TSUS

What TSUS does

TSUS Logistics is a privately held freight forwarding and supply chain services provider headquartered in Laredo, Texas. Founded in 2008, the company specializes in cross-border logistics between the United States and Mexico, with service coverage extending to Canada, Brazil, Europe, and Asia. It operates warehouse and distribution facilities in Laredo, TX; Houston, TX; and Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico, positioning it directly within the nearshoring corridor that has gained prominence as manufacturers relocate operations from Asia to Mexico.

The company delivers an integrated six-module service portfolio: Domestic & International Freight (FTL, LTL, air, and ocean); Global Solutions for international import/export coordination; Port Services through partnerships with port operators; Customs Services covering USMCA, Brazil, and Asia frameworks; Warehousing in three facilities with outsourced overflow capacity; and Cargo Protection insurance. Its underlying technology is described as a logistics management and supply chain optimization platform supporting international freight forwarding, customs documentation, and warehouse management, though no proprietary AI/ML or software products are disclosed.

TSUS generates revenue on a per-shipment transaction fee basis for most freight services, with professional services fees for customs work and managed services fees for warehousing. The company serves both small businesses and large corporations through a sales-led go-to-market approach, using direct phone outreach, website contact forms, and free consultations. It claims 200+ clients and 15,000+ completed transactions over its operating history, with named enterprise customers including Foxconn, Flex, Interbrands, and Source. The company is privately held with no disclosed funding rounds, parent company, or institutional investors.

Name

TSUS

Legal name

TSUS-Logistics

Website

https://tsus-inc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

TSUS Logistics is a privately held US-Mexico cross-border freight forwarder founded in 2008, providing integrated freight, customs, warehousing, and nearshoring services from facilities in Laredo, Houston, and Monterrey to enterprise and SMB clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Freight Forwarding and Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Warehousing and Storage (493), Marine Cargo Handling (48832)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Manufacturing & Heavy Industry (TLAIALAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Digital Customs Connectivity & Single Window Integration Hubs (TLAEAOAK), Shipper-Carrier Direct Contracting Networks (TLAEAJAC)

Keywords

• Freight forwarding services
• Customs brokerage
• Nearshoring logistics
• Warehousing services
• Cross-border supply chain

Headquarters

HQ city

Laredo

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Freight Transportation Services: Door-to-door logistics services including FTL (Dry, Reefer, Flat Bed), LTL (Inland, Ocean), Air freight, and Ocean freight (Dry, Reefer). Revenue generated on a per-shipment basis for domestic and international cargo transportation.
2. Global Trade Solutions: International import/export services covering USA, Mexico, Canada, Brazil, Europe, and Asia markets. Includes shipment planning, cross-border coordination, and delivery execution services.
3. Port Services: Port-related logistics services connecting international and domestic services for overseas cargo movement. Partnerships with port operators facilitate navigation through international waters.
4. Customs Services: Customs and legal guidance to prevent supply chain disruptions during import/export processes. Services cover USMCA, Brazil, and Asia trade corridors.
5. Warehousing Services: Quality and secure warehouse spaces for merchandise storage in Laredo, TX; Houston, TX; and Monterrey, NL, Mexico. Outsourced warehousing available in additional locations as needed.
6. Cargo Protection/Insurance: Customized insurance products to protect customers' cargo and products during transportation and storage.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

TSUS Logistics operates as a unified supply chain and nearshoring platform offering door-to-door freight forwarding services (FTL, LTL, inland, ocean, air), global import/export solutions across the Americas, Europe, and Asia, port coordination, customs brokerage under USMCA and other trade frameworks, merchandise warehousing in Laredo (TX), Houston (TX), and Monterrey (Mexico), and customized cargo insurance. The company also provides secondary supplier sourcing, packaging/co-packaging options, and raw material vendor identification to support nearshoring clients.

Product overview

TSUS Logistics operates as a unified supply chain and nearshoring platform offering six integrated service modules: Domestic & International Freight (covering FTL, LTL, air, and ocean freight), Global Solutions (for USA, Mexico, Brazil, Europe, and Asia trade lanes), Port Services (connecting international and domestic cargo movement), Customs Services (USMCA, Brazil, and Asia compliance), Warehouses (facilities in Laredo, Houston, and Monterrey), and Cargo Protection (customized insurance). These services work together to provide door-to-door logistics, cross-border coordination, and end-to-end supply chain optimization for US and Mexico-based companies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Domestic & International Freight Door-to-door logistics services between shippers and their clients, covering FTL (Dry, Reefer, Flat Bed), LTL (Inland, Ocean), inland and ocean routes, and air freight. Target: US- and Mexico-based companies moving cargo domestically or internationally.
• Global Solutions International import/export shipping services covering USA, Mexico, Canada, Brazil, Europe, and Asia markets, including shipment planning, cross-border coordination, and delivery execution for global trade.
• Port Services Logistics coordination connecting international and domestic services to move cargo overseas, leveraging partnerships with port operators and expertise in international waters.
• Customs Services Customs and legal guidance to prevent supply chain disruptions during import and export, with expertise covering USMCA, Brazil, and Asia trade frameworks.
• Warehouses Quality and secure warehouse spaces for merchandise storage in Laredo, Texas; Houston, Texas; and Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico, with outsourced warehousing available in additional locations as needed.
• Cargo Protection Customized insurance products designed to protect customers' cargo and products during transportation and storage.

Quantifiable outcome

• 15,000+ successful transactions completed
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Port OperatorscoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnerships with port operators to provide port services. TSUS Logistics leverages these partnerships and knowledge to help clients navigate international waters and move cargo overseas. These partnerships enable connection between international and domestic services.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• XPO Logistics: North American LTL and logistics provider with truckload brokerage and supply chain services. Overlaps with TSUS on freight transportation and warehousing, with deeper US domestic LTL capabilities.
• DHL Global Forwarding: Division of Deutsche Post DHL offering international air, ocean, road freight and customs services. Comparable to TSUS on multi-modal freight forwarding and customs, with substantially broader geographic reach.
• C.H. Robinson: Largest North American 3PL and freight broker with extensive US-Mexico cross-border operations and global forwarding capabilities. Overlaps with TSUS across freight, customs, and warehousing, but at vastly greater scale.
• Kuehne+Nagel: Global freight forwarder and contract logistics provider covering ocean, air, road, customs, and warehousing worldwide. Competes with TSUS on international freight forwarding and customs, particularly on Asia and Europe lanes.
• Expeditors International: Global logistics company specializing in international freight forwarding, customs brokerage, and supply chain solutions. Direct overlap with TSUS on international freight and customs services across all major trade lanes.
• UPS Supply Chain Solutions: Division of UPS offering freight forwarding, customs brokerage, contract logistics, and warehousing globally. Comparable to TSUS on integrated supply chain services and customs expertise, with significant scale advantages.
• Maersk (A.P. Moller-Maersk): Global ocean carrier and integrated logistics provider offering ocean freight, inland transportation, customs, and warehousing. Competes with TSUS on ocean freight forwarding and integrated end-to-end supply chain services.

Direct peers

• Coyote Logistics: US-based truckload brokerage and 3PL with strong US-Mexico cross-border expertise. Directly comparable in target market (shippers needing US-Mexico capacity) and bundled service model.
• Flexport: Digital-first global freight forwarder offering ocean, air, and trucking services plus customs brokerage. Direct competitor to TSUS for cross-border and international freight, with stronger technology but weaker regional cross-border expertise.
• Seko Logistics: Mid-sized global freight forwarder with particularly strong US-Mexico cross-border capabilities and warehousing. Closest size-and-strategy peer to TSUS, with similar bundled cross-border service model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tsus-llc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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