Shanghai - Air Sea Transport Inc. (Shanghai, Head Office)
Shanghai - Air Sea Transport Inc. (Shanghai, Head Office) is a China-based freight forwarding company with its origins tracing back to Taipei in 1984. The firm established its presence in Shanghai as its mainland headquarters after China opened to international trade in 1992. It operates as a leading forwarder and NVOCC provider with coverage across major seaports, airports, and inland cities, supported by memberships in FIATA and IATA.
The company delivers an integrated suite of logistics services that includes ocean freight, air freight, and rail transport. Rail service is a notable focus, with a history of expanding from China to Europe since 2013. The network now comprises direct rail connections to more than ten European countries, including operations that connect with Poland, Germany, the UK, the Netherlands, and several other markets. The rail offering includes both full container load (FCL) and less-than-container-load (LCL) shipments, with options for pre-carriage in China and door-to-door delivery in Europe. Rail is positioned as a faster and more cost-efficient alternative to ocean freight and a more environmentally friendly option compared with air freight, appealing to customers seeking quicker transit at economic cost.
In addition to transportation services, Air Sea Transport operates its own customs brokerage license, supporting customs clearance activities. The group maintains bonded and non-bonded warehouses in Shanghai and other Chinese cities, equipped with a Warehouse Management System (WMS) and Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) capabilities. This warehousing infrastructure enables customers to monitor stock levels and inventory information in real time, facilitating more efficient supply chain management. The company emphasizes a logistics-focused approach to supply chain optimization, leveraging integrated warehousing solutions to complement its multi-modal transport services.
As a member of FIATA and IATA, Air Sea Transport positions itself as a globally recognized logistics partner with a focus on reliable service delivery across air, ocean, and rail corridors. The Shanghai operation underscores the company’s capabilities in handling both inbound and outbound shipments, managing cross-border documentation, and coordinating inland transportation and distribution within China and Europe. While the core strengths center on ocean, air, and rail service, the organization also highlights its capacity to support pre-carriage in China and last-mile delivery in Europe, aligning with clients seeking end-to-end supply chain solutions.
The Air Sea Transport team seeks partnerships built on mutual benefit, aiming to deliver consistent, efficient, and compliant logistics services. With a combination of international accreditation, a broad multimodal footprint, and a track record of expanding rail connectivity to Europe, the company presents itself as a robust option for shippers requiring integrated freight forwarding, warehousing, and customs support from Shanghai through to international destinations.
