Agility Global

What Agility Global does

Agility Global PLC is an Abu Dhabi-headquartered, ADX-listed holding company and investor that owns and operates sector-leading businesses across logistics, aviation, industrial real estate, and related services, with a global footprint spanning 120+ countries. Its core operating subsidiaries include Menzies Aviation (the world's largest aviation services company by number of countries, providing ground handling, cargo, and aviation support), Tristar (global energy logistics including fuel transportation, storage, and distribution), Agility Logistics Parks (Grade A industrial real estate in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia), Alliad (construction and facilities management), Shipa (a digital logistics platform spanning Shipa Delivery, Shipa Ecommerce, and Shipa Freight with iContainers integration), Labco, MicroClear by ICS, and UPAC. The group also holds strategic minority shareholdings in listed and non-listed companies including DSV (the world's largest logistics company), Reem Mall ($1.3B mega-mall in Abu Dhabi), GWC, NREC, and Agility Ventures.

Agility monetizes through enterprise B2B contracts (multi-year, quote-based pricing across aviation services, energy logistics, construction, and industrial real estate), subscription/recurring digital platform revenue from Shipa services, and investment returns from its minority stakes in DSV, Reem Mall, GWC, NREC, and its ventures portfolio. The go-to-market model combines direct enterprise sales for Menzies Aviation, Tristar, and Agility Logistics Parks with self-serve customer portals for Shipa Freight and Shipa Delivery, supplemented by joint-venture partnerships (e.g., ROSHN Group for Saudi Arabia logistics development).

Technology and R&D signals are modest but emerging: the group has launched a Phaidra AI pilot with the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure and Khazna for operational optimization, and continues to publish its annual Emerging Markets Index as thought leadership content. Sustainability credentials are demonstrated through EDGE Advanced Green Building certification at the Ghana Logistics Park. Customer segments span aviation industry players, energy sector operators, industrial real estate tenants, government and defense clients (including HM Forces logistics), digital/ecommerce shippers, and construction/facilities management clients.

Name

Agility Global

Legal name

Agility Global PLC

Website

https://agilitylogistics.com

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Agility Global PLC is an Abu Dhabi-headquartered, ADX-listed holding company that owns and operates sector-leading global businesses in logistics, aviation, energy logistics, industrial real estate, and digital freight, serving enterprise clients across 120+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Logistics & Aviation Services

NAICS

Corporate, Subsidiary, and Regional Managing Offices (551114), General Warehousing and Storage (493110), Warehousing and Storage (493)

SIC

Public Warehousing & Storage (4220)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial & Logistics Property Management (BPAJAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Shipping Management, Labeling & Carrier Integration (Multi-Carrier) (TLAEACAE)

Keywords

• Aviation ground handling
• Energy logistics services
• Industrial real estate
• Construction facilities management
• Digital freight forwarding

Headquarters

HQ city

Abu Dhabi

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Aviation Services (Menzies Aviation): Ground handling, aviation services, and cargo operations through Menzies Aviation - the largest aviation services company in the world by number of countries
2. Energy Logistics (Tristar): Global energy logistics business providing fuel transportation, storage, and distribution services
3. Industrial Real Estate (Agility Logistics Parks): Development and operation of logistics parks in Middle East, Africa, and South Asia, including joint ventures such as ROSHN Group partnership
4. Digital Logistics Platforms (Shipa): Shipa Delivery, Ecommerce, and Freight digital platforms providing logistics-as-a-service to customers
5. Construction & Facilities Management (Alliad): Construction and facilities management services
6. Investment Returns: Dividends and capital appreciation from minority shareholdings including DSV (world's largest logistics company), Reem Mall ($1.3B mega-mall), GWC, NREC, and Agility Ventures portfolio

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Agility Global is a publicly listed holding company that owns and operates sector-leading businesses across aviation services (Menzies Aviation), energy logistics (Tristar), industrial real estate (Agility Logistics Parks), construction and facilities management (Alliad), and digital logistics platforms (Shipa). The group also holds strategic minority investments in global logistics leaders including DSV, and publishes the annual Emerging Markets Index as thought leadership.

Product overview

Agility Global is a holding company and investor in sector-leading global businesses. The portfolio architecture consists of operating subsidiaries (Menzies Aviation, Tristar, Agility Logistics Parks, Alliad, Labco, MicroClear by ICS, UPAC) combined with a digital logistics platform (Shipa comprising Shipa Delivery, Shipa Ecommerce, and Shipa Freight). The company also holds minority shareholdings in strategic investments including DSV (world's largest logistics company), Reem Mall, GWC, NREC, and an Agility Ventures portfolio of emerging technology businesses. The structure is a platform-plus-multiple-subsidiaries model rather than a single unified product, with each business operating independently with its own sustainability roadmap.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Menzies Aviation: Aviation services company - ground handling, cargo, fuel services. Described as the largest aviation services company in the world by number of countries.
• Tristar
• Agility Logistics Parks
• Alliad
• Shipa
• Shipa Delivery
• Shipa Ecommerce
• Shipa Freight
• Labco
• MicroClear by ICS
• UPAC
• Agility Ventures

Products and services

• Menzies Aviation The largest aviation services company in the world by number of countries, providing ground handling, cargo, fuel services, and aviation support at airports globally. Serves airlines and airport operators across 120+ countries.
• Tristar Global energy logistics business providing integrated solutions for the energy sector including fuel logistics, aviation fueling, marine services, and energy transportation and distribution.
• Agility Logistics Parks Industrial real estate business developing and operating Grade A logistics parks across Middle East, Africa, and South Asia. Provides warehouse storage, distribution centers, and logistics infrastructure.
• Alliad Construction and facilities management company providing integrated building services for commercial and industrial clients.
• Shipa Delivery Last-mile delivery digital service enabling customers to track shipments and manage deliveries online through a self-service portal.
• Shipa Ecommerce Ecommerce-focused logistics solution for online retailers and businesses, providing digital logistics capabilities tailored to ecommerce operations.
• Shipa Freight Digital freight forwarding platform for international cargo shipping, with integration into iContainers for self-service freight management.

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• UNHCR (United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 June 2026Agility and UNHCR signed an agreement to support Refugee Higher Education, demonstrating Agility's commitment to humanitarian assistance and social responsibility in addition to commercial operations.
• ROSHN GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 February 2026ROSHN Group and Agility Logistics Parks signed Heads of Terms to establish a joint venture for logistics development and operations. The partnership will develop Grade A logistics park facilities, expanding Agility's presence in the Saudi Arabian market through ROSHN's real estate development capabilities.
• UAE Ministry of Energy and InfrastructurecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 February 2026UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, Khazna, and Agility announced a pilot to implement Phaidra AI technology for operational optimization, representing Agility's investment in emerging AI technologies for logistics and infrastructure operations.
• KhaznacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 February 2026Joint pilot with UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure to implement Phaidra AI, with Khazna (UAE data infrastructure company) providing technology infrastructure support for AI implementation.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• SATS Ltd. (including WFS): Asia-based ground handling and in-flight catering services provider that acquired WFS. Direct competitor to Menzies Aviation in airport ground handling and cargo services globally.
• Swissport International: World's largest airport ground handling and cargo services company by passenger flights served. Direct competitor to Menzies Aviation across global airport operations.
• DSV: World's largest logistics and freight forwarding company. Agility is one of its largest shareholders and DSV itself operates in freight forwarding, contract logistics, and air & sea — overlapping directly with Agility's Tristar and Shipa operations.
• Menzies Aviation (peer context, listed competitors): Wholly-owned subsidiary of Agility, listed here as a reference point. Direct competitors to Menzies in aviation ground handling include Swissport (parent: HNA) and WFS (Worldwide Flight Services, parent: SATS).
• CEVA Logistics: Global third-party logistics provider offering contract logistics, freight forwarding, and ground transportation. Direct competitor in contract logistics and forwarding comparable to Tristar and Shipa.

Broad incumbents

• DHL Group (Deutsche Post DHL): Global logistics incumbent operating across express, freight forwarding, supply chain, and e-commerce. Competes with Menzies Aviation in ground handling and with Tristar/Shipa in forwarding and contract logistics.
• Kuehne+Nagel: One of the world's largest freight forwarders with global air, sea, road, and contract logistics operations. Comparable to Tristar and Shipa Freight forwarding services.
• Maersk (A.P. Møller - Mærsk): Global integrated container logistics company with ocean, inland, and end-to-end supply chain services. Comparable to Shipa Freight and Tristar's logistics forwarding and contract logistics activities.

Regional players

• GWC (Gulf Warehousing Company): Qatar-based regional logistics leader in warehousing, freight forwarding, and contract logistics. Agility holds a minority stake; comparable as a Middle East logistics parks and contract logistics operator.
• Aramex: Middle East-headquartered logistics and express delivery company with operations across MEA, South Asia, and global corridors. Comparable to Shipa Delivery and Tristar's regional distribution activities.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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