What Redwood Logistics does

Redwood Logistics is a privately held fourth-party logistics (4PL) provider headquartered in Chicago and operating across the United States and Mexico. Founded in 2001 as Transportation Solutions Group and employing roughly 900 staff in the US with 100+ cross-border specialists in Mexico, the company runs a Logistics Platform as a Service (LPaaS) model that couples logistics execution with technology orchestration. Its proprietary RedwoodConnect is a cloud-native Integration Platform as a Service (iPaaS) featuring a no-code drag-and-drop design canvas that connects disparate ERP, TMS (notably Oracle OTM, GTM, WMS, and the proprietary Infios TMS), WMS, and carrier systems. Revenue is generated through five primary streams: managed transportation services (LTL, FTL, cross-border, freight brokerage), technology integration services (Oracle implementations and ongoing support), transaction-based freight brokerage, warehousing and distribution including FTZ facilities at the US-Mexico border, and parcel advisory services. Pricing is custom and quote-based, typically structured as multi-year enterprise contracts.

The company serves shippers across manufacturing, retail and e-commerce, food and beverage, chemicals, automotive, and consumer packaged goods, with particularly deep US-Mexico cross-border capabilities anchored by six facilities across the border, a 250,000 sq ft Laredo FTZ warehouse, 300+ carrier partners, and handling 114,000+ customs transactions in 2023 via EELCO. Distribution is primarily direct enterprise field sales with named customers including Core Health & Fitness, Harbison-Walker International, ORBIS, Sugar Foods, ChemTreat, Betco, Izzio Artisan Bakery, Blue Dog Bakery, Snak-King, Tier One Auto Supplier, and World's Finest Chocolate. Redwood was positioned as a Visionary in Gartner's inaugural Magic Quadrant for 4PL (2025) following a five-year analyst relations program, and has been expanding through acquisitions in 2026 (EELCO for customs brokerage and Stridas for CPG/spirits vertical depth). Marketing channels include original research products (Redwood Cross-Border Index, AI in Logistics Report), analyst-relations-driven credibility, events such as the Cross-Border Logistics Council in Monterrey and the annual Women in Logistics series, and a FreightTech partner program. The headcount range of 1,001-5,000 employees scales alongside the integration of recent acquisitions and continued US-Mexico expansion.

Name

Redwood Logistics

Legal name

Redwood Logistics

Website

https://redwoodlogistics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Redwood Logistics is a Chicago-based private 4PL provider operating a Logistics Platform as a Service (LPaaS) model built on its proprietary RedwoodConnect iPaaS, serving US-Mexico cross-border and enterprise manufacturing shippers with managed transportation, Oracle TMS implementations, FTZ warehousing, and freight brokerage services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fourth-Party Logistics Services (4PL)

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (48851), Freight Transportation Arrangement (4885), Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Supplier/Inbound Logistics Management (Vendor Management, In-Plant Logistics) (TLAIABAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Carrier Procurement, Sourcing & Rate Management (TLAIAEAD), Breakbulk, Ro-Ro & Chartering (Heavy-Lift Vessels, Barges, Specialized Aircraft) (TLAIAKAC)

Keywords

• Fourth-party logistics
• Managed transportation services
• Freight brokerage services
• Cross-border logistics
• Supply chain technology integration

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Managed Transportation Services: End-to-end logistics execution including LTL, FTL, cross-border transportation, and freight brokerage. Revenue generated through transportation management fees and transaction-based freight brokerage commissions.
2. Technology Integration Services: Implementation and integration services for Oracle OTM, GTM, WMS, and proprietary RedwoodConnect platform. Revenue from professional services engagements.
3. Freight Brokerage: Digital freight brokerage connecting shippers with carriers through the platform. Transaction-based revenue from freight movements.
4. Warehouse & Distribution: Warehousing services including FTZ facilities at US-Mexico border. Revenue from storage and handling fees.
5. Parcel Advisory Services: Parcel shipping optimization including audits, carrier negotiations, and dashboard implementation. Revenue from consulting and advisory fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

Redwood Logistics operates as a Fourth-Party Logistics (4PL) provider delivering a Logistics Platform as a Service (LPaaS) model that combines proprietary RedwoodConnect cloud-native iPaaS integration technology with managed transportation, cross-border US-Mexico logistics, freight brokerage, warehouse & distribution, and Oracle OTM/GTM/WMS implementation services. The company sells customized enterprise supply-chain orchestration contracts to manufacturers, retailers, and CPG companies through direct field sales.

Product overview

Redwood Logistics is a modern Fourth-Party Logistics (4PL) provider offering a Logistics Platform as a Service (LPaaS) model that combines logistics execution with supply chain technology orchestration. The platform centers on RedwoodConnect, a proprietary cloud-native iPaaS with a no-code drag-and-drop design canvas that connects any protocol, format, or system. The core technology stack includes Oracle Transportation Management (OTM), Oracle Global Trade Management (GTM), Oracle Warehouse Management (WMS), and Infios TMS — all managed through RedwoodConnect integrations. Parcel Cloud handles multi-carrier parcel execution. Services span managed transportation, cross-border logistics (US-Mexico via Redwood Mexico), supply chain advisory, warehouse & distribution, project logistics, and international solutions. Redwood operates an open ecosystem allowing customers to mix-and-match any service, partner, or technology. Recent additions include the AI Readiness Scorecard and ongoing Cross-Border Index research reports. The company targets shippers across CPG, retail, food & beverage, manufacturing, healthcare, automotive, and building materials industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• RedwoodConnect Proprietary cloud-native Integration Platform as a Service (iPaaS) that powers Redwood's 4PL offering, featuring a no-code drag-and-drop design canvas enabling connections between any protocol, format, or system including TMS, ERP, WMS, carrier systems, and third-party platforms. Sold as the integration backbone for enterprise Redwood customers.
• Infios TMS Redwood's proprietary transportation management system providing real-time connectivity, visibility, truckload optimization, mode selection, and carrier management, integrated with RedwoodConnect for seamless ERP and external carrier connectivity. Used by customers such as WernerCo, World's Finest Chocolate, ORBIS, Blue Dog Bakery, and Organic Grocer.
• Redwood Parcel Cloud Multi-carrier parcel platform providing cloud-based rating, labeling, and manifest capabilities with native integration to TMS and ERP systems, enabling in-house management of parcel shipping from all facilities.
• Managed Transportation Full-service freight management including LTL and FTL brokerage, freight procurement, freight payment and audit, carrier relationships, and capacity solutions, including cross-border managed transportation for US-Mexico operations.
• Cross-Border Logistics (Redwood Mexico) Specialized US-Mexico cross-border logistics services including customs brokerage, Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) warehousing, northbound and southbound freight management, and nearshoring advisory, operated through the Laredo gateway and multiple Mexican facilities with 100+ experts and 300+ carrier partners.
• Supply Chain Advisory Strategic consulting services for logistics transformation, network design, carrier optimization, and technology selection, including a Logistics Health Assessment for benchmarking current state and roadmap development.
• Warehouse & Distribution Warehousing, fulfillment, and distribution services including food-grade facility setup, WMS implementation, inventory management, and consolidation/control services, with capabilities for rapid 4-month warehouse deployments and 250,000 sq ft FTZ warehousing at Laredo.
• Project Logistics Custom-tailored specialized logistics for complex, time-sensitive, or high-stakes deliveries, combining FTL pickups, inventory consolidation at regional warehouses, and white-glove final-mile delivery with real-time tracking (referenced in Betco 100% on-time delivery case study).
• International Solutions Global freight forwarding, international transportation management, and cross-border services covering ocean, air, and ground modes for multi-country supply chains.
• Visibility & Reporting Real-time supply chain visibility dashboards integrating disparate systems and providing actionable insights, including exception management, predictive alerts, and performance analytics across all transportation modes.
• Oracle Transportation Management (OTM) Implementation Implementation, integration, optimization, and cloud migration services for Oracle Transportation Management as part of Redwood's Oracle Solutions practice, covering transportation planning, execution, fleet management, carrier rating, order routing, multimodal transport, bulk logistics, and freight payment across TL, LTL, and parcel modes.

Quantifiable outcome

• 9% savings on LTL freight charges (Core Health & Fitness)
• +8 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

AI capability7 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PX Holdings Inc. / Pure Freight LinescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 February 2026Strategic partnership following PX Holdings' acquisition of Freight Exchange of North America from Redwood. Transaction expands Pure Freight's footprint into Chicago, Midwest, and key US-Mexico border markets including El Paso, Pharr, and Laredo. Redwood continues managing freight through its 4PL model.
• LeadCoveragecoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 November 2021AR strategy partnership beginning late 2021. LeadCoverage helped position Redwood as a visionary and most technologically sophisticated vendor in Gartner's inaugural 4PL Magic Quadrant. Strategy converted 35% of form submissions into qualified leads and generated over $700,000 in publicity value.
• OraclecoreTechnology or IntegrationLongtime Oracle Partner Network member providing OTM, GTM, and WMS implementation services. Redwood has deep expertise in Oracle Transportation Management Cloud, offering implementation, cloud migration, and ongoing support.
• GontorminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent sponsor for Cross-Border Logistics Council 2024 in Monterrey, Mexico.
• SolventominorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent sponsor for Cross-Border Logistics Council 2024 in Monterrey, Mexico.
• TriumphPayminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent sponsor for Cross-Border Logistics Council 2024 in Monterrey, Mexico.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Uber Freight (formerly Transplace): Uber Freight's Managed Transportation group (built on the Transplace acquisition) is the closest direct 4PL peer: TMS-agnostic managed transportation, carrier procurement, and cross-border orchestration for enterprise shippers. Directly competes with Redwood for Fortune 500 TMS and managed transport mandates.
• RXO (including Coyote Logistics): RXO is a large North American freight brokerage and managed transportation provider that competes head-to-head with Redwood's brokerage and managed transportation services; Coyote adds a sizable LTL/FTL network. Overlap is strongest in LTL/FTL managed transport and cross-border lanes.
• NFI Industries: NFI is a privately held asset-based 4PL/managed transportation provider with dedicated trucking, warehousing, and brokerage services targeting enterprise manufacturing and retail customers — directly comparable to Redwood's enterprise 4PL model.

Broad incumbents

• C.H. Robinson: C.H. Robinson is one of the largest North American 3PLs with a substantial managed services (NAVL) and TMS practice, plus significant cross-border Mexico expertise. Operates broadly across logistics and competes with Redwood across most service lines as a scaled incumbent.
• J.B. Hunt Transport Services: J.B. Hunt's ICS (Integrated Capacity Solutions) and 360box TMS-agnostic managed transportation offerings target enterprise shippers with multimodal solutions, competing with Redwood's managed transport and Infios TMS value proposition at large scale.
• DSV A/S: DSV is a global freight forwarder and contract logistics provider with growing North American 4PL capabilities following the GIL/Panalpina/DB Schenker acquisitions. Comparable in cross-border forwarding, contract logistics, and enterprise managed services.
• DHL Supply Chain: DHL Supply Chain is the global contract logistics leader with substantial 4PL-style managed services, warehousing, and cross-border capabilities, competing for the same Fortune 500 accounts Redwood targets at a global scale.
• Kuehne+Nagel: Kuehne+Nagel is a top global freight forwarder with KN Logistics, Contract Logistics, and managed 4PL services comparable to Redwood's enterprise offering, particularly for international and cross-border shippers.
• Schneider National: Schneider's Logistics segment provides managed transportation, brokerage, and intermodal services for enterprise shippers, overlapping with Redwood's managed transportation and cross-border capabilities, particularly for large Fortune 500 manufacturers.

Emerging players

• FourKites: FourKites is a supply chain visibility platform with growing orchestration capabilities that overlaps with RedwoodConnect's integration and visibility value proposition, increasingly competing in the data layer that anchors enterprise 4PL services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses6 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/redwoodlgistics
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• Facebookfacebook.com/redwoodlgistics

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A8 records

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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