What DUNAVANT LOGISTICS GROUP, LLC does

Dunavant Logistics Group, LLC is a privately held, family-owned third-party logistics provider headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, with continuous operation since 1970. The company operates a multi-modal logistics platform spanning global freight forwarding, domestic transportation, US/Mexico cross-border operations, drayage, warehousing and distribution, customs brokerage, and 3PL/4PL supply chain management, serving enterprise and mid-market shippers across nine vertical industries (agriculture, automotive aftermarket, chemical, food and beverage, hazardous materials, lumber, manufacturing, raw materials, and retail). Three wholly-owned subsidiaries—Dunavant Sea Lane Express (ocean carrier), Dunavant Trans Gulf Transportation (hazmat-certified trucking), and Dunavant Distribution Group (warehousing)—extend its service surface.

The company operates nine owned terminals across the US (Savannah, Charleston, Norfolk, Jacksonville, Nashville, Memphis, Houston, Pasadena, Dallas) and two warehousing facilities (Houston with a 7-acre container storage site and Laredo for cross-border operations). Its technology stack centers on a proprietary real-time visibility platform with the DunTracking automated tracking system, enabling shippers to monitor shipment status without manual follow-up and supporting milestone management across multi-modal flows. Certifications include C-TPAT, CNS-endorsed customs broker status, SmartWay Transport Partner, TIA membership, and NASTC Best Broker Program affiliation, positioning the company as a compliance-capable logistics partner for cross-border and hazmat work.

Dunavant employs a sales-led go-to-market model using dedicated business development and account management teams with a consultative approach targeting complex multi-modal shipper needs. Pricing is quote-based and customized per engagement with no publicly disclosed rate cards. Revenue streams include transaction fees on transportation services (global and domestic freight, drayage, cross-border) and managed services revenue on warehousing and 3PL/4PL supply chain engagements. Marketing is built around vertical-specific case studies, a weekly thought-leadership newsletter ("Logistically Speaking"), and a website-driven quote request flow.

Name

DUNAVANT LOGISTICS GROUP, LLC

Legal name

DUNAVANT LOGISTICS GROUP, LLC

Website

https://dunavant.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Dunavant Logistics Group is a family-owned, Memphis-based third-party logistics provider offering global freight forwarding, US/Mexico cross-border, drayage across nine terminals, warehousing, customs brokerage, and 3PL/4PL supply chain management to enterprise and mid-market shippers across nine industry verticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Warehousing and Storage (493), General Warehousing and Storage (493110), Freight Transportation Arrangement (4885), Freight Transportation Arrangement (48851), General Freight Trucking (4841), General Warehousing and Storage (49311)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Trucking (No Local) (4213), Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210), Public Warehousing & Storage (4220)

akta.pro primary industry

Contract Warehousing / Dedicated Warehousing (Dry) (TLALAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cross-Docking & Transload Facilities (Non-Temp Controlled) (TLALAAAE), Cross-Border E-commerce Fulfillment (DDP/DDU, International Parcel Inject) (TLAIADAG)

Keywords

• Freight forwarding services
• Third-party logistics
• Customs brokerage services
• Warehousing and distribution
• Drayage and trucking

Headquarters

HQ city

Memphis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Global Transportation Services: International freight forwarding and ocean/air freight services for global shipments, providing end-to-end logistics solutions for international trade lanes.
2. Domestic Transportation & Drayage: Domestic trucking, drayage, and intermodal services across US markets with multiple terminal operations for container handling and truck dispatch.
3. US/Mexico Cross Border Operations: Cross-border logistics services between US and Mexico providing complete end-to-end solutions for customers with Mexico trade requirements.
4. Warehousing & Distribution: Storage, distribution, and fulfillment services from strategically located warehouse facilities in Houston and Laredo.
5. Customs Brokerage: Licensed customs brokerage services for efficient and economical management of import/export shipments with compliance support.
6. 3PL/4PL Supply Chain Management: Comprehensive supply chain synthesis and management services beyond traditional supply chain management, integrating multiple logistics functions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Dunavant Logistics Group is a freight forwarding and logistics company providing multi-modal transportation, drayage, warehousing, customs brokerage, and 3PL/4PL supply chain management services. The company serves enterprise and mid-market shippers across nine US terminals and warehousing locations, with additional cross-border operations between the US and Mexico, supported by a proprietary real-time visibility platform.

Product overview

Dunavant Logistics Group, LLC is a logistics and supply chain management company with more than 50 years of experience. The company operates a multi-service platform offering Global & Domestic Transportation, US/Mexico Cross Border Operations, Drayage (with 9 terminal locations), Warehousing & Distribution, Drayage Management, Customs Brokerage, and 3PL/4PL & Supply Chain Management. The portfolio is structured around core logistics services supplemented by subsidiary brands including Dunavant Sea Lane Express (ocean carrier), Dunavant Trans Gulf Transportation (carrier with hazmat certification), and Dunavant Distribution Group (warehousing). The company serves industries including Agriculture, Automotive Aftermarket, Chemical, Food and Beverage, Hazardous Materials, Lumber, Manufacturing, Raw Materials, and Retail.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Dunavant Sea Lane Express: Ocean carrier services with rules circular setting forth carrier's service conditions
• Dunavant Trans Gulf Transportation
• Dunavant Distribution Group

Products and services

• Global & Domestic Transportation End-to-end international supply chain and domestic freight solutions across land, sea, and air, leveraging more than 50 years of expertise to serve enterprise and mid-market shippers requiring global logistics.
• US/Mexico Cross Border Operations Complete end-to-end cross-border logistics solutions between the US and Mexico, designed for customers with Mexico trade requirements needing a single integrated provider.
• Drayage Trucking and drayage services with terminals across multiple US ports including Norfolk, Charleston, Savannah, Jacksonville, Nashville, Memphis, Houston, Pasadena, and Dallas for container handling and intermodal moves.
• Warehousing & Distribution Storage, distribution, and fulfillment services from strategically located warehouse facilities in Houston and Laredo, including cross-docking, container storage (daily, long-term, ground, stackable), and inventory optimization.
• Drayage Management Capacity, booking, and lane management for drayage using an expansive carrier network and end-to-end service offerings, helping customers navigate booking demands, lane challenges, and lack of capacity.
• Customs Brokerage Licensed customs brokerage services providing customs documentation, compliance, and management of import/export shipments for efficient and economical delivery, including CNS-endorsed and C-TPAT certified operations.
• 3PL/4PL & Supply Chain Management Comprehensive 3PL/4PL supply chain synthesis and management services beyond traditional supply chain management, integrating multiple logistics functions into a streamlined operational model for customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Customers gain real-time visibility into shipments rather than chasing updates for better decision-making
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CNS (National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America) - Certified AgentcoreOthersDunavant is a CNS-endorsed agent, indicating certification and good standing with the national customs brokers association for customs brokerage services.
• C-TPAT (Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism)coreOthersCertified member of C-TPAT program, a voluntary public-private sector partnership program that secures and facilitates global trade.
• SmartWay (EPA)minorOthersEPA SmartWay Transport Partner demonstrating commitment to fuel efficiency and environmental sustainability in transportation operations.
• TIA (Transportation Intermediaries Association)coreOthersMember of TIA demonstrating commitment to standards and ethics in the transportation intermediary industry.
• NASTC (National Association of Safety Transportation Consultants) - Best Broker ProgramminorOthersAffiliated member of NASTC Best Broker Program for safety and professional standards in transportation brokerage services.
• US Export Solutions / Dolly Logos FarmminorOthersPartner in export solutions and trade facilitation programs.
• US Department of Homeland SecuritycoreOthersOperating within DHS guidelines and frameworks for customs brokerage and supply chain security.
• Expansive Carrier NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExtensive network of carrier partners enabling capacity management, lane optimization, and cost-effective routing for customers across all transportation modes.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• J.B. Hunt Transport Services: Larger diversified transportation and intermodal services company with truckload, intermodal, dedicated, and ICS brokerage — overlaps with Dunavant on drayage and brokerage but at meaningfully greater scale.
• Knight-Swift Transportation: Largest US truckload carrier with growing logistics segment offering brokerage, intermodal, and supply chain solutions — broader portfolio than Dunavant but directly competes on trucking and 3PL mandates.
• Schneider National: Diversified truckload, intermodal, and logistics provider with comparable drayage and brokerage capabilities — significantly larger scale and broader service portfolio than Dunavant.

Direct peers

• C.H. Robinson Worldwide: Largest US-based 3PL providing freight brokerage, supply chain management, and global forwarding — directly comparable service portfolio spanning truckload, intermodal, ocean, air, and customs.
• RXO (formerly XPO's brokerage unit): Major US truck brokerage and freight forwarding platform with comparable drayage, managed transportation, and last-mile offerings — competing directly for the same mid-market and enterprise shippers.
• Hub Group: Intermodal and logistics provider with drayage, truck brokerage, and dedicated capacity solutions — directly comparable on terminal-based drayage operations and multi-modal service mix.
• NFI Industries: Family-owned 3PL with dedicated trucking, drayage, warehousing, and distribution — comparable scale, family-ownership structure, and integrated drayage-plus-warehousing model.
• Landstar System: Asset-light freight brokerage and transportation provider serving similar enterprise and mid-market shippers through a network of BCOs — directly competes for the same US truckload and drayage lanes.
• Total Quality Logistics (TQL): Major US freight brokerage firm offering truckload, less-than-truckload, intermodal, and logistics services — directly comparable on non-asset brokerage model and mid-market shipper focus; one of Dunavant's recent BD hires came from TQL.
• Expeditors International: Global freight forwarder offering ocean, air, customs brokerage, and warehousing — directly comparable global forwarding and customs brokerage capabilities, though at significantly larger scale and broader geographic reach.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries3 records

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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