Types of Third Party Logistics Companies
Asset Based
Trucking companies that have expanded into warehousing
Warehousing focused companies that also own their own private fleet
Warehousing companies who have strong relationships with LTL and Full Truckload Carriers
Trucking companies focused on intermodal logistics solutions and Ocean Freight
Warehousing companies that specialize in partnering with Rail Freight Companies
Non-Asset Based
Freight Forwarders contract with carriers to move cargo ranging from raw agricultural products to manufactured goods usually involving import and export
Freight Brokers usually are working on spot, volume, and spot quotes to broker Full Truckload
A logistics software company who only offers software such as Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) or Transportation Management Systems; can work with companies directory, or work with other 3PLs to offer software which is white labeled
A logistics company who offers transportation management software/systems while also providing integrated management services for administrative functions such as accounting, claims, and customer service