What PSC Group does

PSC Group is a North American provider of specialized logistics, operational support, and infrastructure services to the petrochemical, refining, chemical, marine, pulp and paper, and rail industries. Founded in 1952 as Petroleum Service Corporation and headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the company deploys 5,800+ trained employees across more than 200 refineries, terminals, docks, chemical plants, and rail sites in the United States and Canada. PSC operates through five service segments — Marine Operations (dock management and USCG-licensed tankerman services), Plant Operations (rail switching, loading/unloading, transloading, track maintenance, industrial cleaning, on-site lab operations, packaging/warehousing), Railcar Repair (mobile, on-site, fast track, and inspection services), Sustainability Operations (OCS Field Services, Advanced Recycling, PSC Polymers, Renewable Fuels tolling), and Infrastructure as a Service (Bayport Rail Terminal, PSC Chemical Solutions). The company has tripled in size since CEO Joel Dickerson's appointment in 2017 and is currently sponsored by TJC LP with Aurora Capital Partners reinvesting following the April 2024 recapitalization.

The company's operational technology stack combines specialized industrial hardware — custom-designed vacuum trucks, mobile packaging units, hydroblasting equipment up to 40,000+ PSI, autonomous floating robots for plastic-pellet spill response, and a fleet of locomotives and mobile railcar movers — with ISO 9001-certified facilities, Oracle/SAP-compatible warehouse management, RFID/barcoding, real-time analytics dashboards, live machine monitoring, LIMS-based on-site lab operations, and yard-and-rail management systems. Recent capex includes the 115-acre Bayport Rail Terminal (Houston petrochemical corridor, 850 car spaces with 300+ more planned) and the Advanced Recycling facility in Baytown, TX for chemical recycling of post-consumer plastics. Acquisitions in 2022 (Thermoplastics Services), 2023 (Steel Line Rail Services), and 2024 (Delta Petroleum Company) have extended PSC's polymer-recycling, rail-services, and product-handling capabilities.

PSC generates revenue primarily through enterprise service contracts under which cross-trained teams are embedded at customer facilities, augmented by owned-and-operated infrastructure assets leased on an Infrastructure-as-a-Service basis (rail storage, transloading, chemical filling). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed for enterprise services; the Tankering Career Academy is publicly priced at $13,990 for the four-month program. Customers span petrochemical manufacturers, refiners, chemical producers, pulp and paper mills, and rail operators, with PSC's value proposition anchored on safety performance (TRIR 10x better than industry average, under 0.25 for seven consecutive years), regulatory compliance (USCG, FRA, OSHA, EPA), 24/7 operational availability, and a stated 30% cost saving versus customers operating marine terminals with their own personnel.

Name

PSC Group

Legal name

PSC Group

Website

https://pscgroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1952

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

PSC Group is a North American industrial services company providing embedded logistics, marine, railcar repair, and sustainability services to petrochemical, refining, chemical, and marine customers across 200+ facilities in the US and Canada.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Logistics and Operational Support Services

NAICS

Marine Cargo Handling (488320), Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883), Petroleum Bulk Stations and Terminals (424710), Ship Building and Repairing (336611)

SIC

Oil & Gas Field Services, Nec (1389), Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533), Wholesale-Petroleum Bulk Stations & Terminals (5171), Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro primary industry

Marine Terminals & Cargo Handling Infrastructure (RoRo, Bulk, Container) (IMAFAJAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Port Operations Control Center / Port Call Orchestration (TLAHAFAI), Offshore Support & Marine Logistics Vessel Operators (PSV/AHTS) (TLADABAL), Offshore Marine & Aviation Support (PSVs, AHTS, Crew Boats, Helicopters) (EUALABAJ), Marine MRO Parts & Consumables Distribution (TLAKAOAJ)

Keywords

• Petrochemical logistics services
• Marine terminal operations
• Railcar repair services
• Industrial cleaning services
• Specialty chemical packaging

Headquarters

HQ city

Baton Rouge

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 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. Plant Operations Services: Cross-trained teams providing rail switching, loading/unloading, transloading, track maintenance, industrial cleaning, on-site lab operations, and packaging/warehousing services at customer facilities. Revenue generated through service contracts at customer sites.
2. Marine Operations: Marine terminal operations, dock operations, and tankering services for waterfront facilities. Services include safe loading/unloading of barges and ships, tankerman services.
3. Railcar Repair Services: Mobile railcar repair, dedicated on-site railcar repair, fast track locations, and inspection services across the US and Canada. Includes tank car qualifications and regulatory compliance services.
4. Sustainability Operations: OCS field services, tolling, advanced recycling, and PSC Polymers. Services include waste management, waterway protection, renewable fuels handling, and plastics recycling.
5. Infrastructure as a Service: Bayport Rail Terminal and PSC Chemical Solutions provide owned/operated rail storage, transloading, and railcar maintenance facilities. Chemical Solutions includes filling, warehousing, and shipping services for chemical manufacturers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

PSC Group provides specialized on-site logistics and operational support services to industrial customers across five segments: Marine Operations (dock management and USCG-licensed tankerman services), Plant Operations (rail/truck loading, transloading, rail switching, track maintenance, industrial cleaning, packaging/warehousing, on-site lab operations), Railcar Repair (mobile, on-site, fast-track and inspection services), Sustainability Operations (OCS Field Services, advanced recycling, PSC Polymers, renewable fuels tolling), and Infrastructure as a Service (Bayport Rail Terminal and PSC Chemical Solutions). The company embeds trained teams at refineries, terminals, chemical plants, pulp and paper mills, and marine docks across the US and Canada.

Product overview

PSC Group is a diversified logistics and operational support services company offering a comprehensive suite of integrated services across five core business segments: Marine Operations (dock and tankerman services), Plant Operations (loading, switching, cleaning, packaging, lab operations), Railcar Repair (mobile, on-site, and fast track services), Sustainability Operations (OCS Field Services, Advanced Recycling, PSC Polymers, Renewable Fuels tolling), and Infrastructure as a Service (Bayport Rail Terminal, PSC Chemical Solutions). The company was founded in 1952 as Petroleum Service Corporation and serves the refining, chemical, marine, pulp and paper, and rail industries across the United States and Canada with over 5,800 employees operating at 200+ facilities. Key differentiators include their bundled service approach combining switching, loading, repair and inspections, their Tankering Career Academy for training certified tank barge personnel, and their advanced recycling and sustainability services supporting circular economy initiatives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ascend Leadership Academy: Premier professional development program designed to cultivate the next generation of company leaders through workshops, collaborative projects, and hands-on learning experiences.
• Tankering Career Academy
• PSC Polymers
• PSC Marine
• Rail Switching Academy

Products and services

• Marine Operations Marine terminal operations and dock operations for waterfront facilities, including safe loading and unloading of barges and ships and USCG-certified tankerman services for the petrochemical industry. PSC handles 90,000+ vessel loads annually at 110+ docks and terminals.
• Plant Operations Comprehensive in-plant support services including rail and truck loading, transloading, rail switching, track maintenance, industrial cleaning, on-site lab operations, and packaging and warehousing for petrochemical, chemical, refining, and pulp and paper customers.
• Railcar Repair Railcar inspection, repair, and maintenance services including mobile railcar repair, dedicated on-site railcar repair, fast track locations, tank requalifications, and inspection services across the United States and Canada.
• Sustainability Operations Environmental stewardship services including OCS Field Services for Operation Clean Sweep, renewable fuels tolling, advanced recycling, and PSC Polymers for plastic resin recycling and collection.
• Infrastructure as a Service Develops and operates critical rail and terminal infrastructure including Bayport Rail Terminal and PSC Chemical Solutions, enabling manufacturers to optimize logistics networks and save an average of 30% versus operating with own personnel.
• Locomotive Repair 24/7 mobile locomotive field service and repair including FRA-compliant inspections, mechanical and electrical repairs, and emergency road calls.
• Rail Switching Services Comprehensive industrial railcar switching operations at complex petrochemical sites, using advanced locomotives and mobile railcar movers with a bundled approach combining loading, unloading, repair, and inspections across 75+ sites.
• Bayport Rail Terminal 115-acre multi-modal logistics hub in Houston's petrochemical industry with daily Union Pacific Railroad connectivity, offering railcar storage (850 car spaces, with plans for 300+ more), switching, repair, transloading, and depot services.
• PSC Chemical Solutions ISO 9001-certified chemical filling, warehousing, and shipping services with 1,000,000+ sq ft of warehouse space across four facilities in LA, OH, and TX, handling over 60 million gallons and 30,000+ outbound shipments annually through 28 filling lines.
• Tankering Career Academy Four-month on-the-job training program ($13,990 tuition) for U.S. Coast Guard-licensed Tank Barge PIC (formerly tankerman). Trainees earn $20/hour plus overtime during training; average licensed tankerman earnings exceed $105,000/year with top 2024 earnings at $180,000. Offered in Baton Rouge LA, Bridge City TX, Corpus Christi TX, and Pasadena TX.
• Advanced Recycling Advanced recycling facility in Baytown, TX that breaks down post-consumer plastics into chemical building blocks through shredding, grinding, densifying, and custom blending for chemical recycling applications.
• PSC Polymers Plastic resin recycling service that collects, sorts, cleans, and distributes scrap material from plastic resin manufacturers, protecting the environment from plastic pellet pollution.
• Renewable Fuels (Tolling) Tolling services for renewable fuels manufacturers, shredding, grinding, and densifying production scrap, purges, and off-spec materials into reusable plastic, operating across 3 states, 4 facilities, and 150+ employees; loads 500+ million gallons of renewable diesel annually.
• OCS Field Services Operation Clean Sweep field services partnership using custom vacuum trucks, mobile packaging units, and autonomous floating robots to remove plastic pellets from sensitive environments and waterways.
• Inspection Services (Railcar) Comprehensive railcar inspection services including in-service inspections, new build inspections, lease service inspections, lease expiration inspections, equipment appraisals, BRC audits, and shop audits.
• Dedicated On-Site Railcar Repair Dedicated on-site railcar repair mini shops at customer facilities inspecting, cleaning, and repairing railcar fleets with certifications for tank car qualifications and repairs exceeding 85 person hours.
• Mobile Railcar Repair 24/7 mobile railcar repair services providing on-site inspections, cleaning, repairs, preventative maintenance, and tank car qualification to optimize fleet utilization and reduce demurrage costs.
• Packaging & Warehousing Industrial packaging and warehousing services including material handling, drumming, transloading, form fill and seal packaging, and comprehensive inventory management integrated with Oracle and SAP systems.
• On-Site Lab Operations Quality laboratory testing and analysis services provided on-site at customer facilities, utilizing LIMS and Sample Manager tools with ISO 9000 compliance capabilities.
• Industrial Cleaning Industrial cleaning services using vacuum trucks and hydroblasting equipment (up to 40,000+ PSI) to safely clean waste materials and residues, maximizing operating efficiency at petrochemical facilities.
• Track Maintenance Comprehensive rail track maintenance services including track gauge measurement, switch adjustments, rail and ballast replacement, and FRA compliance verification for all classes of track.
• Marine & Terminal Dock Operations Terminal and dock operations management for waterfront facilities, handling the safe loading and unloading of barges and ships at 100+ docks and terminals including large multi-berth refinery docks.
• Tankerman Services Shore-based tank barge PIC (Person-In-Charge) services for critical operations involving the safe transfer of petrochemicals to barges, certified by the U.S. Coast Guard.
• Rail & Truck Loading Loading and unloading services for railcars and trucks at petrochemical and refining facilities.
• Transloading Transloading services for transferring products between different transportation modes including truck-to-railcar, railcar-to-truck, and bulk liquid handling.

Quantifiable outcome

• TRIR 10x better than industry average, maintained under 0.25 for 7 consecutive years with 2024 rate at 0.20
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• DC AdvisoryminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 April 2024DC Advisory acted as co-advisor to PSC Group in its April 2024 recapitalization with TJC, providing financial advisory services for the transaction.
• Steel Line Rail ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 May 2023PSC Group acquired Steel Line Rail Services in May 2023. This acquisition expanded PSC's rail services capabilities as part of its Steel Line Rail division, enhancing inspection and railcar services offerings.
• Thermoplastics Services, Inc. (TSI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 March 2022PSC Group acquired Thermoplastics Services, Inc. (TSI) in March 2022 to enhance its polymer recycling and ESG offerings. The acquisition supports PSC's goal of expanding sustainability solutions and supporting circular economy initiatives within the plastics industry.
• ROWL UnitedcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerROWL United provides container and ISO tank storage services at Bayport Terminal, performing recertification testing and repairs on ISO tanks in their onsite repair facility. This partnership complements PSC's railcar storage and depot services.
• Quala Rail & SpecialtycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerQuala Rail & Specialty operates a state-of-the-art 8-car cleaning rack onsite at Bayport Terminal and provides safe cleaning services for all hazardous and non-hazardous cargoes, complementing PSC's railcar repair and maintenance services.
• Plastics Industry Association / Operation Clean SweepcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPSC Group is a trusted partner of the Plastics Industry Association and Operation Clean Sweep (OCS) program. PSC supports OCS initiatives to prevent plastic pellet pollution, achieving OCS Blue rating at its own facilities and working with top global plastic resin manufacturers to elevate their compliance.
• Clean Fuels Alliance AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPSC Group is a member of Clean Fuels Alliance America and serves as the nation's largest on-site logistics and pre-processing provider for renewable diesel manufacturers, loading 500+ million gallons annually across its network.

Scale indicators22 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Vopak: Global independent tank storage terminal operator with deep petrochemical and chemical industry exposure. Comparable to PSC's Bayport Rail Terminal and Chemical Solutions infrastructure-as-a-service offerings, though Vopak is far larger and globally diversified.
• Clean Harbors: Provider of environmental and industrial services including waste management, recycling and field services to petrochemical, refining and manufacturing customers. Comparable to PSC's sustainability operations (OCS, advanced recycling, polymers, renewable diesel tolling) and parts of industrial cleaning, though Clean Harbors is far larger and more diversified.
• Kinder Morgan: Large North American energy infrastructure operator with terminals, pipelines and storage across petrochemical and refining value chains. Comparable to PSC's marine terminal, tank farm, and rail/terminal infrastructure operations, though vastly larger and pipeline-focused.
• GATX Corporation: Railcar leasing company with significant railcar maintenance and repair operations servicing chemical, petrochemical and refining customers. Comparable to PSC's railcar repair and rail logistics segments, but GATX's core is railcar ownership/leasing rather than on-site services.
• Greenbrier Companies: Railcar manufacturer, lessor and services provider with railcar repair and maintenance operations serving similar chemical and petrochemical shippers. Comparable to PSC's railcar repair segment, but Greenbrier's core business is railcar manufacturing and leasing.

Direct peers

• Team Inc. Provider of specialty industrial services including inspection, maintenance and repair to refining, petrochemical and power customers. Comparable to PSC's industrial cleaning, inspection, and on-site plant operations offerings.
• Trimac Transportation: North American bulk trucking and transportation services company with chemicals and petroleum customer base across US and Canada. Comparable to PSC's transloading, rail/truck loading, and bulk distribution services for petrochemical/refining customers.
• Matrix Service Company: Provider of engineering, fabrication, construction and maintenance services to industrial customers including storage terminals, tanks and process facilities. Directly comparable to PSC's plant operations, marine terminal support, and tank/tankerman adjacent services.
• Rescar Companies: Provider of railcar repair, maintenance and field services to industrial customers including petrochemical and refining operators. Highly comparable to PSC's Railcar Repair segment; PSC SVP John Kennedy was previously President at Rescar.
• Quality Distribution / QCSA: Bulk chemical transportation and logistics provider serving chemical manufacturers across North America with dedicated fleet and terminal operations. Comparable to PSC Chemical Solutions, transloading, and bulk chemical handling capabilities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/PetroleumServ

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors2 records

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M&A3 records

Investments

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