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Looking for a third-party logistics provider? For the third year in a row, the editors of Food Logistics have identified 50 of the leading 3PL providers that service the food industry. Here's an alphabetical listing of the 3PLs, along with their services and areas of expertise.

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• Alliance Shippers Inc., Englewood Cliffs, NJ
www.alliance.com
Area served: North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico)
Both asset- and non-asset based
Transportation services: Air cargo, dedicated contract carriage, drivers, equipment, intermodal, LTL, ocean, rail, TL, temperature controlled
Warehousing services: Crossdocking, import/export/customs, reverse logistics, store support, warehousing/distribution management
Corporate overview: Alliance is one of North America's largest independently-owned providers of global logistics and transportation services. Through our more than 50 regional and international sales and operating facilities located in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, Alliance offers shippers a full-service/single-source team approach to providing the perfect shipment via state-of-the-art rail, highway, ocean and air transportation services.

 

• AmeriCold Logistics LLC, Atlanta
www.americold.net
Area served: North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico)
Asset based
Transportation services: Dedicated contract carriage, LTL, TL
Warehousing services: Crossdocking, import/export/customs, inventory/cost accounting, public refrigerated warehousing, reverse logistics, site selection, warehousing/distribution management
Corporate overview: Handling over 60 billion pounds of product annually, AmeriCold is the largest provider of temperature-controlled food distribution services in the country. We are a single source for all of your supply chain needs, offering solutions designed to drive down costs, lower inventory investment and gain efficiency.

 

• A.N. Deringer Inc., St. Albans, VT
www.anderinger.com
Area served: International
Non-asset based
Transportation services: Air cargo, dedicated contract carriage, intermodal, LTL, ocean, rail, TL
Warehousing services: Crossdocking, fulfillment, import/export/customs, inventory/cost accounting, pick/pack assembly, reverse logistics, store support, vendor managed inventory, warehousing/distribution management
Corporate overview: A.N. Deringer is a leading provider of international logistics services including international freight forwarding, warehousing and distribution, customs brokerage, logistics consulting, cargo insurance, duty drawback and meat inspection. Deringer combines over 30 U.S. offices with a global agency network to facilitate the movement of cargo throughout the world.

 

• ArrowStream Inc., Chicago
www.arrowstream.com
Area served: North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico)
Non-asset based
Transportation services: Dedicated contract carriage, fleet leasing, intermodal, LTL, ocean, rail, TL
Warehousing services: Fulfillment, reverse logistics, vendor managed inventory, LLP, JIT, inbound logistics, logistics consulting
Corporate overview: ArrowStream is a leading provider of inbound logistics services for foodservice and retail markets. ArrowStream's logistics management network of more than 200 DCs and 60,000 routes combines and aligns truck and trailer utilization, routes, drivers' time and purchase orders. Our patented logistics technology and processes optimize each customer's inventory replenishment and routing, resulting in a substantial reduction of transportation costs on average of 20 percent annual and recurring savings.

 

• Burris Logistics, Milford, DE
www.burrislogistics.com
Area served: Regional
Asset based
Transportation services: Dedicated contract carriage, LTL, TL
Warehousing services: Crossdocking, fulfillment, import/export/customs, pick/pack assembly, public refrigerated warehousing, reverse logistics, store support, vendor managed inventory, warehousing/distribution management
Corporate overview: Burris Logistics operates a network of frozen food warehousing and distribution systems in the eastern U.S. From the days of finding the solution for delivering fresh-baked bread from Philadelphia to the Delmarva Peninsula back in the 1920s, to our current position as one of the largest temperature-controlled logistics companies on the East Coast, we offer customers a combination of strength, stability and experience.

 

• Cardinal Logistics Management Corp., Concord, NC
www.cardlog.com
Area served: National (U.S. only)
Both asset- and non-asset based
Transportation services: Dedicated contract carriage, drivers, equipment
Warehousing services: Crossdocking, fulfillment, inventory/cost accounting, pick/pack assembly, reverse logistics, site selection, store support, vendor managed inventory, warehousing/distribution management
Corporate overview: Privately-held Cardinal Logistics is one of the fastest growing and highly regarded 3PLs in the U.S. Cardinal offers integrated transportation and warehousing services including: asset-based dedicated contract carriage, "final-mile" home and jobsite delivery, warehousing and inventory management, supply chain modeling and logistics management.

 

• CaseStack, Santa Monica, CA
www.casestack.com
Area served: North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico)
Both asset- and non-asset based
Transportation services: Intermodal, LTL, ocean, rail, TL
Warehousing services: Crossdocking, fulfillment, inventory/cost account, pick/pack assembly, reverse logistics, vendor managed inventory, warehousing/distribution management
Corporate overview: CaseStack provides logistics outsourcing services to companies that sell products to retailers, distributors and other manufacturers. CaseStack combines an advanced transportation and warehousing system with proprietary, web-based software to provide end-to-end fulfillment services that enable customers to reap the benefits without all the infrastructure costs. CaseStack has received awards from Ernst & Young, Deloitte and Inc. magazine, recognizing it as one of the fastest growing and technologically advanced outsourcing companies in North America.

 

• C.H. Robinson Worldwide Inc., Eden Prairie, MN
www.chrobinson.com
Area served: International
Non-asset based
Transportation services: Air cargo, bulk, dedicated contract carriage, intermodal, LTL, ocean, rail, TL
Warehousing services: Crossdocking, import/export/customs, pick/pack assembly, reverse logistics
Corporate overview: Founded in 1905, C.H. Robinson is a global provider of multi-modal transportation services and logistics solutions, serving over 29,000 customers throughout a network of 220 offices in North America, Europe, Asia and South America. C.H. Robinson is a Fortune 500 company and one of the largest third-party logistics companies in the world, with 2007 gross revenues of $7.3 billion.

 

• CLS, Winston-Salem, NC
www.cls.inmar.com
Area served: North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico)
Non-asset based
Warehousing services: Fulfillment, reverse logistics, warehousing/distribution management
Corporate overview: CLS is an industry leader in providing technology-driven reverse logistics and supply chain solutions to the consumer goods and healthcare market. Our solutions include: returns management, asset recovery and liquidation, regulatory compliant disposition, recall management, supply chain analysis, web-based analytics. By combining excellent execution with information intelligence, our solutions provide the foundation for collaboration between our clients and their trading partners to improve the overall supply chain.

 

• Cryo-Trans Inc., Owings Mills, MD
www.mhwgroup.com
Area served: North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico)
Both asset- and non-asset based
Transportation services: Rail, TL
Warehousing services: Crossdocking, public refrigerated warehousing, warehousing/distribution management, consolidation, LTL trucking
Corporate overview: Cryo-Trans and its sister companies in the MHW Group provide a complete asset-based cold supply chain solution to the marketplace. We provide refrigerated railcar leasing, railcar fleet management and 3PL services, public refrigerated warehousing and refrigerated trucking services across North America.

 

• DHL Exel Supply Chain, Westerville, OH
www.exel.com
Area served: International
Both asset- and non-asset based
Transportation services: Air cargo, bulk, dedicated contract carriage, drivers, equipment, fleet leasing, intermodal, LTL, ocean, rail, TL
Warehousing services: Crossdocking, fulfillment, import/export/customs, inventory/cost accounting, pick/pack assembly, public refrigerated warehousing, reverse logistics, site selection, store support, vendor managed inventory, warehousing/distribution management, facilities management, product packaging--primary and secondary, food and beverage contract manufacturing.
Corporate overview: DHL Exel is the global market leader of the logistics industry, specializing in providing innovative and customized solutions from a single source. The company offers an expertise in air and ocean freight, overland transport and contract logistics solutions, as well as an in-depth understanding of local markets.

 

• DSC Logistics, Des Plaines, IL
www.dsclogistics.com
Area served: North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico)
Both asset- and non-asset based
Transportation services: Bulk, dedicated contract carriage, drivers, equipment, intermodal, LTL, ocean, rail, TL
Warehousing services: Crossdocking, fulfillment, import/export/customs, inventory/cost accounting, pick/pack assembly, reverse logistics, site selection, vendor managed inventory, warehousing/distribution management
Corporate overview: DSC Logistics, an integrated logistics and supply chain management company, focuses on supply chain capabilities that are based on changing customer needs. DSC services include logistics center management, transportation management and synchronization, business process integration and information technology services.

 

• Echo Global Logistics, Chicago
www.echo.com
Area served: International
Non-asset based
Transportation services: Air cargo, intermodal, LTL, ocean, rail, TL
Warehousing services: Crossdocking, fulfillment, import/export/customs. pick/pack assembly, public refrigerated warehousing, reverse logistics, site selection, store support, vendor managed inventory, warehousing/distribution management
Corporate overview: Echo is a leading provider of technology-enabled business process outsourcing, serving the transportation and logistics needs of our clients.

 

• FAC Food Service Logistics, Rocky Mount, NC
www.faclogistics.com
Area served: North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico)
Non-asset based
Transportation services: Dedicated contract carriage, drivers, equipment, intermodal, LTL, rail, TL
Warehousing services: Crossdocking, fulfillment, import/export/customs, inventory/cost accounting, pick/pack assembly, public refrigerated warehousing, reverse logistics, site selection, store support, vendor managed inventory, warehousing/distribution management

 

• FST Logistics Inc., Columbus, OH
www.fstlogistics.com
Area served: National (U.S. only)
Both asset- and non-asset based
Transportation services: Dedicated contract carriage, drivers, equipment, LTL, TL, brokerage
Warehousing services: Crossdocking, fulfillment, inventory/cost accounting, pick/pack assembly, public refrigerated warehousing, reverse logistics, store support, vendor managed inventory, warehousing/distribution management
Corporate overview: FST specializes in food grade commodities, 70 percent temperature-controlled transportation services. LTL consolidation from Ohio to all points in the U.S. TL services coast-to-coast for both temp and non-temp.

 

• GENCO Supply Chain Solutions,Pittsburgh
www.genco.com
Area served: North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico)
Non-asset based
Warehousing services: Fulfillment, pick/pack assembly, reverse logistics, site selection, warehousing/distribution management
Corporate overview: GENCO is North America's second largest and a global top 50 third-party logistics provider and the recognized leader in reverse logistics. The company provides a complete range of supply chain solutions, including contract logistics, transportation logistics, parcel negotiation and audits, reverse logistics, damage research, product liquidation, pharmaceutical services, government solutions and technology solutions.

 

• Greatwide Logistics Services, Dallas
www.greatwide.com
Area served: National (U.S. only)
Non-asset based
Transportation services: Bulk, dedicated contract carriage, drivers, equipment, LTL, TL, flatbed
Warehousing services: Crossdocking, fulfillment, inventory/cost accounting, pick/pack assembly, reverse logistics, site selection, vendor managed inventory, warehousing/distribution management
Corporate overview: Greatwide is a third-party logistics services company with annual revenues of approximately $1.2 billion. Greatwide is ranked no. 11 on the Transport Topics Top 50 and is one of the fastest growing companies in the Dallas. The company has four primary lines of business: dedicated transport, truckload management, truckload brokerage and distribution logistics.

 

• H&M Bay Inc., Federalsburg, MD
www.hmbayinc.com
Area served: National (U.S. only)
Both asset and non-asset based
Transportation services: LTL, TL
Warehousing services: Crossdocking, fulfillment, pick/pack assembly, vendor managed inventory, warehousing/distribution management
Corporate overview:In operation for over 25 years in the temperature-controlled LTL and Truckload food product market. Temperature-controlled shipments account of 97 percent of the total freight revenue. Shipments include seafood, meat, poultry, processed foods, soups and bakery goods. Six strategically located distribution locations (CA, FL, MA, MD, NC, WA) delivering to all 48 contiguous states. Freezer/Coolers total 30,000 square feet. Warehouse square feet totals 300,000+. Effectively handles millions of pounds of freight each week.

 

• Jameson Logistics, New Port Richey, FL
www.jamesonlogistics.com
Area served: North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico)
Non-asset based
Transportation services: Dedicated contract carriage, intermodal, LTL, rail, TL
Warehousing services: Crossdocking, public refrigerated warehousing, reverse logistics, warehousing/distribution management
Corporate overview: Jameson Logistics is dedicated to providing solutions to the transportation needs of industrial and commercial companies throughout the nation. We will always display honesty and integrity in all our dealings with customers and vendors. Our constant goal is to provide services designed to give our customers a competitive edge in their respective industries. Jameson will continue to expand its services to fulfill our customers needs or to assist in expanding their horizons as new modes of service become available in the ever-changing transportation marketplace.

 

• JTS (Johanson Transportation Service), Fresno, CA
www.johansontrans.com
Area served: International
Non-asset based
Transportation services: Air cargo, bulk, intermodal, LTL, ocean, rail, TL, drayage, consulting, risk management, technology
Warehousing services: Crossdocking, fulfillment, import/export/customs, inventory/cost accounting, pick/pack assembly, public refrigerated warehousing, reverse logistics, site selection, store support, vendor managed inventory, warehousing/distribution management
Corporate overview: JTS is a third-party solutions provider helping companies manage their supply chain with justified timely solutions that meet their unique business challenges. With a network of truck, air, ocean, rail and intermodal transportation, JTS provides a full portfolio of domestic and international services, including logistics management, consulting and state-of-the-art technology systems with real-time online tools to facilitate seamless supply chain communication for its customers.

 

• Kane Is Able Inc., Scranton, PA
www.kaneisable.com
Area served: National (U.S. only)
Both asset- and non-asset based
Transportation services: Dedicated contract carriage, drivers, equipment, fleet leasing, intermodal, LTL, ocean, rail, TL, load consolidation
Warehousing services: Crossdocking, fulfillment, import/export/customs, inventory/cost accounting, pick/pack assembly, public refrigerated warehousing, reverse logistics, site selection, store support, vendor managed inventory, warehousing/distribution management
Corporate overview: Kane Is Able is a full-service, asset-based ISO certified third-party logistics provider offering CPG companies warehousing and distribution throughout the U.S. Established in 1930, we are a family-owned and professionally-operated company with over 6.5 million square feet of distribution space, offering a single source solution for transportation, distribution, packaging, cross-docking, load consolidation, inventory management and real estate development.

 

• Kelron Logistics, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
www.kelron.com
Area served: North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico)
Non-asset based
Transportation services: Dedicated contract carriage, intermodal, LTL, TL
Warehousing services: Crossdocking, fulfillment, pick/pack assembly, reverse logistics, vendor managed inventory, warehousing/distribution management
Corporate overview: Kelron is a leading provider of intelligent transportation logistics solutions that help companies optimize their supply chain and efficiency when moving goods throughout North America. Kelron offers a full range of services including transportation management, dedicated capacity, on-demand transportation, warehousing/distribution and consulting.

 

• Landstar Global Logistics Inc., Jacksonville FL
www.landstargloballogistics.com
Area served: International
Non-asset based
Transportation services: Air cargo, bulk, dedicated contract carriage, intermodal, LTL, ocean, rail, TL
Warehousing services: Fulfillment, import/export/customs, pick/pack assembly, warehousing/distribution management
Corporate overview: Landstar is more than a logistics service provider--we're an extension of your company. Backed by one of the most successful, financially-stable companies in the business, Landstar delivers more than transportation, logistics and warehousing services--we bring you a wealth of experience and comprehensive global logistics solutions to meet your toughest supply chain challenges. All of our independent agents own and operate their own businesses, making their every decision and transaction personal. Our responsive integrated services include a full array of practical, cost-effective services and tools to enhance your productivity and efficiency, plus access to a full range of equipment and transportation experts unsurpassed in this industry.

 

• Menlo Worldwide Logistics, San Mateo, CA
www.con-way.com/logistics
Area served: International
Non-asset based
Transportation services: Bulk, dedicated contract carriage, intermodal, LTL, ocean, rail, TL
Warehousing services: Crossdocking, fulfillment, import/export/customs, inventory/cost accounting, pick/pack assembly, reverse logistics, site selection, store support, vendor managed inventory, warehousing/distribution management
Corporate overview: Menlo designs and implements logistics solutions that provide customers a competitive supply chain advantage. Menlo will derive and implement optimal network design that minimizes total landed cost. Coupling our leadership in lean logistics, extensive multi-modal transportation management resources and with the assets of over 16 million square feet of warehouse space, Menlo designs, delivers and operates highly flexible and cost-efficient supply chain management programs for grocery and consumer products manufacturers.

 

• Merchandise Warehouse Co Inc.,Indianapolis
www.mwindy.com
Area served: Regional
Non-asset based
Warehousing services: Crossdocking, fulfillment, inventory/cost accounting, pick/pack assembly, public refrigerated warehousing, vendor managed inventory, warehousing/distribution management
Corporate overview: Merchandise Warehouse consists of public, contract and leased warehousing for freezer, cooler and dry spaces. Also provides blast freezing, USDA exporting, stamping, kitting and store order selection if needed.

 

• Midway Distribution Inc., Ham Lake, MN
www.midwaydistribution.com
Area served: North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico)
Non-asset based
Transportation services: LTL, fresh and frozen
Warehousing services: Crossdocking, fresh and frozen
Corporate overview: At Midway Distribution, we serve our clients as a trusted ally. That's why we're committed to providing second-to-none full service logistics. We pride ourselves in the ability to provide flexible pick-up and delivery schedules that meet our customers' needs. Midway offers exceptional value to our customers through consistent quality on-time transportation for their fresh and frozen LTL and pool distribution needs throughout the 48 states and Canada.

 

• Murphy Warehouse Co., Minneapolis
www.murphywarehouse.com
Area served: International
Both asset and non-asset based
Transportation services: Dedicated contract carriage, drivers, equipment, intermodal, rail
Warehousing services: Inventory control/cost accounting, pick/pack assembly, vendor managed inventory, warehousing/distribution management
Corporate overview: Third-party services/supply chain solutions including distribution, crossdocking, fulfillment, inventory control, JIT, rail-transload, transportation and warehousing for domestic and international clients.

 

• Next Generation Logistics Inc.,Inverness, IL
www.nextgeneration.com
Area served: North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico)
Non-asset based
Transportation services: Air cargo, bulk, dedicated contract carriage, drivers, equipment, fleet leasing, intermodal, LTL, ocean, rail, truck load
Corporate overview: NGL is a U.S.-based company, owned by its managers and managed by its owners, with no foreign ownership or outsider investment that can adversely influence corporate policies and direction. As energy prices continue their exponential rise in cost, the need for high quality assistance in planning, organizing, implementing, influencing and controlling new supply chain concepts utilizing technology is accelerating.

 

• Old Dominion Freight Line Inc., Thomasville, NC
www.odfl.com
Area served: North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico)
Asset based
Transportation services: Air cargo, dedicated contract carriage, LTL, ocean, TL, container drayage
Warehousing services: Crossdocking, fulfillment, import/export/customs, pick/pack assembly, reverse logistics, site selection, warehousing/distribution management
Corporate overview: Old Dominion is a leading less-than-truckload super regional carrier. Through its non-union work force and four operating groups, OD•Domestic, OD•Expedited, OD•Global and OD•Technology, Old Dominion offers an array of innovative products and services and provides complete nationwide coverage within the Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, Central States, Gulf States and West regions of the country, including 39 states with 100 percent full-state coverage and international services around the globe.

 

• Ozburn-Hessey Logistics, Brentwood, TN
www.ohlogistics.com
Area served: International
Non-asset based
Transportation services: Air cargo, bulk, dedicated contract carriage, drivers, equipment, fleet leasing, intermodal, LTL, ocean, rail, TL
Warehousing services: Crossdocking, fulfillment, import/export/customs, inventory/cost accounting, pick/pack assembly, public refrigerated warehousing, reverse logistics, site selection, store support, vendor managed inventory, warehousing/distribution management
Corporate overview: Ozburn-Hessey Logistics was founded in 1951 as a warehousing company serving the middle Tennessee area and now provides comprehensive supply chain management solutions for companies around the world. We provide flexibility, scalability and visibility. Our core service offerings are contract logistics/warehousing, transportation and international services. Our value-added distribution centers include multi-client campuses and dedicated facilities. We offer comprehensive transportation and transportation management services. Our international services include customs compliance, import and export consulting and international freight forwarding.

 

• Paradigm Logistics, Greenwood Village, CO
www.paradigmlog.com
Area served: North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico)
Non-asset based
Transportation services: Air cargo, dedicated contract carriage, intermodal, LTL, ocean, rail, TL, procurement.
Corporate overview: Paradigm is the premier logistics management organization in North America designed exclusively to service the food products industry providing 3PL and 4PL management programs. Our industry specific experience as well as our extensive knowledge and relationships with all of the major food receivers enable us to enhance the presentation of your product. Our transportation management software functions in a completely shared environment allowing our partner's end to end visibility. Coupled with cutting edge optimization capabilities and our team of logistics professionals make Paradigm the ideal partner.

• Penske Logistics, Reading, PA
www.penskelogistics.com
Area served: International
Non-asset based
Transportation services: Air cargo, bulk, dedicated contract carriage, drivers, equipment, fleet leasing, intermodal, LTL, ocean, rail, TL
Warehousing services: Crossdocking, import/export/customs, inventory/cost accounting, pick/pack assembly, reverse logistics, site selection, store support, vendor managed inventory, warehousing/distribution management
Corporate overview: Penske Logistics is a top provider of supply chain solutions to leading corporations around the globe. Penske offers a spectrum of innovative logistics solutions for transportation, warehousing, inbound/outbound, and supply chain management services.

 

• Port Jersey Logistics, Monroe Township, NJ
www.portjersey.com
Area served: Regional
Both asset- and non-asset based
Transportation services: Bulk, drivers, equipment, LTL, TL
Warehousing services: Crossdocking, fulfillment, inventory/cost accounting, pick/pack assembly, reverse logistics, site selection, vendor managed inventory, warehousing/distribution management
Corporate overview: Port Jersey Logistics offers fully integrated logistics services from storage and distribution to supply chain management. We combine more than 50 years of experience with state-of-the-art systems and facilities to meet your logistical requirements. All of our warehouse facilities are AIB certified, FDA registered, and Organic Certified. Because we are centered in the heart of the nation's largest market, we have the resources to rapidly implement a solution to meet your warehousing and distribution needs.

 

• RMX Global Logistics, Evergreen, CO
www.rmxglobal.com
Area served: North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico)
Non-asset based
Transportation services: Air cargo, bulk, dedicated contract carriage, intermodal, LTL, ocean, rail, truck load
Corporate overview: RMX caters specifically to the food and beverage industry since 1983. The majority of our freight is refrigerated and frozen. The majority of the services we provide are 3rd and 4th party logistics outsourcing and full truckload brokerage.

 

• RoadLink, Atlanta
www.roadlink.com
Area served: North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico)
Both asset- and non-asset based
Transportation services: Dedicated contract carriage, drivers, equipment, intermodal, TMS
Warehousing services: Crossdocking, fulfillment, pick/pack assembly, public refrigerated warehousing, reverse logistics, warehousing/distribution management, lumping/transloading.
Corporate overview: RoadLink is North America's largest independent intermodal logistics provider. We deliver managed intermodal transportation, warehousing and freight handling solutions that connect shippers' goods to and from major ports, railroad terminals and trucking docks. Our network consists of more than 60 RoadLink Service Centers, 50 onsite customer locations, 2,200 vehicles and more than 5,000 associates and independent contractors. RoadLink uses a full complement of services to help customers capitalize on market opportunities and solve complex market challenges.

 

• RTL Services Inc., Kearney, NJ
www.rtlsvc.com
Area served: Regional
Both asset- and non-asset based
Transportation services: Intermodal, LTL, TL
Warehousing services: Crossdocking, fulfillment, pick/pack assembly, vendor managed inventory, warehousing/distribution management

 

• Ruan Transport Co., Des Moines, IA
www.ruan.com
Area served: National (U.S. only)
Both asset- and non-asset based
Transportation services: Bulk, dedicated contract carriage, drivers, equipment, TL
Warehousing services: Crossdocking, fulfillment, inventory/cost accounting, pick/pack assembly, site selection, store support, vendor managed inventory, warehousing/distribution management

 

• Ryder System Inc., Miami
www.ryder.com
Area served: International
Both asset- and non-asset based
Transportation services: Dedicated contract carriage, drivers, equipment, fleet leasing, intermodal, LTL, rail, TL
Warehousing services: Crossdocking, fulfillment, import/export/customs, inventory/cost accounting, pick/pack assembly, reverse logistics, site selection, store support, vendor managed inventory, warehousing/distribution management, network design
Corporate overview: Ryder provides leading-edge transportation, logistics and supply chain management solutions worldwide. Ryder's product offerings range from full-service leasing, commercial rental and programmed maintenance of vehicles to integrated services such as dedicated contract carriage and carrier management. Additionally, Ryder offers comprehensive supply chain solutions, consulting, lead logistics management services and e-Business solutions that support customers' entire supply chains, from inbound raw materials and parts through distribution and delivery of finished goods. Ryder serves customer needs throughout North America, in Latin America, Europe and Asia.

 

• Saddle Creek Corp., Lakeland, FL
www.saddlecrk.com
Area served: National (U.S. only)
Both asset- and non-asset based
Transportation services: Air cargo, dedicated contract carriage, intermodal, LTL, rail, TL
Warehousing services: Crossdocking, fulfillment, import/export/customs, inventory/cost accounting, pick/pack assembly, reverse logistics, site selection, store support, vendor managed inventory, warehousing/distribution management
Corporate overview: Saddle Creek is a third-party logistics company specializing in dedicated and shared warehousing, transportation, contract packaging and logistics. Founded in 1966, Saddle Creek integrates these core service offerings into customized solutions that deliver value to customers. We have the resources in place to accommodate your logistics requirements--regardless of volume, seasonal fluctuations or special assembly requirements. Saddle Creek gives you a single-source solution for all your logistics needs.

 

• ServiceCraft Logistics, Buena Park, CA
www.servicecraft.com
Area served: National (U.S. only)
Both asset- and non-asset based
Transportation services: Bulk, dedicated contract carriage, drivers, equipment, intermodal, rail, TL
Warehousing services: Crossdocking, fulfillment, inventory/cost accounting, pick/pack assembly, public refrigerated warehousing, reverse logistics, site selection, store support, vendor managed inventory, warehousing/distribution management
Corporate overview: ServiceCraft provides complete third-party supply chain management, including integrated logistics and specialized value added services, trucking, intermodal transportation management services, warehousing, order fulfillment, and web-based information management. The company operates 4.6 million square feet of AIB superior food-grade facilities in the West and Southwest and is a leading provider of services to a wide array of other industries, including consumer electronics, automotive, garments and consumer packaged goods.

 

• Shippers Warehouse Inc., Dallas
www.shipperswarehouse.com
Area served: North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico)
Asset based
Transportation services: Dedicated contract carriage, intermodal, LTL, TL
Warehousing services: Crossdocking, fulfillment, inventory/cost accounting, pick/pack assembly, public refrigerated warehousing, reverse logistics, site selection, store support, vendor managed inventory, warehousing/distribution management
Corporate overview: Shippers Warehouse is a provider of supply chain services to over 300 customers, the bulk of which are consumer packaged grocery manufacturers. Our direct-stop LTL consolidation program is the largest of it's kind in the North American 3PL environment. Offering both air-conditioned and ambient space, Shippers Warehouse operates 11 facilities in the Dallas/Fort Worth metropolitan area and two in metro Atlanta.

 

• TLC--Total Logistics Control, Holland, MI
www.totallogistic.com
Area served: North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico)
Both asset- and non-asset based
Transportation services: Bulk, dedicated contract carriage, drivers, equipment, intermodal, LTL, TL
Warehousing services: Crossdocking, fulfillment, import/export/customs, inventory/cost accounting, pick/pack assembly, public refrigerated warehousing, reverse logistics, site selection, store support, vendor managed inventory, warehousing/distribution management
Corporate overview: TLC is the source-to-shelf supply chain company dedicated to consumer goods supply chain. Ninety-seven percent of the products we touch end up in retail. Last year that was over 2 billion cases (CEs). With the integrated resources of a $44 billion international supply chain--all focused upon a single market--we create new value for companies around the globe. No other LSP brings more resources and capabilities to this market than TLC. End-to-end solutions in distribution, transportation, manufacturing and packaging that span the supply chain, delivering added-value for your customers.

 

• Total Quality Logistics, Cincinnati
www.tql.com
Area served: North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico)
Non-asset based
Transportation services: Intermodal, TL
Corporate overview: Total Quality Logistics is the nation's 10th largest freight brokerage firm. Founded in 1997 by a former produce buyer, today we serve more than 5,000 clients, arranging over 300,000 shipments each year. With over 800 employees and 40,000+ trustworthy, pre-qualified carriers in our database, we have the experience, resources and capacity to fulfill all of our clients truckload transportation needs. We're proud to be known for our unmatched service commitment, integrity and reliability.

 

• Transplace, Frisco, TX
www.transplace.com
Area served: International
Non-asset based
Transportation services: Air cargo, bulk, dedicated contract carriage, intermodal, LTL, ocean, rail, TL
Warehousing services: Crossdocking, import/export/customs, reverse logistics, site selection, warehousing/distribution management
Corporate overview: Transplace is a non-asset based third-party logistics provider offering manufacturers and retailers the optimal blend of logistics technology and transportation management services. Services range from complete logistics management outsourcing, intelligent transportation management systems (TMS), supply chain network planning and design, to high-quality brokerage services. Transplace has proven the ability to deliver both rapid return on investment and consistent value to customers.

 

• United Facilities Inc., Peoria, IL
www.unifac.com
Area served: National (U.S. only)
Asset based
Warehousing services: Crossdocking, fulfillment, import/export/customs, inventory/cost accounting, pick/pack assembly, public refrigerated warehousing, site selection, store support, vendor managed inventory, warehousing/distribution management.

 

• United States Cold Storage Inc., Voorhees, NJ
www.uscold.com
Area served: International
Asset based
Transportation services: LTL, TL, pooling/consolidation
Warehousing services: Crossdocking, import/export/customs, inventory/cost accounting, pick/pack assembly, public refrigerated warehousing, warehousing/distribution management, RFID, quick freezing, logistics
Corporate overview: USCS is a leading national public refrigerated warehouse operator with facilities in 30 locations across the United States comprising over 160 million cubic feet. The network of facilities serves a customer base with requirements ranging from primary storage to fully integrated third party logistic solutions. USCS provides the proper storage and handling environment for all chill and frozen product and has extensive ultra low temperature facilities especially designed for specialized ice cream storage.

 

• United Warehouse Co., Wichita, KS
www.unitedwarehouse.com
Area served: International
Both asset- and non-asset based
Transportation services: Bulk, dedicated contract carriage, rail, TL, vacuum pneumatic transloading
Warehousing services: Crossdocking, fulfillment, import/export/customs, inventory/cost accounting, pick/pack assembly, reverse logistics, site selection, store support, vendor managed inventory, warehousing/distribution management
Corporate overview: A full service third-party provider offering AIB and FDA food-grade space, multi-client and contract services, packaging, co-packing, using a robust warehouse management system.

 

• VersaCold Logistics Services, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
www.versacold.com
Area served: International
Non-asset based
Transportation services: Air cargo, bulk, dedicated contract carriage, intermodal, LTL, rail, TL
Warehousing services: Crossdocking, fulfillment, import/export/customs, inventory/cost accounting, pick/pack assembly, public refrigerated warehousing, reverse logistics, site selection, store support, vendor managed inventory, warehousing/distribution management
Corporate overview: VersaCold/Atlas operates more than 120 modern, temperature-controlled warehouses and distribution centers across Canada, the US, Argentina, New Zealand and Australia. We manage all aspects of the temperature-controlled supply chain and can service virtually any customer need, from refrigerated warehousing to local, national and global distribution networks to 3PL distribution center management.

 

• Weber Distribution LLC, Santa Fe Springs, CA
www.weberdistribution.com
Area served: National (U.S. only)
Both asset- and non-asset based
Transportation services: Dedicated contract carriage, drivers, equipment, intermodal, LTL, TL, refrigerated LTL
Warehousing services: Crossdocking, fulfillment, inventory/cost accounting, pick/pack assembly, public refrigerated warehousing, reverse logistics, site selection, vendor managed inventory, warehousing/distribution management, pick-pack and VAS
Corporate overview: Weber operates 20 facilities with over 4.5 million square feet of warehousing space in the western United States. Weber warehouses are strategically located adjacent to major transportation, port, rail and hub points, including Los Angeles, Long Beach, Oakland, San Diego, Las Vegas, Phoenix, Portland and Seattle. As an asset-based transportation provider, Weber Distribution supplies both west coast and nationwide coverage through both its reefer LTL fleet and comprehensive freight management operations.

 

• WOW Logistics, Appleton, WI
www.wowlogistics.com
Area served: National (U.S. only)
Asset based
Transportation services: Intermodal, LTL, rail, TL
Warehousing services: Crossdocking, public refrigerated warehousing, site selection, vendor managed inventory, warehousing/distribution management
Corporate overview: WOW is a nationally recognized leader in the third-party logistics industry. In over 30 years, WOW has grown from a single 108,000-square-foot warehouse to over 7 million square feet encompassing 30 warehouse locations in three states. In addition to public and contract warehousing, WOW offers a vast array of value-added services including transportation services, 3PL consulting and cheese financing programs. WOW distribution centers offer multi-temperature AIB certified ambient, refrigerated and freezer storage.

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