What Carolina Logistics does

Carolina Logistics Inc is a privately held, full-cycle freight transportation and logistics company headquartered in Boiling Springs, South Carolina, with regional offices in Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Querétaro, Mexico. The company operates an asset-light model delivering air freight, ocean freight (FCL and LCL), and ground freight services — the latter decomposed into FTL, LTL, last-mile delivery, expedited freight, intermodal shipping, container drayage, cross-docking, car hauling, and cross-border shipping. Complementary offerings include 3PL logistics, warehousing, and customs brokerage, with C-TPAT and IATA certifications supporting international and cross-border work into Mexico and Canada.

The underlying technology stack is a digital logistics platform with 24/7 real-time shipment tracking and a quote-based lead-capture system; no APIs, proprietary AI, or advanced optimization algorithms are disclosed. The company leverages memberships in WCA World, JC Trans, and AMA Carga to extend effective geographic reach to 140+ destinations, and supports English, Spanish, and Turkish on its website to serve trilingual customers. Reported scale metrics cite 300,000+ cargo shipments delivered across approximately eight operating years.

Revenue is generated transactionally via freight transportation services (FTL, LTL, intermodal, expedited, car hauling, cross-border) on a quote-based, pay-as-you-go pricing model with no public tiers. The go-to-market motion is direct sales through a website freight-quote form and dedicated phone lines segmented by department (truckload dispatch, expedite, recruiting), supplemented by in-person engagement at Mexican branch offices. Target customers span manufacturing and industrial shippers, e-commerce and retail businesses, automotive dealerships, healthcare/medical suppliers, and US-Mexico-Canada cross-border traders, with named testimonials indicating weekly recurring LTL and long-distance vehicle transport engagements.

Name

Carolina Logistics

Legal name

Carolina Logistics Inc

Website

https://carolinalogisticsinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Carolina Logistics is a privately held US-Mexico freight broker and 3PL offering air, ocean, and ground freight — including FTL, LTL, last-mile, cross-border, 3PL, warehousing, and customs brokerage — serving manufacturers, e-commerce retailers, automotive dealers, and cross-border traders from offices in South Carolina and three Mexican cities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Freight Transportation Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance (484230), Deep Sea Freight Transportation (483111), Marine Cargo Handling (488320)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Trucking (No Local) (4213), Deep Sea Foreign Transportation Of Freight (4412), Air Courier Services (4513)

akta.pro primary industry

Customs Brokerage for Ocean Shipments (Import/Export Clearance) (TLACABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ocean Export Forwarding (Booking/VGM/SI/BL) (TLACABAF), Ocean Import Forwarding (Destination Handling/DO/ISF) (TLACABAE), Export/Import Documentation Preparation (Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Shipper’s Letter of Instruction) (TLACAHAD)

Keywords

• Freight transportation services
• Ocean freight forwarding
• Air cargo shipping
• Third-party logistics
• Ground freight shipping

Headquarters

HQ city

Boiling Springs

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Freight Transportation Services: Revenue generated from providing comprehensive freight transportation services including air freight, ocean freight, and ground freight (FTL, LTL, intermodal, expedited, car hauling, cross-border shipping). Services include full truckload shipping, LTL freight, last-mile delivery, container drayage, and cross-docking.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Carolina Logistics is a full-cycle transportation and logistics company providing freight services across air, ocean, and ground modes. The offering includes FTL, LTL, intermodal, expedited, last-mile, container drayage, cross-docking, and car hauling, complemented by 3PL logistics, warehousing, and customs brokerage. The company serves cross-border trade between the US, Mexico, and Canada with multilingual support.

Product overview

Carolina Logistics is a full-cycle transportation company offering an integrated logistics platform across multiple freight modes. The core product portfolio centers on three primary service lines: Air Freight, Ocean Freight (FCL/LCL), and Ground Freight. Ground Freight encompasses nine sub-services including FTL, LTL, Last-Mile Delivery, Expedited Freight, Intermodal Shipping, Container Drayage, Cross-Docking, Car Hauling, and Cross Border Shipping. The offering is complemented by 3PL Logistics Services (third-party logistics with supply chain integration), Warehousing Services (storage and inventory management), and Customs Brokerage (international clearance). The platform supports cross-border trade with Mexico and Canada, temperature-sensitive goods handling, and specialized car hauling services. The company operates a freight quote request system and 24/7 tracking capabilities across its service network.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Air Freight International and domestic air cargo transportation services for time-sensitive shipments, including specialized handling for fragile items with a white-glove approach. Targeted at businesses needing rapid long-distance delivery.
• Ocean Freight Full Container Load (FCL) and Less than Container Load (LCL) shipping services for international ocean freight, including direct drayage and transloading services. Serves importers and exporters requiring cross-border sea cargo movement.
• Ground Freight Comprehensive road transportation services covering multiple freight modes and delivery solutions across North America. An umbrella product grouping FTL, LTL, last-mile, expedited, intermodal, container drayage, cross-docking, car hauling, and cross-border services.
• Full Truckload Shipping (FTL) Dedicated truckload shipping for full trailer loads transported directly from origin to destination. Targeted at shippers with large-volume freight requiring a single-trailer solution.
• LTL Freight Less-than-truckload freight services for shipments that do not require a full trailer, offering cost-effective solutions for smaller loads. Targeted at businesses shipping mid-volume freight nationally.
• Last-Mile Delivery Final-leg delivery services including personalized and sustainable last-mile solutions for retail and e-commerce businesses needing end-customer fulfillment.
• Expedited Freight Priority shipping services for urgent shipments requiring rapid delivery across the country, with dedicated dispatch team support.
• Intermodal Shipping Combined transportation using multiple modes (truck, rail) for efficient long-distance freight movement. Targeted at cost-conscious shippers needing long-haul capacity.
• Container Drayage Container pickup and delivery services between ports, rail terminals, and warehouses. Supports ocean freight customers needing first/last-mile container transport.
• Cross-Docking Warehouse service where goods are transferred directly from incoming to outgoing vehicles with minimal storage time, reducing inventory holding costs.
• Car Hauling Specialized vehicle transportation services for luxury cars, dealership transfers, and vintage vehicle shipping, including enclosed and open transport options. Targeted at automotive dealerships and private vehicle owners.
• Cross-Border Shipping International freight services for shipping to Mexico and Canada, including cross-border trade logistics between US, Mexico, and Canada.
• 3PL Logistics Service Third-party logistics services providing integrated supply chain solutions including transportation, warehousing, and inventory planning for businesses outsourcing logistics operations.
• Warehousing Services Storage and inventory management services for safe storage and distribution of goods. Supports businesses requiring short- or long-term inventory holding and distribution.
• Customs Brokerage Customs clearance services handling documentation, compliance, and regulatory requirements for international shipments across borders.

Quantifiable outcome

• 300,000+ cargo shipments delivered successfully
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• C-TPAT (Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism)minorOthersDisplayed as logo on website footer. C-TPAT is a US Customs and Border Protection program that works with businesses to strengthen supply chain security.
• AMA CargaminorOthersDisplayed as logo on website footer. AMA Carga is a Mexican cargo and logistics association.
• IATA (International Air Transport Association)minorOthersDisplayed as logo on website footer. IATA certification for air freight services ensuring compliance with international air transport standards.
• JC TransminorOthersDisplayed as logo on website footer. JC Trans is a logistics and freight forwarding network.
• WCA World (World Cargo Alliance)minorOthersDisplayed as logo on website footer. WCA World is a global network of independent freight forwarders providing access to worldwide coverage and services.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• SEKO Logistics: Mid-market global freight forwarder and 3PL with strong e-commerce and cross-border capabilities — directly comparable as a multi-modal forwarder serving similar SMB and mid-market shippers.
• AIT Worldwide Logistics: Global freight forwarder and 3PL offering air, ocean, ground, and customs services — comparable multi-modal forwarder targeting similar international trade customers.
• Averitt Express: US-based multi-modal transportation and logistics provider offering LTL, truckload, and supply chain services to manufacturing and retail customers — directly comparable mid-market 3PL serving similar US shippers.
• BlueGrace Logistics: US freight brokerage and managed transportation provider serving SMB and mid-market shippers across LTL, truckload, and intermodal — comparable asset-light 3PL with similar sales-led model.
• ArcBest: Asset-based LTL carrier and integrated logistics provider offering truckload, expedited, and supply chain solutions — a comparable multi-service 3PL competing in overlapping North American freight lanes.
• Worldwide Express: US-focused freight brokerage and 3PL offering LTL, truckload, and parcel services to small and mid-market shippers — closely comparable in customer profile and asset-light brokerage model.

Broad incumbents

• Yusen Logistics: Large global 3PL offering air, ocean, road, and contract logistics with significant North American operations — a broader incumbent operating in the same multi-modal freight forwarding space.
• Kuehne+Nagel: One of the world's largest freight forwarders with deep ocean, air, and road forwarding plus customs brokerage — a broad incumbent Carolina Logistics competes against for global and large enterprise accounts.
• DHL Global Forwarding: Global leader in air and ocean freight forwarding with integrated customs and supply chain services — a broad incumbent serving the same cross-border and international trade shippers as Carolina Logistics.

Emerging players

• Uber Freight: Tech-enabled digital freight broker and 3PL with modern platform for booking, tracking, and managed transportation — an emerging player reshaping pricing and visibility in the same brokerage space.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/carolinalogist1
• Facebookfacebook.com/Carolina-Logistics-for-Owner-Operators-106477431589669
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/carolina-logistics-incorporated

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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