Summary:
- This blog mentions the top 25 global supply chain management companies for 2025.
- The blog post features both leading logistics providers and supply chain software vendors.
- The main logistics names are Amazon, DHL, Kuehne + Nagel, DSV, and Maersk.
- Major software providers include SAP, Oracle, Blue Yonder, and Manhattan Associates.
- This blog post emphasizes integration of technology with logistics for efficient supply chains.
- The section of FAQ explains how these companies were selected and their global impact.
- The post is mentioned with reliable sources like Gartner, Inbound Logistics, and Armstrong & Associates.
Amazon (Amazon Logistics / Amazon Freight)
Amazon’s logistics – a great global commanding force of great fulfillment centers, last-mile delivery, freight services, and warehousing for sellers. The expansive logistics of the Amazon network and significant investments in automation and robotics have transformed expectations regarding speed and efficiency in e-commerce fulfillment.
DHL Supply Chain & Global Forwarding (Deutsche Post DHL Group)
DHL is a leader in contract logistics and freight forwarding with excellent and powerful warehousing, distribution, and global network reach. DHL Supply Chain is often top-ranked in global 3PL catalogues for revenue and global coverage.
Kuehne + Nagel
Kuehne + Nagel is a well-known leader in sea and air freight forwarding and integrated logistics for global forwarding and contract logistics solutions for complex supply chains.
DSV
DSV is a global player through acquisitions and organic expansion; it offers comprehensive freight, forwarding, and contract logistics services for the international shippers.
DB Schenker
DB Schenker is a famous supply chain solution that combines land, air, and ocean freight with contract logistics and industry focus across multiple regions. It’s a well-established name in global logistics.
CEVA Logistics
CEVA offers multimodal transport, contract logistics, and end-to-end supply chain services across industries, with a CEVA presence in Europe and the Americas.
Nippon Express
Nippon Express from Japan is a main international freight forwarder and logistics provider, with strengths particularly in Asia-Pacific and industrial logistics solutions.
C.H. Robinson
C.H. Robinson is a global third-party logistics provider from North America with a strong freight brokerage platform and digital freight potential used by many transportation management shippers.
A.P. Møller–Maersk (Maersk Logistics)
Maersk has built logistics and supply chain services with ocean shipping, including warehousing, customs brokerage, and integrated end-to-end solutions for international trade.
Sinotrans / China COSCO / COSCO Logistics
Large logistics groups in China that integrate forwarding, terminal operations, and contract logistics—crucial for trade routes in Asia and global supply chains.
GXO Logistics
GXO (spun out of XPO) logistics works on contract logistics, warehousing automation, and e-commerce fulfillment, placing itself as a specialist in technical distribution.
J.B. Hunt Transport Services
J.B. Hunt is a good transport and logistics provider based in North America, noted for intermodal, dedicated, and integrated supply chain services.
UPS Supply Chain Solutions / FedEx Supply Chain
UPS and FedEx both provide global freight forwarding, warehousing, returns management, and integrated logistics for enterprises. Legacy parcel carriers have expanded into large supply chain businesses.
Expeditors International
Expeditors International is a global logistics company that enhances customs brokerage, freight forwarding, and tightly managed logistics operations for complex global shipments.
GEODIS
GEODIS, a France-based company, provides freight forwarding, contract logistics, distribution, and supply chain optimization services; it is strong in European retail supply chains and manufacturing.
Rhenus Logistics
A European logistics group, Rhenus Logistics, with capabilities in contract logistics, freight forwarding, and value-added services for retail and industrial clients.
Bolloré Logistics / CMA CGM (Bolloré acquisition)
CMA CGM’s integration of Bolloré Logistics groups is becoming an even larger player in ocean and land logistics and contract logistics, expanding African and European footprints.
CEVA / CMA CGM / Others (regional specialists)
Multiple regional specialists—including Sinotrans, Yusen, Kintetsu, and SNCF Logistics—play crucial roles in their local markets and global lanes; they’re often ranked among the top 25/50 3PLs.
Top Supply Chain Software & Platform Vendors (essential to modern SCM)
Modern supply chains pair large 3PLs with enterprise software. These software vendors are extensively utilized by enterprises for planning, execution, and enhancing visibility throughout end-to-end supply chains.
SAP (SAP Supply Chain Management / SAP S/4HANA)
SAP is still an enterprise resource planning (ERP) global leader and supply chain planning module, widely adopted for large, complex global supply chains.
Blue Yonder (formerly JDA)
JDA, which calls itself Blue Yonder, is a global provider of digital supply chain and fulfillment solutions, known for demand planning, replenishment, and AI/ML-powered forecasting.
Manhattan Associates
US-based Manhattan Associates works on warehouse management, order management, and commerce fulfillment software—especially strong in retail and distribution center orchestration.
Oracle (Oracle SCM Cloud)
Oracle’s SCM Cloud suite works for enterprise customers for the planning, procurement, manufacturing, and logistics capabilities for seeking cloud-native SCM modules.
Infor
Infor, a cloud-based enterprise software services supplier, provides industry-specific SCM and WMS/OMS solutions and has a substantial installed base in manufacturing and distribution.
Kinaxis
Kinaxis, an agile supply chain management solution, is known for rapid-response planning and concurrent planning capabilities—popular in industries where scenario modeling and speed matter (manufacturing and electronics).
Coupa / E2open / Descartes / Others (combined)
Latest supply chains also rely on specialist platforms such as Coupa (spend/supply planning), E2open (supply-chain network and visibility), and Descartes (transportation & routing)—these vendors frequently appear in “top SCM vendor” lists and are essential parts of the software ecosystem.
Why these companies matter
- Scale & coverage: They move massive volumes and provide integrated, country-level networks that many multinationals depend on, like global 3PLs like DHL, Kuehne + Nagel, and DSV.
- Technology & visibility: The vendors like SAP, Blue Yonder, and Manhattan supply the planning, warehouse, and execution systems that make real-time decision-making and automation possible.
- Hybrid model: They have the combined carrier/3PL capabilities with the software of modern supply chains; the best outcomes come when execution and planning are tightly integrated. Gartner’s annual “Top 25” shows how leaders blend operational excellence with business performance.
FAQ—Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How did you pick these 25 companies?
A: We integrate current industry rankings for 3PLs and freight forwarders (Armstrong & Associates / A&A, Inbound Logistics Top 100), freight-forwarder roundups, leading SCM software vendor lists (AppsRunTheWorld, SupplyChainDigital), and Gartner’s supply-chain leadership to choose international market leaders across services and software.
Q: Should I pick a 3PL or a software vendor first?
A: You may start with the business. If your problem is execution (fulfillment, warehousing, freight), evaluate 3PLs. If the issue is planning, forecasting, or inventory optimization, check and evaluate SCM software. Increasingly, companies choose partners who can integrate both.
Q: Are these companies ranked by revenue in this list?
A: The list is with the top revenue-generating 3PLs (ranked in A&A/Inbound Logistics lists) and main SCM software vendors (ranked by market share and industry recognition). For strict revenue rankings, see A&A’s Top 50 3PLs and related reports.
Q: How often does the “top” list change?
A: The positions may change quickly. Consolidation and acquisitions (for example, CMA CGM’s acquisition of Bolloré Logistics); also, software market share evolves as cloud adoption increases. Look to annual reports from A&A, Gartner, and industry outlets for updates.
Resources / Further reading
- Armstrong & Associates—Top Global 3PLs/A&A rankings (industry revenue rankings).
- Inbound Logistics—Top 100 3PLs (annual).
- Freightos—Top freight forwarders roundup and profiles.
- AppsRunTheWorld / SupplyChainDigital—Top SCM software vendors and platform comparisons.
- Gartner—Supply Chain Top 25 (annual analysis of leading enterprise supply chains).
Author’s Bio:
Pankaj Tuteja
Head of Operations – India
https://www.dragonsourcing.com