Mill Corporation

What Mill Corporation does

Mill Corporation, doing business as Mill Logistics, is a privately held, fifth-generation family-owned freight brokerage and 3PL headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1972 as an asset-based carrier serving affiliated paper companies within the Newman & Company conglomerate, the company launched its brokerage division in 2016 and now provides truckload, less-than-truckload, intermodal, international, cross-border Canada, drop trailer, warehousing and transloading, drayage and port, and dedicated fleet services across North America. Its primary customer vertical is the paper and plastics industry — including paper mills, recycling operators, paper distributors, and wastepaper brokers — with the women-owned logistics division holding affiliations such as Women in Trucking.

The underlying technology is a third-party logistics platform layered on top of a vetted North American carrier network. The platform is differentiated operationally rather than technically, providing around-the-clock tracking, dedicated account managers, NMFC code classification, cargo insurance options, and an OAuth integration with the Highway platform for carrier onboarding and authorization. No proprietary API, mobile application, or developer tooling is offered, and no AI/ML capabilities are disclosed. Distribution and customer acquisition are sales-led, driven by dedicated account managers and direct relationships, supported by sister-company referrals (Newman Paperboard, United States Recycling, Bridge View Paper) and a corporate website.

Mill generates revenue through transaction fees on freight brokerage (negotiated rates between shippers and carriers) plus asset-based dedicated fleet operations. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, varying by commodity, lane, volume, and service type. GTM is relationship-led and vertical-specialized: the company targets paper, plastics, metal, and film commodity shippers requiring reliable, capacity-stable freight transportation, with cross-border and port-drayage capabilities extending the addressable market into Canada and major US import/export gateways.

Name

Mill Corporation

Legal name

Mill Corporation

Website

https://millcorplogistics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Mill Corporation, operating as Mill Logistics, is a Philadelphia-based, fifth-generation family-owned boutique 3PL freight brokerage established in 1972, providing truckload, LTL, intermodal, cross-border, and warehousing services primarily to paper, plastics, recycling, and film commodity shippers across North America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Freight Brokerage and Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (4885), General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance (48412), General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Truckload (484121)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Drayage & Intermodal Dispatch Management (TLAIAEAG), Dedicated Transportation / Private Fleet Outsourcing (TLAIAEAA), Cross-Dock & Transload Operations (Short-Dwell) (TLAIACAI), Transportation Management & Managed Freight (Dedicated Transport, Brokerage-Managed) (TLAIAAAE)

Keywords

• Freight brokerage services
• Third party logistics
• Truckload transportation
• Less than truckload
• Intermodal shipping

Headquarters

HQ city

Philadelphia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Freight Brokerage Services: Third-party logistics (3PL) freight brokerage providing flexible options to move freight via truckload, LTL, and intermodal. Revenue generated through transaction fees and negotiated rates between shippers and carriers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Mill Logistics operates as a third-party logistics (3PL) boutique freight brokerage providing truckload, LTL, intermodal, and international freight services, supplemented by cross-border Canada, drop trailer, warehousing & transloading, drayage & port, and dedicated fleet solutions. Services are delivered to enterprise commodity shippers through dedicated account managers, 24/7 tracking, and a vetted North American carrier network.

Product overview

Mill Logistics operates as a third-party logistics (3PL) boutique freight brokerage offering an integrated suite of transportation and supply chain services. The company, established in 1972 and affiliated with the Newman family of paper companies, provides Truckload, LTL (Less Than Truckload), Intermodal, and International freight services alongside specialized offerings including Cross Border Canada, Drop Trailers, Warehousing & Transloading, Drayage & Port Services, and a Dedicated Fleet. These services are delivered as a unified logistics platform led by a dedicated account management team with over 150 combined years of industry experience, primarily serving paper, plastics, metal, and film commodity sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Truckload Services Full truckload freight brokerage providing tailored supply chain solutions with a dedicated account manager, around-the-clock tracking, and expedited updates across a North American carrier network.
• LTL (Less Than Truckload) Less-than-truckload freight services leveraging volume shipping to negotiate competitive LTL rates, with expertise in residential, government, port, and trade show shipments, plus NMFC code classification and cargo insurance.
• Intermodal Services Cost-effective intermodal transportation combining rail and truck for cross-country longer-haul shipments, with sustainability benefits through reduced diesel consumption and lower emissions.
• International Freight International and domestic supply chain management connecting international and domestic freight movements for seamless goods transportation.
• Cross Border Canada Cross-border shipping between Canada and the U.S., coordinating with top customs brokers for fast and efficient transaction filing.
• Drop Trailers Drop trailer program coordinating with top fleets to stage equipment, avoid dock congestion, and eliminate driver detention fees for locations requiring extended loading or unloading time.
• Warehousing & Transloading Services Customized warehousing solutions including cross-docking, storage, and long-term project needs, with in-house KPI development and transloading services at all U.S. ports and rails.
• Drayage & Port Services Drayage solutions at major North American ports and railroads, partnering with strategically located top fleets to reduce transit times and prevent supply chain disruptions.
• Dedicated Fleet Asset-based dedicated fleet of professional drivers established in 1972, providing trusted transportation solutions with a focus on cultivating lasting relationships and exceeding customer expectations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% satisfaction goal for freight delivery
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Newman PaperboardcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner5th generation family-owned mill producing more than 70,000 tons of 100% recycled paperboard annually. Newman Paperboard produces paper boxes, game boards, jigsaw puzzles, book covers, and notepads. This is a sister company under the Mill Corporation umbrella, creating integrated paper and logistics operations.
• United States RecyclingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUSRI offers a complete range of solutions to recyclable material generators in the Tri-State area and beyond. They manage the flow of paper, plastic, and metal efficiently, reliably, and cost-effectively. Partnership supports sustainable recycling supply chain operations.
• Bridge View PapercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBridge View Paper specializes in servicing commercial printers, paper and box converters, as well as tissue and towel manufacturers. They purchase mill prime, distressed, and rejected inventory. Partnership provides additional market reach in paper distribution.
• Women in TruckingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMill Logistics is a proud member and woman-run business recognized by Women in Trucking, an organization dedicated to promoting the employment of women in the trucking industry.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hub Group: Intermodal, drayage, truck brokerage, and dedicated trucking provider. Closely comparable on intermodal and drayage services, which Mill lists as core offerings.
• Echo Global Logistics: Non-asset 3PL providing TL, LTL, intermodal, and managed transportation across North America. Similar asset-light brokerage model serving shippers across multiple verticals.
• AIT Worldwide Logistics: Global non-asset freight forwarder and 3PL offering domestic TL/LTL plus international and cross-border services. Comparable on multi-mode international and cross-border Canada offerings.
• NFI Industries: Integrated 3PL offering dedicated trucking, brokerage, warehousing, drayage, and intermodal. Closely comparable across Mill's full multi-mode and warehousing portfolio.
• Worldwide Express: Non-asset 3PL broker focused on LTL, TL, and parcel, with a relationship-heavy sales motion. Comparable as a multi-mode boutique-to-mid-market brokerage.
• Landstar System: Non-asset freight broker and 3PL using variable-cost owner-operator and agent networks for TL, LTL, intermodal, and cross-border. Closest comparable in non-asset model and multi-mode coverage.
• RXO (formerly Coyote Logistics): Tech-enabled non-asset freight brokerage spun off from UPS, offering TL, LTL, intermodal, and managed transportation. Directly comparable in brokerage business model with deeper technology investment.

Broad incumbents

• Schneider National: Asset-based TL and intermodal carrier with a sizable brokerage arm. Comparable as a multi-mode logistics competitor, though with a fundamentally asset-based model.
• CH Robinson Worldwide: Largest North American non-asset 3PL and freight broker. Directly comparable as a TL/LTL/intermodal broker; vastly larger scale but competing for the same enterprise paper/plastics shippers Mill serves.
• J.B. Hunt Transport Services: Large multi-mode operator with intermodal, dedicated, and ICS brokerage divisions. Comparable on intermodal/dedicated and brokerage lines Mill offers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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