Accord International Freight Limited

What Accord International Freight Limited does

Accord International Freight Limited is a New Zealand-based international freight forwarder founded in 1994 and headquartered in Herne Bay, Auckland. The company arranges air, sea, and road freight services for businesses importing and exporting goods to and from New Zealand, complemented by customs brokerage, warehousing and distribution, NZ-wide delivery, and specialized handling of oversized, fragile, and hazardous cargo. It serves clients of all sizes via a horizontal segmentation approach, with no public disclosure of named customers.

Accord operates as a subsidiary of the Italy-headquartered Albini e Pitigliani Group (established 1945, 80+ offices worldwide, 2,500+ staff) and serves as the New Zealand agent for the Taiwan-listed Dimerco Group (150+ offices worldwide, 67 in China), giving it multi-modal door-to-door capability that is structurally wider than its standalone NZ footprint. Its core technology layer is the third-party Logixboard platform, integrated with Accord's operating system to provide customers with end-to-end real-time shipment tracking, status notifications, alerts, analytics, and document access via a self-service portal.

The business model is a mix of three revenue streams: transaction fees on freight forwarding (air/sea/road, priced on cargo volume, weight, destination, and mode), professional services fees for customs brokerage, and managed services fees for warehousing and distribution. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; the go-to-market is sales-led via direct phone, email, and the company website (accordif.co.nz). The company is privately held under a New Zealand Limited entity and does not have any disclosed funding history; its strategic options are therefore shaped by its parent's capital allocation rather than independent venture or capital-markets activity.

Name

Accord International Freight Limited

Legal name

Accord International Freight Limited

Website

https://accordif.co.nz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Accord International Freight Limited is a New Zealand freight forwarder arranging international air, sea, and road freight, customs clearance, and warehousing for businesses of all sizes, operating since 1994 as part of the Italian Albini e Pitigliani Group and the New Zealand agent for Taiwan-listed Dimerco Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Freight Forwarding and Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Customs Brokerage for Ocean Shipments (Import/Export Clearance) (TLACABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ocean Export Forwarding (Booking/VGM/SI/BL) (TLACABAF), FCL (Full Container Load) Ocean Forwarding (TLACABAA), Customs & Regulatory Filing Documentation (Entry/Exit Summaries, Declarations, ENS/AMS/ACI) (TLACAHAE)

Keywords

• International freight forwarding
• Customs clearance services
• Sea freight services
• Air freight services
• Warehousing distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Herne Bay

HQ country

New Zealand

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Freight Forwarding Services: Professional freight forwarding services including air freight, sea freight, and road freight. Revenue generated through shipping fees based on cargo volume, weight, destination, and shipping method. Services include full truckload and less-than-truckload (LTL) shipments for domestic road freight.
2. Customs Clearance Services: Customs brokerage services to help ensure goods are cleared through customs quickly and efficiently, navigating complex customs procedures and regulations.
3. Warehousing and Distribution: Storage, management, and distribution of goods with a range of warehousing options and distribution network for NZ-wide delivery.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Accord International Freight Limited arranges international air, sea, and road freight forwarding for businesses importing to or exporting from New Zealand. The company also provides customs clearance, warehousing and distribution, specialized cargo handling (oversized, fragile, hazardous), and real-time shipment tracking powered by the Logixboard platform.

Product overview

Accord International Freight Limited offers a unified freight forwarding platform that combines multiple logistics services under one provider. Their core product portfolio includes three primary transportation modes: Air Freight, Sea Freight, and Road Freight, complemented by Customs Clearance Services, Warehousing and Distribution, and Specialized Cargo Handling (for oversized, fragile, and hazardous goods). Import and Export Services and NZ-wide Distribution round out the core offerings. Real-time Shipment Tracking is available as a module integrated with the Logixboard platform, providing customers with end-to-end visibility, notifications, and reporting. The company positions itself as a one-stop solution for businesses needing comprehensive freight forwarding services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Air Freight

Quantifiable outcome

• 30 years of freight forwarding experience in New Zealand and Australia
• +1 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Albini e Pitigliani GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccord International Freight is a part of the Albini e Pitigliani Group of companies, established in Prato, Florence in 1945. The group has developed into a multinational organisation with local management in charge of their own destiny. The grandsons of the founders are involved globally including Italy, UK, USA with over 80 offices worldwide and 2500+ staff. European trucking network covers transport from Baltic to Black Sea to Mediterranean.
• Dimerco GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAccord International is the New Zealand agent for the Dimerco Group, which has over 150 offices worldwide including 67 in China alone. Dimerco originally commenced business in Taiwan in 1972 and is listed on the Taiwanese Stock Exchange. Dimerco has strong coverage of the entire Asia region with full Customs Brokerage & Forwarding Licences, handling 3PL logistics for many multinational hi-tech companies worldwide.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• CEVA Logistics: CEVA Logistics is a global third-party logistics provider (owned by CMA CGM) offering freight forwarding, contract logistics, and supply chain solutions across more than 160 countries. Comparable to Accord as a broader incumbent offering international freight forwarding with deeper global scale.
• Agility Logistics: Agility Logistics is a global logistics and freight forwarding company with operations across multiple regions, including freight forwarding under Agility GIL. Comparable to Accord as a broader incumbent offering international freight forwarding with greater global scale and capital base.
• Expeditors International: Expeditors International is a US-headquartered global logistics company specializing in international air and ocean freight forwarding. Comparable to Accord as a broad incumbent in the same freight forwarding category, though materially larger and more globally distributed.
• Kuehne+Nagel: Kuehne+Nagel is one of the world's largest freight forwarders by revenue with a global air and ocean forwarding network. Comparable to Accord as a broad incumbent offering international freight forwarding services in NZ at scale with substantially broader geographic reach.
• DB Schenker: DB Schenker is a global logistics company owned by Deutsche Bahn offering air, sea, and land freight forwarding across more than 130 countries. Comparable to Accord as a broader incumbent offering overlapping international freight forwarding services in the NZ market.
• DHL Global Forwarding: DHL Global Forwarding is the air and ocean freight arm of Deutsche Post DHL and one of the world's largest freight forwarders. Comparable to Accord as a broader global incumbent offering overlapping air/sea freight and customs brokerage services into and out of New Zealand through its network.

Direct peers

• Mainfreight: Mainfreight is one of New Zealand's largest freight and logistics companies, listed on the NZX, offering domestic and international freight forwarding across multiple modes. Directly comparable to Accord as a horizontally diversified NZ-based freight forwarder with customs brokerage and warehousing capabilities.
• Toll Group: Toll Group is a major Asia-Pacific logistics provider owned by Japan Post, with significant New Zealand operations spanning air/sea freight forwarding and integrated supply chain solutions. Comparable to Accord as a direct AU/NZ freight forwarder competing for the same import/export customer base.
• Mondiale Freight Services: Mondiale Freight Services is a privately held New Zealand-based international freight forwarder offering air, sea, and road freight plus customs brokerage. Directly comparable to Accord as a similarly sized NZ freight forwarder serving overlapping SME and mid-market importer/exporter customers.

Regional players

• Dimerco Group: Dimerco Group is a Taiwan-founded freight forwarder with 150+ offices worldwide, listed on the Taiwanese Stock Exchange, and the parent partner that Accord represents in New Zealand. Comparable as a freight forwarder offering similar services, but primarily focused on Asia-Pacific trade lanes rather than direct NZ market competition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/accord-international-freight-ltd

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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