Logistics

ART Executive Search: Logistics & Supply Chain Services

Atlantic Research Technologies (ART), founded in 1987, has developed specialized expertise in recruiting senior leadership talent for the global logistics, transportation, freight forwarding, warehousing, 3PL/4PL, supply chain services, and related industrial services sectors.

 Our Focus: Strategic, resilient,
      digitally-savvy, and operationally excellent leaders who can design and
      manage complex, multi-modal, global logistics networks, drive significant
      cost and service improvements, build high-performance organizations, and
      navigate an increasingly volatile, regulated, and technology-driven
      industry. 

Key Leadership Positions Typically Recruited

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) / President / Managing Director
Chief Operating Officer (COO) / VP Operations
Chief Supply Chain Officer (CSCO) – Logistics & Transportation focus
Vice President Global Logistics / VP International Freight
Vice President Ocean Freight / Air Freight / Road & Rail
Vice President Warehousing & Distribution
Vice President 3PL/4PL Operations / Contract Logistics
Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) / VP Global Sales & Business Development
VP Procurement & Carrier Management
VP Digital Transformation & Technology (Logistics)
VP Sustainability & Green Logistics
Regional Vice President (Americas, EMEA, APAC, Greater China, LATAM)
Country Managing Director / General Manager – Major Logistics Markets

Core Logistics & Transportation Sub-Sectors

Freight & Transportation Modes

Ocean Freight (FCL, LCL, NVOCC, breakbulk, project cargo)
Air Freight & Express Courier
Road Freight (FTL, LTL, temperature-controlled, hazardous)
Rail & Intermodal Transportation
Multi-modal & End-to-End Logistics Solutions

Warehousing & Contract Logistics (3PL/4PL)

Distribution Centers & Fulfillment Operations
E-Commerce Fulfillment & Last-Mile Delivery
Value-Added Services (kitting, packaging, reverse logistics)
Integrated 3PL & 4PL Supply Chain Management
Cold Chain & Temperature-Controlled Logistics

Specialized Logistics Segments

Energy & Project Logistics (oil & gas, renewables, heavy-lift)
Automotive & Industrial Logistics
Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences Logistics (GDP-compliant)
Aerospace & Defense Logistics
Retail & Fashion Supply Chain Services
Port & Terminal Operations
Customs Brokerage & Trade Compliance

Critical Leadership Capabilities We Target

Proven P&L ownership at significant scale in complex logistics environments
Expertise building and scaling high-performance 3PL/4PL organizations
Deep understanding of global trade compliance, customs, tariffs, and sanctions
Track record driving major cost reduction & service improvement programs
Leadership in digital transformation (visibility platforms, TMS, WMS, AI, IoT)
Experience managing multi-modal networks and carrier partnerships
Strong commercial acumen and ability to win & retain large strategic accounts
Focus on sustainability, carbon reduction, and green logistics initiatives
Ability to lead through disruption (COVID, Suez/Red Sea, port congestion, geopolitical events)
Cross-cultural leadership in global, matrixed organizations

Geographic Recruitment Scope

ART recruits logistics & transportation leaders for positions based in — or responsible for — all major global logistics hubs:

United States (Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, New York/New Jersey, Miami, Memphis, Seattle)
Europe (Rotterdam, Hamburg, Antwerp, Frankfurt, London, Paris, Warsaw, Istanbul)
Northeast Asia (Seoul/Incheon, Busan, Tokyo, Yokohama, Kobe, Nagoya, Osaka, Hakata, Sendai)
Chinese Speaking Region (Hong Kong, Kaohsiung, Keelung, Taichung)
Southeast Asia (Singapore, Port Klang, Laem Chabang, Jakarta, Ho Chi Minh City)
Middle East (Dubai, Jebel Ali, Abu Dhabi, Jeddah, Salalah, Istanbul)
Latin America (Santos, Manzanillo, Tampico, Balboa, Colón, Cartagena, Buenos Aires, Valparaíso)
India (Mumbai, Mundra, Chennai, Nhava Sheva)

ART's Value Proposition in Logistics Recruitment

Long-standing relationships with global leaders in freight forwarding, 3PL/4PL, ocean carriers, airlines, ports, and contract logistics
Proven ability to attract top passive talent from industry benchmark companies
Expertise recruiting across asset-based, non-asset, and hybrid logistics models
Deep understanding of the evolving role of logistics in e-commerce, nearshoring, and supply chain resilience
Focus on leaders who combine operational excellence with strong commercial and digital capabilities
Track record of placing logistics executives who deliver measurable improvements in cost, service, visibility, and sustainability

Whether you need to scale a global freight forwarding network, transform a traditional 3PL into a digital supply chain leader, enter new trade lanes, build resilience against future disruptions, or strengthen commercial leadership in a competitive market — ART delivers discreet, high-caliber logistics and transportation executives who can drive your organization forward in today's dynamic global logistics landscape.

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