Cargo Service Business

Cargo Service Business Success Stories [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: October 10th, 2024

Cargo service offers a dynamic opportunity for anyone interested in the logistics and transportation industry.

A cargo service business involves transporting goods from one location to another, often bridging long distances with efficiency. Unlike many business models, this requires not just strategic planning but strong operational know-how to handle warehousing, shipping, and delivery.

With growing global trade, there's significant demand for reliable cargo services, from small local deliveries to international freight.

Starting a cargo service requires in-depth market research, obtaining necessary permits, and setting up a robust logistics network. Though it takes time and effort, the potential for steady, scalable income can make it a compelling venture. This business not only allows you to be part of the supply chain but also lets you capitalize on an industry that thrives on dependable service.

In this list, you'll find real-world cargo service business success stories and very profitable examples of starting a cargo service business that makes money.

1. DocShipper ($13M/year)

Nicolas Rahmé, with a background in new technologies and geopolitics, co-founded DocShipper in 2018 with his brother after seeing a fragmented logistics industry ripe for disruption, achieving a staggering $4.9M turnover by 2021.

How much money it makes: $13M/year
How much did it cost to start: $50K
How many people on the team: 45

These Brothers Are Redefining The Import/Export Industry And Grew Their Business To $12M/Year

DocShipper is a digital freight forwarding and sourcing company that offers a one-stop-shop solution for companies and e-commerce business owners throughout the supply chain, which saw over 700% growth in 2021 with a turnover of $4.9 million.

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