Browse 10 active logistics provider profiles based in Richmond, Virginia. Use profile evidence to compare services, transport modes, specialties, and regulatory identifiers before contacting a provider.

Compare logistics providers in Richmond

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.

Richmond freight market

Richmond is a central Virginia interstate and distribution hub between Hampton Roads, Washington, and the Carolinas. Providers support port-related inland moves, manufacturing, food distribution, warehousing, and regional trucking.

Freight connections

  • I-64, I-85 and I-95 corridors
  • Richmond International Airport
  • Port of Virginia inland connections

Industries shaping local demand

  • food and beverage
  • tobacco and consumer goods
  • chemicals
  • government

Questions to resolve before booking

  • Confirm drayage or transload handoffs when freight originates at Hampton Roads terminals.
  • Compare coverage north toward Washington and south into the Carolinas for the required schedule.

Provider counts by service

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

  • 4 last-mile providers
  • 2 3PL providers
  • 1 freight forwarders
  • 1 freight brokers
  • 1 trucking companies
  • 1 warehouse operators

Ports, airports, and corridors this page covers

  • I-64, I-85 and I-95 corridors
  • Richmond International Airport
  • Port of Virginia inland connections

Local selection rules

Richmond is a central Virginia interstate and distribution hub between Hampton Roads, Washington, and the Carolinas. Providers support port-related inland moves, manufacturing, food distribution, warehousing, and regional trucking.

  1. Confirm drayage or transload handoffs when freight originates at Hampton Roads terminals.
  2. Compare coverage north toward Washington and south into the Carolinas for the required schedule.

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

Richmond 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 I-64, I-85 and I-95 corridors3PLThe 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 Richmond?

Start with the connections this page actually covers: I-64, I-85 and I-95 corridors, Richmond International Airport, Port of Virginia inland connections. Then compare the documented service, identifier, and record freshness that match the job. Local demand is shaped by food and beverage, tobacco and consumer goods, chemicals, government.

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

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 Richmond 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 Richmond?

Confirm drayage or transload handoffs when freight originates at Hampton Roads terminals. Compare coverage north toward Washington and south into the Carolinas for the required schedule.

Popular Logistics Services in Richmond

Logistics Providers in Richmond, Virginia

πŸ“ Richmond, VA

Richmond Area OperationsRegional ExpertiseGeneral Freight Focus

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πŸ“ Richmond, VA

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Established moving and delivery company since 1970 providing last mile delivery, furniture delivery, and white glove ser...

Estes Forwarding Worldwide

freight_forwarder

πŸ“ Richmond, VA

Time-Definite DeliverySupply Chain Optimization

Licensed freight forwarder and customs broker providing time-definite international services and supply chain optimizati...

Excel Courier

last_mile

πŸ“ Richmond, VA

Medical Courier ServicesTemperature-Controlled Delivery38+ Years Experience

Comprehensive courier service with 38+ years experience providing on-demand, scheduled, and dedicated delivery services ...

πŸ“ Richmond, VA

Cold StorageTemperature ControlRail Access

Dedicated cold storage warehouse facility providing sophisticated temperature-controlled warehousing and integrated solu...

πŸ“ Richmond, VA

Full-Service LogisticsProactive CommunicationOn-Time Delivery

National delivery company with Richmond terminal providing full-service logistics, warehousing, and transportation servi...

πŸ“ Richmond, VA

Medical DeliveriesLegal Court FilingsOSHA And HIPAA Certified

24/7/365 courier service providing local and long-distance delivery with specialized medical and legal services in Centr...

πŸ“ Richmond, VA

Food TransportationMedical WarehousingTemperature Controlled Transport

Virginia-based 3PL logistics and supply chain management partner specializing in food and medical transportation and war...

πŸ“ Richmond, VA

Contract PackingTransloadingBundling And Kitting

Minority-owned packaging, 3PL and 4PL service provider with offices along the East Coast, serving major CPG brands....

πŸ“ Richmond, VA

Regional DistributionLong Haul TransportDedicated Fleet Services

Richmond-based transportation company established in 1987 providing regional and long-haul trucking services throughout ...