What Global Ocean Logistics Limited does

Global Ocean Logistics Limited is a Northern Ireland-based freight forwarding company founded in July 2022 by Managing Director Ryan Beck and headquartered in Newtownards. The firm provides international freight forwarding across three transport modes — ocean (FCL/LCL), air, and European road freight — plus a short-sea ocean option within Europe, dedicated Northern Ireland-to-UK haulage, and import/export customs clearance. Its target customers are SMB and enterprise businesses trading between Asia, the UK/Ireland, continental Europe, and the United States, with documented case studies spanning cosmetics (By Caitlyn Collection), wine/spirits (OENO Group), retail (BellaMoon), heavy machinery (Quarry Recycling Systems / Terex), and construction (Angus Properties).

The company's core technology is a customer-facing digital platform comprising a public website with a structured online quote request form (capturing commodity, weight, dimensions, incoterms, addresses, and transport mode) and a dedicated customer portal at portal.globaloceanlogisticsni.com (built on Next.js) that supports account signup, login, and shipment management. There is no disclosed proprietary technology beyond this portal, no API, and no AI/ML component; operational capability is delivered primarily through a small in-house team (1-10 employees) supplemented by a global network of trusted partners accessed via BIFA and FIATA memberships.

The business model is transaction-based with custom quote pricing per shipment, billed on a pay-as-you-go cadence with no published rate cards. Revenue is generated from freight forwarding services (ocean, air, road) and customs clearance, with all shipments handled under BIFA Trading Conditions. Go-to-market is sales-led via direct B2B outreach and website-driven inbound quote requests, supported by organic social presence on LinkedIn and Facebook and a content-marketing strategy that publishes project case studies and customer testimonials. The firm has not raised external funding and operates as a privately held limited company without a parent or holding structure.

Name

Global Ocean Logistics Limited

Legal name

Global Ocean Logistics Limited

Website

https://globaloceanlogisticsni.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Global Ocean Logistics Limited is a Northern Ireland-based freight forwarder founded in 2022, offering ocean, air, and road freight plus customs clearance for SMB and enterprise businesses trading between Asia, the UK, Europe, and the USA.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Freight Forwarding Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

FCL (Full Container Load) Ocean Forwarding (TLACABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

LCL (Less-than-Container Load) Consolidation/Deconsolidation (TLACABAB), Customs Brokerage for Ocean Shipments (Import/Export Clearance) (TLACABAG), Ocean Export Forwarding (Booking/VGM/SI/BL) (TLACABAF)

Keywords

• International freight forwarding
• Ocean freight services
• Customs clearance services
• Road haulage services
• Air freight forwarding

Headquarters

HQ city

Newtownards

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Freight Forwarding Services: Core revenue from freight forwarding services including ocean freight (FCL/LCL), air freight, and European road freight. Services are priced based on shipment specifics and quoted on a per-transaction basis.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Global Ocean Logistics Limited is a Northern Ireland-based freight forwarding company that arranges international ocean freight (FCL and LCL), global air freight, European road freight (full and part load, including temperature-controlled produce), Northern Ireland-to-UK haulage, short sea ocean freight within Europe, and import/export customs clearance. Services are delivered through a combination of direct operations and a global partner network, with quoting handled via an online form and account management handled through a dedicated customer portal.

Product overview

Global Ocean Logistics Limited operates as a freight forwarding business offering a unified suite of logistics services spanning ocean freight (FCL/LCL), air freight, European road freight, UK domestic haulage, and customs clearance. The company, founded in July 2022 and based in Northern Ireland, positions itself as a Tier 1 shipping solution provider. Services are delivered through a combination of direct operations and a global partner network, with a customer portal providing account access. The product portfolio is organized around transport modes (ocean, air, road) combined with value-added services (customs clearance), all coordinated through their operational team.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Global Ocean Freight FCL / LCL Tier 1 shipping solution for Full Container Load (FCL) and Less than Container Load (LCL) supply chain needs, with over 50 years of team experience in the ocean market. Specializes in ocean pricing ex Asia to UK/Ireland and Europe, serving businesses moving containerised cargo internationally.
• Global Air Freight Reliable, hassle-free global air freight solutions for urgent shipments requiring specific transit times. Targets businesses that need time-sensitive international shipments.
• European Road Freight Full and part load driver accompanied services to and from any European country, covering both temperature-controlled produce and dry freight goods.
• Northern Ireland to UK and UK to Northern Ireland Haulage Full and part load road haulage services between Northern Ireland and the UK for businesses moving goods across the Irish Sea.
• Short Sea Ocean Freight Door-to-door short sea ocean freight options within Europe with specialised 45' container equipment for businesses requiring intra-European ocean transport.
• Import and Export Customs Clearance Expert customs clearance services for all import and export requirements, supporting businesses navigating post-Brexit and other cross-border documentation and compliance needs.
• Customer Portal Online customer portal for account management and shipment tracking, available to business customers of Global Ocean Logistics.

Quantifiable outcome

• Achieved significant annual freight cost savings for By Caitlyn Collection through streamlined import/export processes
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• By Caitlyn CollectioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2023Strategic collaboration with By Caitlyn Collection (luxury makeup brand fronted by influencer Caitlyn Lendrum) to streamline import/export processes. Global Ocean Logistics manages all shipping methods including air and ocean freight, achieving significant annual cost savings for the brand. Since May 2023, partnership has overseen 50+ shipments.
• Quarry Recycling Systems (QRS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2023Partnership with QRS (based in Dungannon, official branded seller for Terex machinery) for complex logistics including large out-of-gauge machinery shipping from USA and China. Successfully completed biggest project to date in April 2023, shipping three large pieces of machinery from Michigan USA to Belfast.
• Angus PropertiesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Partnership with Belfast-based property developer for ambitious city centre redevelopment project. Since January 2023, successfully imported 50+ full container loads of construction materials and machinery for transformation into co-working offices hub.
• B.I.F.A (British International Freight Association)coreOthersMember operating in full accordance with B.I.F.A Code of Conduct ensuring all shipments handled under B.I.F.A Trading Conditions with consistently high level of professionalism.
• FIATA (International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations)coreOthersProud member of FIATA, part of global network upholding internationally recognised standards of professionalism and compliance. Connects with trusted partners worldwide for seamless coordination.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Maersk Logistics & Services (Damco): Integrated ocean carrier and logistics provider offering ocean freight forwarding, customs clearance, and supply chain management. Comparable end-to-end international shipping services with ex-Asia strength.
• Kuehne+Nagel: One of the world's largest freight forwarders with leading ocean, air, and road freight forwarding capabilities plus customs services. Directly comparable to Global Ocean Logistics in offering, though at vastly greater scale across global lanes including ex-Asia to UK/Europe.
• Expeditors International: US-headquartered global logistics provider offering ocean and air freight forwarding, customs brokerage, and distribution services. Directly comparable service portfolio with strong ex-Asia lane presence.
• XPO Logistics: Major transport and logistics provider with freight forwarding, last-mile, and European road freight capabilities. Overlaps with Global Ocean Logistics on European road freight and cross-border services.
• C.H. Robinson: Global logistics platform offering ocean and air freight forwarding, customs, and truckload services. Competes for similar cross-border freight with a heavy emphasis on SMB and mid-market shippers using digital tools.
• DSV: Global transport and logistics company with strong ocean and air freight forwarding plus customs services. Comparable multi-modal forwarder competing for the same mid-market and enterprise customers in the UK/Ireland/Europe corridor.
• Yusen Logistics: Japan-headquartered global logistics company offering ocean/air freight forwarding, contract logistics, and customs services with strong Asia-to-Europe lane coverage. Directly comparable forwarding services and target customers.
• DHL Global Forwarding: DHL's freight forwarding division provides ocean (FCL/LCL), air, and road freight plus customs brokerage worldwide. Same service mix as Global Ocean Logistics and a recognized competitor for ocean freight ex-Asia to UK/Europe.

Regional players

• Vector (formerly Eddie Stobart): UK and Ireland-focused road haulage and logistics operator providing full and part load services plus container transport. Direct competitor for Global Ocean Logistics' NI-UK haulage and European road freight offerings within the same geography.

Emerging players

• Flexport: Digital-native international freight forwarder offering ocean, air, and truck freight forwarding with a technology-led platform. Targets similar SMB-to-mid-market international shippers with a stronger digital experience than Global Ocean Logistics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/global-ocean-logistics-limited

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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