Odyssey Logistics & Technology Corporation

What Odyssey Logistics & Technology Corporation does

Odyssey Logistics & Technology Corporation is a privately held global logistics solutions provider founded in 2003, headquartered in the United States, operating a freight network exceeding $3B across multimodal transportation including intermodal, truckload, LTL, bulk tank, rail, warehousing, and ocean forwarding. The company serves primarily enterprise and mid-market shippers in chemicals (its core vertical, anchored by Responsible Care certification from the American Chemistry Council), food and beverage, metals, and packaged freight, with operations spanning North America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific. Its European subsidiary, Odyssey Swift Solutions, manages chemical logistics across the region under Managing Director Frederik DeSmedt.

The company operates a platform-plus-services model built around a proprietary Global Logistics Platform augmented by AI-driven components: SpotBot for AI-powered spot market pricing and load matching, Odyssey OnDemand for inbound supply chain visibility, an AI-Powered Pricing Intelligence engine that simultaneously predicts shipper acceptance and carrier coverage probability with continuous recalibration for weather, regional capacity, and disruption events, a Dynamic Re-Rating Engine that re-prices quotes against live market conditions, a Carrier Scorecarding System, and a Digital Twin/Network Optimization Platform. The company has invested over $40M over three years to build the underlying data lake and AI capabilities. Certifications include Responsible Care (American Chemistry Council), SmartWay (U.S. EPA), and GreenFreight (Europe), and it runs the Cloverleaf Sustainability Program for AI-driven carbon emission tracking and mode-shift optimization.

Odyssey generates revenue through non-asset-based freight brokerage (transaction fees and margins between buy and sell rates across modes), managed transportation and 4PL orchestration (managed services fees, transaction margins, and consulting engagements), and technology-enabled pricing services bundled with brokerage and managed engagements. Distribution is direct via enterprise field sales and inside/consultative sales motions, complemented by white-label vendor portals for retail clients and a 70+ carrier LTL partnership network. Marketing relies on content (blog, webinars, case-study ebooks), industry events (CSCMP Edge), earned media in trade publications, and organic social. The company has a documented M&A history of 12+ acquisitions since 2003, with the most recent being OctoChem in December 2024.

Name

Odyssey Logistics & Technology Corporation

Legal name

Odyssey Logistics & Technology Corporation

Website

https://odysseylogistics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Odyssey Logistics & Technology Corporation is a private global 3PL/4PL founded in 2003 that operates a $3B multimodal freight network spanning truckload, LTL, intermodal, bulk tank, rail, and warehousing, serving primarily enterprise chemical, food and beverage, metals, and packaged freight shippers across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific through a proprietary AI-augmented logistics platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Third-Party Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Support Activities for Transportation (488), Other Support Activities for Transportation (4889)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Transportation Services (4700)

akta.pro primary industry

Transportation Management & Managed Freight (Dedicated Transport, Brokerage-Managed) (TLAIAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Bulk & Tank Transport Logistics (Dry Bulk, Liquid, Food-Grade, Chemical) (TLAIAMAG), Intermodal Freight Brokerage / Managed Intermodal (3PL/4PL) (TLADAFAG), Real-Time Shipment Tracking & Map Visualization (TLAEADAA), Freight Audit, Bill Pay & Cost Control (TLAIAEAF)

Keywords

• Multimodal logistics services
• Chemical freight management
• Freight brokerage
• Supply chain orchestration
• Managed transportation

Headquarters

HQ city

Danbury

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Freight Brokerage (3PL): Non-asset-based trucking and brokerage services matching shippers with carriers across truckload, LTL, intermodal, bulk tank, and rail modes. Revenue earned as a margin between buy and sell rates.
2. Managed Transportation / 4PL Services: End-to-end supply chain orchestration and management services, including 3PL logistics, 4PL logistics, supply chain consulting, and global sample fulfillment. Revenue based on managed services fees, transaction margins, and consulting engagements.
3. Technology-Enabled Pricing Services: AI-driven freight pricing intelligence, dynamic contract management, and digital twin optimization services bundled with brokerage and managed transportation engagements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Odyssey Logistics & Technology Corporation is a global multimodal 3PL/4PL provider that brokers and manages freight across truckload, LTL, intermodal, bulk tank, and rail modes, supported by warehousing, international freight forwarding, supply chain consulting, and chemical sample fulfillment. The company's proprietary Global Logistics Platform and AI tools (SpotBot, Odyssey OnDemand) deliver dynamic pricing, real-time visibility, and digital-twin-based network optimization across a $3B freight network.

Product overview

Odyssey Logistics operates a platform-plus-services model combining its proprietary Global Logistics Platform with a comprehensive suite of logistics services. The core platform provides unified visibility and control across all transportation modes, augmented by AI-powered tools including SpotBot for dynamic spot market pricing and Odyssey OnDemand for extended supply chain visibility. The service portfolio spans multimodal transportation (intermodal, trucking, warehousing), managed transportation (3PL, 4PL, supply chain consulting), specialized offerings (Global Sample Fulfillment, European Swift Solutions), and sustainability programs (Cloverleaf). Network optimization studies using digital twin technology complement the operational services. The $3 billion freight network serves chemical, food and beverage, metals, and packaged freight industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 3PL Logistics Third-party logistics services providing outsourced global logistics and warehousing with expert management and operational support across multiple transportation modes for enterprise shippers.
• 4PL Logistics Fourth-party logistics (Lead Logistics Provider) services offering end-to-end supply chain orchestration for global supply chain management.
• Intermodal Services Intermodal rail transport services including containerized cargo, metals intermodal in closed ocean containers, and ISO tank transport for bulk liquids using direct contracts with major North American rail class 1 carriers.
• Trucking Brokerage Non-asset based trucking solutions providing access to competitive rates and reliable service across LTL, TL, bulk tank, and flatbed transportation through Odyssey's expansive carrier network.
• Warehousing Services Strategic warehousing solutions including temperature-controlled facilities for frozen, chill, and protected goods, transload services for mode-to-mode cargo transfer, and distribution tailored to unique requirements.
• Global Sample Fulfillment Specialized chemical sample fulfillment and logistics services for the global chemical industry, maintaining 99.99978% accuracy in safely storing, packaging, and shipping chemical samples.
• International Services Customs brokerage, freight forwarding, and NVOCC services navigating import/export regulations to ensure smooth international goods movement.
• Supply Chain Consulting Expert strategy and analysis services for building resilient supply chains, including scenario planning and optimization recommendations.
• Network Optimization Supply chain analysis service using digital twin technology and BI tools to identify efficiency improvements and cost savings opportunities across global logistics networks, with documented savings of $60M for a global manufacturer.
• Cloverleaf Sustainability Program Environmental sustainability program leveraging AI and analytics to help shippers reduce carbon emissions, optimize routes, and achieve sustainability goals while improving margins.
• Global Logistics Platform Odyssey's unified technology platform providing end-to-end supply chain visibility, carrier management, and shipment tracking across all transportation modes, integrating AI-powered pricing engines, carrier bid management, and network optimization modeling.
• Odyssey Swift Solutions Specialized European 3PL solution for chemical logistics operations including dangerous goods handling, ADR compliance, and liquid bulk transportation across Europe, operated from Belgium under standard operating procedures.
• LTL Solutions Less-than-truckload shipping services with 70+ national and regional LTL carrier partnerships, Jones Act expertise, and proprietary systems for misclassification detection and consolidation optimization.
• SpotBot AI-powered tool for spot market pricing and load matching that enables real-time market-accurate freight pricing based on current capacity and demand conditions.
• Odyssey OnDemand Visibility platform extension that extends supply chain visibility into inbound supply chains, providing real-time tracking and monitoring across all modes.

Quantifiable outcome

• $60 million in efficiency savings uncovered for a global manufacturer through network optimization study
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability8 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• AWS (Amazon Web Services)coreTechnology or Integration · 30 March 2026Odyssey is expanding its capabilities through partnerships with AWS, leveraging cloud infrastructure to support its digital orchestration platform, AI-powered SpotBot pricing, and Odyssey OnDemand visibility tools.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• AIT Worldwide Logistics: Global non-asset freight forwarder and 3PL offering truckload, LTL, intermodal, ocean/air, and warehousing with strong life sciences and chemical verticals. Closely comparable multimodal 3PL model and vertical mix.
• C.H. Robinson Worldwide: Largest US 3PL/freight broker with multimodal truckload, LTL, intermodal, and global forwarding capabilities. Highly comparable asset-light brokerage model, Navisphere technology platform, and enterprise shipper base overlap with Odyssey's customer segments.
• Echo Global Logistics: Asset-light 3PL providing truckload, LTL, intermodal and managed transportation with proprietary technology platform. Similar multi-mode managed services model and enterprise/mid-market customer mix to Odyssey.
• Coyote Logistics: UPS-owned asset-light truckload brokerage with digital procurement tools and managed transportation. Closely comparable asset-light brokerage model and enterprise shipper focus.
• Landstar System: Asset-light freight network using BCO agents to serve truckload, LTL, and specialized freight needs. Comparable non-asset, network-driven model with multimodal exposure relevant to Odyssey's brokerage business.
• RXO: Pure-play asset-light freight brokerage spin-off from XPO, offering truckload, LTL, and managed transportation with proprietary technology. Closest US comparable to Odyssey's non-asset brokerage and managed services model.
• Hub Group: Intermodal leader with dedicated trucking and logistics services across North America. Direct overlap on intermodal and multimodal managed services core to Odyssey's platform.

Broad incumbents

• XPO: Large North American LTL and asset-light brokerage operator post-RXO spin-off. Comparable multimodal less-than-truckload and managed transportation overlap, with significantly greater scale.
• DSV A/S: Global transport and logistics provider with strong road, air, sea and chemical logistics capabilities following Schenker integration. Broader, larger incumbent that overlaps Odyssey in multimodal and chemical verticals.
• Kuehne+Nagel International AG: Global freight forwarder and contract logistics leader with a dedicated perishables and chemical logistics practice. Comparable multimodal, global reach, and chemical vertical specialization.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/OdysseyLogistic
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCioNpclU6GZrQv2UQRVG4KA
• Facebookfacebook.com/OdysseyLogistics
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/odyssey-logistics-&-technology

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds8 records

Investors6 records

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M&A12 records

Investments

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

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