What Holt Logistics does

Holt Logistics Corp. is a privately held, vertically integrated cargo handling, stevedoring, and marine terminal operator headquartered at the Port of Philadelphia and serving Southern New Jersey. Founded approximately 100 years ago and operating 251–500 employees, the company runs a portfolio of five marine terminals — Packer Avenue, Gloucester (125 acres), Paulsboro (190 acres, ~2M tons of steel annually), Pier 5, and Pier 122 — alongside six food-grade and dry warehousing facilities including the Philaport Distribution Center (Automated Storage Retrieval System), Pier 8 & 9 (25M ft3 refrigerated, solar-powered), Delaware Avenue, Suffolk Avenue, Heller Road, and the PAMT Inspection Facility (on-dock CBP station). Service lines are organized into three categories: Port Services (stevedoring, vessel unloading, container yard management), Warehousing (food-grade, cold storage, cross-dock, drop trailer), and Transportation.

Revenue is generated through service contracts with enterprise counterparties — international shipping lines, food importers and exporters, steel and bulk-cargo shippers, auto manufacturers, trucking companies, customs brokers, and freight forwarders. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is structured under bilateral contracts. Go-to-market is sales-led, leveraging long-standing direct relationships, a digital customer portal (HoltConnect) for container tracking/booking/vessel schedules, and integration with eModal for appointment-based truck scheduling. Customer segments span perishable foods (primary), steel and heavy industry, automotive (Ro-Ro), and trucking/customs brokerage support.

The company's core technology stack is centered on operational logistics systems rather than AI/ML: the HoltConnect portal, eModal integration, and the ASRS at Philaport. Compliance credentials — USDA-FSIS, FDA, SQF, FSMA, CTPAT, USDA Plant Protection and Quarantine, A.S.I. Food Grade, and SMA — underpin its position as a preferred US destination for perishable cargo and are a primary competitive differentiator alongside the multi-terminal footprint.

Name

Holt Logistics

Legal name

Holt Logistics Corp.

Website

https://holtlogistics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1926

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Holt Logistics is a privately held, vertically integrated cargo handler, stevedore, and marine terminal operator at the Port of Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey, serving shipping lines, food importers/exporters, steel and auto shippers, and trucking partners through multi-terminal, warehousing, and transportation services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Terminal and Supply Chain Logistics Services

NAICS

Marine Cargo Handling (488320), Marine Cargo Handling (48832), Port and Harbor Operations (488310), Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883)

akta.pro primary industry

Stevedoring & Vessel Loading/Discharging (Ship-to-Shore Operations) (TLAHALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Terminal Cargo Handling & Yard Operations (Receiving, Staging, Delivery) (TLAHALAB), Breakbulk & Project Cargo Handling (Heavy Lift, Out-of-Gauge Handling) (TLAHALAH), Bulk Cargo Handling Services (Conveying, Grab/Loader Ops, Bagging) (TLAHALAI), Port Equipment Operations (Crane Operators, RTG/RMG, Straddle Carrier Operations) (TLAHALAE), Food & Beverage Cross-Docking (Perishables) (TLALAFAC)

Keywords

• Marine terminal operations
• Stevedoring services
• Cold storage warehousing
• Cargo handling services
• Port logistics management

Headquarters

HQ city

Gloucester City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Marine Terminal Operations: Stevedoring and cargo handling services at marine terminals including vessel unloading, container yard management, and gate operations.
2. Warehousing Services: Food-grade and cold storage warehousing solutions including near-dock, on-dock, and distribution center services with FDA and safety certifications.
3. Transportation Services: Logistics and transportation solutions including cross-dock, drop trailer, and product manipulation services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Holt Logistics Corp. provides full-service cargo handling, stevedoring, and marine terminal operating services at the Port of Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey, with vertically integrated supply chain solutions spanning port services, food-grade and refrigerated warehousing, and transportation. The company operates multiple marine terminals (Packer Avenue, Gloucester, Paulsboro, Pier 5, and Pier 122) and warehouses that handle container, break-bulk, steel, automotive Ro-Ro, and perishable food cargo under FDA, USDA, SQF, and CTPAT certifications.

Product overview

Holt Logistics is a full-service cargo handling, stevedoring, and marine terminal operating company providing vertically integrated supply chain solutions in Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey. The company operates a portfolio of marine terminals (Packer Avenue Marine Terminal, Gloucester Marine Terminal, Paulsboro Marine Terminal, Pier 5 Marine Terminal, and Pier 122) and food-grade warehousing facilities (Philaport Distribution Center, Pier 8 & 9 Warehouse, Delaware Avenue Warehouse, Suffolk Avenue Warehouse, Heller Road Warehouse, and PAMT Inspection Facility). Service offerings are organized into three core areas: Transportation, Port Services (stevedoring and terminal operations), and Warehousing (food-grade and dry storage). The company leverages its HoltConnect customer portal for container tracking, booking, and scheduling operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HoltConnect: Customer portal platform providing container status lookup, booking lookup, vessel schedule, and trucker/broker login services

Products and services

• Transportation Services Transportation and logistics solutions offered as part of Holt's end-to-end supply chain services, providing inland movement of cargo leaving Holt-operated port and warehouse facilities.
• Port Services Stevedoring and marine terminal operations including vessel unloading, container handling, terminal management, and gate operations provided to commercial shipping lines at the Port of Philadelphia.
• Warehousing Food-grade and dry storage warehousing solutions including cross-docking, cold storage, and distribution services offered across Holt's Philadelphia/Southern New Jersey facility network.
• Packer Avenue Marine Terminal Primary container and cargo handling marine terminal facility in Philadelphia operated by Holt as its flagship terminal operations site.
• Gloucester Marine Terminal 125-acre marine terminal in Gloucester City, NJ operated by Gloucester Marine Terminal (Holt affiliate) with 50,000 pallet capacity, 150 loading dock doors, 25M ft3 refrigerated storage, 1.1M ft2 dry storage, 4 berths totaling 2,600 linear ft, 700 reefer plugs, and 5 cranes; offers container, break bulk, and project cargo handling.
• Paulsboro Marine Terminal 190-acre bonded terminal in Paulsboro, NJ operated by Gloucester Terminals LLC, handling approximately two million tons of steel annually with 3 berths totaling 3,200 linear ft, 2 mobile harbor cranes, 45 ft depth at MLW, near-dock rail, and access to I-295.
• Pier 5 Marine Terminal 28-acre facility in Camden, NJ operated by Southport Distribution LLC specializing in stevedoring of break-bulk food containers, with 1,135 ft of berth, 35 ft depth at MLW, 100 reefer plugs, and 150,000 ft2 of refrigerated warehousing.
• Pier 122 17-acre auto and Ro-Ro cargo hub in Philadelphia operated by Northeast Energy Terminal LLC, serving as PhilaPort's auto and Ro-Ro cargo facility with a dedicated auto berth, 850 ft north berth and 1,300 ft south berth, and adjacency to a vehicle processing center.
• Philaport Distribution Center 30-acre food-grade distribution facility in Philadelphia with 27,000+ pallet capacity, 32 loading dock doors, 201,000 ft2 dry storage at 45 ft clear height, nearby rail access, and an Automated Storage Retrieval System for specialized cargoes.
• Pier 8 & 9 Warehouse Cold storage warehouse in Gloucester City, NJ offering cold storage, cold treatment, forced air cooling, ripening, repacking, expediting, and refrigerated logistics services, with 25 million ft3 of refrigerated storage, over 100 dock doors, 650 nearby reefer plugs, solar panel power, and USDA Plant Protection and Quarantine certification.
• Delaware Avenue Warehouse On-dock warehousing facility in Philadelphia with 15,000 pallet capacity, 4M ft3 refrigerated storage, 200,000 ft2 dry storage, 75 reefer plugs, and on-site USDA, FSIS, FDA, CTPAT, and US Customs inspection services.
• Suffolk Avenue Warehouse Near-dock food grade warehouse in Philadelphia with 145,000 ft2 of dry storage and 16 dock doors, FDA approved and SQF certified, offering cross-dock, drop trailer, and product manipulation services.
• Heller Road Warehouse Food-grade warehousing facility in Bellmawr, NJ with 90,000 ft2 of dry storage and 30 dock doors, GFSI/SQF certified, FDA approved, with three segregated storage areas for specialized storage needs.
• PAMT Inspection Facility (Building 16) On-dock, food-grade 44,000 ft2 temperature-controlled facility in Philadelphia, certified to Food Safety and SMA standards and home to a US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) inspection station.
• HoltConnect Customer Portal Customer portal platform providing container status lookup, booking lookup, vessel schedules, paperless signup, customer login, and broker/trucker login functionality for Holt Logistics' customers and partners.

Quantifiable outcome

• Approximately 2 million tons of steel handled per year at Paulsboro Marine Terminal
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA)minorOthersHolt Logistics is involved in a decades-old lease agreement for land underneath the Walt Whitman Bridge with DRPA. The DRPA is currently subject to New Jersey state subpoenas requiring document production regarding procurement policies, contracts, and leases, including those related to Holt Logistics.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Pasha Group: Operates marine terminal, Ro-Ro, and logistics services with a strong auto-import focus. Closely comparable to Holt given the auto/Ro-Ro berths at Pier 122 and breakbulk terminal capabilities.
• Ceres Terminals Incorporated: Independent operator of bulk and breakbulk marine terminals on the U.S. East and Gulf coasts. Comparable mid-size terminal operator profile to Holt, especially on breakbulk and steel/bulk cargo.
• Ports America: Largest U.S.-based marine terminal operator with multi-port container, bulk, and breakbulk operations. Directly comparable to Holt in service mix and customer segments (shipping lines, importers, exporters).
• SSA Marine: One of the largest independent marine terminal operators in the U.S. and globally. Operates container, bulk, and breakbulk terminals that directly overlap with Holt's stevedoring and terminal handling services across multiple ports.
• GCT Bayonne: Operates GCT Bayonne and GCT New York container terminals on the U.S. East Coast. Direct competitor for container volume routed through the Northeast port complex overlapping Holt's Philadelphia catchment.
• Maher Terminals: Operates the Port of New York/New Jersey's largest marine container terminal. Located just across the harbor from Holt's Philadelphia terminals and serves the same Northeast shipper base with comparable stevedoring and terminal services.

Regional players

• New York Container Terminal: Independent container and breakbulk terminal operator at the Port of New York/New Jersey. Geographic Northeast peer that competes for the same shipper and import volume flows Holt serves from Philadelphia.

Broad incumbents

• Lineage Logistics: Largest global temperature-controlled warehousing company with significant U.S. cold storage footprint. Comparable to Holt's refrigerated warehousing and food-import cold chain offering, though Lineage focuses on storage, not marine terminals.
• Americold: Public refrigerated warehousing company with extensive U.S. cold-storage network. Competes with Holt's reefer warehouse operations (25M+ ft³) for food-import cold storage contracts in the Northeast.
• APM Terminals: Maersk-owned global terminal operator with major North American terminal presence. Competes with Holt in Philadelphia/Northeast ports as a broad incumbent backed by a global ocean carrier.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance11 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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