What Komar Distribution Services does

Komar Distribution Services (KDS) is a private third-party logistics (3PL) provider and a division of the family-owned Komar Group (Charles Komar & Sons, Inc., founded 1908). Headquartered operationally in McAlester, Oklahoma, with corporate ties to Jersey City, New Jersey, KDS operates 2.8 million square feet of company-owned, FTZ-activated warehouse and distribution space across three strategically located facilities: Perris, California (West Coast flagship, 800,000 sq ft after January 2026 expansion); McAlester, Oklahoma (Central U.S. hub); and Ellabell, Georgia (East Coast hub near the Port of Savannah and Hyundai Metaplant, 760,000 sq ft). The platform moves 135M+ units annually, maintains 190,000 pallet positions, ships 10,000+ parcels daily, and reports 99.98% on-time shipping and 99.95% inventory accuracy across 100+ brand customers and 500-1,000+ retail partners including Walmart, Target, Amazon, Macy's, and Nordstrom. Roughly 70% of the footprint serves third-party (non-Komar) customers, with the remaining capacity supporting Komar-owned apparel brands.

The service portfolio is built around three core offerings — Comprehensive Fulfillment Services (warehousing, pick/pack/ship, B2B retail and B2C eCommerce, kitting, co-packing, reverse logistics), Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) services (pre-activated at all three nodes, enabling duty deferral, MPF reduction up to 80%, and inverted tariff relief with 30-60 day onboarding), and Back Office Solutions (EDI, receivables, compliance, customer service) — augmented by Small Parcel Management, Drayage, and Domestic Trucking (FTL/LTL). The technology stack integrates Manhattan Associates WMS, Infor Nexus TMS, Exotec Skypod robotic automation, T-Sort tilt-tray robotics, ASRS, ACS production planning, and KDS-SHIP rate-shopping software across 75+ eCommerce platform integrations. The May 2025 acquisition of Savannah River Logistics added 640,000 sq ft of port-centric capacity plus 80+ tractors and 300 chassis, and the March 2026 Exotec Skypod deployment at Savannah targets a 50% throughput increase. The company is led by President Tyler Harris and VP Will Jordan, with Charlie Komar serving as CEO of the parent organization.

Name

Komar Distribution Services

Legal name

Charles Komar & Sons, Inc.

Website

https://komardistribution.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Komar Distribution Services is a private, family-owned 3PL provider operating 2.8M sq ft of FTZ-activated warehouse space across California, Oklahoma, and Georgia. It serves 100+ apparel, beauty, and consumer goods brands with fulfillment, transportation, and back-office services, backed by Manhattan WMS, Exotec robotics, and 100+ years of Komar apparel heritage.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Third-Party Logistics (3PL)

NAICS

Couriers and Express Delivery Services (492110)

SIC

Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Asset-Based Warehousing & Distribution Centers (Owned/Leased Facilities) (TLAIAMAB), Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Fulfillment Providers (CRAFAMAA), Seller Fulfillment & Merchant Logistics (FBM/Independent Sellers) (TLAAAFAD), SMB/Commercial B2C Standard Parcel Delivery (TLAAACAB)

Keywords

• Third-party logistics
• Warehousing services
• Order fulfillment
• Freight management
• Distribution services

Headquarters

HQ city

Mcalester

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Warehousing and Storage: Provides 2.8M square feet of conventional and activated FTZ space across three facilities. Revenue generated from storage fees based on square footage utilized, pallet positions, and storage duration.
2. Order Fulfillment: Pick, pack, and ship services for B2B and B2C orders. Revenue based on per-order or per-unit processing fees. Includes eCommerce fulfillment, FBA prep, and Seller Fulfilled Prime services.
3. Transportation and Drayage: Small parcel management (10,000+ parcels daily), drayage services, FTL/LTL domestic trucking. Revenue from shipping fees, freight charges, and carrier rate optimization services.
4. Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) Services: FTZ activation and management enabling duty deferral, MPF consolidation, and inverted tariff relief. Value-added service generating cost savings for clients that translate to service fees.
5. Value-Added Services: Kitting, co-packing, assembly, quality inspections, ticketing, labeling, compliance prep, reverse logistics, and returns processing. Revenue from per-unit or per-service activity fees.
6. Back Office Solutions: Administrative support including customer service, receivables management, EDI communications, reporting, and compliance tracking. Revenue from managed services or per-transaction fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Komar Distribution Services (KDS) is a third-party logistics (3PL) provider that operates as the distribution arm of Charles Komar & Sons, Inc. Founded in 1998, KDS delivers warehousing, order fulfillment, foreign-trade-zone (FTZ) operations, small-parcel shipping, drayage, domestic trucking (FTL/LTL), and back-office support for enterprise brand owners in apparel, beauty, electronics, CPG, and adjacent verticals. Its facilities in Perris (CA), McAlester (OK), and Ellabell (GA) combine robotics-driven fulfillment with integrated WMS/TMS platforms and 75-plus eCommerce integrations.

Product overview

Komar Distribution Services (KDS) is a third-party logistics (3PL) provider offering a unified platform of fulfillment and logistics services built around company-owned infrastructure. The core offering combines Comprehensive Fulfillment Services (warehousing, pick/pack/ship, B2B/B2C) with Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) benefits and Back Office Solutions. Additional modules include small parcel management, drayage, and domestic trucking powered by Infor Nexus TMS. The platform differentiates through advanced automation including Exotec Skypod robotic systems, T-Sort robotics, and ASRS, plus proprietary tools like KDS-SHIP rate shopping and a 24/7 client portal. Partnerships with Star and Star Solutions extend capabilities into apparel manufacturing and 3D design services. Operations span 2.8M+ square feet across facilities in Georgia, California, and Oklahoma, serving 100+ brands and 500+ retailers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Comprehensive Fulfillment Services End-to-end order fulfillment (pick-pack-ship, value-added services, kitting, returns) operated from KDS's automated campuses in Perris (CA), McAlester (OK), and Ellabell (GA) for apparel, beauty, electronics, and CPG brand owners.
• Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) Operations Foreign-Trade-Zone warehousing and distribution services enabling brand owners to defer, reduce, or eliminate duties on imported goods while storing inventory in KDS facilities.
• Back-Office Solutions Outsourced back-office support covering administrative, operational, and customer-service tasks that complement KDS's fulfillment and transportation offerings for brand owners.
• Small Parcel Management Outbound small-parcel shipping management, including carrier rate shopping and parcel execution, used by brand owners shipping direct-to-consumer orders.
• Drayage Services Intermodal drayage moving containers between U.S. ports and KDS fulfillment facilities, typically supporting import flows into FTZ and domestic warehouses.
• Domestic Trucking (FTL/LTL) Full-truckload and less-than-truckload trucking services for domestic distribution, replenishment between KDS campuses, and store or wholesale deliveries.
• Transportation and Freight Management End-to-end transportation management covering parcel, LTL, FTL, and intermodal freight, planned and executed through the Infor Nexus TMS and KDS-SHIP rate-shopping tools.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.98% on-time shipping rate
• +8 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration16 records

AI capability3 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ExoteccoreTechnology or Integration · 12 March 2026Exotec deployed its Skypod robotic automation system at KDS's 760,000 sq ft Savannah facility. System expected to increase throughput by up to 50% and improve storage density by 30%, with full automation by early 2027. Creates East Coast hub for direct-to-consumer fulfillment supporting apparel, home goods, and consumer products brands.
• Star (Manufacturing)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStar is Komar's end-to-end apparel solution provider. Through partnership, clients gain access to fully integrated manufacturing and logistics, from sourcing and production to quality assurance and fulfillment. Star is Sri Lanka's first and largest carbon-neutral certified apparel manufacturing group.
• Star SolutionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStar Solutions provides 3D design, technical development, and tailored back-office services. Supports clients with product development speed, error reduction, and collection design. Also provides back-office operations including customer service, receivables management, EDI communications, reporting, and compliance tracking.
• Savannah River Logistics (SRL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKDS acquired SRL adding 640,000 sq ft of capacity near Port of Savannah and Hyundai Metaplant. Brings automotive logistics expertise, port-centric operations, eCommerce fulfillment, and trucking fleet (80+ tractors, 300 chassis). Total Southeast region capacity now 1.4 million sq ft.
• Georgia Foreign Trade ZonesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Georgia FTZs for streamlined customs processes, duty deferral, and inventory management optimization.

Scale indicators17 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• NFI Industries: Family-owned U.S. 3PL with comparable size, asset-based distribution, dedicated contract carriage, and warehousing capabilities across apparel and CPG verticals. Highly comparable business model and ownership structure.
• Radial: E-commerce focused 3PL offering fulfillment, omnichannel support, and value-added services for enterprise and D2C brands. Closely comparable in D2C and marketplace fulfillment focus.
• Quiet Logistics: Apparel-specialist 3PL known for robotics-enabled fulfillment serving fashion and lifestyle brands. Closely comparable in apparel vertical focus and automation strategy.
• PFSweb (now PFS Holdings): E-commerce 3PL providing end-to-end fulfillment, customer care, and financial services for enterprise brands. Comparable in D2C and omnichannel fulfillment services.
• Saddle Creek Logistics Services: Mid-market U.S. 3PL offering warehousing, fulfillment, and transportation across multiple nodes with strong retail relationships. Comparable multi-node asset-based model.
• Kenco Group: Family-influenced 3PL offering distribution, fulfillment, and transportation management with comparable scale and broad retail/consumer vertical coverage.

Broad incumbents

• GXO Logistics: Pure-play contract logistics leader with global scale and significant apparel/retail exposure. Sets the competitive benchmark on automation and scale in the 3PL market.
• DHL Supply Chain: Largest global 3PL with deep apparel, retail, and consumer expertise. Competes head-to-head with KDS on enterprise contracts and multinational fulfillment.
• FedEx Supply Chain: Asset-based 3PL within FedEx, providing warehousing, fulfillment, and value-added services with strong parcel integration. Broadly comparable on integrated transportation and fulfillment.
• GEODIS: Global logistics provider with strong North American contract logistics and FTZ capabilities. Comparable on multinational scope and customs/FTZ expertise.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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