Browse 12 active logistics provider profiles based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Use profile evidence to compare services, transport modes, specialties, and regulatory identifiers before contacting a provider.

Compare logistics providers in Philadelphia

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.

Philadelphia freight market

Philadelphia is a Northeast port, airport, and distribution market positioned between New York, Baltimore, and inland Pennsylvania. Providers handle refrigerated imports, life-science freight, regional trucking, warehousing, and dense urban deliveries.

Freight connections

  • Port of Philadelphia terminals
  • Philadelphia International Airport
  • I-76, I-95 and Pennsylvania Turnpike access

Industries shaping local demand

  • food and perishables
  • life sciences
  • retail
  • chemicals

Questions to resolve before booking

  • For perishables or life sciences, verify temperature monitoring, dwell limits, and exception procedures.
  • Confirm urban delivery appointments, accessorial charges, and port-terminal responsibilities.

Provider counts by service

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

  • 3 warehouse operators
  • 3 last-mile providers
  • 2 3PL providers
  • 2 freight forwarders
  • 1 freight brokers
  • 1 customs brokers

Ports, airports, and corridors this page covers

  • Port of Philadelphia terminals
  • Philadelphia International Airport
  • I-76, I-95 and Pennsylvania Turnpike access

Local selection rules

Philadelphia is a Northeast port, airport, and distribution market positioned between New York, Baltimore, and inland Pennsylvania. Providers handle refrigerated imports, life-science freight, regional trucking, warehousing, and dense urban deliveries.

  1. For perishables or life sciences, verify temperature monitoring, dwell limits, and exception procedures.
  2. Confirm urban delivery appointments, accessorial charges, and port-terminal responsibilities.

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

Philadelphia 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 of Philadelphia terminals3PLThe constraint is the building, cutoff, and handlingβ€”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 Philadelphia?

Start with the connections this page actually covers: Port of Philadelphia terminals, Philadelphia International Airport, I-76, I-95 and Pennsylvania Turnpike access. Then compare the documented service, identifier, and record freshness that match the job. Local demand is shaped by food and perishables, life sciences, retail, chemicals.

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

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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia?

For perishables or life sciences, verify temperature monitoring, dwell limits, and exception procedures. Confirm urban delivery appointments, accessorial charges, and port-terminal responsibilities.

Popular Logistics Services in Philadelphia

Logistics Providers in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

721 Logistics LLC

freight_forwarder

πŸ“ Philadelphia, PA

Custom IT SolutionsTrade CompliancePhiladelphia Operations

Family-owned logistics company providing licensed customs brokerage, NVOCC, and freight forwarding services with custom ...

πŸ“ Philadelphia, PA

Philadelphia Ports Of Entry ProximityI-95/I-76 AccessBonded Operations

Bonded warehouse facility near all Philadelphia Ports of Entry with easy I-95/I-76 access. Provides commercial storage a...

πŸ“ Philadelphia, PA

Official US Customs CES For Port Of PhiladelphiaTemperature-Controlled Capabilities

Official US Customs Centralized Examination Station operator for Port of Philadelphia with temperature-controlled logist...

GoShare

last_mile

πŸ“ Philadelphia, PA

Mobile App PlatformFurniture/AppliancesE-Commerce Fulfillment

Technology-enabled on-demand last mile delivery platform with hundreds of delivery professionals using box trucks, cargo...

John A. Steer Company

customs_broker

πŸ“ Philadelphia, PA

Philadelphia Port OperationsImport/Export ExpertiseTrade Compliance

Licensed customs broker serving the Philadelphia market with expertise in customs clearance, import/export documentation...

πŸ“ Philadelphia, PA

200+ Offices Throughout North America50,000+ Carriers2M+ Equipment Pieces

Major freight broker with 200+ offices throughout North America and access to 50,000+ carriers with 2 million+ pieces of...

πŸ“ Philadelphia, PA

Delaware River Operations1 Million Sq Ft Dry StoragePiers 74A, 78A And 80A

Major port warehousing facility with 1 million square feet of dry storage at Delaware River piers. Serves international ...

πŸ“ Philadelphia, PA

Up To 10,000 Pounds CapacityMedical Specimen TransportLegal Document Filing

Full-service courier providing 24/7/365 last mile delivery in Philadelphia metro with capacity up to 10,000 pounds. Spec...

πŸ“ Philadelphia, PA

Strategic Real Estate SolutionsApplied TechnologyTailored Service

National 3PL provider offering contract warehousing, distribution, and e-commerce fulfillment with focus on strategic re...

πŸ“ Philadelphia, PA

Port Of Philadelphia OperationsGlobal Freight ForwardingSupply Chain Optimization

Leading global freight forwarder specializing in integrated supply chain solutions. Over 55 years of experience serving ...

πŸ“ Philadelphia, PA

400-Mile Radius From PhiladelphiaHealthcare LogisticsLegal Process Service

Family-owned courier and last mile provider with 40+ years of experience offering 400-mile radius service from Philadelp...

πŸ“ Philadelphia, PA

Asset-Based Operations10,000+ Carrier NetworkTotal Customer Satisfaction Focus

Asset-based 3PL with 102 power units and network of 10,000+ trusted carriers. Founded in 2009 with focus on total custom...