SJ INTERNATIONAL CO. LTD

What SJ INTERNATIONAL CO. LTD does

SJ International Co., Ltd. is a privately held South Korean integrated logistics company founded in September 2000 and headquartered in Seoul's Gangnam district. The company serves import/export cargo owners, e-commerce platforms, and shippers of specialized cargo (dangerous goods, refrigerated freight, out-gauge cargo, ISO tanks, and exhibition goods) through five service lines: global forwarding, air and sea freight, complex logistics center operations, special cargo services, and logistics consulting (3PL/4PL/IT/SCM solutions).

Its asset base includes four owned facilities — the Incheon International Airport Distribution Center (bonded, temperature-controlled, within the Free Trade Zone), the Incheon International Airport Dangerous Goods Terminal (operated exclusively by SJ International as the first private company to hold such rights), Cheonan Distribution Warehousing Center I (ISO 9001/14001 certified, NFPA 30 compliant), and the newly completed Cheonan Distribution Warehousing Center II (the area's largest hazardous chemical storage facility) — plus an Incheon Port Warehouse Center and a U.S. subsidiary (SJ GLOBAL LOGIS INC, established April 2024). Differentiated technology consists of an Integrated Logistics Management Cloud Service and a company-operated WMS providing 24-hour real-time inventory monitoring, paired with TMS/OMS/FMS modules offered within the consulting portfolio.

The company generates revenue primarily from transaction fees on freight forwarding, managed-services fees for warehouse storage and handling, and professional-services fees for special cargo handling, customs clearance, and 3PL/4PL consulting. Pricing is quote-based across all service lines with no public tiers; customers are acquired through enterprise field sales, a website estimate-inquiry form, and partner referrals via the WCA global network (60+ countries, 100+ partners) and 30+ carrier relationships. The company holds Korea Customs Service AEO certification in all three categories (November 2023) and ISO 9001/14001 certifications at Cheonan DWC I.

Name

SJ INTERNATIONAL CO. LTD

Legal name

(주)서정인터내셔날

Website

https://sj-intl.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

SJ International Co., Ltd. is a privately held South Korean integrated logistics provider founded in 2000, serving B2B cargo owners, e-commerce platforms, and special-cargo shippers through forwarding, air/sea freight, owned warehousing, dangerous goods terminal operations, and 3PL/4PL consulting.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Freight Forwarding and Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Deep Sea Freight Transportation (483111), Marine Cargo Handling (48832), Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation (481212)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Ocean Freight Brokerage (FCL/LCL) (TLADAMAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Customs Brokerage for Ocean Shipments (Import/Export Clearance) (TLACABAG), Trade Compliance & Ocean Regulatory Services (Sanctions/Export Controls) (TLACABAL), Bills of Lading (B/L) & Sea Waybill Issuance/Management (TLACAHAA), Export/Import Documentation Preparation (Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Shipper’s Letter of Instruction) (TLACAHAD)

Keywords

• Freight forwarding services
• Warehousing logistics
• Dangerous goods handling
• Customs clearance brokerage
• Supply chain consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Seoul

HQ country

South Korea

HQ region

Asia

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Global Freight Forwarding: Sea and air shipping brokerage, trucking services, NVOCC operations, and door-to-door service for import and export activities. Revenue is generated through freight rates, service fees, and handling charges for container shipping, project cargo, and special transports.
2. Warehouse and Storage Services: Operating owned warehouses including bonded warehouses, temperature-controlled storage, dangerous goods storage, and general cargo warehouses. Revenue is generated from storage fees, handling fees, and warehouse leasing at ICN Logistics Complex and Cheonan distribution centers.
3. Special Cargo Handling Services: Handling of dangerous goods (D/G), refrigerated cargo (R/F), out-gauge cargo, chemical ISO tanks, and special cargo including bulk supply packaging reduction, live animal transport, and exhibition cargo. Revenue from specialized handling fees and transport coordination.
4. Logistics Consulting and 3PL/4PL Services: Consulting services including 3PL consulting, 4PL consulting, fulfillment solutions, IT solutions (WMS, TMS, OMS), and SCM solutions. Revenue from consulting fees and ongoing logistics management service contracts.
5. Customs Clearance Services: Self-clearance execution capability and licensed customs agent partnerships for complete import/export clearance services, generating revenue as part of integrated logistics service packages.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

SJ International is an integrated logistics services provider offering one-stop solutions spanning international freight forwarding (sea and air), NVOCC operations, bonded and non-bonded warehousing, specialized handling of dangerous goods and refrigerated cargo, customs clearance, and 3PL/4PL/SCM consulting. The company serves B2B cargo owners with door-to-door global shipping supported by company-owned logistics centers at Incheon International Airport and Cheonan, alongside a global partner network of 100+ agents across 60 countries.

Product overview

SJ International Co., Ltd. is a comprehensive logistics business headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, founded in 2000. Its service portfolio spans five core areas: (1) Global Forwarding — international door-to-door logistics via NVOCC, WCA membership, and 60-country partner network; (2) Air & Sea Freight — FCL, LCL, project cargo, and door-to-door sea/air transport through 30+ carrier partnerships; (3) Complex Logistics Centers — operating four facilities: Incheon Airport Distribution Center (bonded, temperature-controlled, dangerous goods), Incheon Airport Dangerous Goods Terminal (exclusive private operation, Classes 1-9), Cheonan DWC I (room-temperature/refrigerated/dangerous goods, ISO-certified), and Cheonan DWC II (hazardous materials and dangerous goods, NFPA 30); (4) Special Cargo Service — handling D/G, R/F, out-gauge, ISO tank, and exhibition cargo with climate-controlled vehicles; and (5) Logistics Consulting — comprising 3PL Consulting, 4PL Consulting (WMS/TMS/OMS), Fulfillment Solution (e-commerce fulfillment), IT Solution (FMS/E-Docu/WMS/TMS/OMS), and SCM Solution modules. The company holds AEO certification and ISO 9001/14001 accreditations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Global Forwarding World-wide all-inclusive logistics service covering sea and air shipping brokerage, trucking, and NVOCC operations, providing door-to-door transport through global partnerships across 60 countries with 100+ partners for B2B cargo owners.
• Air & Sea Freight One-stop container shipping, overseas transport, project cargo, and special transport services integrating packaging, air freight, and sea freight through partnerships with 30+ domestic and overseas carriers for B2B importers/exporters.
• Incheon International Airport Distribution Center Comprehensive bonded logistics center located within the Incheon International Airport Free Trade Zone, offering complex temperature-controlled facilities, dangerous goods storage and handling, and special freight transport with 10-minute access to the airport terminal. ISO 9001 certified.
• Cheonan Distribution Warehousing Center I Large-scale comprehensive logistics center in central Korea with room-temperature, refrigerated, and dangerous goods warehouses; implements NFPA 30 international fire safety code and is located within one hour of Seoul. ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified.
• Cheonan Distribution Warehousing Center II Second phase comprehensive logistics center in central Korea, offering low-temperature, room-temperature, dangerous goods, and hazardous materials storage; adopts NFPA 30 fire safety code and is located 10 minutes from Gyeongbu Expressway, Pyeongtaek-Jecheon Expressway, and Second Gyeongbu Expressway.
• Incheon International Airport Dangerous Goods Terminal Exclusively operated dangerous goods terminal at Incheon International Airport; the first private business to operate such a terminal; handles domestic dangerous goods categories 1-6 and international dangerous goods classes 1-9.
• Special Cargo Service One-stop logistics and coordination for exhibitions including bulk supply packaging reduction, live animal and plant shipping, local distribution, storage, return, and insurance processes; specialized vehicles with climate control and air suspension for general cargo, D/G, R/F, out-gauge, chemical ISO tank, and semi & B/Bulk.
• Logistics Consulting Suite (3PL, 4PL, Fulfillment, IT, SCM) Consulting offering that bundles 3PL Consulting, 4PL Consulting (WMS/TMS/OMS-based optimization), Fulfillment Solution (B2B/B2C e-commerce fulfillment), IT Solution (FMS/E-Docu/WMS/TMS/OMS), and SCM Solution for domestic and overseas global supply chain management.
• Customs Clearance Services Self-clearance execution capability and licensed customs agent partnerships for complete import/export clearance services, delivered as part of integrated logistics service packages for B2B importers and exporters.

Quantifiable outcome

• ISO-9001 certification achieved, demonstrating systematic logistics service quality management
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 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

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• IATA CASS (Cargo Account Settlement Systems)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 February 2006SJ International joined IATA CASS in February 2006, enabling electronic settlement of cargo accounts with airlines and streamlined air freight billing and financial reconciliation for air cargo operations.
• WCA Family Member - APLN (World Cargo Alliance)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 September 2000SJ International joined WCA (World Cargo Alliance) as a Family Member in September 2000, gaining access to a global network of logistics partners for safe international transport operations and coordination with member companies worldwide.
• KIFFA (Korea International Freight Forwarders Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSJ International joined KIFFA upon its founding in September 2000, participating in the Korea International Freight Forwarders Association for industry representation, networking, and regulatory compliance in the Korean logistics sector.
• Licensed Customs Agent / Customs Clearance PartnercoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSJ International partners with a licensed customs agent/corporation for customs clearance services as part of its integrated logistics offerings, providing comprehensive import/export clearance alongside warehousing and transport services.
• Express Delivery Partners (Courier Companies)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSJ International partners with express delivery/courier companies for last-mile transport services in its fulfillment operations, enabling B2C delivery services from the fulfillment center to end consumers.
• Global Carrier Partners (30+ Carriers)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSJ International maintains partnerships with over 30 domestic and overseas carriers to provide competitive freight rates for import and export clients, offering FCL, LCL, and project cargo services across global shipping routes.
• Overseas Partners Network (60+ Countries)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA network of 100+ overseas partners across more than 60 countries enables SJ International's 24-hour cargo handling system and global door-to-door logistics services for clients.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves20 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Hellmann Worldwide Logistics: Mid-sized German global forwarder with air/sea forwarding, road, and contract logistics, including special cargo and DG handling. Similar in scale profile and integrated service breadth to SJ International, and serves comparable shipper types.
• C.H. Robinson Worldwide: Major US-based freight forwarder and third-party logistics provider with global forwarding, customs, and supply chain services. Similar asset-light NVOCC and brokerage model and shared customer base of import/export shippers.
• Expeditors International: US-headquartered international freight forwarder focused on air and ocean freight forwarding with customs brokerage. Closely aligned with SJ International's forwarding-plus-customs business model for global B2B shippers.
• Yusen Logistics: Asia-headquartered global logistics provider offering international freight forwarding, contract logistics, and supply chain solutions. Comparable in business model and Asia-Pacific concentration to SJ International's forwarding and warehousing stack.
• DSV (formerly DSV Schenker/Panalpina): Global freight forwarding and logistics provider with strong air/sea forwarding and contract logistics, including special cargo and DG handling. Highly comparable business model to SJ International across NVOCC-style forwarding, warehousing, and supply chain solutions.
• Kuehne+Nagel: One of the world's largest freight forwarders with integrated air, sea, and road forwarding plus contract logistics and DG handling capabilities. Directly comparable to SJ International's forwarding-plus-warehousing model, but at materially greater scale and geographic reach.

Regional players

• CJ Logistics: Korea's largest domestic logistics and 3PL provider with international forwarding, contract logistics, and warehouse operations. The most direct Korean competitor to SJ International in domestic warehousing, forwarding, and e-commerce fulfillment, though broader in scope.
• LX Pantos: Korean global logistics arm of LG group providing international freight forwarding, contract logistics, and SCM consulting. Direct Korean peer competing in the same forwarding/warehousing space as SJ International, particularly Korean export/import flows.
• Sinotrans Limited: China's largest state-affiliated logistics group providing freight forwarding, shipping agency, and contract logistics. Comparable in breadth of forwarding and warehousing services; peers in regional scope (East Asia) rather than direct Korean competition.

Broad incumbents

• DHL Global Forwarding (Deutsche Post DHL): Division of Deutsche Post DHL providing international air, ocean, and road freight forwarding plus customs and specialized transport. Overlaps with SJ International across most service lines but operates as part of a much larger integrated logistics portfolio including express and parcel.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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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