ktl logistics

What ktl logistics does

KTL Logistics operates the legal entity Kaztrans Limited Partnership, a U.S.-domiciled freight forwarder and licensed Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier (NVOCC) under Federal Maritime Commission License #024021, bonded and carrying $75,000 in cargo indemnity insurance. Founded in 2006 in Kazakhstan as a railway intermodal operator serving CIS and Baltic states, the firm later relocated its operational headquarters to Staten Island, New York and now positions itself as a global forwarder with listed offices in Moscow, Beijing, and London. The company issues its own bills of lading, contracts directly with all major ocean carriers (APL, CMA CGM, COSCO, Maersk, MSC, NYK, OOCL, PIL, ZIM), and accesses IATA-member air capacity.

The service catalog is broad for a firm of its apparent scale: ocean import/export, air freight, intermodal and rail, road freight, warehousing, LCL consolidation, RORO, and project/breakbulk cargo. Underlying technology is limited to a web-based Client Center portal providing shipment tracking, shipping instructions, credit card authorization, Incoterms reference, and embedded MarineTraffic vessel tracking and Alphaliner market intelligence. No proprietary AI/ML capability, mobile application, or public API is disclosed, and the technology posture reflects conventional late-2000s freight-forwarding tooling rather than a digital-first platform.

The business model is transaction-based: revenue is generated per shipment through freight forwarding fees, NVOCC margin on carrier contracts, fixed document ($65) and handling ($85) fees, and marine insurance premium facilitation. Go-to-market is direct sales via phone, email, website quote forms, and live chat, with no channel partners, app marketplace presence, or self-serve digital booking. Customer segments are defined horizontally — US importers, US exporters, project cargo shippers, and intermodal shippers — with no disclosed named-account concentration. Pricing is publicly posted (ocean $640–$2,600 per 20'/40' container; air $1.95–$7.50 per kg) and varies by lane, equipment, and weight bracket.

Name

ktl logistics

Legal name

KAZTRANS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

Website

https://ktlus.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Short description

KTL Logistics (Kaztrans Limited Partnership) is a U.S.-licensed NVOCC providing ocean, air, intermodal, road, and project cargo freight forwarding services to U.S. importers, exporters, and global shippers across 30+ countries, with headquarters in Staten Island, New York.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Freight Forwarding & Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (48851)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Customs Brokerage for Ocean Shipments (Import/Export Clearance) (TLACABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Bills of Lading (B/L) & Sea Waybill Issuance/Management (TLACAHAA), Customs & Regulatory Filing Documentation (Entry/Exit Summaries, Declarations, ENS/AMS/ACI) (TLACAHAE), Export/Import Documentation Preparation (Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Shipper’s Letter of Instruction) (TLACAHAD)

Keywords

• International freight forwarding
• Ocean freight services
• Air freight forwarding
• Customs brokerage services
• Cargo insurance brokerage

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Freight Forwarding Services: Core revenue from ocean and air freight forwarding services, including container shipping, LCL consolidation, and full container load (FCL) services. Pricing based on origin/destination ports, equipment type, and weight/volume.
2. NVOCC Services: As a licensed NVOCC, the company issues its own bills of lading and provides competitive rates for both import and export shipments through contracts with major carriers.
3. Document and Handling Fees: Document fee of $65 (includes Carrier's BL) and handling fee of $85 (includes HBL, Customs Export Declaration) as ancillary charges.
4. Insurance Services: Marine insurance assistance providing All Risk and Total Loss coverage options. Premium calculated as percentage of cargo value.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

KTL Logistics provides multimodal international freight forwarding as an FMC-licensed NVOCC (#024021), coordinating ocean import/export, air freight, intermodal/rail, road freight, RORO, warehousing, consolidation, and project/breakbulk cargo services for U.S. importers and exporters. The company bundles customs brokerage, export documentation (AES filings, HBL, Customs Export Declaration), and marine cargo insurance (All Risk and Total Loss) around each shipment, with online tracking through its Client Center portal. Revenue is earned on a transactional basis per shipment and per ancillary document or handling fee.

Product overview

KTL Logistics (Kaztrans Limited Partnership) is an NVOCC (Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier) providing a comprehensive suite of logistics services. The company operates as a single unified service offering with multiple interconnected capabilities including Ocean Import/Export Services, Intermodal Service, Air Service, Project and Breakbulk Cargo Services, Road Freight, Warehousing, Consolidation, and RORO Shipping. The core platform is built around international freight forwarding with a cargo tracking system for real-time shipment visibility. All services integrate with global carrier networks and provide customs clearance, documentation, and insurance support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered compliance, industry, core and quality.

• AES – Automated Export System (US Customs)complianceOthersAffiliated with Automated Export System for US Customs export compliance and documentation processing.
• International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA)industryOthersMember of the global freight forwarding association network representing logistics companies internationally.
• International Air Transport Association (IATA)coreOthersMember providing air freight services with access to IATA-certified air cargo handling and airline relationships.
• International Organization for Standardization (ISO)qualityOthersAffiliated with ISO demonstrating commitment to international quality standards in logistics operations.
• Major Ocean Carriers (APL, CMA CGM, COSCO, MAERSK, MSC, etc.)coreTechnology or IntegrationContracts with major shipping lines including APL, China Shipping, CMA CGM, COSCO, Maersk, MSC, NORASIA, NYK, OOCL, PIL, ZIM for ocean freight capacity and competitive rates.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Geodis: Global freight forwarder and 3PL with ocean, air, road and customs services; competes with KTL for international shippers seeking multi-modal forwarding solutions.
• Expeditors International: Large US-headquartered global freight forwarder providing ocean, air and customs services worldwide; overlaps with KTL's full-service NVOCC offering but operates at materially greater scale across all modes.
• Kuehne+Nagel: One of the world's largest freight forwarders with deep ocean, air and customs brokerage capabilities; competes for the same US import/export customers as KTL across similar international lanes.
• DHL Global Forwarding: Global freight forwarding arm of Deutsche Post DHL providing ocean, air, road and customs services; directly overlaps KTL's international forwarding and customs brokerage on a much larger enterprise scale.
• C.H. Robinson: Major US-based 3PL and freight broker with significant ocean and air forwarding business, including NVOCC operations; comparable in service mix but far larger and more digitally enabled.
• CEVA Logistics: Global supply chain operator offering ocean and air freight forwarding, contract logistics and customs services; overlaps KTL's international forwarding and customs brokerage offerings.
• Yusen Logistics: Global logistics provider offering ocean, air and customs forwarding with strong US and intra-Asia trade lane coverage; comparable to KTL in serving importers/exporters across international lanes.
• Kerry Logistics: Asia-headquartered global freight forwarder with significant ocean, air and cross-border capabilities; comparable to KTL on international forwarding and customs brokerage, particularly across Asia-Pacific trade lanes.

Direct peers

• Flexport: Technology-enabled international freight forwarder offering ocean, air and trucking services with a digital platform; directly comparable to KTL as an NVOCC serving US importers/exporters, but with far greater scale and proprietary tech.
• Hellmann Worldwide Logistics: Privately held German-headquartered mid-sized global freight forwarder with strong US presence offering ocean, air, road and customs services; closely comparable to KTL in full-service multi-modal positioning.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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