Companies in Freight Forwarders
There are 33,659 companies in Freight Forwarders which include CMA CGM, Transport Corporation of India, Aramex, Dhl, CloudTrucks. 1,012 companies in Freight Forwarders are funded, with 1,714 having secured Series A funding. Till date, the sector has seen the creation of 1 Unicorn. United States has the most number of companies in Freight Forwarders (6,844), followed by India
(4,495), and then United Kingdom (3,113).
2026 has seen the creation of 2 Freight Forwarders companies. On average, the last 10 years have seen 972 new companies launched every year. Most number of Freight Forwarders startups have been founded by alumni from Cornell University, New York University and Harvard Business School.
Here is a List of top companies in Freight Forwarders

1. CMA CGM
Provider of end-to-end shipping, logistics, and air freight transport solutions. The company designs and delivers transport solutions supporting cargo across the supply chain. Services include shipping lines, logistics options, and intermodal solutions. Air freight services incorporate scheduled flights and charters.
Key facts about CMA CGM
- Founded Year: 1978
- Location: Marseille (France)
- Stage: Acquired
- Investors: Societe Generale, HSBC and 3 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Conventional Debt, Oct 12, 2020, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 72/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 97 Competitors
Provider of multimodal logistics services. The company delivers services in multimodal logistics. It focuses on customer relationships and building trust. The company contributes towards nation building and adapts to new practices in the logistics industry. It practices family culture and respects the environment while conducting business.
Key facts about Transport Corporation of India
- Founded Year: 1958
- Location: Gurugram (India)
- Stage: Public
- Tracxn Score: 72/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 2 of 29,417 Competitors

3. Aramex
Provider of express, freight, and logistics solutions. It offers a comprehensive suite of services encompassing express shipping, freight forwarding, and various logistics solutions. These services include shipment tracking, rate calculation, warehousing, and supply chain management. The company facilitates both individual and business shipping needs, providing options for various industries and shipment types. It aims to deliver efficient and reliable transportation services globally.
Key facts about Aramex
- Founded Year: 1982
- Location: Dubai (United Arab Emirates)
- Stage: Acquired
- Investors: GeoPost, The National Investor and 3 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Oct 20, 2021, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 70/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 484 Competitors
4. Dhl
Provider of international express shipping, freight, and supply chain services. The company offers express document and package delivery for personal and business needs. It provides air, ocean, road, and rail freight services. Enterprise logistics services offer custom solutions for organizations seeking outsourced logistics.
Key facts about Dhl
- Founded Year: 1969
- Location: Bonn (Germany)
- Stage: Public
- Investors: Blum Capital, Soor Capital and 3 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Grant (prize money), Dec 22, 2021, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 70/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 5 of 24,604 Competitors

5. CloudTrucks
Provider of web-based payment management solutions for the transportation industry. The company offers cloud-based revenue & administrative service management solutions for the trucking business. It includes instant payments, schedule optimizer, rate management, app-based load booking, dispatch & truck assistance, etc. The app is available on the Android & iOS platforms.
Key facts about CloudTrucks
- Founded Year: 2019
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $142M
- Investors: Menlo Ventures, Craft Ventures and 11 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Nov 30, 2021, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 70/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 3 of 351 Competitors

