLACALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

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

Keywords

• Freight forwarding
• Customs brokerage
• Ocean freight
• Air freight
• Logistics services

Headquarters

HQ city

Karachi

HQ country

Pakistan

HQ region

Asia

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Freight Forwarding Services: Comprehensive freight forwarding services including air freight, ocean freight, sea-air combined transport. Revenue generated through transaction fees based on cargo volume, weight, and destination.
2. Customs Brokerage: Custom clearance services through Seagull Maritime Agency division for multinational and enterprise clients.
3. Warehousing & Distribution: Storage, cross-docking, pick & pack, and distribution services with associated fees.
4. Project Cargo & Heavy Lift: Specialized handling of out-gauge and overweight cargo with vessel or flight charters.
5. Packers & Movers: Residential and commercial packing and moving services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Seagull Shipping & Logistics Pvt. Ltd (SGL) is an integrated freight forwarding company offering end-to-end logistics services under one roof. The company provides air freight, ocean freight, sea-air combined transport, road/rail transport, customs brokerage through its Seagull Maritime Agency division, warehousing and distribution, project cargo handling, Afghan transit trade, packers and movers, and freight consultancy. SGL operates globally across 80+ countries with seven branch offices in Pakistan and Dubai, consolidating more than 3,500 TEUs per annum.

Product overview

Seagull Shipping & Logistics Pvt. Ltd (SGL) operates as an integrated freight forwarding company offering a unified platform of logistics services. The portfolio includes eleven core service modules: Global Consolidation for freight aggregation, Air Freight and Ocean Freight as primary transport modes, Sea Combined Service for hybrid sea/air transport, Road/Rail Transport for ground logistics, Customs Brokerage via the Seagull Maritime Agency division, Warehousing & Distribution for storage and fulfillment, Packers & Movers for relocation services, Project Cargo for heavy lift logistics, Afghan Transit Trade for regional transit coverage, and Freight Consultancy for advisory services. These services are designed to provide end-to-end logistics solutions under one roof for customers requiring freight forwarding, trucking, custom clearance, and supply chain management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Global Consolidation Freight consolidation service offering quantity control, inventory management, labeling and bar-coding, careful loading/unloading, timely distribution, and re-packaging/re-exporting capabilities for import/export businesses.
• Air Freight Air cargo service handling perishable cargo, dangerous goods, diplomatic cargo, full and split charters, punctual pick-up and delivery, time-sensitive shipments, express parcel and courier services.
• Ocean Freight Sea freight service featuring group age and consolidation, container yard operations (CY/CY), logistics and distribution, import/export stuffing and de-stuffing, customs brokerage, inland haulage, multi-modal services, trans-shipment, project and break-bulk shipment handling.
• Sea Combined Service Combined transport service integrating sea and air transport to generate cost and time efficiencies for customers, providing management and security for combined shipments with multiple departures from major ports.
• Road / Rail Transport Ground transportation service offering bonded movements, project cargo handling, contracted carriers for specialized/oversized cargo, refrigerated vehicles, and low bed trailers for up-country movements throughout Pakistan.
• Customs Brokerage Customs clearance service operated through Seagull Maritime Agency division, providing one-window solutions, tariff code guidance, and efficient cargo movement through customs at all entry ports for multinationals and high-class reliable customers.
• Packers & Movers Packing and moving service featuring trained professionals using modern packing techniques, warehouse management solutions, and 24/7 service availability for residential and commercial relocation clients.
• Warehousing & Distribution Storage and fulfillment service including cross-dock and long/short-term storage, security and fire protection, pick and pack services, order fulfillment, courier services, and trucking relationships.
• Project Cargo Heavy lift logistics service handling out-gauge and overweight cargo via ocean, air or road, including vessel or flight charters, with dedicated operations team managing cargo through ports, customs and transport agencies.
• Afghan Transit Trade Transit cargo service covering Afghan routes to major areas including Kabul, Kandahar, Bagram, Jalalabad and Mazar-e-Sharif, with experienced network for timely delivery to remote areas.
• Freight Consultancy Advisory service provided by forwarding specialists and licensed customs brokers to guide customers in saving time and capital on freight operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99% client satisfaction rating
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Seagull Maritime AgencycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2007Seagull Maritime Agency is the customs brokerage division of Seagull Shipping & Logistics, handling customs clearance services for all multinationals and high-class reliable customers. This is an internal division rather than an external partner.
• Seagull International Shipping Lines L.L.C.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2007Dubai-based subsidiary company (L.L.C.) operating as the international shipping lines division of the SGL Group, providing services from Office 303b, Shipping Tower, Mina Road, Bur-Dubai, UAE.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Agility Logistics: Middle East-headquartered global logistics provider with significant presence in South Asia. Offers integrated freight forwarding, contract logistics, and customs services comparable to SGL's full-service portfolio.
• Kuehne+Nagel: One of the world's largest freight forwarders with strong presence across ocean, air, road, and contract logistics. Operates in Pakistan and competes for the same multinational and Afghan transit customers as SGL.
• Kerry Logistics Network: Asia-headquartered freight forwarder and logistics provider with strong intra-Asia and Asia-to-Middle East lanes. Comparable service portfolio to SGL in ocean consolidation, air freight, and customs brokerage.
• DB Schenker: Global logistics provider offering land, air, ocean freight, and contract logistics. Operates in Pakistan and competes with SGL for enterprise and project cargo clients across South and Central Asia.
• Expeditors International: Global logistics company specializing in ocean and air freight forwarding with customs brokerage capabilities. Competes directly with SGL for multinational ocean consolidation business and customs clearance in Pakistan.
• DHL Global Forwarding: Global freight forwarding division of DHL, offering ocean, air, road, and customs services across 220+ countries. Directly overlaps SGL's ocean consolidation, customs brokerage, and air freight services, but at vastly larger scale and with deeper technology investments.
• CEVA Logistics: Global third-party logistics provider (owned by CMA CGM) offering ocean and air freight forwarding, contract logistics, and customs services. Comparable to SGL's integrated service model with broader global reach.

Direct peers

• Premier Cargo Pakistan: Karachi-based freight forwarder and customs broker offering multimodal logistics including ocean, air, road, and warehousing. Directly competes with SGL for the same Pakistani enterprise clients and consolidation volumes.
• Trans Group of Companies (Pakistan): Pakistani freight forwarding and logistics company providing ocean, air, and customs services to enterprises. Directly comparable to SGL in scale, services, and target customer base within Pakistan.
• Gerry's International: Pakistan-based freight forwarder offering international freight, customs clearance, and logistics services. Closest direct competitor to SGL in the Pakistani market, targeting similar multinational and import/export customer segments.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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