What SkyExpress Iran does

SkyExpress Iran (legal name: Sky Express / پست سریع بین المللی اسکای اکسپرس) is a privately held Iranian express courier and logistics company founded in 2007 (Iranian Solar Hijri year 1386) and headquartered in Tehran. It provides international and domestic express delivery of parcels and documents up to 70 kg / 120 cm to over 200 countries, anchored by direct route services from five international hubs — Dubai (UAE), Shaoxing (China), Seoul (Korea), Mumbai (India), and Taipei (Taiwan) — to Tehran. The company runs branch offices in Tehran, Mashhad, and Isfahan, and partners with foreign agents (DPEX, DelEx, Leaders Trans, CKEEX) at its international locations to handle origin-side pickup and last-mile delivery abroad.

Its product surface extends beyond core express into heavy freight (air, sea, ground), e-commerce fulfillment with automated partner-website integration and COD/prepaid support, warehousing with computer-controlled management, customs brokerage through an affiliated intermediary, diplomatic document shipping, and temperature-controlled pharmaceutical and clinical-sample logistics. The underlying technology stack is a proprietary operations system combining custom IT software, real-time shipment tracking, and quality hardware networks; the company emphasizes human-capital development and intensive training as a competitive lever rather than AI-driven automation.

The revenue model is transaction-fee based, charging per shipment on weight (actual or volumetric, using L×W×H/5000) and destination, with additional charges for special packaging, address changes, returns, and warehouse storage beyond 10 days. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Customer segments span companies and organizations, traders and merchants, individual consumers, and e-commerce businesses, acquired through a mix of direct (website, phone, branch offices, 24-hour Tehran customer service) and inside-sales (international offices) channels, with postal counter partnerships at Tehran and Karaj post offices serving as physical access points.

Name

SkyExpress Iran

Legal name

Sky Express (پست سریع بین المللی اسکای اکسپرس)

Website

https://skyexpress.co

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

SkyExpress Iran is a privately held Tehran-based express courier and logistics company founded in 2007, offering international and domestic parcel delivery, freight forwarding, e-commerce fulfillment, customs brokerage, warehousing, and pharmaceutical logistics across more than 200 countries, with offices in Iran, UAE, China, Korea, India, and Taiwan.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Express Logistics Services

NAICS

Couriers and Express Delivery Services (492110)

SIC

Air Courier Services (4513), Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210)

akta.pro primary industry

International Parcel Post (Inbound/Outbound) (TLAAAAAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

International Letter Post (Inbound/Outbound) (TLAAAAAK)

Keywords

• International express delivery
• Domestic courier services
• Air freight forwarding
• Customs brokerage services
• E-commerce logistics

Headquarters

HQ city

Tehran

HQ country

Iran

HQ region

Middle East

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. International Express Delivery: Express delivery of parcels and documents up to 70kg weight and 120cm dimensions to over 200 countries worldwide. Revenue generated through freight charges based on weight (actual or volumetric) and destination.
2. Domestic Express Delivery: Fast shipping services throughout Iran for parcels and documents with same operational infrastructure.
3. Freight Services: Air, sea, and ground freight services for heavy cargo. Air freight is the specialty while also offering sea and land options to/from all countries.
4. Warehousing Services: Storage services with advanced facilities in Iran, including secure processing and computer-controlled management. Charges apply after 10 days of storage.
5. Customs Brokerage: Fast and effective customs clearance services for import and export shipments through SkyExpress customs intermediary company.
6. E-commerce Logistics: Collection and delivery services through partner websites with pre-paid and cash-on-delivery payment options (cash or electronic transfer).
7. Specialized Pharma/Bio Logistics: Temperature-controlled transport for pharmaceutical shipments, clinical samples, and laboratory specimens domestically and internationally.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

SkyExpress Iran is an international and domestic express delivery and logistics company that transports parcels, documents, and heavy cargo to more than 200 countries. Its core services include international and domestic express mail (up to 70kg/120cm), air/sea/land freight forwarding, e-commerce fulfillment with COD and pre-paid options, warehousing, customs brokerage, diplomatic shipping, and temperature-controlled pharmaceutical logistics.

Product overview

SkyExpress Iran operates as a logistics and express delivery company offering a unified platform for international and domestic shipping services. The core offerings include International Express and Domestic Express services for parcels up to 70 kg, supplemented by Heavy Cargo/Freight Services for larger shipments via air, sea, or ground transportation. Additional modules include E-Commerce Services (with online order collection and tracking), Warehousing Services (with computer-controlled management), Diplomatic Services, Customs Brokerage, and Bio Logistics/Pharmaceutical Shipping with temperature-controlled capabilities. The company also operates direct route services from Dubai, China, India, Korea, and Taiwan to Tehran. All services are supported by a proprietary operations system handling transportation, courier services, custom IT software, documentation, and quality hardware networks.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• International Express International express mail service delivering parcels and documents from origin to final destination worldwide, for shipments up to 70kg weight and 120cm dimensions, using the fastest available transport mode. Targets businesses, traders, and individuals shipping cross-border.
• Domestic Express Domestic fast shipping service covering all regions of Iran with real-time tracking and 24-hour customer support at the Tehran office, for time-sensitive parcels and documents.
• Heavy Cargo / Freight Services Freight transportation services for heavy cargo via air, sea, and ground modes to and from all countries, with specialized focus on air freight and experienced logistics teams.
• E-Commerce Logistics Services Online order collection and delivery through partner e-commerce websites via an automated information system with order tracking, supporting both pre-paid and cash-on-delivery (cash or electronic transfer) payment options.
• Warehousing Services Comprehensive warehousing services in Iran with advanced facilities, secure processing, and computer-controlled management, covering import/export clearance, billing, and inspection services. Charges apply after 10 days of storage.
• Diplomatic Services Specialized shipping service for diplomatic packages including passports and certificates, facilitating secure international delivery of official documents.
• Customs Brokerage Fast and effective customs clearance services for import and export cargo through the SkyExpress customs intermediary company, handling documentation and clearance processes.
• Bio Logistics / Pharmaceutical Shipping Specialized temperature-controlled shipping for the pharmaceutical industry, handling public samples and laboratory specimens domestically and internationally with speed and precision under controlled temperature conditions.
• Direct Route Services Specialized direct shipping routes from key international hubs to Tehran, including services from Dubai, China, India, Korea, and Taiwan for faster door-to-door delivery.

Quantifiable outcome

• Express service for shipments up to 70kg weight and 120cm dimensions to over 200 countries
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• DTDC: Indian express and logistics company with international services to the Middle East. Comparable as a regional express peer; SkyExpress's Indian office partner (Delexp) and DTDC both serve the India-to-Middle East trade lane with overlapping customer segments.
• Aramex: Middle East-headquartered express, freight, and logistics integrator with strong Asia-Middle East trade lane capabilities. Most directly comparable regional peer to SkyExpress on geographic focus, service portfolio (express + freight + e-commerce), and target customer segments (traders, merchants, e-commerce).
• Chapar Express: Iranian courier with domestic and international express services plus COD-based e-commerce fulfillment. Direct domestic peer competing for the same Iranian traders, merchants, and e-commerce merchants SkyExpress targets.
• DPEX Worldwide Express: Taiwan-headquartered international express courier covering Asia-Middle East-Europe. Direct peer on Asia-to-Middle East lanes; SkyExpress lists DPEX as its Taiwan partner and counterpart for the Taipei-Tehran direct service.
• CKEEX (Shaoxing): China-based international courier handling Asia-Middle East cargo flows. Identified in SkyExpress data as its China partner running the Shaoxing office, making it a directly comparable peer on the China-to-Tehran direct route.
• Tipax Courier: Iranian domestic and international express courier with COD fulfillment and e-commerce logistics. Most direct domestic competitor to SkyExpress in Iran, serving overlapping segments (e-commerce, traders, individual shippers) with a comparable service model.

Broad incumbents

• UPS: Global integrator providing international express, freight forwarding, customs brokerage, and contract logistics. Comparable across SkyExpress's full service stack (express, freight, customs, warehousing), competing for large enterprise shippers on Asia-Middle East routes.
• DHL Express: Global integrator with air and ground express, freight, and customs brokerage across 220+ countries. Highly comparable to SkyExpress on service scope, though DHL is a global incumbent with much broader scale; it does not serve Iran domestically but competes for cross-border lanes touching Iran.
• SF Express: China-headquartered express and logistics giant expanding internationally across Asia and the Middle East. Comparable on express delivery model and technology-driven tracking; competes with SkyExpress on the China-to-Tehran direct lane and could disintermediate SkyExpress for Chinese e-commerce flows.
• FedEx: Global integrator with international priority express, freight, and customs services across 220+ countries. Comparable in service mix (express, freight, e-commerce), but operates at significantly larger scale; competes for premium Asia-Middle East cargo flows relevant to SkyExpress's direct routes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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