Airsea Forwarders

What Airsea Forwarders does

Airsea Forwarders India Pvt. Ltd. is a privately held, mid-sized Indian freight forwarder and licensed customs broker founded circa 2009 (operating history of 15+ years per the company's own material) and headquartered in Chennai, with regional offices in Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and Gurugram. The company provides integrated air freight, sea freight (FCL, LCL, breakbulk, RORO), customs clearance, and project cargo handling, complemented by specialized offerings in temperature-controlled pharmaceutical cold-chain logistics, 24/7 Aircraft on Ground (AOG) emergency response, aircraft charter, and ATA Carnet / Carnet de Passages services. Its technology stack is a conventional logistics management platform with real-time cargo tracking and temperature-monitored cold-chain visibility rather than an AI-driven system.

The company monetizes primarily through transaction-fee freight forwarding (container and air cargo rates, handling charges, special-handling surcharges) supplemented by professional-services revenue from customs brokerage and ATA Carnet processing. Pricing is fully quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market is direct enterprise sales through its five-city office network, supplemented by reciprocal agent coordination through memberships in six global freight networks (WCA, CLN, Freight Lounge, GLA, Pangea, SCN). The company holds Certified AEO, IATA accreditation, Multimodal Transport Operator (MTO) licensing, and Customs Broker licensing, and operates with a lean headcount in the 11-50 range under Managing Director G. Reddy, with no disclosed institutional funding, parent company, or M&A activity.

Name

Airsea Forwarders

Legal name

Airsea Forwarders India Pvt. Ltd.

Website

https://www.airseaindia.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Airsea Forwarders is a privately held Indian freight forwarder and licensed customs broker offering integrated air, sea, and project cargo logistics across five Indian offices, with specialty services in pharmaceutical cold-chain, AOG emergency response, and ATA Carnet processing for enterprise import/export clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Freight Forwarding Services

NAICS

Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation (481212), Support Activities for Air Transportation (4881), Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation (481219), Air Transportation (481)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Air Transportation, Nonscheduled (4522), Air Courier Services (4513), Deep Sea Foreign Transportation Of Freight (4412)

akta.pro primary industry

Air–Ocean Multimodal Forwarding (TLACAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Customs Brokerage for Ocean Shipments (Import/Export Clearance) (TLACABAG), Charter Air Freight Forwarding (Full/Part Charter, ACMI Brokerage) (TLACAAAC), Air Freight Brokerage (TLADAMAE), Aerospace & Defense (TLAIALAB)

Keywords

• Freight forwarding services
• International air freight
• Sea freight services
• Customs clearance brokerage
• Project cargo logistics

Headquarters

HQ city

Chennai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Sea Freight Services: FCL (Full Container Load), LCL (Less than Container Load), breakbulk, and roll-on/roll-off shipping services to and from global ports. Revenue generated through container shipping rates, handling fees, and documentation charges.
2. Air Freight Services: IATA-accredited air cargo services for urgent, oversized, and special-handling shipments. Includes freighter aircraft arrangements, dangerous goods handling, and high-value shipments. Revenue from air freight rates and special handling surcharges.
3. Customs Clearance Services: Licensed customs broker services managing documentation, compliance checks, and coordination with authorities for smooth import/export clearance.
4. Project Cargo and Specialized Logistics: Heavy-lift and oversized cargo movement including specialized vessels, heavy-lift equipment, port handling, and secure storage coordination.
5. Temperature-Controlled Pharma Logistics: Specialized cold chain logistics exclusively for pharmaceutical industry including refrigerated freight, temperature-monitored storage, and secure last-mile delivery.
6. Aircraft on Ground (AOG) Services: Emergency aviation logistics providing fastest delivery of critical aircraft parts, tools, and equipment with 24/7 response capabilities.
7. ATA Carnet / CDP Services: Temporary import/export documentation services for commercial samples, professional equipment, exhibition materials, and vehicles.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Airsea Forwarders India Pvt. Ltd. is a Chennai-based international freight forwarder and licensed customs broker offering end-to-end logistics services. Its core offerings cover sea freight (FCL, LCL, breakbulk, RORO), IATA-accredited air freight, customs clearance brokerage, project cargo and break-bulk handling, and specialized services such as temperature-controlled pharmaceutical cold chain logistics, ATA Carnet/CDP processing, 24/7 Aircraft on Ground (AOG) emergency response, and aircraft charter solutions for enterprise clients engaged in cross-border trade.

Product overview

Airsea Forwarders operates as a unified logistics platform offering integrated freight solutions across multiple transport modes. The core portfolio includes Sea Freight Services (FCL, LCL, breakbulk, RORO), Air Freight Services, Customs Clearance, ATA Carnet/CDP Services, and Project Cargo & Break-Bulk handling. Specialized offerings include Temperature-Controlled Logistics for Pharma with cold chain management, Aircraft on Ground (AOG) emergency services, and Aircraft Charter solutions. These services work together as an end-to-end logistics offering, from cargo planning and documentation through customs clearance to final-mile delivery, supported by a global network of partners and accreditations including AEO, IATA, and Customs Broker licenses.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sea Freight Services Comprehensive sea freight services covering FCL (Full Container Load), LCL (Less than Container Load), breakbulk, and roll-on/roll-off shipments to and from ports across the globe, for businesses engaged in international trade.
• Air Freight Services IATA-accredited air cargo services offering competitive rates for urgent, oversized, and special-handling shipments, including freighter aircraft arrangement and dangerous goods support, for businesses with time-critical international cargo needs.
• Customs Clearance Licensed Customs Broker service managing documentation, compliance checks, and coordination with authorities for smooth import and export clearance for all cargo types including specialized and high-value goods.
• Project Cargo & Break-Bulk Specialized logistics solutions for the international movement of large, heavy, and complex cargo including oversized machinery, out-of-gauge equipment, and bulk consignments, with 300+ completed project operations.
• ATA Carnet / CDP Services Specialized ATA Carnet and Carnet de Passages (CDP) solutions for temporarily moving goods and vehicles across international borders under duty-free and tax-free conditions, for businesses needing temporary import/export documentation for commercial samples, professional equipment, exhibition materials, and vehicles.
• Temperature-Controlled Logistics for Pharma Specialized temperature-controlled logistics solutions for the pharmaceutical industry featuring end-to-end cold chain management with refrigerated air and ocean freight, temperature-monitored storage, and secure last-mile delivery with validated processes and real-time monitoring.
• Aircraft on Ground (AOG) Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 5000+ shipments handled successfully
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• WCA (World Cargo Alliance)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembership in WCA provides access to a global network of trusted freight forwarding agents for seamless international cargo coordination, cross-border movements, and time-definite deliveries.
• CLN (CargoLu Network)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with CLN enables coordinated logistics services and agent network access for international freight forwarding operations.
• Freight LoungecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembership in Freight Lounge provides access to a network of international agents for coordinated cargo movements and logistics services.
• GLA (Global Logistics Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with GLA provides global network access for freight forwarding services, enabling seamless cross-border coordination and agent partnerships.
• PangeacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembership in Pangea network provides access to trusted international freight forwarding agents for coordinated global cargo operations.
• Security Cargo Network (SCN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with SCN provides access to a secure network of freight forwarders for trusted international cargo handling and coordinated logistics.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Allcargo Logistics: Indian-headquartered multimodal logistics and freight forwarding company offering sea, air, and project cargo services. Directly comparable to Airsea as a domestic Indian forwarder serving similar enterprise customers, though at significantly larger scale.
• Tiger Logistics (India): Indian-listed freight forwarder offering air, sea, customs brokerage, and project cargo services. Highly comparable to Airsea as a domestic Indian forwarder with similar service portfolio and customer segments.

Broad incumbents

• Kuehne+Nagel: One of the world's largest freight forwarders with comprehensive air, sea, and customs brokerage capabilities globally. Overlaps with Airsea's core offering but operates at vastly larger scale across all geographies.
• DHL Global Forwarding: Global freight forwarding division of Deutsche Post DHL, offering air, ocean, road, and customs services worldwide. Competes with Airsea on air freight forwarding, customs clearance, and specialized logistics across global trade lanes.
• DB Schenker: Global logistics provider with strong air and ocean freight forwarding, customs, and specialized project cargo capabilities. Comparable to Airsea on multimodal forwarding and project cargo, though with a much broader international footprint.
• Expeditors International: Global asset-light freight forwarder with strong air and ocean freight forwarding and customs brokerage services. Comparable to Airsea's transactional model and customs capabilities, but at vastly larger enterprise scale.
• Maersk Logistics & Services: Integrated container shipping and logistics arm of Maersk offering ocean freight, customs, and end-to-end supply chain management. Competes with Airsea on ocean freight forwarding and integrated logistics for Indian importers/exporters.

Emerging players

• Flexport: Digital-first freight forwarder offering online booking, real-time visibility, and tech-enabled ocean/air freight forwarding. Comparable as a freight forwarding competitor but differentiated by proprietary technology platform versus Airsea's traditional model.
• FreightFox (formerly Freightwalla): India-based digital freight forwarding platform providing instant quotes, online booking, and shipment tracking for ocean and air freight. Overlaps with Airsea's domestic Indian customer base but competes via a digital-first delivery model.

Regional players

• Continental Carriers (India): Indian freight forwarder specializing in project cargo, heavy lift, and break-bulk logistics for the Indian subcontinent. Closely comparable to Airsea on project cargo specialization and PAN-India project execution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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