The focus of this chapter is on a particular type of cluster—a cluster of firms with
logistics-intensive operations. This includes mainly three types of companies:
(1) logistics services providers, such as transportation carriers, warehousemen,
forwarders, third party logistics companies (3PLs),6 customs brokers, and
specialized consulting and IT providers, (2) companies with logistics-intensive
operations, and (3) the logistics operations of industrial firms, such as the distribution
operations of retailers, and after-market parts suppliers.