What RWI Logistics does

RWI Logistics is a non-asset based third-party logistics provider founded in 2013 and headquartered in Fort Thomas, Kentucky, operating as an affiliate of the Castellini Group of Companies (with produce distribution roots dating to 1896). The company specializes in temperature-controlled and refrigerated freight across North America, offering a full suite of transportation modes — Full Truckload, Less Than Truckload, Intermodal, Drayage, Drop Trailer, Power Only, Partial Truckload, Expedited, Cross-Border, Warehousing, and Project Logistics — alongside value-added logistics solutions including Customized Freight Management, a Business Intelligence platform, API & Integrations, Load Planning & Scheduling, Network & Route Optimization, Reporting & Analysis, and Carrier & RFP Management. Its technology stack centers on a web-based BI platform with real-time shipment tracking, predictive analytics for cost/risk/delivery modeling, and integrations with industry-standard tools (Macro Point, Transflo, DAT, EDI, ELD, RMIS), with AI/ML capabilities added in 2023 for route optimization and cold chain risk alerting.

RWI serves enterprise and mid-market customers primarily in food production, retail/consumer goods, food & beverage manufacturing, pharmaceutical, and industrial verticals, with named customers including J.T.M., a Global Produce Supplier, and Landec/Curation Foods. Revenue is generated through transactional freight brokerage margins and managed service fees tied to freight spend managed, supported by a carrier-facing portal offering Quick Pay options (3-day terms at 4% fee) and standard 28-day payment terms. GTM is sales-led with dedicated enterprise field sales, a 24/7 phone line, website quote forms, and a self-serve Client Portal. Differentiators include 20+ years of refrigerated expertise, Castellini legacy brand, proprietary BI platform with reported customer outcomes (20% cost reduction, 45% reliability improvement, 50% RFP time reduction), and integration with sister Castellini entities (e.g., Interstate Utility Trailer) for drop trailer and equipment access. The company employs 51-100 people and remains privately held with no external institutional funding disclosed.

Name

RWI Logistics

Legal name

RWI Logistics

Website

https://rwilogistics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

RWI Logistics is a non-asset based third-party logistics provider specializing in temperature-controlled freight and cold chain solutions for enterprise and mid-market customers in food production, retail, pharmaceutical, and industrial verticals across North America. Founded in 2013 under the Castellini Group, it combines transportation brokerage with a proprietary business intelligence platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cold Chain Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (4885)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Freight Brokerage (Truckload/LTL/Intermodal) (TLAIAEAC)

Keywords

• Refrigerated freight logistics
• Cold chain logistics
• Freight brokerage services
• Temperature-controlled transportation
• Managed transportation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Thomas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Freight Brokerage: Non-asset based freight brokerage services matching customer freight needs with carrier capacity across FTL, LTL, intermodal, and specialized transportation modes. Revenue generated through negotiated rates and margins on transportation services.
2. Freight Management Services: Comprehensive freight management solutions including planning, execution, and continuous improvement. Revenue generated through managed service fees and percentage of freight spend managed.
3. Business Intelligence & Analytics: Data analytics and reporting services providing actionable insights for supply chain optimization. Delivered as part of integrated freight management solutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

RWI Logistics is a non-asset based third-party logistics provider specializing in temperature-controlled (refrigerated) freight transportation and end-to-end cold chain logistics solutions. The company delivers a full suite of transportation services — including full truckload (FTL), less-than-truckload (LTL), and intermodal — alongside managed transportation, truckload brokerage, and technology-enabled logistics solutions such as customized freight management, business intelligence, API integrations, real-time shipment tracking, and reporting for shippers in food production, retail/consumer goods, and pharmaceutical industries.

Product overview

RWI Logistics is a non-asset based logistics solutions provider specializing in refrigerated freight and cold chain logistics. The company offers a comprehensive suite of transportation services (Full Truckload, Less Than Truckload, Intermodal, Drayage, Drop Trailer, Power Only, Partial Truckload, Expedited, Cross-Border, Warehousing, and Project Logistics) complemented by a portfolio of technology-enabled logistics solutions including Customized Freight Management, Business Intelligence platform, API & Integrations, Load Planning & Scheduling, Network & Route Optimization, Reporting & Analysis, and Carrier & RFP Management. The product architecture combines core transportation brokerage services with value-added technology solutions, enabling customers to access freight execution capabilities alongside business intelligence and optimization tools from a single provider. The company was founded in 2013 as part of the Castellini Group of Companies and has evolved from transactional brokerage to full-service logistics provider, integrating AI capabilities since 2023.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Full Truckload (FTL) Refrigerated Freight Dedicated full-truckload transportation services for temperature-controlled freight, moving perishable and temperature-sensitive goods end-to-end for food, retail, and pharmaceutical shippers.
• Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) Refrigerated Freight Temperature-controlled LTL freight service for smaller cold chain shipments that do not require a full trailer, aggregating refrigerated capacity for shippers.
• Intermodal Refrigerated Transportation Intermodal transportation service combining rail and truck modes for temperature-controlled freight, providing cost-efficient long-haul options for cold chain shippers.
• Truckload Brokerage Truckload brokerage service that matches shippers with vetted refrigerated carriers across a broad carrier network to secure capacity and competitive pricing.
• Managed Transportation Services Outsourced management of a shipper's cold-chain transportation operations, including customized freight management, network optimization, reporting, and continuous improvement.
• Business Intelligence Logistics Platform Proprietary analytics and reporting platform providing shippers with dashboards, KPIs, and operational reporting to manage and optimize cold-chain logistics performance.
• API & Integration Suite Technology offering that integrates RWI Logistics' shipment data with shippers' TMS, ERP, or WMS systems, enabling automated order, tracking, and visibility data exchange.
• Carrier Services (Quick Pay & Load Board) Carrier-facing offering that provides refrigerated carriers access to available freight via a load board and accelerated payment through the Quick Pay program, in exchange for services rendered.

Quantifiable outcome

• Average 20% reduction in transportation costs after leveraging RFP management solution
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability6 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• MetaforaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2024RWI Logistics announced a strategic engagement with Metafora, a technology and business consulting firm focused exclusively on transportation and logistics. Metafora deployed expertise to conduct a comprehensive diagnostic assessment of RWI's capacity strategy, including interviews with stakeholders, process analysis, and capability maturity evaluation.
• Interstate Utility TrailercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Interstate Utility Trailer, established in 1975, is one of the largest semi-trailer dealerships in North America with 4 locations in the Midwest (Cincinnati, Columbus, Indianapolis, Louisville). Both companies are part of the Castellini Group of Companies. RWI Logistics connects carrier partners to Interstate for trailer rentals, leases, purchases, or short-term storage trailers, and can gain access to equipment for drop trailer needs.
• Landec Corporation / Curation FoodscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 May 2021Landec Corporation entered into a transportation management, warehousing, and transportation services agreement with Castellini Company LLC to outsource Curation Foods' fresh packaged salads and vegetables logistics management, including transportation, warehousing, and distribution. This agreement is a continuation of Project SWIFT aimed at simplifying operations and expanding market reach.
• Castellini CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013RWI Logistics is an affiliate company of the Castellini Group of Companies. The Castellini Company, founded in 1896, is one of the oldest and largest produce distributors in the country. RWI was established in 2013 as a third-party logistics provider separated from RWI Transportation to focus on non-asset based logistics services. The Castellini legacy provides deep industry expertise and relationships in the produce and food distribution industry.
• Macropoint (Macro Point Connect)coreTechnology or IntegrationRWI Logistics provides carriers with Macro Point Mobile Tracking App for real-time load tracking, reducing phone call check-ins and providing automated tracking technology. No-cost carrier setup available at carrier.macropointconnect.com/rwi-logistics-connect.
• TransflocoreTechnology or IntegrationRWI Logistics utilizes Transflo desktop and mobile app for electronic paperwork submission, document capture, and end-to-end visibility. Carriers use company ID RWITV for Transflo services to submit invoices and track payment status.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• C.H. Robinson Worldwide: The largest North American non-asset freight broker and 3PL, offering truckload, LTL, intermodal, and managed services across all verticals including refrigerated. Directly comparable on business model, customer base, and breadth of transportation services, though at vastly greater scale.
• RXO: Tech-enabled North American freight brokerage spun out of XPO, providing truckload, LTL, and managed transportation across verticals. Closest comparable in business model (non-asset brokerage with proprietary technology) and customer profile (enterprise shippers).
• Landstar System: Asset-light freight transportation franchised network providing FTL, LTL, and expedited services across North America. Comparable as a non-asset brokerage leveraging owner-operator capacity, with overlapping enterprise customer targets.
• Echo Global Logistics: Asset-light freight brokerage offering truckload, LTL, intermodal, and managed transportation with technology-enabled operations. Closely mirrors RWI's combination of multi-modal freight arrangement plus proprietary technology and BI offerings for enterprise shippers.
• Coyote Logistics: Major North American freight brokerage owned by UPS, providing truckload, LTL, intermodal, and dedicated services with a digital platform. Direct comparable on brokerage model, technology enablement, and enterprise targeting.
• Hub Group: Asset-light intermodal and logistics services provider combining freight brokerage, dedicated, and final-mile offerings. Comparable on multi-modal service mix and enterprise logistics management focus.
• ArcBest: Multi-mode asset-light freight and logistics provider combining LTL (ABF Freight), truckload brokerage, and managed transportation. Comparable in offering enterprise customers an integrated logistics solutions model rather than pure transportation.
• Mode Transportation (Mode Global): Non-asset third-party logistics provider focused on managed transportation, truckload brokerage, and supply chain technology. Closely comparable in business model (non-asset 3PL) and emphasis on technology-enabled managed freight services for shippers.

Emerging players

• Zipline Logistics: Tech-enabled non-asset freight broker with focus on refrigerated and temperature-sensitive freight, serving food and CPG shippers. Comparable niche focus on cold-chain freight and similar size/maturity profile; competes most directly on refrigerated lane expertise.

Broad incumbents

• Lineage Logistics: World's largest temperature-controlled warehousing and logistics company operating cold storage facilities plus value-added transportation services globally. Adjacent incumbent in cold chain — competes and partners with RWI on integrated cold-chain freight and warehousing solutions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/RWILogistics
• Facebookfacebook.com/RWILogistics
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rwi-logistics
• Instagraminstagram.com/rwilogistics

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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