Browse 6 active logistics provider profiles based in Tampa, Florida. Use profile evidence to compare services, transport modes, specialties, and regulatory identifiers before contacting a provider.

Compare logistics providers in Tampa

Build a shortlist around shipment-specific requirements:

  • Pickup, delivery, port, airport, and warehouse coverage
  • Freight forwarding, trucking, brokerage, warehousing, 3PL, or last-mile services
  • Cargo, equipment, handling, and technology requirements
  • Current authority, insurance, availability, and pricing confirmed directly

Use documented profile fields

Capabilities vary by company. Open the full profiles below and verify any missing or time-sensitive information with the provider and the appropriate regulator.

Tampa freight market

Tampa Bay combines a diversified seaport with interstate access serving Central Florida distribution, bulk cargo, food logistics, and regional trucking.

Freight connections

  • Port Tampa Bay
  • Tampa International Airport
  • I-4 and I-75 corridors

Industries shaping local demand

  • food and beverage
  • construction materials
  • fuel
  • consumer distribution

Provider counts by service

As of , this directory lists the following active profiles marked verified:

  • 2 customs brokers
  • 1 trucking companies
  • 1 warehouse operators
  • 1 freight forwarders
  • 1 3PL providers

Ports, airports, and corridors this page covers

  • Port Tampa Bay
  • Tampa International Airport
  • I-4 and I-75 corridors

Local selection rules

Tampa Bay combines a diversified seaport with interstate access serving Central Florida distribution, bulk cargo, food logistics, and regional trucking.

  1. Name the gateway first: Port Tampa Bay.
  2. Use a 3PL when product has to sit, get picked, or get staged.
  3. Use a freight broker when the freight is already ready and you only need capacity.
  4. Use a carrier when you have a dedicated lane and can work a USDOT or MC identity directly.
  5. Require the same origin, destination, equipment, and appointment facts from every shortlisted provider.
  6. Check the identifier that matches the job: MC or USDOT for highway, FMC or CBP for international.

When to use a broker, a carrier, or a 3PL in Tampa

Tampa is not one vendor type. The right first call depends on whether the freight still needs a building, a licensed desk, or a truck.

When this is the jobUseWhy
Inventory, fulfillment, or staging near Port Tampa Bay3PLThe constraint is the building, cutoff, and handlingโ€”not a one-off truck.
A one-time or irregular lane after the freight is ready to rollFreight brokerYou need a licensed desk to source capacity, not a warehouse agreement.
A dedicated lane you can fill and scheduleCarrierDirect USDOT or MC identity and equipment beat an extra handoff.

Questions this page can answer

How should I compare freight companies in Tampa?

Start with the connections this page actually covers: Port Tampa Bay, Tampa International Airport, I-4 and I-75 corridors. Then compare the documented service, identifier, and record freshness that match the job. Local demand is shaped by food and beverage, construction materials, fuel, consumer distribution.

When should I use a 3PL instead of a broker in Tampa?

Use a 3PL when product has to sit, get picked, or get staged. Use a broker when the product is already ready to roll and you only need a truck, chassis, or overflow capacity.

Is a freight broker in Tampa the same as a customs broker?

No. Freight brokers arrange domestic motor-carrier capacity under an MC number. Customs brokers file entries under a CBP permit and filer identity. Confirm which job you are hiring.

What should I confirm before booking in Tampa?

Name the gateway first: Port Tampa Bay. Use a 3PL when product has to sit, get picked, or get staged. Use a freight broker when the freight is already ready and you only need capacity.

Popular Logistics Services in Tampa

Logistics Providers in Tampa, Florida

๐Ÿ“ Tampa, FL

Full-Service Customs BrokerServing Tampa And MiamiComprehensive Services

Full-service customs broker serving Tampa and Miami markets providing comprehensive import/export clearance and trade co...

A.J. Arango Inc.

customs_broker

๐Ÿ“ Tampa, FL

Founded 1948Family-Owned And OperatedTampa Historic Latin Quarter

Family-owned customs brokerage founded in 1948 with 4 licensed brokers and decades of combined experience, located in Ta...

๐Ÿ“ Tampa, FL

Supply Chain SolutionsSea And Air FreightGround Transportation

Customized supply chain solutions via air, sea and ground with customs clearance, warehousing, and cross-border trucking...

๐Ÿ“ Tampa, FL

Heavy/Bulky SpecialistFinal Mile DeliveryFurniture And General

Network of 75+ locations with 5 million sq ft, 450+ delivery trucks providing 1+ million final mile deliveries annually ...

๐Ÿ“ Tampa, FL

500k+ Sq Ft SpaceComputer-Based Order ManagementTemperature-Controlled

500,000+ sq ft warehousing space with computer & internet-based order management system providing 3PL order fulfillment ...

๐Ÿ“ Tampa, FL

Bulk Liquid SpecialistChemical TransportTank Trailer Expert

Specialized carrier for bulk liquid chemical transport with tank trailers and intermodal equipment serving North America...