Forintos Ltd.
Forintos Ltd. operates as part of the Forintos group, a network of companies registered across Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Russia, and the United Kingdom. The group traces its origins to 1991, when it was established as a privately owned joint-stock company in London. Initially functioning as a delivery agent for TNT and associated courier wholesalers, the group gradually broadened its service scope toward airfreight forwarding and more complex logistics solutions. Over time, the company developed a global network of independent airfreight forwarders to support its expanding reach and capabilities.
A key strategic emphasis for Forintos has been multimodal transport. Today the group conducts weekly consolidated automobile cargo flights to European gateways, notably Copenhagen, with subsequent forwarding by air or ocean routes. This approach underscores its capability to coordinate cross-border movement and multimodal handoffs to meet time-critical shipping requirements. In addition to its aviation activities, Forintos operates in the sea transport domain, handling standard containerized cargo (FCL and LCL) and a variety of specialized container types, including high-cube, reefer, and flat rack configurations, through Ukrainian ports.
The company has established a presence in Ukraine, with a branch registered in October 2001 in Kiev, equipped to manage operations within the Ukrainian market. It has been recognized by Ukrainian authorities as one of the express-carrier entities active in the country, reflecting its role in providing expedited cargo services. Forintos maintains partnerships with a range of logistics and courier providers—such as Marken Time Critical Express, Quick International Courier, Overseas Courier Services, Skynet Worldwide Express, and VIM Agentuur—to optimize routing and service levels across its network.
The core business of Forintos is the provision of export and import transportation services across aviation, sea, and road transport modes. In the aviation segment, including charter operations, airfreight constitutes a substantial share of turnover—historically estimated at around 65–70%. The company emphasizes its specialization in handling sensitive cargoes, notably medical preparations, biological materials (including blood products and related materials), and other dangerous goods that require strict compliance with delivery conditions. Forintos operates both as a cargo commercial agent for airlines and as an intermediary that can coordinate movement across routes that may extend beyond domestic Ukraine. The group also positions itself as an information-enabled operator, having implemented the TRADEVISION system to provide online access to cargo movement information and adopting the SITA information framework for communications and tracking.
In the maritime sector, sea transport and related services account for roughly 5–10% of turnover. Forintos offers standard container shipments (20-foot and 40-foot) as well as specialized containers (high cube, reefer, flat rack, or bulk configurations) to support cargo movement via sea routes. This portfolio reflects a balanced approach between air and sea logistics, with a practical emphasis on time-sensitive and complex shipments.
Overall, Forintos Ltd. presents a profile of a historically diverse logistics group with a strong emphasis on airfreight forwarding, multimodal solutions, and the handling of sensitive and dangerous cargoes. Its operational footprint includes a broad geographic scope, a dedicated Ukraine presence, established airline partnerships, and digital information tools designed to enhance visibility and coordination across international shipments.
