Kt Forwarding Ltd.

What Kt Forwarding Ltd. does

Kt Forwarding Ltd. (ТОВ КТ Форвардінг) is a private Ukrainian 4PL (fourth-party logistics) provider founded in 2015 and headquartered in Odesa, Ukraine. The company specializes in organizing door-to-door international delivery of used agricultural, construction, and special machinery — primarily from the United States and Canada to Ukraine — coordinating multimodal transport that includes inland US trucking, ocean freight (RoRo and container including Flat Rack), European port handling, customs brokerage and clearance, and final overland delivery within Ukraine. KTF maintains 11+ logistics centers across the USA and Europe to support inland transport, warehousing, and consolidation before ocean shipping, and it holds direct service contracts with major shipping lines to secure competitive rates.

The company's service catalog spans 20+ named offerings, including general cargo transportation from the USA, agricultural machinery delivery, RoRo service, container shipping, customs brokerage and clearance, FEA (foreign economic activity) consulting, intra-port freight forwarding, and brand-specific delivery pages (John Deere, Lexion, Claas, etc.). The core product is the 4PL Logistics service, which positions KTF as a single accountable point of contact replacing the multiple intermediaries (separate forwarders, customs brokers, inland carriers) that importers would otherwise have to coordinate. No proprietary technology platform powers these operations; logistics orchestration is performed by a small in-house team supplemented by partner carriers and brokers.

KTF generates revenue through individually quoted freight and logistics service fees tied to each shipment, with pricing driven by cargo size, weight, route, container type, and service scope. The company targets Ukrainian agricultural enterprises, machinery dealers, and importers of all sizes, with the sales motion being direct, relationship-driven, and reliant on word-of-mouth referrals. It reports over 1,500 cumulative units delivered and 100+ regular clients since inception. Operating status is active, though the business is constrained by wartime conditions in its primary Ukrainian market and has demonstrably adapted by rerouting shipments through European ports (Bremerhaven, Klaipėda, Gdynia, Constanța) and overland corridors via Slovakia and Hungary.

Name

Kt Forwarding Ltd.

Legal name

ТОВ КТ Форвардінг

Website

https://ktf.com.ua

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Kt Forwarding Ltd. is a Ukrainian 4PL logistics provider founded in 2015 that organizes door-to-door international delivery of used agricultural, construction, and special machinery from the USA and Canada to Ukraine, coordinating multimodal transport for importers, dealers, and agricultural enterprises of all sizes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Freight Forwarding & Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (48851), Support Activities for Transportation (488)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Supplier/Inbound Logistics Management (Vendor Management, In-Plant Logistics) (TLAIABAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cross-Border & Trade Compliance Management (Customs, Duty, Documentation) (TLAIABAD), Exception Management, Track & Trace & Visibility Operations (SLA/KPI Governance) (TLAIABAF)

Keywords

• Freight forwarding services
• Agricultural machinery logistics
• Customs brokerage services
• Multimodal cargo transport
• Oversized equipment shipping

Headquarters

HQ city

Odessa

HQ country

Ukraine

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Freight and logistics service fees: KTF charges fees for organizing the end-to-end delivery of agricultural and special-purpose machinery from the USA to Ukraine. Revenue is generated through service fees tied to freight coordination, customs brokerage, inland transportation, port handling, and storage. The company has direct contracts with major shipping lines enabling competitive rates. Pricing is individually calculated per shipment based on cargo dimensions, weight, route, and service scope.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Kt Forwarding Ltd. is a 4PL (fourth-party logistics) provider that organizes end-to-end international delivery of used agricultural, construction, and special machinery from the USA and Canada to Ukraine. The company coordinates the entire multimodal logistics chain including inland US transportation, ocean freight (RoRo and container), port handling, customs brokerage and clearance, and final overland delivery to the customer's premises. Direct contracts with major shipping lines enable competitive freight rates, and KTF serves as a single accountable point of contact replacing multiple forwarders, customs brokers, and carriers.

Product overview

Kt Forwarding Ltd. (КТ Форвардінг) is a 4PL (Fourth-Party Logistics) provider operating since 2015 that specializes in organizing the door-to-door delivery of used agricultural, construction, and special machinery from the USA (and Canada) to Ukraine. Its core service offering is anchored by the 4PL Logistics platform, which serves as a single interface coordinating all logistics activities. The company provides a comprehensive suite of services spanning the entire multimodal transport chain: inland transportation within the USA, warehousing and consolidation, vessel loading, ocean (sea) freight via both RoRo and container shipping (including Flat Rack and standard containers), customs brokerage and clearance, and final overland delivery within Ukraine. Specialized branded delivery services are offered for specific equipment brands and types — including John Deere, Lexion, combine harvesters, sprayers, tractors, seeders, headers, bulldozers, and construction equipment — each positioned as a named service within the broader portfolio. Supporting services include cargo insurance consultation, foreign economic activity (FEA) consultations, intra-port freight forwarding, and RoRo transport services. The product portfolio functions as an integrated 4PL offering where individual services (customs clearance, warehousing, transport, insurance) are coordinated through the central 4PL Logistics service to deliver equipment from a seller's door in the USA to a buyer's door in Ukraine.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 4PL Logistics (Fourth-Party Logistics) Fourth-party logistics orchestration service acting as a single point of contact that coordinates carriers, customs brokers, ports, and warehouses from origin to destination. Provided for businesses importing machinery and cargo internationally.
• Agricultural Machinery Delivery from USA and Canada Specialized end-to-end delivery of used agricultural machinery (combine harvesters, tractors, sprayers, seeders, headers) from the USA and Canada to Ukraine, including customs clearance and door-to-door delivery. Targeted at agricultural importers, dealers, and farms.
• Cargo Transportation from USA to Ukraine Freight forwarding service from the USA to Ukraine covering the entire logistics chain including inland transport, port operations, ocean freight, and final delivery. Targeted at businesses importing goods from North America.
• Inland Transportation Across the USA Domestic freight transportation within the United States, moving cargo between states or to storage facilities using trucks and specialized transport for oversized loads.
• Sea Freight (Ocean Freight) Ocean freight services for commercial cargo transported primarily from the USA using container and RoRo vessels with established shipping line contracts enabling competitive rates.
• RoRo Service (Roll-on/Roll-off Shipping) Roll-on/Roll-off shipping service for wheeled cargo or equipment mounted on wheeled platforms, allowing machinery to be driven or towed onto and off vessels without cranes.
• Container Shipping Container shipping services enabling reliable and cost-effective delivery of cargo worldwide using standard, High Cube, Flat Rack, and Open-Top containers, including for non-running equipment via Flat Rack loading.
• Customs Brokerage and Clearance Customs brokerage and clearance services requiring thorough knowledge of Ukrainian tax law and international trade regulations, handling declaration of goods and payment of applicable duties and taxes for smooth customs processing.
• Vehicle Delivery from the USA Delivery of automobiles from the USA to Ukraine, leveraging the competitive pricing of the American automotive market and arranging all logistics including ocean freight and customs clearance.
• Cargo Transportation from Europe Freight transportation services through Europe for Ukrainian companies engaged in international trade, handling cargo from European suppliers to Ukraine via European transit hubs including Bremerhaven (Germany), Klaipėda (Lithuania), Gdynia (Poland), and Constanța (Romania).
• Cargo Transportation in Ukraine Domestic freight transportation within Ukraine, coordinating the final leg of delivery from ports or border crossings to the customer's final destination.
• Warehouse Services in the USA Warehouse services in the USA for companies engaged in overseas commercial activity, providing storage, consolidation, and preparation of agricultural and other cargo before ocean transport.
• Cargo Consolidation Cargo consolidation services combining multiple shipments into a single party for efficient and cost-effective transport, including collection, storage, and merging of LTL shipments.
• Intra-port Freight Forwarding Port-based freight forwarding services including cargo handling, documentation, coordination with port authorities, and cargo tracking within port terminals.
• Vessel Loading Loading of cargo onto vessels at the port of departure, using appropriate methods depending on the type and model of machinery, including RoRo and Flat Rack loading procedures.
• Foreign Economic Activity (FEA) Consultations Consulting services for foreign economic activity (FEA), advising on export/import regulations, international trade law, and compliance requirements for cross-border cargo operations.
• John Deere Equipment Delivery from the USA Specialized delivery of John Deere agricultural machinery from the USA, including combines, tractors, sprayers, and headers, with fast and safe transportation to Ukraine. Targeted at farms and dealers seeking John Deere equipment.
• Combine Harvester Delivery from the USA Specialized delivery of combine harvesters from the USA to Ukraine, handling all calculations and organizational aspects from purchase location to customer's door.
• Tractor Delivery from the USA Tractor delivery from the USA, managing model specification, equipment location, all calculations, and organizational coordination for businesses of any size.
• Construction Equipment Delivery from the USA Delivery of construction equipment from the USA to Ukraine since 2015, including excavators, loaders, and bulldozers, managing all calculations and organizational aspects for any business size.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,500+ units of agricultural machinery delivered successfully since 2015
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Expeditors International: Seattle-headquartered global logistics company providing air and ocean freight forwarding plus customs brokerage. Overlaps with KTF's international cargo arrangement and customs clearance services, with no niche in oversized ag machinery.
• Coyote Logistics: US-based asset-light freight broker (now a UPS subsidiary) arranging truckload capacity across North America. Comparable as a freight transportation arrangement / brokerage business, though KTF adds ocean, customs, and last-mile Ukrainian delivery on top of the US inland leg.
• DHL Global Forwarding: Division of Deutsche Post DHL providing international air, ocean, and road freight plus customs brokerage. Matches KTF's end-to-end multimodal forwarding role across continents and the customs clearance component, though at global incumbent scale.
• C.H. Robinson Worldwide: One of the largest US-based freight forwarders and 3PLs with extensive North American truckload/brokerage operations and global forwarding arm. Comparable as a freight transportation arrangement and orchestration provider, though vastly larger and far less specialized in the US-to-Ukraine ag machinery corridor.
• Kuehne+Nagel International: Global freight forwarder with strong road freight, sea freight, and customs brokerage offerings. Overlaps with KTF on the orchestration of international cargo movement and customs clearance, but serves all verticals and lanes globally rather than specializing in oversized ag machinery.
• DSV Panalpina: Danish-headquartered global freight forwarder with road, air, and sea freight plus customs services. Comparable to KTF as a multimodal coordinator arranging international shipments on behalf of shippers, though at vastly greater scale and with no ag-machinery specialization.

Emerging players

• Flexport: US digital freight forwarder offering ocean, air, and road freight with proprietary software for tracking and documentation. Comparable to KTF as a forwarder arranging international cargo, differentiated primarily by its technology platform versus KTF's relationship-based model.
• Platinum Shipping Services: Specialist in international vehicle and heavy equipment shipping (RoRo and container) from the USA to overseas markets. Direct comparable to KTF on the niche of US-origin oversized cargo forwarding, with overlapping RoRo/Flat Rack methodology.

Regional players

• BPG Ukraine (Balkans & Black Sea Forwarding): Regional forwarder focused on Ukraine and Black Sea trade lanes with multimodal transport and customs offerings. Comparable to KTF as a Ukraine-anchored freight forwarder arranging cross-border cargo movement, though less specialized in oversized ag machinery.
• Western Atlantic Group: Ukrainian logistics group providing freight forwarding and customs services between Ukraine and international markets. Direct regional comparable to KTF given overlapping Ukrainian customer base and similar cross-border forwarding role.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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