Updated January 15, 2025
Facebook

Facebook Benchmarks
for Logistics & Supply Chain

Facebook remains the dominant social media platform for logistics and supply chain companies, with 8 out of 12 major brands identifying it as their top-performing channel. The platform's B2B-friendly features, including long-form content, event promotion, and community groups, make it particularly effective for reaching decision-makers in the logistics industry. Companies that invest in video content and employee storytelling on Facebook consistently outperform those relying solely on corporate messaging.

Avg. Engagement Rate

2.8%

Average across top logistics companies on Facebook

Avg. Followers

1.4M

Average follower count for logistics brands

Avg. Posts/Week

8

Average weekly posting frequency

Top Content Type

Video

Highest-performing content format

Top Performers

Leading logistics brands on Facebook by engagement rate

1

DHL

Engagement Rate

3.8%
3

Maersk

Engagement Rate

3.2%
4

J.B. Hunt

Engagement Rate

3.0%
5

UPS

Engagement Rate

2.9%

Benchmark Intelligence

Content effectiveness, posting patterns, and performance gaps on Facebook

Content Format Effectiveness

How different content formats perform for logistics brands on Facebook, comparing top performers against the industry average.

9.26.8Video
6.54.2Carousel
5.84.5Static Image
4.52.8Stories
8.16Text/Link
73.5Live

Content Mix

Average content type distribution across Logistics & Supply Chain brands

Optimal Posting Times

Average engagement rate by day and time across the market

6am
8am
9am
10am
12pm
2pm
5pm
8pm
Mon
72.0
68.0
55.0
50.0
Tue
88.0
85.0
62.0
55.0
Wed
90.0
86.0
60.0
53.0
Thu
87.0
82.0
58.0
52.0
Fri
65.0
60.0
48.0
Sat
30.0
Sun
25.0
Low
High

Posts vs Engagement

Each dot represents a company. Dot size reflects total followers.

FedEx
UPS
DHL
Maersk
XPO
J.B. Hunt
ShipBob
Kuehne+Nagel

Performance Tiers

How Logistics & Supply Chain companies stack up on Facebook

MetricTop 25%MedianBottom 25%
Engagement Rate3.2%+2.8%< 2.0%
Follower Count2M+780K< 400K
Posts per Week12+8< 5
Video Post Share40%+25%< 10%
30-Day Follower Growth3%+2.1%< 1.5%

Best Practices

Proven strategies from top-performing companies in this space

Prioritize video content

Logistics companies posting 30%+ video content see 67% higher engagement. Behind-the-scenes footage of operations performs best.

Post during weekday mornings

Tuesday-Thursday 9-10 AM delivers peak engagement for B2B logistics audiences on Facebook.

Leverage employee stories

Posts featuring employees generate 2.1x more engagement than corporate announcements. Spotlight drivers, warehouse staff, and leadership.

Use Facebook Groups

Creating industry-specific groups builds community and positions your brand as a thought leader in logistics discussions.

Frequently Asked Questions

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