Jdi Logistics

What Jdi Logistics does

JDI Logistics is a third-party logistics (3PL) provider and operating division within the Transportation and Logistics Division of J.D. Irving, Limited, a large private, family-owned Canadian conglomerate headquartered in Saint John, New Brunswick. Founded in 2006 and employing 101-250 people, the company offers an integrated portfolio of logistics services spanning freight forwarding (air, ocean, road), load brokerage, freight consolidation, carrier and mode selection and tendering, real-time shipment tracking, warehousing and distribution, supply chain solutions, project logistics for oversized or complex cargo, and intermodal marketing. Its customer base is primarily enterprise and mid-market shippers across manufacturing and distribution verticals, with a horizontal segmentation approach.

The technology stack is anchored by the MercuryGate Transportation Management System, exposed to customers through a web-based Customer Portal offering real-time shipment visibility, custom reporting dashboards, and carrier performance management. Service delivery is supported by an exclusive network of 3,000+ pre-approved carriers across North America, accessed through a carrier partnership program with a dedicated registration portal and logistics support team. The company holds memberships in WCA World and WCA Projects (global freight forwarder network), TIA (Transportation Intermediaries Association), CITT, and the EPA SmartWay program, and operates under CIFFA standard trading conditions.

JDI Logistics generates revenue primarily through transaction fees on load brokerage, freight forwarding, and intermodal marketing services, supplemented by managed-services revenue from warehousing and distribution. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales supported by named representatives (Stacie, Hisham), toll-free inbound lines, and an online quote request capability, with a digital self-service channel emerging for mid-market customers. As a division of J.D. Irving, Limited, the company benefits from shared infrastructure across Irving's multi-modal logistics assets (rail, marine, trucking, terminal operations), but operates as a privately held, non-reporting unit with no publicly disclosed financials.

Name

Jdi Logistics

Legal name

J.D. Irving, Limited

Website

https://jdilogistics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

JDI Logistics is a North American third-party logistics provider and division of J.D. Irving, Limited, offering freight forwarding, load brokerage, warehousing, project logistics, and intermodal marketing to enterprise and mid-market shippers through a 3,000+ carrier network and MercuryGate TMS-backed platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Third-Party Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (48851), Freight Transportation Arrangement (4885)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Public Warehousing & Storage (4220)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Drayage & Intermodal Dispatch Management (TLAIAEAG)

Keywords

• Third-party logistics services
• Freight forwarding
• Supply chain management
• Warehousing solutions
• Intermodal marketing

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint John

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Services: JDI Logistics provides comprehensive third-party logistics services including load brokerage, carrier selection and mode selection/tendering, freight consolidation, and freight forwarding. Revenue is generated through service fees for logistics management, brokerage commissions, and freight forwarding charges.
2. Load Brokerage: The company acts as an intermediary between shippers and carriers, earning commissions on transported loads. The company works with 3,000+ pre-approved carriers across North America.
3. Warehousing and Distribution: Provides warehousing and distribution services with supply chain health monitoring, allowing customers to retain visibility and control.
4. Intermodal Marketing: Coordinates and markets intermodal transportation services combining multiple transport modes for optimized logistics solutions.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

JDI Logistics is a third-party logistics (3PL) provider offering freight forwarding, project logistics, warehousing, supply chain solutions, load brokerage, and intermodal marketing services. Operating as part of J.D. Irving, Limited, the company manages transportation operations for enterprise clients, supported by the MercuryGate Transportation Management System (TMS).

Product overview

JDI Logistics is a third-party logistics (3PL) provider offering a comprehensive suite of logistics services as a unified portfolio rather than discrete modular products. The core service offerings include Freight Forwarding (covering air cargo, ocean freight, and road transportation), Project Logistics for specialized shipments, Warehousing and Distribution, Supply Chain Solutions, Load Brokerage, and Intermodal Marketing. Supporting these are technology-enabled services including the Customer Portal (built on MercuryGate Transportation Management System) providing Real Time Shipment Track and Tracing, Custom Dashboards, and Carrier Performance Management. The company operates with an exclusive network of 3,000+ pre-approved carriers across North America.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Freight Forwarding Coordination and management of freight shipments on behalf of business clients, handling carrier selection, documentation, and routing across transport modes.
• Project Logistics Specialized logistics services for complex, large-scale or non-standard shipment projects requiring tailored planning, coordination, and execution.
• Warehousing Storage and inventory management services for business clients requiring warehousing capacity as part of their supply chain.
• Supply Chain Solutions End-to-end supply chain coordination services designed to optimize movement, storage, and distribution of goods for enterprise clients.
• Load Brokerage Brokerage of loads between shippers and carriers, matching freight capacity with shipping demand.
• Intermodal Marketing Marketing and coordination of intermodal transportation services, combining multiple transport modes (e.g., rail, truck, ocean) for shippers.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• CITT (Canadian International Trade Tribunal)minorOthersJDI Logistics is associated with CITT as shown on their website partner logos section. CITT is involved in trade-related dispute resolution and standards.
• TIA (Transportation Intermediaries Association)coreOthersMember of TIA, a professional association for transportation intermediaries. Provides networking, advocacy, and industry standards for freight brokers and logistics providers.
• WCA (World Cargo Alliance)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of WCA World, a global network of independent freight forwarders providing access to worldwide coverage and quality assurance standards for cargo handling.
• WCA ProjectscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpecialized division of WCA focused on project logistics and heavy lift cargo, providing expertise and network for complex project shipments.
• EPA SmartWay ProgramminorOthersParticipant in EPA SmartWay program, demonstrating commitment to environmental sustainability and fuel efficiency in transportation operations.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• RXO: Tech-enabled North American freight brokerage spin-off from XPO Logistics, focused on truckload brokerage and last-mile services. Closely comparable to JDI's asset-light brokerage model and use of digital tools for carrier matching and shipment visibility.
• Landstar System: Asset-light freight network using BCOs (business capacity owners) and independent agents to arrange truckload services. Mirrors JDI's reliance on a large pre-approved carrier network and agent-based enterprise sales model.
• Hub Group: Asset-based intermodal and logistics provider combining owned container/trailer capacity with brokerage and dedicated services. Comparable to JDI's intermodal marketing and multi-modal 3PL positioning.
• TFI International: Canadian-headquartered diversified trucking and 3PL operator with LTL, truckload, logistics, and package services. Comparable Canadian base, North American footprint, and mix of asset and non-asset logistics services make it a strong regional peer.
• C.H. Robinson Worldwide: Largest North American non-asset freight broker and 3PL, offering truckload, LTL, intermodal, and global forwarding. Directly comparable to JDI's core load brokerage, carrier selection, and intermodal marketing services, with a substantially larger carrier network and TMS capability.

Broad incumbents

• Expeditors International: Global asset-light freight forwarder focused on air and ocean freight, customs, and supply chain solutions. Comparable to JDI's freight forwarding arm, particularly in cross-border and international cargo movement.
• Kuehne+Nagel: Global freight forwarding and contract logistics incumbent covering air, ocean, road, and contract logistics. Comparable to JDI's freight forwarding and project logistics offerings, but at substantially greater global scale.
• XPO Logistics: North American LTL and transport services provider post-RXO spin-off. Overlaps with JDI's North American trucking and intermodal service lines through its LTL and brokerage-adjacent services.
• DSV A/S: Global transport and logistics group with strong road, air, and sea forwarding, plus solutions and project logistics divisions. Overlaps with JDI's forwarding, project logistics, and contract logistics services, particularly via WCA Projects partnerships.

Emerging players

• Flexport: Tech-enabled global freight forwarder providing digitized ocean, air, and trucking services. Comparable to JDI's freight forwarding and visibility offering, with a stronger proprietary technology layer.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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