DSC Logistics

What DSC Logistics does

DSC Logistics, now operating as CJ Logistics America, is a third-party logistics (3PL) provider headquartered in Des Plaines, Illinois, serving enterprise and mid-market customers across North America with integrated supply chain services. The company operates under three core solution platforms: Warehousing and Fulfillment Solutions, Transportation Solutions, and Integrated Supply Chain Solutions, comprising 19 distinct service lines including warehouse management, supply chain packaging, e-commerce and omnichannel fulfillment, public warehousing, greenfield warehouse execution, warehouse engineering and automation, managed and asset-based transportation, cross-border transportation, freight forwarding, customs brokerage, supply chain consulting, business intelligence, and the Technology, Engineering, Systems and Solutions (TES) practice. Underlying technology includes proprietary warehouse management systems, transportation management platforms, and business intelligence tools emphasizing integration and interoperability, supplemented by 24/7 track-and-trace across the asset-based fleet.

The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of CJ Group, a South Korean conglomerate listed on the Korea Stock Exchange (KRX: 001040) with businesses spanning food and food service, bio pharma, entertainment and media, infrastructure, and logistics. CJ Logistics America generates revenue through managed service contracts with enterprise and mid-sized customers, particularly in highly-regulated industries and consumer packaged goods, under a quote-based, contract pricing model typical of enterprise 3PL providers. The go-to-market motion is sales-led, combining enterprise field sales for large accounts, inside sales for mid-market, and content-driven marketing through the corporate website, case studies, and newsroom.

The company has been recognized as an Inbound Logistics G75 Green Supply Chain Partner for 16 consecutive years (through 2026) and reports best-in-class safety performance as measured by Total Incident Rate (TIR). Leadership includes a CIO (Kevin Glynn) and Director of Talent (Liz Durkin). The firm was founded in 1960 as DSC Logistics and rebranded/integrated as CJ Logistics America in 2010 as the North American operating entity of CJ Group, employing between 1,001 and 5,000 people.

Name

DSC Logistics

Legal name

CJ Logistics

Website

https://dsclogistics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

DSC Logistics, operating as CJ Logistics America, is a Des Plaines, IL-based third-party logistics provider offering integrated warehousing, fulfillment, transportation, freight forwarding, and supply chain consulting to enterprise and mid-market customers across North America as a subsidiary of South Korean conglomerate CJ Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Third-Party Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), General Warehousing and Storage (493110), General Freight Trucking (4841)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Integrated 3PL Contract Logistics (Multi-Service) (TLAIAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Dedicated Transportation / Private Fleet Outsourcing (TLAIAEAA), E-commerce Fulfillment & Omnichannel Logistics (Pick/Pack/Returns) (TLAIAAAD), Drayage & Intermodal Dispatch Management (TLAIAEAG), Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) & FMCG (TLAIALAH)

Keywords

• Third-party logistics
• Warehousing and fulfillment
• Transportation management
• Supply chain consulting
• Freight forwarding

Headquarters

HQ city

Des Plaines

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Third-Party Logistics Services (3PL): DSC Logistics (now CJ Logistics America) generates revenue by providing integrated supply chain and logistics services including warehousing, fulfillment, transportation management, and freight forwarding to enterprise and mid-market customers. Revenue is derived from service fees, contracted logistics rates, and managed transportation engagements.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

DSC Logistics (now CJ Logistics America) is a third-party logistics (3PL) provider delivering integrated supply chain services including warehousing, fulfillment, transportation management, freight forwarding, customs brokerage, and supply chain consulting. The company serves enterprise and mid-market customers with proprietary warehouse management systems, transportation management platforms, business intelligence tools, and asset-based fleet services spanning air, sea, and land transportation modes. Operations are organized into three solution areas: Warehousing and Fulfillment, Transportation Solutions, and Integrated Supply Chain Solutions.

Product overview

CJ Logistics (DSC Logistics) operates as a third-party logistics provider offering integrated and multimodal logistics services through three core solution areas: Warehousing and Fulfillment, Transportation Solutions, and Integrated Supply Chain Solutions. The platform-plus-modules architecture includes 19 distinct products spanning warehouse management, various transportation modes (asset-based fleet, freight forwarding, customs brokerage, cross-border), and consulting/technology services. The company connects global trade via air, sea, and land transportation, with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation in supply chain management. The TES (Technology, Engineering, Systems and Solutions) module and Business Intelligence offering represent their technology-forward approach to logistics services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Warehouse Management Warehouse management service providing customized operations across facilities of various sizes and complexity levels, with expertise in highly-regulated industries. Targets enterprise and mid-market customers requiring outsourced warehouse operations.
• Supply Chain Packaging Packaging solutions integrated within the supply chain to optimize product protection and logistics efficiency for shippers.
• E-commerce & Omnichannel E-commerce fulfillment and omnichannel distribution services supporting online retail operations and multi-channel sales strategies.
• Public Warehousing Shared warehouse facilities available for short-term or flexible storage needs.
• Greenfield Warehouse Execution New warehouse start-up and execution services for building operations from the ground up.
• Warehouse Engineering & Automation Engineering and automation solutions for warehouse design, equipment selection, and operational optimization.
• Managed Transportation Transportation management solutions optimizing the end-to-end supply chain with total system cost reduction and service performance enhancement.
• Asset-Based Transportation Fleet-based transportation services including regional distribution, last-mile delivery, dedicated fleet, frozen & refrigerated, shuttle & loop, over-the-road, and yard spotting.
• Cross-Border Transportation International transportation services for goods moving across country borders.
• Freight Forwarding International freight forwarding services coordinating shipments across multiple transportation modes.
• Customs Brokerage Customs clearance services to facilitate international trade compliance.
• Supply Chain Consulting Strategic consulting services to help customers design and optimize supply chain operations.
• Business Intelligence Data analytics and intelligence solutions to extract critical details from complicated supply chain information.
• Technology, Engineering, Systems and Solutions (TES) Integrated technology and engineering services providing systems and solutions for supply chain operations, combining technology expertise with engineering know-how.
• Retail Consolidation and Requirements Services consolidating retail shipments and managing retailer-specific requirements.
• Business Process Integration Integration services connecting customer business processes with supply chain operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Best-in-class Total Incident Rate (TIR) demonstrating safety performance excellence
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• CJ Group (Parent Company)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDSC Logistics operates under CJ Logistics, part of CJ Group, a South Korean conglomerate with businesses spanning food, biotech, entertainment, media, shopping, and logistics. The CJ Group network includes CJ CheilJedang, CJ ENM, CJ CGV, and other subsidiaries, providing global SCM capabilities and parent company backing.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• GXO Logistics: Pure-play contract logistics provider specializing in warehousing and e-commerce/omnichannel fulfillment for enterprise customers. Closely comparable on platform-plus-modules architecture, e-commerce fulfillment focus, and technology-forward service model.
• C.H. Robinson: Major North American freight broker and 3PL offering managed transportation, supply chain consulting, and business intelligence (Navisphere). Comparable on technology-enabled managed transportation and BI-led supply chain optimization.
• Penske Logistics: Supply chain and dedicated transportation arm of Penske offering warehousing, managed transportation, and supply chain consulting. Comparable on dedicated fleet outsourcing, contract logistics, and enterprise customer focus.
• NFI Industries: Privately held North American 3PL providing dedicated transportation, warehousing, and integrated logistics. Comparable on family/private ownership, asset-heavy NA footprint, and CPG/retail-heavy customer mix.
• Ryder Supply Chain Solutions: Integrated supply chain, warehousing, dedicated transportation, and fleet management provider with a deep North American asset base. Comparable on the mix of dedicated transportation, warehousing, and supply chain consulting for enterprise and mid-market customers.
• XPO / RXO Logistics: Asset-based and asset-light North American logistics provider covering managed transportation, dedicated trucking, freight brokerage, and warehousing. Comparable on managed transportation, dedicated fleet, and contract-based enterprise service model.

Broad incumbents

• GEODIS: French global logistics provider offering freight forwarding, contract logistics, and supply chain optimization across NA and globally. Comparable on multimodal capabilities, customs brokerage, and global 3PL breadth serving multinational enterprise shippers.
• UPS Supply Chain Solutions: Global logistics arm of UPS offering forwarding, contract logistics, customs brokerage, and integrated supply chain services. Directly comparable on multimodal transport management, customs brokerage, and large-enterprise 3PL contracts.
• DHL Supply Chain: Global integrated contract logistics and 3PL leader operating the largest North American warehousing, fulfillment, and transportation network. Directly comparable on integrated multi-service 3PL scope, enterprise customer base, and end-to-end supply chain offering.
• Kuehne+Nagel: Top-tier global freight forwarder and contract logistics provider with multimodal air, sea, and land capabilities. Comparable on the multimodal integrated 3PL offering and enterprise customer base, particularly through cross-border NA-Asia trade lanes CJ Group also supports.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 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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