About Lest

We're on a mission to simplify cross-border shipping between China and ASEAN countries through technology and expertise.

Our Story

Founded in 2025, Lest was born from a simple observation: LCL shipping between China and ASEAN countries was unnecessarily complex, opaque, and inefficient.

Our founders, with decades of experience in logistics and technology, set out to build a platform that would make cross-border shipping as simple as ordering a ride or booking a hotel room online.

Today, Lest has grown to become the leading digital platform for LCL shipping in the China-ASEAN trade corridor, serving thousands of businesses from SMEs to large enterprises.

Our Mission & Values

We're guided by a clear mission and strong values that shape everything we do

Our Mission

To simplify cross-border trade between China and ASEAN by providing transparent, efficient, and reliable shipping solutions that empower businesses of all sizes.

We believe that by removing the complexity from international shipping, we can help businesses focus on what they do best: creating value for their customers.

Excellence

We strive for excellence in everything we do, from customer service to operational efficiency.

Transparency

We believe in complete transparency in pricing, processes, and communication.

Innovation

We continuously innovate to improve our platform and services for our customers.

Collaboration

We work closely with our customers, partners, and team members to achieve shared success.

Our Leadership Team

Meet the experienced team driving Lest's vision forward

Joshua Janairo

Co-Founder & CEO

9+yrs Entrepreneur and an Executive MBA. Founder of Tanoshi (PH) and Sustainable Strategic Holdings (SG). Specializes in import and retail distribution (400 retail points in PH)

Arafat Khan

Co-Founder & CTO

Software engineer with 15+ years of hand-on experience in Full-Stack Blockhchain developer. Built products in ride-hailing, maps, marketplace, auctions & bidding, e-wallets, and data driven.

Our Journey

Key milestones in Lest's growth story

2018

Lest Founded

Lest was founded in Shanghai with a mission to simplify LCL shipping between China and ASEAN.

2019

Singapore Office

Opened our first international office in Singapore to better serve ASEAN markets.

2020

Digital Platform Launch

Launched our digital booking platform, allowing customers to book LCL shipments online for the first time.

2021

Series A Funding

Secured $15 million in Series A funding to accelerate growth and expand our technology capabilities.

2022

Regional Expansion

Expanded operations to Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia with local offices and teams.

2023

Technology Innovation

Introduced AI-powered route optimization and real-time tracking capabilities.

2024

Market Leadership

Became the #1 digital platform for LCL shipping between China and ASEAN, with over 10,000 businesses served.

Join Our Journey

We're always looking for talented individuals who share our passion for simplifying global trade.

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