What NRS Logistics does

NRS Logistics America, Inc. is a US-based chemical logistics provider and a wholly owned subsidiary of NRS Corporation (NRS Group), the Japanese parent founded in 1946 that pioneered ISO tank container adoption in its home market. The US entity, incorporated in New York in 1990, operates from White Plains, NY and The Woodlands, Houston, with a newly opened 160,000-square-meter facility in Casa Grande, Arizona (May 2025). The group serves petrochemical, chemical, pharmaceutical, and increasingly semiconductor and battery materials customers across more than 100 countries through approximately 1,000 combined employees.

The company offers a vertically integrated service portfolio spanning packaging, warehousing, domestic and international transport, customs clearance, asset management, and hazmat training. Core capabilities include owned DG warehouses in Japan, China, Korea, Taiwan, and the US; four bulk tank terminals in Japan with berthing capacity up to 8,500 MT and storage tanks from 50 KL to 1,629 KL; ISO tank, rail car, and IBC equipment fleets available on per-trip lease; licensed NVOCC ocean services; CTPAT-certified Indirect Air Center operations; GMP-approved pharmaceutical storage; and DOT/IMDG/ICAO hazmat certification training. The 4PL Chemical Logistics Management offering provides single-source supply chain orchestration including bulk tanker import, terminal inventory management, dispatching, and asset management of rail tank cars, ISO portable tanks, chassis, MEGC, cylinders, and totes.

NRS generates revenue across multiple streams: managed services (warehousing and 4PL management), transaction fees (freight forwarding and domestic transport), hardware sales (ISO tanks, rail cars, IBCs, and drum leasing/purchase), and professional services (hazmat training). The GTM motion is enterprise field sales, with dedicated sales, customer service, and accounting teams organized by function and direct outreach to chemical, petrochemical, and pharmaceutical companies requiring complex dangerous goods handling. Distribution is delivered through NRS Group-owned assets supplemented by Interflow TCS channel partnerships. Pricing is quote-based and customized; no public pricing data exists, and revenue figures are not disclosed.

Name

NRS Logistics

Legal name

NRS Logistics America, Inc.

Website

https://us.nrsgr.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

NRS Logistics America is the US subsidiary of Japan's NRS Group, providing specialized chemical logistics for petrochemical, chemical, pharmaceutical, and semiconductor manufacturers through warehousing, ISO tank transport, 4PL management, and hazmat training across 100+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Chemical Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Specialized Freight Trucking (4842), General Warehousing and Storage (493110), Transportation Equipment and Supplies (except Motor Vehicle) Merchant Wholesalers (42386)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Wholesale-Machinery, Equipment & Supplies (5080)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Hazardous Materials (Hazmat) & Dangerous Goods Logistics (TLAIAAAJ), Hazmat Warehousing & Segregated Storage (Bonded/Compliance Facilities) (TLAIAJAB), Hazmat & Dangerous Goods Warehousing (Regulated Storage) (TLAIACAE)

Keywords

• Chemical logistics services
• Dangerous goods transport
• Warehousing distribution
• Freight forwarding
• Hazmat certification training

Headquarters

HQ city

White Plains

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices13 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Warehousing Services: Storage services for dangerous goods (liquids and solids), pharmaceuticals (GMP approved), personal health care, agricultural products, electronics, and general cargo. Includes temperature-controlled storage and contracted warehouse space globally.
2. International Transportation: Freight forwarding for ocean and air shipments, NVOCC ocean transport services, international tank container transport, import/export clearance services.
3. Domestic Transportation: FTL/LTL truck transport, rail transport, ISO tank container transport by road and rail, one-way domestic ISO tank transport.
4. Equipment Sales and Leasing: Purchase or lease of ISO tanks, rail cars, IBCs, drums, and specialty packaging with varying capacities, materials, and specifications. Per-trip lease options available.
5. Chemical Logistics Management (4PL): Single source 4PL management solutions for entire supply chain including bulk tanker import, tank terminal inventory management, dispatching and delivery.
6. Hazmat Training: DOT, IMDG, and ICAO HAZMAT certification classes catered to client needs.
7. Semiconductor Materials Logistics: Comprehensive logistics for growing semiconductor materials demands including hazardous materials warehouse, high-pressure gas pad, and temperature-controlled storage.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

NRS Logistics provides end-to-end chemical logistics services for petrochemical, chemical, and pharmaceutical companies, including equipment sales and leasing (ISO tanks, rail cars, IBCs, drums), GMP-compliant warehousing and distribution, domestic and international transportation (truck, rail, ocean, air), customs clearance, 4PL supply chain management, and hazmat certification training. The company also operates bulk tank terminals in Japan and serves semiconductor and battery materials clients via its Arizona facility.

Product overview

NRS Logistics is a chemical logistics provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of services across the supply chain, from packaging and warehousing to domestic and international distribution. The core product is chemical logistics management as a 4PL provider, supported by specialized services including equipment sales and leasing (ISO Tanks, Rail Cars, IBCs, drums), warehousing and distribution (including GMP-approved pharmaceutical storage), domestic transport (FTL/LTL, rail, ISO tank containers), international transport (freight forwarding, NVOCC ocean service, air transport), hazmat training (DOT, IMDG, ICAO certification), and bulk tank terminals in Japan. In May 2025, the company launched NRS LOGIOS AMERICA INC. in Arizona as a new facility focused on semiconductor and battery materials logistics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Equipment Sales and Leasing Offers an extensive range of packaging equipment for sale or lease including ISO Tanks, Rail Cars, IBCs, and drums to support the chemical industry, with specialty packaging in varying capacities, materials, and specifications.
• Warehousing and Distribution Operates large-capacity chemical warehouse centers in Asia with storage for dangerous goods (liquids, solids, high pressure gases), GMP-approved pharmaceuticals, personal health care, cosmetics, IT materials, and general cargo. Includes temperature-controlled storage and NRS-owned warehouses in Japan, China, Korea, Taiwan, and the USA, plus contracted space globally.
• Domestic Transport Provides FTL/LTL truck transport, rail transport, ISO tank container transport by road and rail, equipment lease and management, one-way domestic ISO tank transport, and repackaging services (tank car to tank container/truck, down packing to IBCs or drums) within the United States.
• International Transport Provides international freight forwarding (ocean and air), licensed NVOCC ocean transport with door-to-door containerized services, international tank container transport on a trip lease basis, customs clearance, and air transport with Indirect Air Carrier Certification.
• Chemical Logistics Management Single-source 4PL management solution for the entire chemical supply chain including bulk tanker import and clearance, tank terminal inventory management, product inventory control, dispatching and delivery, and product inspection management. Also provides asset management services for rail tank cars, ISO portable tanks, chassis, MEGC, cylinders, and totes.
• Hazmat Training Offers DOT, IMDG, and ICAO HAZMAT certification classes customized to fit client needs for personnel handling dangerous goods across multiple transport modes.
• Bulk Tank Terminals Four terminals across three Japanese locations (Kawasaki, Nagoya, Osaka) with storage tank capacities from 50 KL to 1,629 KL, stainless steel tank options, berthing capacity for vessels up to 8,500 MT (DWT), temperature-controlled storage, and down-packing services to ISO tank containers, tank trucks, IBCs, and drums.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NRS Ocean Logistics Ltd. (NRSOL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNRS Group subsidiary providing ocean logistics services. Operates Houston office in The Woodlands, TX and offices in London, Rotterdam, Le Havre, and other European locations. Offers NVOCC services and freight forwarding.
• NRS Logios America Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNew comprehensive logistics site established May 2025 in Casa Grande, Arizona. Specializes in semiconductor and battery materials logistics with hazardous materials warehouse, high-pressure gas pad, and rail transport capabilities.
• NRS Logistics Shanghai Co., Ltd.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNRS Group subsidiary in China operating DG warehouse and temperature-controlled storage facilities in Shanghai Pudong New Area and sales office in Hongkou District.
• NRS Logistics Korea CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNRS Group subsidiary in Seoul, South Korea providing DG warehouse, temperature-controlled storage, and break bulk services.
• NRS Logistics (Thailand) Co., Ltd.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNRS Group subsidiary in Bangkok, Thailand providing forwarding, tank, and warehouse services.
• NRS Logistics Vietnam Co., Ltd.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNRS Group subsidiary in Hanoi, Vietnam providing logistics services with DG warehouse operations.
• NRS Logistics Pte., Ltd. (Singapore)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNRS Group subsidiary in Singapore providing logistics services in Southeast Asia region.
• NRS Corporation Taiwan OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNRS Group office in Taipei, Taiwan providing logistics services in Taiwan.
• Interflow TCSminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThird-party agency partner providing additional logistics services and coverage in various locations including UK, France, Netherlands, Japan, Singapore, and other regions.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Yusen Logistics: Yusen Logistics is a Japanese-headquartered global logistics provider with a dedicated chemical logistics vertical offering ISO tank, hazmat warehousing, and 4PL services - the closest direct competitor to NRS in chemical/dangerous goods logistics.
• Nippon Express: Nippon Express operates one of the largest chemical logistics platforms globally with extensive hazmat warehousing, ISO tank fleet, and dangerous goods transport across Asia, Europe and the Americas, directly competing with NRS for chemical manufacturer contracts.
• Odyssey Logistics & Technology: Odyssey Logistics is a US-based 4PL chemical logistics specialist offering ISO tank, bulk transport, hazmat warehousing, and supply chain management for chemical manufacturers - directly comparable to NRS's chemical logistics management offering.
• BDP International: BDP International is a US-based 4PL specializing in chemical, petrochemical, and industrial logistics with global coverage, comparable in customer base and service mix to NRS Logistics' chemical logistics management offering.
• Hellmann Worldwide Logistics: Hellmann operates a dedicated Chemical Logistics division offering ISO tank, dangerous goods warehousing, and hazmat transport services across Europe, Asia, and the Americas - directly comparable to NRS's core chemical logistics vertical.
• Stolt-Nielsen (Stolthaven Terminals): Stolt-Nielsen operates Stolthaven bulk liquid terminals and Stolthaven Moerdijk chemical storage alongside chemical tankers, providing comparable bulk liquid storage and ISO tank logistics services that overlap with NRS's terminal and ISO tank business.

Broad incumbents

• Kuehne+Nagel: Kuehne+Nagel is one of the world's largest freight forwarders with a dedicated KN ChemLog division for chemical and dangerous goods logistics, providing comparable hazmat transport and warehousing at significantly larger global scale than NRS.
• DHL Global Forwarding: DHL Global Forwarding operates a dedicated DHL Industrial Projects and chemical logistics offering covering dangerous goods, ISO tank, and multi-modal chemical transport across 100+ countries - directly competing with NRS but as part of a much broader portfolio.
• CEVA Logistics: CEVA Logistics, owned by CMA CGM, provides specialized chemical and dangerous goods logistics including ISO tank, hazmat warehousing, and 4PL services globally, competing with NRS for chemical industry accounts at broader scale.
• DSV Panalpina: DSV is a top-3 global freight forwarder with chemical and dangerous goods capabilities across road, air, and ocean, competing with NRS for large multinational chemical logistics RFPs at materially larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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