What Logistics Management does

Logistics Management is a B2B trade publication serving logistics, transportation, supply chain, warehousing, and logistics-technology professionals. Founded in 1960 and operated by Peerless Media, the title sits within a broader portfolio that includes Modern Materials Handling, Supply Chain Management Review, Material Handling 24/7, Supply Chain 24/7, and Robotics 24/7. Its content covers logistics, transportation (air, motor, ocean, rail/intermodal, parcel/express, ports), technology (AI, cloud, IoT, robotics, TMS, software), and warehouse operations (lift trucks, inventory, packaging, safety, storage, ergonomics, lighting, MRO), distributed across a print magazine, digital edition, multiple email newsletters, podcast channels (Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Spotify), webinars, and an annual conference. The publication owns proprietary research franchises including the 37th annual State of Logistics Report, the 42nd annual Quest for Quality Awards (built on 3,000+ shipper survey responses), and a recurring Salary Survey, which function as both editorial content and recurring sponsor inventory.

The underlying technology is a conventional content management and digital publishing platform with a website (logisticsmgmt.com) organized into topic categories, an archive system (e.g., 330+ pages on logistics, 209+ pages on 3PL, 47+ pages on resources), RSS feed distribution, podcast hosting infrastructure, and integration with Peerless Media's subscription forms (Peerless/Omeda). There is no disclosed SaaS product, API, mobile app, or proprietary AI/ML system in the source data; the technical footprint is a media-publishing stack rather than a software platform.

Logistics Management makes money primarily through advertising and sponsorships — including recurring topic-category sponsorships (Yang Ming for Global Trade, COSCO Shipping for Sustainability, JAXPORT for Ports, Averitt for Motor Freight, Datamyte for Software) — supplemented by sponsored white papers and special reports, webinar and virtual event sponsorships, and event revenue from the NextGen Supply Chain Conference. Reader access is freemium: magazine subscriptions and newsletter signups are free, while premium content (white papers, special reports, research studies) is delivered as partner-sponsored downloads. The customer base splits between logistics service providers and 3PLs seeking brand visibility (the paying side) and logistics and supply chain professionals consuming content (the audience side).

Name

Logistics Management

Legal name

Logistics Management (published by Peerless Media)

Website

https://logisticsmgmt.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Logistics Management is a B2B trade publication founded in 1960 that covers logistics, transportation, supply chain, warehousing, and logistics technology for industry professionals, monetized primarily through advertising, topic-category sponsorships, events, and sponsored content downloads under Peerless Media.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Waltham

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Advertising and Sponsorships: The publication generates revenue through sponsored content, advertising placements, and brand sponsorship sections featured throughout the website and magazine issues. Companies sponsor topic categories such as Global Trade (Yang Ming), Sustainability (COSCO Shipping), Ports (JAXPORT), Motor Freight (Averitt), and Software (Datamyte).
2. Content Subscriptions and Downloads: Free magazine subscriptions and newsletter signups drive audience reach, while premium content such as white papers, special reports, and research studies are offered as downloadable resources, some sponsored by partners.
3. Event and Webinar Marketing: The publication organizes industry events including the NextGen Supply Chain Conference, webinars, and virtual summits that generate revenue through attendance and sponsorship.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Logistics Management is a B2B trade media publication that produces a magazine, email newsletters, podcasts, white papers, special reports, webinars, and industry events covering logistics, transportation, supply chain, warehousing, and supply chain technology. Content is delivered free to logistics and supply chain professionals, with revenue generated through advertising, sponsored topic categories, event sponsorships, and premium content downloads.

Product overview

Logistics Management is a media publishing and content platform serving the logistics and supply chain industry. The company operates as a publication offering news articles, white papers, webinars, podcasts, and magazine subscriptions covering transportation, logistics, warehousing, and supply chain technology topics. The platform does not offer a software product, SaaS platform, or technical product portfolio.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Quest for Quality Awards: Annual awards program recognizing excellence in logistics and transportation services, based on shipper surveys.
• State of Logistics Report
• NextGen Supply Chain Conference
• Logistics Management Podcast

Products and services

• Logistics Management Magazine Print and digital magazine providing comprehensive coverage of logistics, transportation, supply chain, technology, and warehousing topics, distributed via free subscription to logistics and supply chain professionals.
• Email Newsletters

Quantifiable outcome

• 3,017+ survey responses for Quest for Quality Awards demonstrating strong industry engagement

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Yang MingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerYang Ming is a sponsor for the Global Trade topic category on Logistics Management, providing visibility among global trade and logistics professionals.
• COSCO ShippingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCOSCO Shipping North America sponsors the Sustainability topic category, reaching logistics professionals focused on environmental and sustainability initiatives.
• JAXPORTminorGTM or Marketing PartnerJAXPORT sponsors the Ports topic category, providing brand visibility among port and infrastructure-focused logistics professionals.
• AverittminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAveritt sponsors the Motor Freight topic category, reaching trucking and motor freight industry professionals.
• DatamyteminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDatamyte sponsors the Software topic category, providing visibility among supply chain software decision-makers.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Supply Chain Management Review: Sister publication under Peerless Media covering supply chain strategy, technology, and execution; directly comparable in audience (logistics/SCM professionals), content formats (magazine, white papers, webinars), and advertising-led revenue model.
• Modern Materials Handling: Another Peerless Media title focused on warehousing, materials handling equipment, and DC operations; overlaps closely on warehouse topic coverage, sponsor base, and reader demographics with Logistics Management.
• Inbound Logistics: Long-established B2B trade magazine for logistics and supply chain decision-makers, with comparable magazine, newsletter, and resource library monetization targeting the same shipper audience.
• DC Velocity: B2B trade publication focused on distribution center and warehousing operations; shares audience, advertising model, and editorial formats with Logistics Management's warehouse coverage.
• American Shipper: Long-running B2B publication covering ocean, air, and surface freight; addresses the same global trade, ocean freight, and ports audience that Logistics Management serves in its transportation and global trade categories.
• Transport Topics: Trucking and freight transportation trade publication covering motor freight, regulation, and carrier news; competes for the same motor-freight advertiser base (e.g., similar to Averitt-style category sponsorships on Logistics Management).
• Material Handling 24/7: Peerless Media digital property covering materials handling and warehouse technology; sister to Logistics Management with substantial audience overlap and shared sponsor relationships.

Emerging players

• FreightWaves: Digital-native freight and logistics media business with audio (FreightCasts), data products, and SONAR; comparable audience but newer, technology-led monetization that competes for the same logistics marketing dollars.
• Supply Chain Dive: Digital-first B2B publication covering supply chain news for executives; competes for the same logistics/SCM readership and advertising budgets but with a purely online, newsletter-led model.

Others

• Robotics 24/7: Peerless Media title focused on robotics and automation in logistics and manufacturing; adjacent to Logistics Management's robotics and warehouse-automation editorial coverage and overlaps on technology advertisers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeopen.spotify.com/show/7IRvJSWKZtQRuf4TxfTop2
• Xx.com/LogisticsMgmt
• Facebookfacebook.com/LogisticsManagement

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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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