CLX Logistics

What CLX Logistics does

CLX Logistics (CLX Logistics LLC), founded in 1997 and headquartered in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania, is a North American managed-transportation and third-party logistics provider focused on the chemical and pharmaceutical industries. The company delivers specialized logistics services including HAZMAT handling, liquid and dry bulk transport, temperature-controlled pharmaceutical shipping, and multimodal shipment management for highly regulated supply chains. Its target customers are enterprise chemical and life sciences manufacturers that require rigorous safety standards, GxP compliance, and capacity assurance across volatile and complex logistics environments. CLX is now a wholly-owned subsidiary of Quantix SCS LLC following Quantix's April 2024 acquisition, and its chemical-logistics capabilities are marketed as part of Quantix's broader managed solutions portfolio.

The company's core technology stack centers on the Quantix Transportation Management System (Quantix TMS), powered by e2open, which manages approximately 2 million shipments annually and provides real-time tracking, dashboard controls, and region-by-region phased global rollout for chemical transportation logistics. CLX's principal data asset is the Gravity Database — described as North America's largest specialized supply chain repository for the chemical and life sciences sectors — which integrates customer shipment histories with proprietary industry datasets to support rate and performance benchmarking, procurement optimization, and predictive operational insights. The operating model relies on a vetted partner carrier network (covering Dry Bulk, Liquid Bulk, and Dry Van assets), RMIS-powered carrier oversight, and dedicated local drayage capacity.

CLX generates revenue primarily through managed transportation services on a quote-based enterprise engagement model, with analytics and TMS capabilities bundled into the managed-solutions package rather than sold as standalone subscriptions. Marketing and sales motion is B2B enterprise field sales targeting regulated-industry buyers, supported by thought-leadership content in chemical and pharma logistics. Disclosed client outcomes include 8.3% average cost savings from benchmarking, 7-12% savings delivery through rate and performance benchmarking, 3-6 month ROI from procurement events, and a 2.2% on-time delivery improvement versus market baseline. Pricing is not publicly disclosed, and financial terms of the Quantix acquisition were not released.

Name

CLX Logistics

Legal name

CLX Logistics LLC

Website

https://clxlogistics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

CLX Logistics is a North American managed-transportation and 3PL provider, founded in 1997, specializing in chemical and pharmaceutical supply chains with HAZMAT, GxP-compliant, and temperature-controlled capabilities, now operating as a subsidiary of Quantix SCS following its April 2024 acquisition.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance (48423), Specialized Freight Trucking (4842), Warehousing and Storage (493), Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance (484230)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Trucking (No Local) (4213), Public Warehousing & Storage (4220)

akta.pro primary industry

Chemical & Petrochemical Logistics (Bulk, ISO Tanks, Drums/IBCs) (TLAIAJAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hazmat Transportation & DG Freight Management (Road/Rail/Air/Ocean) (TLAIAJAA), Liquid Bulk / Tanker Freight Brokerage (TLADAMAL), Real-Time Operational Visibility & Exception Management (TLAEAKAC), KPI Benchmarking & Performance Management (OTIF, SLA, Carrier Scorecards) (TLAEAKAM)

Keywords

• Chemical logistics services
• Managed transportation
• Pharmaceutical supply chain
• HAZMAT freight management
• Logistics analytics

Headquarters

HQ city

Blue Bell

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Managed Transportation Services: Managed transportation and logistics services providing capacity assurance, real-time visibility, multimodal shipment management, and HAZMAT/temperature-controlled shipping for chemical and pharmaceutical industries.
2. Logistics Technology Solutions: Transportation management system (TMS) and analytics solutions offered as part of managed services package, providing planning, execution, and optimization of chemical transportation logistics.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

CLX Logistics provides managed transportation and logistics services for highly regulated industries, primarily chemicals and pharmaceuticals. Its offerings include capacity assurance, real-time visibility, multimodal shipment management, HAZMAT and temperature-controlled shipping, transportation management system (Quantix TMS) and analytics (Gravity Database) capabilities for chemical and life science supply chains.

Product overview

CLX Logistics was a logistics solutions provider specializing in chemical supply chain management. In April 2024, CLX Logistics LLC was acquired by Quantix SCS LLC. The current Quantix SCS portfolio offers managed solutions including Analytics (Gravity Database), Quantix TMS (powered by e2open), Dry Bulk & Liquid Capacity Solutions, Managed Transportation, and Rate & Performance Benchmarking services for chemical and pharmaceutical industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Managed Transportation
• Quantix TMS
• Gravity Database Analytics
• Dry Bulk & Liquid Capacity Solutions
• Rate & Performance Benchmarking

Quantifiable outcome

• 8.3% average cost savings identified in benchmarking
• +3 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Quantix SCS LLCcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2024In April 2024, Quantix SCS LLC acquired CLX Logistics LLC to strengthen its logistics and transportation management capabilities, specifically enhancing leadership in the chemical third-party logistics sector.
• Quantix SCS LLCcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2024Quantix SCS LLC, a US-based supply chain services provider, acquired CLX Logistics LLC to strengthen its leadership position in the chemical third-party logistics sector. The acquisition integrated CLX's specialized chemical logistics capabilities with Quantix's existing platform.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Transportation Insight: Enterprise 3PL offering managed transportation, TMS, and procurement services to shippers, with a notable presence in chemical and industrial verticals — close functional peer for CLX's managed solutions.
• C.H. Robinson: Major North American 3PL and freight broker with Navisphere TMS and dedicated chemical and industrial verticals — directly comparable managed transportation and TMS-based business model to CLX.
• Echo Global Logistics: Tech-enabled 3PL and freight broker serving enterprise shippers with managed transportation and multimodal services — comparable managed services + technology platform model to CLX.
• RXO: Large US-focused freight brokerage spin-off from XPO with proprietary Coyote-style technology and capacity solutions for shippers — competes for the same enterprise chemical and industrial managed transportation RFPs as CLX.
• BlueGrace Logistics: US 3PL and managed transportation provider combining brokerage, TMS, and capacity solutions — competes for mid-market and enterprise shipper business in adjacent verticals to CLX's chemical/pharma focus.
• Quantix SCS: Parent company of CLX since April 2024. Operates Dry Bulk, Liquid Bulk/ISO, warehousing, and managed transportation for chemical and life science customers — directly comparable offering now that CLX is integrated into the platform.

Broad incumbents

• Kuehne+Nagel: One of the world's largest freight forwarders with a strong pharma & healthcare and chemicals product portfolio, including KN PharmaChain and KN EuroLink — competes with CLX for complex, regulated international flows.
• Maersk Logistics & Services: Global integrator offering end-to-end ocean, road, and contract logistics with growing chemicals and cold-chain capabilities — a larger incumbent that competes with CLX for end-to-end chemical and pharma supply chain mandates.
• DHL Supply Chain (Life Sciences & Chemicals): Global 3PL with dedicated life sciences and chemicals verticals offering temperature-controlled, GxP-compliant, and hazardous materials logistics across road, air, ocean, and warehousing — overlaps heavily with CLX's managed services.

Emerging players

• Mode Global (Mode Transportation): Tech-enabled managed transportation and truckload solutions provider with a SaaS+services model — comparable in scale and approach to CLX's managed services, though less concentrated in hazardous chemicals.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/clx_logistics
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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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

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