SBG GROUP LTD

What SBG GROUP LTD does

SBG Group Ltd. is a UK-based private limited company that provides international trade and logistics mediation services for businesses engaged in cross-border commerce. The company positions itself as an intermediary that connects buyers with suppliers, manages customs and compliance documentation, oversees financial flows, and coordinates end-to-end shipping. Its integrated service offering is structured around four components: Supplier & Trade Sourcing, Compliance & Documentation, Risk & Cost Management, and Logistics Coordination & Oversight.

The company's technology stack centers on a 24/7 live tracking system and a route optimization engine that reportedly manages 125+ optimized routes per day across 150+ global routes. These tools provide real-time shipment visibility and operational efficiency. The company claims an on-time delivery rate of 98.7% and processes 10,000+ shipments per month, though these figures are self-reported marketing claims.

SBG Group operates on a transaction-fee revenue model, with pricing structured as quote-based engagements tailored to each client's trade requirements. The company employs a sales-led go-to-market motion, engaging prospects through direct contact, consultation calls, and a "Book a Call" CTA on its website. Its stated target market spans small businesses to large enterprises across sectors including metals/mining and manufacturing. Distribution is delivered through direct service engagement supplemented by a partner network spanning Europe and Asia. The company is privately held, discloses no funding, no management team, and no revenue figures, and provides only a single named contact (Gleb) with a US-based phone number despite UK incorporation.

Name

SBG GROUP LTD

Legal name

SBG GROUP LTD

Website

https://sbggroupltd.co.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

SBG Group Ltd. is a UK-based private company that provides international trade and logistics mediation services—including supplier sourcing, customs documentation, risk management, and shipping coordination—for small and large enterprises engaged in cross-border commerce across Europe and Asia via a partner network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Not specified

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

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. Logistics Mediation Services: The company earns revenue through logistics mediation services, handling purchasing coordination, customs documentation, and delivery oversight for international trade. Services span strategic sourcing, paperwork management, and global coordination, likely earning commissions or fees per transaction.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

SBG Group Ltd. provides international trade and logistics mediation services, helping businesses purchase, coordinate, and distribute goods across global markets. The company manages the full trade lifecycle including strategic supplier sourcing and negotiation, customs paperwork and compliance documentation, risk and cost management, carrier arrangement, shipping route optimization with 24/7 live tracking, and final delivery verification across 150+ global routes.

Product overview

SBG Group Ltd offers a unified international trade and logistics mediation service rather than a modular platform. The company provides a single integrated offering that encompasses four interconnected service components: Supplier & Trade Sourcing (identifying suppliers and negotiating terms), Compliance & Documentation (handling paperwork, customs, and financial flows), Risk & Cost Management (overseeing secure payments and trade operations), and Logistics Coordination & Oversight (arranging carriers, optimizing routes, and real-time shipment monitoring). These services work together to provide end-to-end support from supplier negotiation through to final delivery confirmation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Supplier & Trade Sourcing
• Compliance & Documentation
• Risk & Cost Management
• Logistics Coordination & Oversight

Quantifiable outcome

• 98.7% on-time delivery rate
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• European and Asian Trade PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSBG Group Ltd. has established a trusted partner ecosystem across Europe and Asia that enables cost-efficient and optimized trade routes. Through this network, the company provides access to suppliers and trade routes that clients cannot access independently, including suppliers in Eastern Europe. The partner network is a core component of their global logistics capabilities.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Kuehne+Nagel: One of the world's largest freight forwarders with global route networks and integrated trade services; competes for the same international B2B logistics customers as SBG, but at vastly greater scale and capital intensity.
• DHL Global Forwarding: Global freight forwarding and supply chain division of DHL, offering air, ocean, road, and customs services across 150+ countries — overlapping SBG's full service stack as a broad incumbent.
• Expeditors International: Global logistics company focused on international freight forwarding and customs brokerage for enterprise shippers — directly comparable service mix to SBG, but operating at much larger scale.
• CEVA Logistics: Global third-party logistics provider offering freight forwarding, contract logistics, and customs services — competes for cross-border B2B shipments in overlapping geographies.
• Agility Logistics: Global logistics provider offering freight forwarding, customs, and supply chain solutions across emerging and developed markets — comparable trade mediation function to SBG.

Direct peers

• Freightos: Online freight marketplace and forwarder serving SMBs and enterprises with booking, routing, and customs documentation — a comparable tech-enabled trade mediation model.
• Flexport: Digital-first international freight forwarder offering end-to-end logistics, customs, and trade finance to businesses moving goods globally — directly overlapping SBG's core service pillars and B2B target market.
• iContainers: Online platform for international ocean freight forwarding with comparison, booking, and customs support — comparable digital-first trade mediation model for B2B shippers.
• Twill (by Maersk): Digital freight forwarding platform from Maersk targeting small and mid-sized businesses with simplified international shipping, customs, and tracking — directly mirroring SBG's SMB-to-enterprise positioning and service scope.
• InXpress: Franchise-based international shipping and logistics services provider serving SMBs with freight forwarding and trade support — comparable scale, customer segment, and intermediary business model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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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