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2026 Top Refrigerated Warehousing Firms

2026 Essential Financial and Operating Information for the 100 Largest Logistics Companies in North America

Up Front

The largest third-party logistics firms in North America continued to face volatile business conditions in 2025.

Breakthroughs in artificial intelligence are beginning to reshape the way work is done in the freight transportation industry.

Find out where the Top 100 Logistics companies are located by region; click links to view details about each company.

Rankings

Rank Company Total Refrigerated Storage (Millions of Cu. Ft.) No. of Warehouses
1 Lineage 3,000.0 470
2 Americold 1,200.0 231
3 Kenco 45.0
est
52
4 Penske Logistics 35.9 18
5 STG Logistics 7.5
est
1

Premium

Logistics Firms Embrace AI, Retain Human Touch

Freight brokers and 3PLs have embraced advances in artificial intelligence while emphasizing the value of human expertise.

3PLs Hopeful for Freight Market Recovery

In year four of the freight market downturn, many 3PLs are cautiously optimistic that market conditions could improve in 2026.

Tariffs Continue to Drive Volatility, 3PLs Say

Disruptions to trade patterns due to U.S. trade policy continue to cloud supply chain planning and economic outlooks.

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Economic uncertainty caused challenges in 2025, but indicators suggest a potential end to the freight recession.

Learn more about how companies are selected for Transport Topics' Top 100 largest logistics companies list.

Logistics News

BusinessEquipmentLogisticsFor-HireTop 100

Knight-Swift More Confident in Up Cycle Despite Guidance Cut

The carrier’s post-market announcement April 16 is intended to reset expectations ahead of the release of earnings for the first quarter on April 22.

April 20, 2026
GovernmentBusinessSafetyFuelLogistics

Energy Chief Says Gas May Not Dip Below $3 Until Next Year

Gas prices “have likely peaked” and are certain to decline once there’s a “resolution” to the war with Iran, Chris Wright said on CNN.

April 20, 2026
GovernmentBusinessSafetyFuelLogistics

Oil Prices Rise on Worries About Iran War

The price for a barrel of Brent crude oil climbed 3.8% to $93.84 on worries that Iran could keep petroleum pent up in the Persian Gulf.

April 20, 2026
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Interactive Map: Where the 2026 Top 100 Logistics Companies Are in North America

Find out where the 2026 Top 100 Logistics Companies are located by regions and by state in North America with our interactive map.

April 20, 2026
GovernmentBusinessLogisticsTop 100

Tariffs Continue to Drive Volatility, 3PLs Say

The Trump administration's hefty and oft-changing tariffs on U.S. imports disrupted trade patterns, creating uncertainty for shippers and their 3PL providers.

April 20, 2026
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentLogisticsTop 100

3PLs Hopeful for Freight Market Recovery

After withstanding a freight downturn that has persisted for nearly four years, third-party logistics providers have been eagerly awaiting a market rebound.

April 20, 2026
BusinessTechnologySafetyLogisticsTop 100

Logistics Firms Embrace AI While Retaining Human Touch

Freight brokers and 3PLs generally have embraced the latest advances in artificial intelligence while continuing to emphasize the value of human expertise.

April 20, 2026
GovernmentBusinessLogisticsTop 100

Top 100 3PLs Adapt to Market Pressures, Trade Upheaval

The largest 3PLs in North America continued to face volatile business conditions last year, from compressed margins to tariff-driven supply chain upheaval.

April 20, 2026
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Logistics Sectors Face Mixed Results in 2025

Challenging conditions in 2025 led to mixed results across segments for many 3PLs, with freight brokers and warehousing providers best weathering the storm.

April 20, 2026
BusinessTechnologyLogisticsTop 100

How AI Is Transforming Logistics Operations

Recent breakthroughs in AI are beginning to reshape the way work is done in the freight industry, and 3PL providers are at the forefront of this transformation.

April 20, 2026

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