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Dunavant
Family-Owned 4PL/3PL | US/Mexico Cross-Border & Global Logistics | Turning Chaos into Competitive Advantage
About Dunavant
Dunavant is a fifth-generation, family-owned logistics powerhouse rooted in Memphis with a legacy that dates back to the global cotton trade era. For over 50 years, we’ve been at the center of complex supply chains — first moving millions of bales worldwide, now delivering unique solutions when disruptions hit hardest. Logistically speaking, we turn chaos into competitive advantage for shippers in agriculture, chemicals, retail, automotive aftermarket, and food & beverage. As an asset and non-asset-based 4PL, we provide true end-to-end control: Global & Domestic Transportation, US/Mexico Cross-Border Mastery (IMMEX, shelter programs, full customs), Drayage & Intermodal Management, Warehousing & Distribution, Customs Brokerage, and advanced Supply Chain Synthesis with real-time analytics. Our difference shows up in the results: • Moved 2,400 reverse logistics loads (56,000 tons) annually that would have gone to landfill • Consolidated small-batch craft beer from 30+ U.S. brewers into temperature-controlled containers for China export • Optimized retail container weights, reducing loads from 72 to 58 while maximizing space and cutting costs • Delivered rapid HAZMAT capacity for a $2B chemical manufacturer during seasonal spikes Backed by real-time IT visibility, a 3,000+ pre-qualified carrier network, C-TPAT certification, and strategic terminals in Memphis, Houston, Jacksonville + extensive Mexico presence, we give you foresight, flexibility, and execution that exceeds expectations. We don’t just move freight — we protect your business when it matters most. When you need us, we deliver. Ready to solve your toughest logistics challenge? Message us or visit dunavant.com.
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Signals from Dunavant
6 published signals
Strategy & Corporate Development
Dunavant expanded its asset-based capabilities across the Southeast.
Reported by Stephen Lloyd
Presence & Recognition
Dunavant congratulated EDGE: Economic Development Growth Engine for Memphis and Shelby County on 15 years of building the community.
Reported by Kelly Lomax
Operations & Supply
Dunavant announced new asset-based drayage services in Chatsworth, Georgia and Greer, South Carolina.
Reported by Dunavant
Operations & Supply
Dunavant added two new terminal locations in Inland Port Greer, South Carolina, and the Appalachian Regional Port in Chatsworth, Georgia, to expand its asset-based drayage network.
Reported by Kelly Lomax
Presence & Recognition
Dunavant employee Jennifer Amos spoke on behalf of the Memphis World Trade Club about the Memphis logistics community.
Reported by Dunavant
Presence & Recognition
Dunavant celebrated 901 Day by showing the Memphis home city with barbecue, blues, and all.
Reported by Dunavant