What Crane Worldwide Logistics does

Crane Worldwide Logistics is a privately held, full-service global third-party logistics (3PL) provider headquartered in Houston, Texas and operating from 120+ locations across 30 countries. The company offers integrated air, ocean, ground, and rail freight forwarding alongside contract logistics, customs brokerage, project logistics, time-critical services (Next Flight Out, air charters, on-board couriers, hot shot trucking), and specialized lines including Battery Logistics and E-commerce Shipping. Its go-to-market is enterprise field sales targeting large global shippers across ten vertical industries — aerospace, automotive, consumer goods, cruise/marine/hospitality, energy, government, hi-tech, industrial, life sciences, and mining — supported by a self-serve C-View client portal, Crane TMS, a Warehouse Management System, and a Tariff Response Unit that advises on trade compliance.

The underlying technology stack centers on C-View, an in-house unified digital platform connecting purchase orders, line items, shipments, containers, documents, invoices, and analytics across all transport modes. C-View provides real-time track-and-trace, customizable KPI dashboards, GLEC-certified CO2 emissions tracking, and ISO 27001-certified security, with a C-View Connect+ API enabling client integrations deployable in as little as two weeks. Five 24/7 global control towers in Atlanta, Frankfurt, Hong Kong, Mexico City, and Singapore provide proactive exception management and contingency execution. The company is privately held under parent CWL Holdings, LLC, with Jared Crane as CEO.

Name

Crane Worldwide Logistics

Legal name

Crane Worldwide Logistics LLC

Website

https://craneww.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Crane Worldwide Logistics is a privately held global 3PL headquartered in Houston, Texas, operating 120+ locations across 30 countries. It provides multi-modal freight forwarding, contract logistics, customs brokerage, and time-critical logistics to enterprise shippers across ten vertical industries via its C-View digital platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Global Freight Forwarding and Contract Logistics

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Deep Sea Freight Transportation (483111), General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance (48412)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Customs Brokerage for Ocean Shipments (Import/Export Clearance) (TLACABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

High-Value & Secure Air Cargo (Valuables, Security Screening, Escort) (TLACAAAH), Trade Compliance & Ocean Regulatory Services (Sanctions/Export Controls) (TLACABAL), Industrial Plants & Process Equipment (EPC/Turnkey Projects) (TLACAIAA)

Keywords

• Global freight forwarding
• Contract logistics services
• Air and ocean freight
• Customs brokerage solutions
• Time-critical logistics

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices16 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Freight Forwarding Services: Revenue generated from air freight, ocean freight (FCL and LCL), ground, and rail freight forwarding services. Pricing is based on gross intake weight or measurement, ad valorem, per package, lump sum, or other applicable tariff rates. Surcharges may apply for bunker adjustment, currency adjustment, peak season, port congestion, war risk, and other operational expenses.
2. Contract Logistics: Revenue from customized contract logistics solutions including warehousing, value-added services, and managed transportation. Provided as tailored supply chain solutions to address specific industry and client logistics challenges.
3. Customs Brokerage: Fees for customs brokerage services supporting import and export clearance, trade compliance, and tariff response coordination.
4. Time-Critical Logistics: Premium revenue from urgent, time-sensitive shipments including Next Flight Out (NFO), air charters, on-board couriers, and hot shot trucking. Higher pricing reflects expedited capacity, 24/7 dispatch, and real-time coordination requirements.
5. E-commerce Shipping: Specialized logistics services for e-commerce businesses including international shipping solutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Crane Worldwide Logistics is a full-service global freight forwarder and contract logistics provider offering air freight, ocean freight (FCL and LCL), ground, and rail transportation, supported by warehousing, customs brokerage, trade advisory, and time-critical expedited shipping (NFO, air charters, on-board couriers, hot shot trucking). The company delivers these services across 120+ locations in 30 countries, anchored by five 24/7 global control towers and its in-house C-View digital platform for end-to-end supply chain visibility.

Product overview

Crane Worldwide Logistics is a third-party logistics (3PL) provider offering a comprehensive suite of freight and logistics services. The core offering includes air freight, ocean freight (FCL/LCL), ground/ground services, rail freight, customs brokerage, and contract logistics with value added services. The company provides specialized services including time-critical logistics (NFO, air charters, on-board couriers), battery logistics, e-commerce shipping, and project logistics for complex cargo. The technology platform is anchored by C-View, a unified client visibility portal that connects purchase orders, shipments, containers, documents, invoices, and analytics. Supporting modules include Crane TMS (transportation management system), WMS (warehouse management system), Tariff Response Unit, and C-View Connect+ secure API. The company also offers managed transportation, trade advisory services, and cargo insurance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Air Freight International air freight shipping services for time-sensitive shipments with flexible transit options including Next Flight Out (NFO) and air charter capabilities for enterprise shippers.
• Ocean Freight Full Container Load (FCL) and Less than Container Load (LCL) ocean freight services for international shipping of global cargo.
• Contract Logistics Customized contract logistics solutions with value-added services, warehousing, and supply chain management for enterprise clients.
• Customs Brokerage Customs brokerage services to facilitate international trade compliance and efficient customs clearance for import and export cargo.
• Ground Services Ground transportation and trucking services including hot shot trucking for time-critical deliveries and standard ground freight.
• Rail Freight Rail freight services for intermodal transportation across rail networks.
• Project Logistics Specialized project logistics for complex, oversized cargo requiring custom transportation solutions, including energy infrastructure and mining equipment.
• Time-Critical Logistics Solutions Expedited shipping services including Next Flight Out (NFO), air charters, on-board couriers, and emergency logistics for urgent shipments with 24/7 dispatch.
• Trade Advisory Strategic trade advisory services including tariff mitigation planning and trade compliance support for clients navigating evolving trade policies.
• Battery Logistics Specialized logistics services for dangerous goods and hazardous materials including battery transportation in compliance with safety regulations.
• Cargo Insurance Cargo insurance solutions to protect shipments against loss, damage, or delay.
• E-commerce Shipping E-commerce shipping solutions for retail and direct-to-consumer logistics fulfillment including international e-commerce shipping.
• Managed Transportation Managed transportation services providing outsourced transportation management and logistics coordination for clients, including LTL shipping capabilities.
• Value Added Services Value added services including warehousing, pick-pack, labeling, kitting, and customization services within contract logistics engagements.
• C-View Unified Client Platform Crane Worldwide's unified digital client platform providing end-to-end supply chain visibility, connecting purchase orders, line items, shipments, containers, documents, invoices, and analytics in a single portal across all transport modes. Includes real-time track and trace, milestone alerts, customizable KPI dashboards, GLEC-certified CO2 emissions tracking, and ISO 27001 security.

Quantifiable outcome

• Delivered 2.7 million face masks to Houston hospitals within one week during the COVID-19 pandemic, followed by an additional 8 million masks over two weeks.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Houston Astros FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2020Crane Worldwide Logistics partnered with the Houston Astros Foundation in April 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic to deliver critical PPE logistics. Crane coordinated the delivery of 2.7 million face masks to Houston hospitals within one week, and an additional 8 million masks over the following two weeks, using chartered aircraft and continuous operations.
• EmiratescoreOthersEmirates operates as a primary air carrier in the UAE, providing cargo uplift capacity for Crane's Middle East and intercontinental logistics operations. Emirates is operating without airspace restrictions and is approximately 80% operational capacity. Central to Crane's contingency routing during the Middle East crisis when Hormuz was non-operational.
• Etihad AirwayscoreOthersEtihad Airways serves as a primary air carrier for UAE-based cargo flows, maintaining normal GCC operations throughout the Middle East crisis. Operating at approximately 75% capacity. Key carrier partner for Crane's regional and international air freight routing.
• Qatar AirwayscoreOthersQatar Airways operates as the strongest performing air carrier in the GCC during the Middle East crisis, operating over 90% of its global network and launching a full summer schedule. Hamad Port provides strong maritime performance. Preferred hub for both passenger and cargo flows during regional disruption, with more than 140 daily departures.
• Harry Gerritsen (EU Representative)minorOthersHarry Gerritsen has been appointed as Crane Worldwide Logistics' EU representative for data protection matters pursuant to Article 27 of the GDPR. Contactable at [email protected] for matters related to processing of personal data.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Yusen Logistics: Japanese-headquartered global logistics provider offering air, ocean, ground forwarding and contract logistics with deep automotive and electronics vertical expertise. Comparable multi-modal offering and similar vertical specialization.
• Agility Logistics: Global logistics provider with freight forwarding, contract logistics, and customs services across emerging and developed markets. Comparable multi-modal portfolio and middle-market scale.
• DSV: Global transport and logistics provider built largely through acquisition, with air and sea freight, road, and contract logistics divisions. Closely comparable business model and mid-to-large enterprise customer focus.
• Kerry Logistics Network: Asia-headquartered global 3PL offering freight forwarding, warehousing, and integrated logistics. Comparable multi-modal service portfolio with strong APAC presence overlapping Crane's Hong Kong, Singapore, and Australia operations.
• Expeditors International: Asset-light global freight forwarder offering air, ocean, and ground services to enterprise customers with strong technology orientation. Similar mid-to-large forwarder profile and direct competitor for North American and transpacific accounts.
• CEVA Logistics: Contract logistics and freight management subsidiary of CMA CGM offering end-to-end supply chain solutions including freight forwarding, warehousing, and value-added services. Direct overlap with Crane's contract logistics and forwarding offerings.
• Kuehne+Nagel: One of the world's largest global freight forwarders offering air, ocean, road, and contract logistics with a comparable multi-modal, multi-vertical enterprise model. Closest direct competitor to Crane at the high end of the market.
• C.H. Robinson: Large North American freight forwarder and 3PL with global reach through alliances, offering truckload, LTL, intermodal, ocean, and air. Asset-light model and tech-forward Navisphere platform are closely comparable to Crane's TMS and C-View approach.
• Hellmann Worldwide Logistics: Mid-sized German-headquartered global forwarder offering air, ocean, road, and contract logistics. Closest scale peer to Crane with comparable geographic spread and enterprise customer base.

Broad incumbents

• DHL Global Forwarding: Division of Deutsche Post DHL offering air, ocean, road freight forwarding and customs brokerage at global scale. Competes across all of Crane's service lines as part of a much broader logistics portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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