Tech-Enabled Dubai Freight & Logistics Platform — 900+ Clients

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Tech-Enabled Dubai Freight & Logistics Platform — 900+ Clients

Information TechnologyDubai, Dubai, United Arab EmiratesVerified

Deal information

20 peopleEst. 2023Information Technology
Asking price
AED 11M
Revenue
AED 6.5M
Profit
AED 927K
Multiple
11.9x

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Description

UAE-based tech-enabled freight forwarding and logistics provider available for acquisition or strategic investment — end-to-end air, sea, and land freight, customs clearance, warehousing, fulfilment, and last-mile delivery. 180,000+ shipments handled, 900+ B2B clients served, and ~USD 1.65B in cargo value across retail, defence, healthcare, and e-commerce.

Reason for sale

Seller has multiple businesses to manageand would to exit from it.

Products & services

End-to-End Supply Chain Services (Air / Sea / Land)

1. Air Freight — airport-to-airport and door-to-door cargo with consolidation options and express courier services, served through partnerships with major global carriers.

2. Sea Freight — FCL, LCL, break bulk, roll-on/roll-off, and reefer (temperature-controlled); handles oversized cargo, vehicles, machinery, and dangerous goods.

3. Road Freight — cross-country and intermodal transportation, including refrigerated trucking for temperature-sensitive and high-value cargo.

4. Customs Clearance — full brokerage: project cargo clearance, tariff classification, duty drawback, import/export tax planning, and compliance support.

5. Warehousing & Fulfilment — cross-docking, reverse logistics, retail distribution, and secure storage with 24/7 surveillance and controlled access.

6. Last-Mile Delivery — final-leg distribution supporting e-commerce and B2B clients.

7. Defence & Government Logistics — 3PL/4PL services for government and defence departments, including heavy-lift freight, storage, transportation, and inventory management for remote and demanding environments.

8. Relocation Services — domestic and international relocation with packing, storage, and door-to-door delivery.

9. Dangerous Goods (DG) — certified hazardous-materials transport in full compliance with IATA, IMDG, and ADR.

Technology: Proprietary logistics platform that streamlines quoting, booking, shipment coordination, and real-time tracking across local and international markets — the core differentiator in a traditionally manual industry.

Pricing Model: Commission-based freight brokerage plus service fees for customs clearance, warehousing, fulfilment, and specialised logistics. Asset-light: shipments are coordinated through partner carriers at preferential rates, keeping overhead low while scaling.

Track Record: 180,000+ shipments handled · 900+ B2B clients served · ~USD 1.65B in cargo value · 12+ years of team industry experience.

Customers & market

Client Base: 900+ B2B clients served, including 200+ recurring accounts across retail, baby products, defence/government, healthcare and pharmaceuticals, e-commerce, construction, and high-value goods (art, electronics). Domestic UAE strength with international reach — shipments to destinations across Asia, Africa, and beyond.

Retention & Concentration: Relationship-driven model with dedicated account management for key clients. Revenue is diversified across multiple service lines (air, sea, road freight, customs clearance, warehousing, defence logistics, relocation, dangerous goods) and industries, reducing concentration risk. The recurring B2B base provides stable revenue.

Specialised Capabilities as a Moat: Proven handling of dangerous goods, pharmaceutical-related cargo, and defence-related logistics with full regulatory compliance — high barriers to entry that deter commodity competitors.

Market: The UAE is one of the world's fastest-growing logistics hubs, positioned between Asia, Europe, and Africa. The GCC logistics market is projected to grow at ~6–7% CAGR through 2030, supported by infrastructure investment, e-commerce expansion, and the UAE's continued role as a regional trade hub.

Ideal Buyer Profile: Strategic logistics groups, freight forwarders, warehouse and fulfilment operators, e-commerce enablement platforms, private equity / venture investors, and international freight networks seeking an established UAE / MENA platform.

Operations & team

Team: 20 employees across operations, sales, accounting, logistics coordination, fleet management, digital marketing, and business development. Leadership includes a CEO, General Manager, Operations Manager, Senior Accountant, Business Development Manager, and dedicated managers for relocation, sales, digital marketing, and projects.

Ownership Involvement: Limited day-to-day — established systems and management structure keep the owner focused on strategy and key relationships while the General Manager and Operations Manager run daily operations (semi-absentee structure).

Partners & Carriers: Strategic partnerships with major global logistics providers for air, sea, and road freight — preferential rates and global reach without the overhead of owning transport assets. Recent investment in business assets and fleet strengthens service control.

Technology: In-house digital freight platform automating quoting, booking, coordination, and real-time tracking, with an online quotation system for clients.

Facilities: Registered office in Dubai; asset-light operating model. Premises and lease detail shared with qualified buyers under NDA.

Compliance: Significant experience with dangerous goods (IATA, IMDG, ADR), pharmaceutical cargo, and defence-related shipments.

Hours: Standard business hours with 24/7 support for shipment tracking and urgent logistics needs.

Growth opportunities

Management Projections:

  • Revenue: ~AED 6.53M (FY2025) → ~AED 14.73M by 2028 (~31% CAGR)
  • Projected EBITDA margin: ~21.5% by 2028 (≈ AED 3.17M EBITDA)
  • Growth driven by expansion across freight, warehousing, fulfilment, last-mile delivery, and technology-enabled logistics services

Quick Wins (0–12 months):

  • Upsell warehousing, customs clearance, and fulfilment to existing freight-only clients
  • Launch a self-service online booking portal for repeat clients to cut manual quote processing
  • Targeted digital marketing to expand the 900+ client base

Medium-Term (1–2 years):

  • Add cold-chain / temperature-controlled logistics as a dedicated vertical
  • Expand into adjacent GCC markets (Saudi Arabia, Qatar) leveraging existing carrier partnerships
  • Deepen e-commerce enablement and last-mile delivery capacity

Bigger Plays (2+ years):

  • Larger multi-year government and defence logistics framework contracts
  • Build a 4PL offering managing end-to-end supply chains for enterprise clients
  • Own warehousing assets via acquisition or partnership to capture the full logistics value chain — FY2025 investing cash flow already reflects fleet and asset investment

Revenue and earnings by year

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RevenueEBITDA
Financial yearRevenueEBITDA
FY2025AED 6,530,000AED 700,000

Valuation

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AED 11,000,000

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