CLSC Inc.

What CLSC Inc. does

CLSC Inc. (广东龙头供应链股份有限公司 / China Loong Supply Chain Inc.) is a Guangzhou-based private joint stock company founded in 2005 that operates a one-stop cross-border trade supply chain service platform targeting export-oriented SMEs and manufacturers. The company integrates commercial flow, logistics, information flow, and capital flow into a digital platform offering four service modules — export supply chain (customs clearance, logistics, FX, tax rebate), financial supply chain (L/C buyout, OA buyout, inventory financing, FX hedging, and unsecured SME financing), production supply chain (procurement and sales execution), and circulation supply chain (distribution across 380 Chinese cities). Its core differentiator in financing is a stated "China-first" unsecured, unguaranteed, zero-threshold credit product addressing SME bank-information asymmetry.

The business operates on transaction-based revenue streams — service fees on supply chain execution, interest income from financing products, and commissions on procurement/sales execution — supplemented by an agent channel where part-time export sales agents earn 40%-75% commission on gross profit per order. Distribution combines direct enterprise field sales, a self-serve B2X product promotion platform, a network of 300+ independent product-category websites operated by subsidiary companies, a nationwide 380-city physical distribution network, and a remote part-time agent channel. The company also runs an AI + Foreign Trade Co-Founders Program recruiting entrepreneurs aged 20-35 to operate individual product projects as subsidiary CEOs with 20%-49% equity. It claims 100,000+ historical orders over 20 years, exports to 190+ countries, and holds customs customer coordinator qualifications enabling green-channel clearance at 1/3 the time of ordinary enterprises, with 40+ dedicated customs and inspection professionals. AI is applied across product selection, global social media operations, and buyer-database matching, but no proprietary models or patents are disclosed.

Name

CLSC Inc.

Legal name

广东龙头供应链股份有限公司

Website

https://clsc.cn

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Short description

CLSC Inc. is a Guangzhou-based private cross-border trade supply chain platform founded in 2005, offering export SMEs integrated customs, logistics, FX, financing, and distribution services across 190+ countries and 380 Chinese cities via 300+ product-category websites and a part-time agent channel.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cross-Border Trade Supply Chain Services

NAICS

Couriers and Express Delivery Services (492110), Warehousing and Storage (4931)

akta.pro primary industry

Multi-Country Consolidation (MCC) / Regional Hub Consolidation (TLACALAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Direct-to-Consignee (DTC) / Deconsolidation & Breakbulk Distribution (TLACALAE), Industrial & Manufacturing Parts Run / Line-Run Courier (TLAAAEAA), Cross-Border PUDO & Parcel Locker Networks (International) (TLAAANAI)

Keywords

• Cross-border trade services
• Supply chain management
• Export logistics services
• Trade financing solutions
• Customs clearance services

Headquarters

HQ city

Guangzhou

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Supply Chain Service Fees: Fees charged for comprehensive supply chain management services including procurement execution, sales execution, customs clearance, logistics, and trade facilitation for export enterprises and manufacturers.
2. Financing Services: Interest income from providing financing to SMEs, including products such as L/C buying, OA (open account) buying, inventory financing, and foreign exchange hedging. The company addresses the information asymmetry between SMEs and banks, offering unsecured, unguaranteed financing.
3. Procurement and Sales Execution Commission: Commission-based revenue from executing procurement and sales on behalf of clients globally, leveraging the company's service network and supplier relationships across 190+ countries and regions.
4. Part-Time Sales Agent Model: Revenue generated through a network of part-time export business agents who earn commissions of 40%-75% on gross profit from orders they source, with base salaries ranging from ¥1,000 to ¥10,000 per month based on performance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

CLSC Inc. operates a one-stop cross-border trade supply chain service platform providing SMEs with integrated solutions covering customs clearance, logistics, foreign exchange, financing, tax rebates, procurement, and sales execution. The company integrates commercial flow, logistics, information flow, and capital flow across a network of 190+ countries, supported by AI-powered tools, 300+ product-category websites, and a 380-city domestic distribution network.

Product overview

CLSC Inc. operates a one-stop cross-border trade supply chain service platform as its core product, supported by a portfolio of service modules and an extensive independent website matrix. The platform integrates商流、物流、信息流、资金流 (commercial flow, logistics, information flow, and capital flow) to provide SMEs with end-to-end supply chain solutions. Core service modules include: (1) 出口供应链 — customs clearance, logistics, foreign exchange, and financing for exporters; (2) 金融供应链 — credit instruments (L/C buyout, OA buyout, inventory financing, forward contracts); (3) 生产供应链 — global procurement and sales execution; (4) 流通供应链 — distribution network across 300+ cities; and (5) supporting modules covering procurement agency, supply chain management, import/export agency, production integration, and logistics. The company also operates an AI + 外贸联营 program for co-founders and a remote part-time foreign trade sales program, both powered by AI tools. The independent站项目矩阵 spans 180+ vertical e-commerce websites (B2C/B2B) across categories including industrial products, agricultural goods, electronics, machinery, consumer goods, and chemicals, each managed by subsidiary companies under its 仁生集团, 田氏集团, 彩乐集团, and 龙头集团 umbrella.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cross-Border Trade Supply Chain Service Platform (跨境贸易供应链服务平台) A one-stop digital platform providing global SMEs with integrated solutions for cross-border export, procurement, and logistics services, integrating commercial flow, logistics, information flow, and capital flow.
• Export Supply Chain Services (出口供应链服务) Provides exporters with customs clearance (通关), logistics, foreign exchange, financing, and tax rebate services; includes value-added services such as prepaying procurement funds, fast payment processing, and full insurance coverage. Enables real-time online tracking of import/export status and expenses.
• Financial Supply Chain Services (金融供应链服务) Provides credit-based financing products including L/C (Letter of Credit) buyout, OA (Open Account) buyout, inventory financing, and foreign exchange hedging (forward contracts) for SMEs with information asymmetry barriers with banks.
• Production Supply Chain Services (生产供应链服务) Facilitates global procurement and sales for enterprises through procurement execution and sales execution services, supported by a worldwide service network spanning 190+ countries.
• Distribution Supply Chain Services (流通供应链服务) Provides distribution and fulfillment network coverage across 380+ cities in China, enabling direct-from-manufacturer distribution to dealers, retailers, and malls across categories including grain/oil, FMCG, automotive aftermarket, IT, and home appliances.
• Supply Chain Foreign Trade Business Platform (供应链外商务平台) Professional B2X product display and promotion platform where suppliers showcase products to global buyers, assisting in order acquisition across 300+ product-category project websites.
• AI + Foreign Trade Co-Founders Program (AI外贸项目联营)

Quantifiable outcome

• Logistics costs reduced by 10%-30% compared to customers' self-managed logistics
• +4 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature4 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Cainiao Network (菜鸟网络): Alibaba's logistics arm providing cross-border fulfillment, warehousing and customs services globally. Comparable to CLSC's logistics, customs brokerage and cross-border trade enablement components, though at massive incumbency scale.
• SF Express: Leading Chinese integrated logistics provider with international freight, customs brokerage and supply chain finance (via S.F. Finance). Directly comparable to CLSC's combined logistics + customs + trade finance offering, though at far broader incumbency scale.
• Alibaba.com: Alibaba's B2B cross-border trade platform connects Chinese suppliers with global buyers and offers trade finance and logistics via Cainiao/Lazada. Highly comparable to CLSC's B2X promotion and export facilitation model, but operates at vastly larger scale and as a broad incumbent.
• ZTO Express: One of China's largest express delivery and logistics companies with growing cross-border parcel capabilities. Comparable to the logistics component of CLSC's cross-border supply chain platform.
• JD Logistics: Integrated supply chain and logistics arm of JD.com, offering warehousing, cross-border fulfillment, customs and supply chain finance. Comparable to CLSC's integrated supply chain services across procurement, logistics and finance for Chinese exporters.

Emerging players

• ECVV: Smaller China-based B2B sourcing platform serving global buyers with category-specific storefronts. Comparable to CLSC's 300+ independent product-category websites model, though at smaller scale and narrower scope.

Direct peers

• Global Sources: Hong Kong-based B2B sourcing platform with strong China export DNA, online catalogs plus trade shows (Global Sources Exhibitions). Directly comparable to CLSC's Canton-Fair-adjacent, multi-category B2B export platform model.
• Made-in-China.com: A leading Chinese B2B export sourcing platform listing Chinese manufacturers and products to global buyers. Closely comparable to CLSC's 300+ independent product-category websites and supplier promotion model.
• DHgate (敦煌网): Cross-border B2B/B2C e-commerce platform focused on Chinese SMEs exporting to overseas buyers with integrated payments and logistics. Comparable to CLSC's cross-border trade + supply chain services + financing approach for Chinese export SMEs.

Regional players

• Yiwu Goofoo / China Yiwu Market platforms: Digital commerce platforms anchored in Yiwu's massive small-commodities trading hub, providing cross-border B2B services and logistics for SME exporters. Comparable regional/Chinese export B2B peer with supply chain service elements similar to CLSC.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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