Armellini Logistics

What Armellini Logistics does

Armellini Logistics is a privately-held, family-owned temperature-controlled logistics provider founded in 1945 in New Jersey by Jules and Sarah Armellini to truck cut flowers, and now headquartered in Palm City, Florida. The company operates across five core divisions: Armellini Express Lines (asset-based refrigerated LTL and truckload services across 43 states from hubs in Miami, Pierson, and Santa Paula), Armellini Freight Brokerage (third-party logistics for the U.S., Mexico, and Canada), Armellini Air Express (domestic air freight including same-day), J.A. Flower Service (the largest South Florida customs broker for perishables, clearing over 2 million boxes per year), and refrigerated warehousing (over 300,000 sq ft, with 200,000 sq ft on Miami International Airport grounds). Adjacent offerings include Dash Mobile Storage, Container Transport from Colombia, cross-docking/redelivery in four states, and perishable handling services.

The business model is asset-heavy and transaction-fee based across most divisions, with subscription-like recurring revenue from refrigerated warehousing and Dash Mobile Storage container leasing. Pricing is uniformly quote-based with no public tiers; customer acquisition is driven by enterprise field sales, 24/7 phone-based quoting (1-800-327-7887), and inbound web requests. The technology stack centers on live satellite transponders on every tractor and trailer, bar code scanning with commodity identification from intake to delivery, proprietary pre-coolers, and the AELIS4 customer portal for 24/7 tracking. The customer base spans floral growers and importers (the original segment since 1945), fresh produce distributors, food wholesalers, and Latin American flower exporters from Colombia and Ecuador.

The company has remained under continuous family ownership across three generations, currently led by CEO David Armellini since 1984, with no external investors, private equity, or venture capital involvement disclosed. Reported operational metrics include a 0.0029% damage claim rate on asset-based truckload over the past two years, 90.9% on-time delivery on over 20,000 LTL shipments, 95% on-time delivery from Quito and 90% from Bogota, and 99.2% safe box handling. Wholly-owned subsidiaries include Armellini Express Lines INC, J.A. Flower Service, Armellini Freight Brokerage Inc., Armellini Air Express, and Dash Mobile Storage.

Name

Armellini Logistics

Legal name

Armellini Logistics Corp

Website

https://armellini.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1945

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Armellini Logistics is a family-owned, 80-year-old temperature-controlled logistics provider serving floral growers, fresh produce distributors, and food wholesalers with refrigerated trucking, customs brokerage, air freight, and warehousing across 43 states.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Temperature-Controlled Logistics Services

NAICS

Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance (48423), Specialized Freight Trucking (4842), Warehousing and Storage (493), Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Freight Transportation Arrangement (48851)

SIC

Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210), Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Public Warehousing & Storage (4220), Air Courier Services (4513)

akta.pro primary industry

Refrigerated (Temp-Controlled) TL Carriers (TLADADAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Cold Chain RTI Tracking (Reefer Boxes, Insulated Shippers) (TLAEAMAE)

Keywords

• Temperature-controlled logistics
• Refrigerated trucking
• Perishable freight services
• Customs brokerage
• Refrigerated warehousing

Headquarters

HQ city

Palm Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Asset-Based Trucking (TL & LTL): Temperature-controlled truckload and LTL scheduled services using company-owned fleet. Services 43 states with refrigerated freight. Revenue generated through transportation fees based on distance, weight, and refrigeration requirements.
2. Freight Brokerage: Third-party logistics services connecting shippers with carriers from their database of established in-house carriers. Provides customized truckloads nationwide at competitive rates.
3. Air Freight & Consolidation: International and domestic air freight services in and out of Miami and South America. Consolidation services allowing buyers to order from multiple sources and ship on single air waybill with predetermined landed price.
4. Customs Brokerage: U.S. Customs brokerage services, clearing over 2 million boxes per year. Revenue from brokerage fees for customs clearance services.
5. Refrigerated Warehousing: Over 300,000 sq ft of refrigerated warehouse space throughout the U.S. Revenue from storage fees and handling charges.
6. Mobile Storage (Dash): Mobile storage container leasing for commercial, private, or residential needs. Revenue from container leasing fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Armellini Logistics is a family-owned third-party logistics provider founded in 1945 that operates a vertically integrated cold-chain platform for perishable goods, particularly fresh-cut flowers and fresh produce. The company offers asset-based refrigerated truckload (TL) and less-than-truckload (LTL) services across 43 states, customs brokerage clearing over 2 million boxes per year at Miami International Airport, domestic and international air freight with consolidation, refrigerated warehousing exceeding 300,000 sq ft, freight brokerage, cross-docking and redelivery, and container transport services.

Product overview

Armellini Logistics is a family-owned logistics company founded in 1945, offering a comprehensive suite of transportation and logistics services. The portfolio is organized around several core divisions: Armellini Express Lines (asset-based LTL and TL temperature-controlled services across 43 states), J.A. Flower Service (customs brokerage clearing 2M+ boxes per year), Armellini Freight Brokerage (third-party logistics with in-house carrier network), Armellini Air Express (domestic air freight with same-day delivery), and Dash Mobile Storage (mobile containers). Services span refrigerated trucking, air freight, warehousing (300,000+ sq ft), customs brokerage, consolidation, cross-docking, perishable handling, dry goods, and container transport. The company operates AELIS4 (customer portal) and DriverPay Portal as internal web-based platforms for order management and driver services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AELIS4: Customer login portal for Armellini Logistics customers to access shipping and account information.
• DriverPay

Products and services

• Asset-Based Refrigerated LTL Service Temperature-controlled less-than-truckload (LTL) scheduled service operating with company-owned equipment out of Miami FL, Pierson FL, and Santa Paula CA, covering 43 states. Includes live satellite tracking and temperature monitoring for perishable freight primarily serving floral, fresh produce, and food industry shippers.
• Asset-Based Refrigerated Truckload (TL) Service Temperature-controlled truckload (TL) expedited services for the perishable industry using company-owned tractors and trailers with live satellite transponders and team drivers. Targets shippers requiring point-to-point refrigerated capacity with high service levels.
• Armellini Freight Brokerage Third-party logistics brokerage connecting shippers with carriers from a database of established in-house carriers, providing customized truckloads and transportation at competitive rates throughout the U.S., Mexico, and Canada for temperature-controlled and dry freight.
• Armellini Air Express (Domestic Air Freight) Domestic air freight services with proximity to major Florida airports, offering airport-to-airport and door-to-door services including same-day delivery, consolidation, and refrigerated transport to all 50 states including Hawaii and Puerto Rico.
• J.A. Flower Service (U.S. Customs Brokerage) Largest South Florida customs broker clearing over 2 million boxes per year, typically clearing within one hour of arrival. Services include customs clearing, cold storage, and transfers of perishable commodities from Central and South America via Miami International Airport.
• Refrigerated Warehousing Over 300,000 sq ft of refrigerated warehouses throughout the U.S., with 200,000 sq ft located on Miami International Airport grounds. Facilities feature pre-coolers, wet packing, and barcoding inventory control systems. Storage and handling services for perishables.
• Dash Mobile Storage Mobile storage container service for commercial, private, or residential storage needs with prompt service, competitive rates, and temporary office space solutions serving all of Florida. Includes same-day delivery for emergency situations and applications such as excess inventory, construction sites, marine security, and residential renovations.
• Container Transport Sea container consolidation services from Colombia to Port Everglades or Port Miami, providing solutions for airline industry space limitations or delays.
• Perishable Services Complete 'Farm Direct' distribution management with pre-cooling equipment, single and multiple location transfers, and inventory cooler accounts for perishables entering Miami International Airport. Includes specialized handling systems designed to maintain freshness and reduce damage.
• Dry Goods Import Services Import services for dry products with pre-clearance through agents working with Latin American growers, real-time tracking of shipments from country of origin through delivery.
• Air Freight & Consolidation International and domestic air freight consolidation service from Central and South America to Miami with single air waybill, no minimums, and predetermined fixed per-box pricing. Buyers can order from multiple sources and ship on a single air waybill with a predetermined landed price.
• Cross-Docking & Redelivery Refrigerated and dry commodity cross-docking and redelivery services operating out of regional facilities in North/Central Georgia (Atlanta), South/Central Ohio (Cincinnati), Dallas/Ft Worth Texas, and North/South Florida, supporting efficient multi-stop distribution.

Quantifiable outcome

• Damage claim rate of 0.0029% over last two years for truckload services
• +4 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Hub Group: Asset-light logistics and intermodal provider with dedicated trucking and brokerage capabilities. Comparable to Armellini Freight Brokerage and asset-based trucking in serving shippers across North America.
• Schneider National: Diversified trucking and intermodal carrier with dedicated, brokerage, and logistics services. Comparable asset-heavy model and customer overlap in perishable and refrigerated freight.
• C.H. Robinson Worldwide: One of the largest U.S. third-party logistics and freight brokerage providers with significant cold-chain and perishable produce capability. Comparable to Armellini's freight brokerage and temperature-controlled trucking divisions in serving shippers across multiple modes.
• Echo Global Logistics: Technology-enabled 3PL and freight brokerage offering truckload, LTL, and intermodal services. Comparable to Armellini Freight Brokerage's non-asset brokerage arm in arranging temperature-controlled capacity.
• Knight-Swift Transportation: Largest U.S. truckload carrier with refrigerated (reefer) and LTL operations. Direct overlap with Armellini Express Lines' asset-based TL and LTL refrigerated services and similar driver recruitment model.
• J.B. Hunt Transport Services: Major U.S. trucking and intermodal carrier whose Integrated Capacity Solutions (ICS) and Final Mile services compete with Armellini's brokerage and asset-based refrigerated trucking. Similar customer mix of large shippers and multi-mode service.
• Werner Enterprises: Major U.S. trucking and logistics provider with dedicated, refrigerated, and brokerage services. Comparable asset-based operating model and customer base in temperature-controlled freight.
• Landstar System: Asset-light logistics provider leveraging owner-operators and agents, similar to Armellini's mix of company drivers and independent contractors via its DriverPay portal. Competes for the same refrigerated and expedited freight.

Broad incumbents

• Lineage Logistics: World's largest temperature-controlled warehousing and logistics company. Overlaps with Armellini's refrigerated warehousing and cold-chain distribution but at much greater scale across a global network.
• Americold Realty Trust: Largest publicly-traded temperature-controlled warehousing operator in the U.S. Overlaps with Armellini's 300,000+ sq ft of refrigerated warehousing but at substantially greater scale and broader geographic footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/armellini-express-lines
• Instagraminstagram.com/armellinilogistics

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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