Transmodal Intl Freight Consultants Inc.

What Transmodal Intl Freight Consultants Inc. does

Transmodal Group (operating under the legal name Transmodal Intl Freight Consultants Inc. and DBAs including TIFC) is a Toronto-headquartered, privately held international freight forwarder founded in 1998. The company operates as a fully bonded NVOCC and Federal Maritime Commission-accredited organization, providing multi-modal logistics services — air freight, ocean freight (LCL, FCL, break bulk), cross-border trucking, customs clearance, freight consolidation, and warehousing — across trade lanes spanning North America, the Indian subcontinent, East and Southeast Asia, Europe, and South America.

The company's service architecture rests on three primary modes: air freight through a network of Class A, B, and C airlines with charter capability including full 747 requisitioning; ocean freight via steamship routes with flexible container options (20ft, 40ft, 40ft high cube, 45ft); and cross-border trucking across Canada, USA, and Mexico delivered through its wholly-owned subsidiary Transmodal Supply Chain Management Co. Inc. (TSCM). Customer-facing technology is limited to a GoFreight-powered online shipment tracking portal accessible without account registration. Specialized industry verticals served include pharmaceuticals, medical/healthcare, engineering, project logistics, construction, and home goods, with freight consolidation services operating through Port of Mumbai and Port of New York.

Transmodal generates revenue primarily through transaction fees on shipped freight across its air, ocean, and trucking services, supplemented by professional services fees for customs brokerage and managed services revenue for warehousing and distribution. GTM is sales-led and relationship-driven: pricing is fully quote-based with no public rate cards, leads are captured through web quote forms, dedicated phone lines per region, and direct email inquiries, and customer communication is positioned as direct with operational staff rather than via automated channels. The company claims 500+ clients served and 75+ global partners across its 25+ year history.

Name

Transmodal Intl Freight Consultants Inc.

Legal name

Transmodal Group

Website

https://transmodalgroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Transmodal Group is a Toronto-headquartered, FMC-accredited international freight forwarder offering air, ocean, cross-border trucking, customs, and warehousing services across multiple trade lanes, serving 500+ clients in verticals including pharma, medical, and construction.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Freight Forwarding & Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (48851), General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance (48412), Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation (481212)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Deep Sea Foreign Transportation Of Freight (4412), Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTLACALAA

NVOCC (Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier) Ocean Consolidation (LCL)

Transportation & Logistics/Freight Forwarding & Customs Brokerage/NVOCC / Consolidation & Buyer’s Consolidation Services

SECONDARYTLACACAC

Cross-Border Trucking & Border Transfer (Linehaul, Transloading)

Transportation & Logistics/Freight Forwarding & Customs Brokerage/Road Freight Forwarding (Domestic & Cross-Border)

SECONDARYTLACALAE

Direct-to-Consignee (DTC) / Deconsolidation & Breakbulk Distribution

Transportation & Logistics/Freight Forwarding & Customs Brokerage/NVOCC / Consolidation & Buyer’s Consolidation Services

Keywords

• International freight forwarding
• Ocean freight services
• Air freight shipping
• Cross-border trucking
• Customs clearance services

Headquarters

HQ city

Etobicoke

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Air Freight Services: Air freight shipping solutions through a global network of Class A, B, and C airlines for time-sensitive, temperature-controlled, perishable goods, and hazardous materials shipments with options for charter operations including full 747 requisitioning for large bulk orders
2. Ocean Freight Services: Ocean freight shipping with access to less than container loads (LCL), full container loads (FCL), and break bulks. Container leasing options for 20ft, 40ft, 40ft high cube, and 45ft containers
3. Freight Consolidation: LCL consolidation services combining multiple shipments from various organizations to optimize container utilization and reduce shipping costs
4. Cross-Border Trucking (TSCM): Full-service trucking solutions through subsidiary TSCM including full truckload, less-than-truckload, and temperature-controlled transportation across North America (Canada, USA, Mexico)
5. Customs Clearance Services: Customs brokerage services including customs consultation, tariff classification, duty and tax calculations, and documentation preparation for North American customs processes
6. Warehouse and Distribution: State-of-the-art warehouse facilities with temperature-controlled storage, pick and pack, and cross-docking services through third-party warehouse network

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Transmodal Group is a fully bonded non-vessel operating common carrier (NVOCC) and FMC-accredited international freight forwarder that arranges air freight, ocean freight (LCL, FCL, break bulk), freight consolidation, and cross-border trucking between Canada, the USA, and Mexico. Through its subsidiary TSCM, it also provides customs brokerage, temperature-controlled warehousing, and distribution services to businesses shipping goods across global trade lanes.

Product overview

Transmodal Group is an international freight forwarding company offering a comprehensive suite of logistics services. The core product portfolio includes Air Freight Services and Ocean Freight Services (including LCL, FCL, and break bulk), supplemented by Freight Consolidation Services for LCL shipments combining multiple clients' cargo. The subsidiary brand Transmodal Supply Chain Management Co. Inc. (TSCM) provides cross-border trucking, customs clearance, and warehouse/distribution services across North America. The company serves specialized industry verticals including pharmaceuticals, medical equipment, engineering, project logistics, construction, and home goods, supported by a Shipment Volume Converter tool for cost estimation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Air Freight Services Air freight shipping solutions through a global network of Class A, B, and C airlines for time-sensitive, temperature-controlled, perishable goods, and hazardous materials shipments, with charter operations including full 747 requisitioning for large bulk orders. Designed for businesses needing fast international air freight.
• Ocean Freight Services Ocean freight shipping via a global network of steamship routes, offering Less than Container Load (LCL), Full Container Load (FCL), and break bulk shipments. Container leasing options for 20ft, 40ft, 40ft high cube, and 45ft containers. Designed for businesses moving goods internationally by sea.
• Freight Consolidation Services LCL freight consolidation combining multiple shipments from various organizations to fill full container loads, with operations at Port of Mumbai and Port of New York and deconsolidation/distribution upon arrival at the East Coast. Designed for importers with sub-container-load volumes seeking cost-effective ocean shipping.
• Transmodal Supply Chain Management (TSCM) Subsidiary providing full-service cross-border trucking solutions across North America (Canada, USA, Mexico) including full truckload (FTL), less-than-truckload (LTL), temperature-controlled transportation, customs clearance, and warehousing and distribution operations. Designed for businesses needing end-to-end cross-border ground logistics.
• Pharmaceutical Transportation Services Specialized transportation of pharmaceutical products requiring time-sensitive and temperature-controlled handling through a trusted network of airline and ocean partners. Designed for pharmaceutical companies.
• Medical Equipment Transportation Services Transportation services for medical equipment and healthcare products including ventilators, larger medical equipment, and smaller supplies with safe and timely delivery through air carriers and steamship routes. Designed for healthcare companies and medical equipment distributors.
• Engineering Industry Transportation Services Transportation solutions for complex, high-value engineering components serving automotive and robotics sectors with ground, air, and ocean freight options for precision handling and oversized items. Designed for engineering firms.
• Project Logistics Transportation Services Tailored logistics solutions for unique and large-scale projects including overseas construction sites and event venues, handling heavy machinery and specialized equipment. Designed for project owners and event organizers.
• Commercial Construction Transportation Services Transportation for commercial construction equipment and materials including shingles, stones, copper, and other construction materials with air freight solutions for urgent shipments within 48 hours. Designed for construction businesses.
• Household Goods Transportation Services Commercial shipping of home goods with air freight for smaller shipments and ocean freight for bulk shipments, including freight consolidation and third-party warehouse distribution. Designed for businesses moving household goods commercially.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully handled billions of dollars worth of goods across all industries over 15 years
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Transmodal Supply Chain Management Co. Inc. (TSCM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTSCM is a subsidiary of Transmodal Group specializing in reliable and efficient transportation of goods across North America. TSCM offers full-service trucking solutions including full truckload, less-than-truckload, temperature-controlled transportation, customs clearance, and warehouse/distribution services. The subsidiary extends Transmodal's capabilities beyond international freight to cross-border trucking within Canada, USA, and Mexico.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• AIT Worldwide Logistics: Mid-sized global freight forwarder with integrated supply chain solutions, customs brokerage, and warehousing across North America, Europe, and Asia. Closely comparable to Transmodal in scale, multi-modal service mix, and mid-market customer orientation, though AIT is significantly larger.
• Flexport: Digital-first international freight forwarder offering ocean, air, and trucking services globally. Comparable to Transmodal because it operates in the same freight forwarding category with similar multi-modal service lines, but serves larger enterprise customers and competes directly for Transmodal's mid-market shippers.
• Radiant Logistics: Public North American freight forwarding and logistics company operating through a network of wholly-owned subsidiaries offering air, ocean, and truck brokerage. Comparable to Transmodal in asset-light, multi-modal, NVOCC-style operations and acquisition-driven growth model.

Broad incumbents

• Yusen Logistics: Global logistics provider with extensive ocean, air, and contract logistics operations. Comparable to Transmodal because it offers NVOCC-equivalent ocean forwarding and customs clearance across Asia-origin trade lanes that overlap with Transmodal's India/Asia consolidation business.
• C.H. Robinson: Major North American freight broker and 3PL with Global Forwarding division offering ocean and air freight. Comparable because it competes with Transmodal in cross-border NA trucking and ocean consolidation, though its scale and NA-focused brokerage dominate its business.
• DHL Global Forwarding: Global freight forwarding arm of Deutsche Post DHL, offering air, ocean, road, and customs services worldwide. Comparable to Transmodal in providing end-to-end international freight services including NVOCC-style ocean consolidation and cross-border trucking.
• Expeditors International: Large global logistics company specializing in air and ocean freight forwarding plus customs brokerage. Comparable to Transmodal as an asset-light forwarder with a network-driven model, but operating at vastly larger scale across all major trade lanes.
• Kuehne+Nagel: One of the world's largest freight forwarders with comprehensive air, ocean, road, and contract logistics services. Comparable because it competes across all of Transmodal's service lines (NVOCC, air freight, customs, contract logistics) but with vastly greater scale, technology investment, and global network.
• Nippon Express: Japanese-headquartered global freight forwarder with strong Asia-origin trade lane presence. Comparable to Transmodal in air/ocean forwarding and customs services, particularly for shippers moving goods between Asia and North America.

Regional players

• Kerry Logistics Network: Asia-based freight forwarding and logistics company with strong intra-Asia and Asia–North America trade lanes. Comparable to Transmodal because it competes in similar ocean consolidation lanes out of Asia and serves similar mid-market shippers, though with a different geographic center of gravity.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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