What NFI Industries does

NFI Industries is a fully integrated, family-owned third-party logistics (3PL) provider founded in 1932 in Camden, New Jersey, and currently led by third-generation CEO Sid Brown. The company operates as a private, privately-held corporation serving enterprise customers across North America (US, Canada, and Mexico) with a diversified portfolio that includes dedicated transportation (5,000+ tractors and 14,000+ trailers), warehousing and distribution (70M+ square feet across the US and Canada), port drayage and intermodal, freight brokerage through a 50,000+ partner carrier network, eCommerce fulfillment, transportation management, global logistics, and industrial real estate. NFI runs its proprietary Navitrace transportation management system and Digital Twin simulation platform to provide real-time visibility and network optimization for customers, and has developed sustainability capabilities including over 100 battery-electric Class 8 trucks, >$23 million invested in zero-emission technology, and over 10 million zero-emission miles logged.

Revenue is generated primarily through enterprise B2B contracts, with multi-year dedicated transportation agreements representing roughly 40% of revenue, warehousing and distribution roughly 30%, and brokerage, drayage, and intermodal roughly 30%. Pricing is quote-based, negotiated per customer, and not publicly disclosed. The go-to-market is direct enterprise sales targeting large shippers across retail, food and beverage, CPG, grocery, apparel, manufacturing, and eCommerce verticals, with named customers including Kimberly-Clark, Target, Kohler, Lowe's, Hain Celestial, Lennox, Lamps Plus, and PMI. The company also integrates best-of-breed technology vendors — including DeepFabric's AI agent platform, Gather AI's computer-vision warehouse system, and Halo Tire Management — to enhance operational performance. NFI has executed a sustained inorganic growth strategy, acquiring California Cartage (2017), CAI Logistics (August 2020), SDR Distribution (April 2023), and Transfix's freight brokerage (June 2024), and in 2025–2026 launched a corporate rebrand, expanded its electric fleet through a Meta partnership, opened a new West Coast fulfillment node, and earned the first TAPA Freight Broker Security Requirements certification in the industry.

Name

NFI Industries

Legal name

NFI Industries, Inc.

Website

https://nfiindustries.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1932

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

NFI Industries is a family-owned, privately-held third-party logistics provider founded in 1932, offering integrated North American supply chain solutions including dedicated transportation, warehousing, distribution, port drayage, brokerage, intermodal, eCommerce fulfillment, and transportation management for enterprise customers across retail, CPG, food and beverage, grocery, and manufacturing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Third-Party Logistics (3PL)

akta.pro primary industry

Integrated 3PL Contract Logistics (Multi-Service) (TLAIAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Dedicated Transportation & Private Fleet Operations (Asset-Based) (TLAIAMAA), E-commerce Fulfillment & Omnichannel Logistics (Pick/Pack/Returns) (TLAIAAAD), Value-Added Logistics (Kitting, Labeling, Postponement, Light Assembly) (TLAIAAAF)

Keywords

• Third-party logistics
• Supply chain solutions
• Dedicated transportation
• Warehousing distribution
• Freight brokerage

Headquarters

HQ city

Cherry Hill

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Dedicated Transportation: Private fleet of over 5,000 tractors and 14,000 trailers providing dedicated transportation services. Revenue generated through long-term contracts with shippers requiring consistent capacity and dedicated fleet services. Represents approximately 40% of total company revenue.
2. Warehousing and Distribution: Over 70 million square feet of warehouse space across US and Canada providing storage, distribution, cross-docking, and value-added services. Revenue generated through square footage leasing and handling fees. Represents approximately 30% of total company revenue.
3. Brokerage, Drayage, and Intermodal: Freight brokerage operations utilizing 50,000+ partner carriers, port drayage services, and intermodal rail transportation. Revenue generated through transaction fees and take rates on freight moved. Represents approximately 30% of total company revenue.
4. eCommerce Fulfillment: Order fulfillment services for eCommerce brands providing scale and reliable delivery from order placement to on-time delivery.
5. Global Logistics: International freight forwarding, global freight forwarding, and trade services including customs clearance and brokerage.
6. Real Estate: Industrial real estate development and management services providing flexible facilities customized for customer operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

NFI Industries is a fully integrated third-party logistics provider offering end-to-end supply chain solutions across North America. The company operates a private fleet of over 5,000 tractors and 14,000 trailers, more than 70 million square feet of warehouse space, and delivers services including dedicated transportation, distribution, eCommerce fulfillment, freight brokerage, port drayage, intermodal, transportation management, and industrial real estate development. Revenue is generated through long-term contracts, square-footage leasing, and transactional freight fees with enterprise shippers.

Product overview

NFI Industries is a fully integrated North American supply chain solutions provider offering a comprehensive platform of logistics services. The portfolio includes core operational services (Distribution, Dedicated Transportation, Port Services, Freight Brokerage, Intermodal, Real Estate) supplemented by specialized eCommerce fulfillment capabilities and proprietary technology platforms including Navitrace TMS and Edge TMS. Services span the full supply chain from warehousing and distribution through transportation management to international logistics. The company operates over 70 million square feet of warehouse space across the United States and Canada, supported by a fleet of over 5,100 tractors and 13,000 trailers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Distribution Warehouse-based distribution services functioning as an extension of customer businesses, providing storage, cross-docking, inventory management, and order fulfillment through NFI's 70+ million square foot network across the U.S. and Canada.
• eCommerce Fulfillment Scalable order fulfillment for direct-to-consumer eCommerce brands, covering order processing through on-time delivery, including returns handling and peak-season scaling.
• Dedicated Transportation Dedicated fleet transportation services utilizing a private fleet of 5,000+ tractors and 14,000+ trailers to provide shippers with consistent capacity, predictable costs, and on-time performance under long-term contracts.
• Port Services Port-centric logistics including drayage, transloading, and customs examination station services strategically located at major ports, supporting container movement between ports, intermodal ramps, and inland destinations.
• Transportation Management Managed transportation solutions providing shippers with strategy, execution, visibility, and continuous optimization across their freight networks through the Navitrace TMS platform.
• Freight Brokerage Freight brokerage services connecting shippers with capacity through a network of 50,000+ partner carriers across North America, with 24/7 driver support and access via the gohighway.com platform.
• Intermodal Intermodal rail transportation solutions offering economical and sustainable options to move dry and refrigerated goods across North America, leveraging the Edge TMS platform for intermodal clients.
• Real Estate Industrial real estate development and management services developing flexible warehouse and distribution facilities customized to customer operational requirements, leveraging NFI's operational logistics expertise.
• Navitrace Transportation Management System Proprietary customer-facing TMS platform providing real-time visibility and control over transportation networks, enabling transparent decision-making, cost mitigation, and efficiency improvements for NFI customers.
• Trailer Rental and Storage Trailer rental and storage services offered to carriers and shippers requiring temporary or supplemental trailer capacity.
• Global Logistics International freight forwarding, customs clearance, brokerage, and trade services supporting cross-border supply chain operations for North American shippers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 53% reduction in tire-related alerts with Halo Tire Management technology
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FreightlinercoreTechnology or Integration · 14 January 2026Battery-electric Class 8 truck supplier supporting NFI's fleet electrification. NFI operates over 100 electric trucks from Freightliner and Volvo for port drayage and logistics operations in Southern California.
• VolvocoreTechnology or Integration · 14 January 2026Battery-electric Class 8 truck supplier supporting NFI's fleet electrification. NFI operates over 100 electric trucks from Freightliner and Volvo for port drayage and logistics operations in Southern California.
• KohlercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 October 2025Expanded partnership with Kohler to support the company's growth in Canada. New 80,000-square-foot operation launched in Milton, Ontario facility enhancing distribution capabilities for Kohler's Canadian wholesale and retail networks and customers.
• MetacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 October 2025Partnership with Meta to deploy 10 zero-emission Class 8 battery-electric trucks in Chesapeake, Virginia. This six-year pilot program will cover 3 million electric miles, marking NFI's first electric fleet on the East Coast. The partnership supports Meta's sustainability goals while enabling NFI to expand its BEV footprint across regions.
• TransfixcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2024Acquired Transfix's freight brokerage operation in June 2024, expanding NFI's digital freight brokerage capabilities.
• SDR DistributionminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 April 2023NFI acquired SDR Distribution to expand its presence in Canada, strengthening Canadian distribution capabilities.
• CAI LogisticscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2020Acquired CAI Logistics in August 2020, enhancing NFI's intermodal operations and geographic footprint with specialized rail-related services.
• JETSI ProjectcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Joint Electric Truck Scaling Initiative (JETSI) partnership addressing Scope 3 emissions for corporate clients. Through this partnership, NFI has installed 38 fast chargers, a dedicated EV maintenance shop, and an on-site microgrid incorporating solar power and energy storage, enhancing the resiliency and reliability of its charging network.
• California CartagecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Acquired California Cartage in 2017, making it one of the most significant years for NFI and enhancing California and West Coast operations.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Schneider National: Large public multimodal logistics provider combining Dedicated, Intermodal, Brokerage, and Logistics services — directly comparable to NFI's full-service North American supply chain offering.
• RXO: Public asset-light brokerage spin-out from XPO competing in freight brokerage and last-mile — directly comparable to NFI's Brokerage, Drayage, and Intermodal segments and to the acquired Transfix brokerage capability.
• Hub Group: Public intermodal-led 3PL with Dedicated and Logistics solutions, comparable to NFI's intermodal emphasis (e.g., CAI Logistics/Edge TMS operations) and dedicated contract carriage footprint.
• Werner Enterprises: Public carrier with Dedicated Transportation and Logistics (brokerage) segments — closely parallels NFI's dedicated-heavy revenue mix and over-the-road scale.
• Penske Logistics: Subsidiary of Penske Corporation providing Dedicated Transportation, Supply Chain Solutions, and Truck Leasing — direct comparable to NFI's dedicated fleet and integrated supply chain practice.
• J.B. Hunt Transport Services: Public Fortune 500 carrier offering Integrated Capacity Solutions (brokerage), Dedicated Contract Services, Intermodal, and Final Mile — the closest direct comparison to NFI's multi-service 3PL structure across dedicated, brokerage, and intermodal.
• GXO Logistics: Pure-play contract logistics and warehousing provider, directly comparable to NFI's 70M+ sq ft Warehousing & Distribution business and reverse logistics focus.
• Knight-Swift Transportation: Largest US truckload carrier with Trucking, LTL, and Logistics segments — overlaps with NFI on asset-based dedicated and brokerage/intermodal services.

Broad incumbents

• XPO: Large public LTL-focused carrier with broader logistics solutions, comparable to NFI in supply chain services breadth though focused on less-than-truckload as core.
• C.H. Robinson Worldwide: Largest North American freight broker and third-party logistics provider with Managed Services and Global Forwarding — broader, brokerage-led incumbent that overlaps with NFI's brokerage and transportation management offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat7 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A5 records

Investments2 records

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