Holman Logistics

What Holman Logistics does

Holman Logistics (legal entity: Holman Distribution Center, Inc.) is a privately held, family-owned U.S. third-party logistics provider founded in 1864 in Portland, Oregon, and headquartered in Kent, Washington. The company operates over 8 million square feet of warehousing and distribution capacity across 9 states, employing 1,400+ full-time and temporary staff. It serves enterprise customers in consumer packaged goods, food and beverage, durable goods, retail, pet food, building materials, and government/liquor distribution, with named customers including GE Appliances, Kimberly-Clark, Dole, Ocean Spray, Cargill, ADM, Bissell, Scotts, Hill's Pet Nutrition, and Mohawk. Average customer relationship tenure is reported at over 37 years.

The company's service portfolio spans four primary lines: (1) multi-client and dedicated contract warehousing, with facilities ranging from 250K to 1.1M sq ft; (2) manufacturing logistics, providing on-site plant support including raw material inventory management, material delivery, production quality control, and lot control; (3) transportation services covering FTL, LTL, expedited, dedicated, refrigerated, and freight brokerage across the USA and Canada; and (4) omnichannel/eCommerce fulfillment including pick-and-pack, kitting, labeling, and returns management. A Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) facility launched in April 2025 in the Pacific Northwest adds customs-duty-deferred warehousing. Core technology includes a warehouse management system with EDI/RFID integration, voice-directed picking, GPS tractor and trailer tracking, and a partnership-based AI safety platform (OneTrack.AI) using lift-mounted 360-degree cameras and machine-learning computer vision for pedestrian and vehicle detection.

Holman generates revenue through custom quote-based, multi-year managed service contracts with enterprise customers; pricing is not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales, with a recently expanded commercial team (new VP of Sales, newly created Revenue Growth Manager role). Distribution channels include direct sales across the U.S., membership in Distribution Centers of America (DCA) for regional referrals, and a managed freight brokerage operation. Marketing is content-driven, anchored on a weekly Executive Brief newsletter with 1,500+ industry subscribers and participation in WERC, CSCMP, and other supply chain conferences. The company holds EPA SmartWay High Performer, USDA Organic Warehouse, and Safe Qualify Food certifications, supporting regulated and food-grade customer requirements.

Name

Holman Logistics

Legal name

Holman Distribution Center, Inc.

Website

https://holmanusa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1864

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Holman Logistics is a privately held, 160-year-old U.S. third-party logistics provider offering multi-client and dedicated warehousing, manufacturing logistics, transportation brokerage, omnichannel fulfillment, and Foreign Trade Zone services across 9 states, serving enterprise CPG, food and beverage, retail, and durable goods manufacturers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Warehousing and Distribution Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Transportation (488), General Warehousing and Storage (49311), General Warehousing and Storage (493110)

SIC

Public Warehousing & Storage (4220), Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210)

akta.pro primary industry

E-commerce Fulfillment & Omnichannel Logistics (Pick/Pack/Returns) (TLAIAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Dedicated Transportation / Private Fleet Outsourcing (TLAIAEAA)

Keywords

• Third-party logistics
• Warehousing services
• Transportation services
• Manufacturing logistics
• Omnichannel fulfillment

Headquarters

HQ city

Kent

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices16 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Warehousing Services: Multi-client and dedicated warehousing services including dry and temperature-controlled storage, EDI, RFID, WMS, value-added services like packaging, kitting, labeling, and freight consolidation programs.
2. Manufacturing Logistics: Plant support services including on-site raw material inventory management, material delivery, production quality control, lot control, facilities maintenance, flexible workforce management.
3. Transportation Services: FTL, LTL, expedited, same-day, dedicated & shuttle services, freight consolidation, refrigerated/frozen/temp controlled, freight brokerage services across USA & Canada.
4. Omnichannel Fulfillment: eCommerce fulfillment services including pick and pack, kitting, complete order processing, return goods management, packaging and labeling.
5. Foreign Trade Zone Services: FTZ capabilities serving importers and exporters with customs benefits including duty deferral, reduction, or elimination.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Holman Logistics is a third-party logistics provider that operates more than 8 million square feet of warehousing and distribution space across nine U.S. states, delivering multi-client and dedicated contract warehousing, manufacturing plant logistics, omnichannel and eCommerce fulfillment, ground transportation (FTL/LTL/expedited/dedicated/refrigerated), freight brokerage, and Foreign Trade Zone services to enterprise customers in CPG, durable goods, food and beverage, retail, and healthcare. Services are delivered through over 1,400 employees using a Warehouse Management System, voice-directed picking, GPS tracking, EDI integration, and an AI-powered warehouse safety platform developed with OneTrack.AI.

Product overview

Holman Logistics is a third-party logistics (3PL) provider offering an integrated suite of warehousing, fulfillment, manufacturing logistics, and transportation services. The core portfolio consists of Multi-Client and Dedicated Contract Warehousing, Omnichannel Fulfillment, Manufacturing Logistics, Transportation Services, and Freight Brokerage. Additional offerings include Foreign Trade Zone services for Pacific Northwest importers/exporters and an AI-Powered Safety Platform developed in partnership with OneTrack.AI. The company also operates Holman Ventures LLC for logistics technology investments. Services span over 8 million square feet of warehousing space across multiple U.S. states.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Multi-Client Warehousing Shared public warehousing services available to multiple customers, featuring high-security, dry and temperature-controlled storage, EDI, RFID, electronic WMS, and direct on-site rail access. Targeted at enterprise shippers needing flexible warehouse capacity across the U.S.
• Dedicated Contract Warehousing Customized warehouse operations for specific clients, operating multiple dedicated distribution centers across the U.S. ranging from 250,000 to 1.1 million square feet, with full customization of operating procedures. Targeted at enterprise customers requiring embedded, multi-site warehousing partnerships.
• Omnichannel Fulfillment eCommerce fulfillment services that let customers buy in-store, online, or both from a single inventory point, including pick and pack, kitting, packaging, labeling, shrink wrapping, and return goods management. Targeted at retail and consumer-brand sellers operating across physical and digital channels.
• Manufacturing Logistics On-site plant support services for manufacturers of consumer packaged goods and durable goods, including raw material inventory management, material delivery, shipping/receiving, production quality control, lot control, and flexible workforce management. Targeted at U.S. manufacturers needing embedded plant logistics teams.
• Transportation Services Ground transportation services including FTL, LTL, expedited, same-day, dedicated, and shuttle services, plus refrigerated/frozen/temperature-controlled capacity, freight consolidation, and GPS tracking with onboard driver communication. Targeted at shippers needing integrated warehousing and transportation across the U.S. and Canada.
• Freight Brokerage Services Managed freight brokerage covering the U.S. and Canada, with FTL, LTL, expedited, 24/7/365 night delivery, white glove services, port drayage, and managed shipment tracking. Targeted at shippers needing outsourced capacity management across long-haul and time-sensitive freight.
• Foreign Trade Zone Services Designated Foreign Trade Zone facility in the Pacific Northwest offering customs duty deferral, reduction, or elimination, simplified customs entry, and increased inventory management flexibility. Targeted at importers and exporters seeking customs and inventory benefits alongside warehousing.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.9% Net Inventory Accuracy achieved for Kimberly-Clark in 2019
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Third Wave AutomationcoreTechnology or Integration · 13 April 2026Partnership to deploy autonomous forklifts for warehouse operations. Third Wave Automation provides autonomous forklift technology that allows a single human operator to remotely oversee multiple autonomous forklifts that can handle exceptions independently. Technology aims to improve safety and efficiency while reducing costs.
• Nova One AdvisorminorOthers · 5 November 2024Market research firm that included Holman Logistics in their biopharmaceutical 3PL market report, noting Holman's launch of a venture capital arm for logistics technology startups.
• Distribution Centers of America (DCA)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 18 February 2020Joined DCA marketing organization as a member company based in the Pacific Northwest region. Provides access to referral network and collaborative marketing within the 3PL industry.
• OneTrack.AIcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2019Partnership with OneTrack.AI to implement AI-powered safety monitoring in warehouses. Uses lift-mounted 360-degree cameras connected to machine-learning computer vision system for real-time safety monitoring. Partnership resulted in significant reduction in warehouse safety incidents and was recognized as CSCMP Supply Chain Innovation Award finalist in 2021.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Ryder System: Ryder operates dedicated transportation, supply chain solutions, and warehousing services for enterprise customers across North America. Comparable as a multi-service 3PL/transportation incumbent with overlapping CPG, retail, and automotive customer bases.
• XPO Logistics: XPO Logistics is a North American less-than-truckload and asset-light logistics provider offering brokerage, dedicated transportation, and last-mile services. Comparable as a large-scale transportation and warehousing competitor serving enterprise shippers.
• Kuehne+Nagel: Kuehne+Nagel is a global logistics incumbent offering contract logistics, road freight, sea freight, and air freight worldwide. Comparable as a much larger enterprise 3PL competitor; Holman's VP of Sales joined from Kuehne+Nagel's eCommerce & Consumer division.
• DHL Supply Chain: DHL Supply Chain is the world's largest contract logistics provider, offering warehousing, distribution, and value-added services globally. Comparable as an enterprise incumbent competing for the same CPG and retail RFPs as Holman; Holman's VP of Sales previously held senior sales roles at DHL Supply Chain.
• GXO Logistics: GXO Logistics is a pure-play contract logistics 3PL spun off from XPO, serving major B2B and B2C customers with warehousing, e-fulfillment, and reverse logistics. Comparable as a public-market 3PL competitor focused on dedicated warehousing and omnichannel fulfillment.

Direct peers

• Americold: Americold is the largest publicly traded temperature-controlled warehousing and logistics provider, serving food producers, distributors, and retailers. Comparable to Holman on the temperature-controlled warehousing and food & beverage vertical overlap; Holman has won Food Logistics Top 3PL & Cold Storage Provider recognition.
• Kane Is Able: Kane Is Able is a US-based contract warehousing and distribution 3PL serving CPG and consumer brands with dedicated and multi-client facilities. Highly comparable to Holman given shared leadership pedigree (Holman's President/COO and CFO both came from Kane Is Able) and overlapping customer verticals.
• NFI Industries: NFI is a privately held, family-owned US 3PL offering dedicated transportation, warehousing, and integrated logistics across North America. Comparable to Holman on private/family ownership structure, multi-service 3PL model, and CPG/retail customer concentration.
• ID Logistics: ID Logistics is a French-headquartered international 3PL providing dedicated warehousing, transportation, and co-packing services to retail, CPG, and e-commerce customers. Directly comparable to Holman on multi-client and dedicated warehousing plus transportation; Holman's Director of Marketing previously held senior roles at ID Logistics US.

Emerging players

• CJ Logistics America: CJ Logistics America is the US arm of Korean global logistics provider CJ Logistics, offering warehousing, fulfillment, and transportation. Comparable as a growing enterprise 3PL pursuing CPG and retail contract wins; overlaps with Holman on multi-client warehousing and dedicated distribution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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