TLC Logistics & Chartering / Tarptautinės logistikos centras

What TLC Logistics & Chartering / Tarptautinės logistikos centras does

TLC Logistics & Chartering (legal entity UAB Tarptautinės logistikos centras) is a privately held, Klaipėda-port-based logistics services company founded in 2008 and operating as a subsidiary of Klaipėdos terminalo grupė. The company delivers a bundled suite of port-centric logistics services: ship agency (vessel reception, crew changes, bunkering, surveys, and waste disposal); ship and cargo chartering (full and part charters across bulk, grain, timber, steel, project, and RoRo cargoes); container freight forwarding (FCL/LCL/NCL door-to-door); multimodal freight forwarding across sea, rail, and road; rail freight to CIS and other destinations; customs brokerage (transit T1, TIR, T2L, KIPIS); 3PL logistics including a 5,500 sqm port-area warehouse with bonded customs status; project/oversized cargo handling; and ICC-based cargo insurance.

The company serves B2B import/export businesses and shipowners/operators primarily in the Baltic region, with global reach enabled through membership in the PANGEA Logistics Network (95+ countries). Its revenue model is transaction-based service fees tied to ship calls, cargo volume, container moves, storage units, and customs transactions; unit-pricing transparency is published, with Klaipėda storage at ~€1,136 + VAT per 20ft container versus ~€1,484 in Kaunas and ~€1,590 in Vilnius. Go-to-market is sales-led via direct enterprise relationships and a B2B client portal, supported by content marketing on logistics topics in Lithuanian, English, and Russian. The company reports annual operating scale of ~200 vessels served, ~800,000 tons of cargo transported, and ~2,000 TEU forwarded, holds renewed ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications, and employs ~12 people under a Director (Žilvinas Urbonas) supported by specialized ship agents, freight forwarders, customs brokers, and sales/logistics managers.

Name

TLC Logistics & Chartering / Tarptautinės logistikos centras

Legal name

UAB Tarptautinės logistikos centras

Website

https://tlclogistics.lt

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

TLC Logistics & Chartering is a Klaipėda, Lithuania-based port logistics company providing ship agency, cargo chartering, container freight forwarding, customs brokerage, and bonded 3PL warehousing to B2B importers, exporters, and shipowners across the Baltic region and globally via the PANGEA network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Maritime Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Freight Transportation Arrangement (48851), Freight Transportation Arrangement (4885), Marine Cargo Handling (48832)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Ocean Freight Brokerage (FCL/LCL) (TLADAMAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Customs Brokerage for Ocean Shipments (Import/Export Clearance) (TLACABAG), LCL (Less-than-Container Load) Consolidation/Deconsolidation (TLACABAB), Container Freight Stations (CFS) & LCL Deconsolidation/Consolidation (TLAHAAAG)

Keywords

• Ship agency services
• Cargo chartering
• Freight forwarding
• Customs brokerage
• Port logistics services

Headquarters

HQ city

Klaipėda

HQ country

Lithuania

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Logistics and Freight Services: Service fees for ship agency, cargo chartering, container freight forwarding, customs brokerage, and freight forwarding services. Revenue is generated through professional service fees based on cargo volume, ship handling, and service complexity.
2. Warehousing and Storage: Storage services for cargo in Klaipėda port, including 5500 sqm warehouse facilities and customs-bonded storage options at Minijos 181

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

TLC Logistics provides integrated port and maritime logistics services from Klaipėda port, including ship agency (vessel reception, crew changes, bunkering), full and part ship and cargo chartering, container freight forwarding (FCL/LCL/NCL) door-to-door, multimodal freight forwarding by sea/rail/road, customs brokerage, 3PL warehousing at a 5,500 sqm facility with bonded storage, project/oversized cargo handling, strategic-cargo transportation, and cargo insurance under ICC terms.

Product overview

TLC Logistics (UAB Tarptautinės logistikos centras) is a logistics company offering a comprehensive suite of maritime and freight forwarding services. The portfolio centers on core port and shipping services: Ship Agency provides vessel reception and comprehensive port services in Klaipėda; Ship and Cargo Chartering handles full and partial vessel chartering for various cargo types; Container Freight Forwarding manages sea container transport (FCL/LCL/NCL) door-to-door; Freight Forwarding coordinates multi-modal cargo transportation by sea, rail, and road; Rail Freight Transportation offers specialized railway logistics to CIS and other destinations; Customs Brokerage handles all import/export/transit customs procedures; Project Cargo manages oversized and non-standard cargo transportation; 3PL Logistics provides warehousing, inventory management, and distribution services; and Cargo Insurance offers ICC-based cargo protection. Additional services include Cargo Handling & Warehousing at Port and Strategic Cargo Transportation. The company operates from Klaipėda port, serves international clients, and is a member of the PANGEA logistics network spanning 95+ countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ship Agency (Laivų Agentavimas)

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 29% cost savings by storing cargo in Klaipėda vs Kaunas or Vilnius
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 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

One partnership is on record.

• PANGEA Logistics NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2008TLC is a member of the PANGEA logistics network, which provides access to reliable partners in more than 95 countries worldwide. This partnership enables the company to offer global logistics solutions and coordinate international cargo transportation for clients.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bega: Lithuanian freight forwarding and logistics company offering customs brokerage, container freight, and warehousing services. Most direct comparable to TLC given overlapping Lithuanian customer base and similar multi-modal service portfolio.
• Eolus Shipping: Klaipėda-based ship agency and port services provider focused on vessel handling in Lithuanian waters. Direct competitor in the ship agency niche where TLC also operates, with overlapping port customer relationships.

Broad incumbents

• DHL Global Forwarding: World-leading ocean and air freight forwarder with customs brokerage and 3PL services globally. Competes with TLC in cross-border FCL/LCL forwarding and customs clearance for Baltic enterprises.
• DSV: Global freight forwarder and contract logistics provider with a Lithuanian presence. Operates broadly across air/sea/road forwarding and warehousing, competing for the same enterprise customers TLC serves.
• DB Schenker: Global logistics integrator with European land, air, and ocean forwarding plus contract logistics. Active in the Baltic region and competes for the same enterprise and project cargo customers TLC targets.
• Kuehne+Nagel: One of the world's largest ocean and air freight forwarders with global 3PL and customs brokerage capabilities. Competes with TLC for enterprise import/export accounts in Lithuania, particularly in the FCL/LCL segment.
• Girteka Logistics: One of the largest asset-based road transport and logistics groups in the Baltic states, headquartered in Lithuania. Broad incumbent offering FTL/LTL, warehousing, and forwarding services far beyond TLC's boutique maritime focus.

Regional players

• Vlantana: Lithuanian logistics provider with road freight and warehousing capabilities. Comparable as a regional Baltic logistics peer serving cross-border trade, though more road-centric than TLC's maritime-led model.
• NTG Nordic Transport Group: Nordic road, ocean, and air forwarding group with growing Baltic presence. Comparable as a regional forwarder pursuing multimodal and project cargo customers across the Nordic-Baltic corridor.

Others

• ELAG (Estonian Logistics and Forwarding Association members / Baltic freight forwarders): Industry association representing Baltic freight forwarders and customs brokers in Estonia and the wider region. Adjacent ecosystem participant—members of ELAG are direct or indirect competitors to TLC in Baltic trade lanes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tarptautines-logistikos-centras-tlc

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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