What Verst Group Logistics does

Verst Group Logistics is a family-owned third-party logistics (3PL) provider founded in 1966 and headquartered in Walton/Florence, Kentucky, operating 26 facilities across six US states with over 7.6 million square feet of warehousing capacity and 2,200+ logistics professionals. The company delivers four integrated service lines—omnichannel fulfillment, contract warehousing, contract packaging (including what it describes as the world's largest shrink sleeve labeling operation with 120+ tooling sets and 400,000 sq ft of production space), and transportation management—to enterprise customers in consumer packaged goods, automotive and industrial manufacturing, food and beverage, and retail, with named accounts including Kroger, Kraft Heinz, Procter & Gamble, Toyota, Allegion, Walmart, Home Depot, Amazon, Celanese, Crown Royal, and L'Oreal.

The technology foundation is a Tier-1, third-party stack integrated by Verst: Körber's multi-tenant Warehouse Management System, McLeod's Transportation Management System, Locus Robotics autonomous mobile robots (cited at 300% productivity improvement versus traditional cart picking), Nulogy for contract packaging operations, and Cleo Integration Cloud for EDI and API connectivity to SAP, Oracle, Microsoft, NetSuite, Amazon, and Shopify. These systems are exposed to customers through a proprietary Verst Customer Portal providing 24/7 dashboards for inventory, orders, shipments, and cycle counts, and supporting KPIs such as 99.8% inventory accuracy, 99%+ on-time shipping, 99.5% outbound order accuracy, and a 0.99 OSHA Recordable Incident Rate (three times better than the 2.25 industry average). The company also deploys Voxel AI's site-intelligence platform for warehouse safety.

Revenue is generated through enterprise contractual arrangements—per-order fulfillment pricing, per-pallet/month warehousing, and custom packaging and transportation quotes—with go-to-market executed via direct enterprise sales, executive sponsorship of key accounts, dedicated account teams, and quarterly business reviews. Pricing is not publicly disclosed, no revenue figures are released, and the company remains privately held under family ownership with no institutional funding rounds or M&A activity in the source material. Strategic priorities currently visible include geographic expansion (Wisconsin 2024, Phoenix 2025, North Carolina 2026), technology refresh (Voxel AI, Locus AMR, Verst CLS), and vertical extension into ready-to-drink beverages via the Matrix Bottling Group alliance.

Name

Verst Group Logistics

Legal name

Verst Logistics Inc.

Website

https://verstlogistics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Verst Group Logistics is a family-owned US 3PL founded in 1966 operating 26 facilities across six states, providing omnichannel fulfillment, warehousing, packaging, and transportation services to enterprise CPG, automotive, food & beverage, and retail customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Third-Party Logistics Services (3PL)

NAICS

General Warehousing and Storage (49311), Freight Transportation Arrangement (4885), Transportation and Warehousing (48-49)

SIC

Public Warehousing & Storage (4220), Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

E-commerce & Fulfillment Warehousing (Dedicated/Shared) (TLAIACAJ), Managed Transportation Services (MTS) / Outsourced TMS Operations (TLAIAEAB), Automated Warehousing & AS/RS Operations (Robotics-Enabled) (TLAIACAL)

Keywords

• Third-party logistics
• Warehousing services
• Contract packaging
• Transportation management
• Omnichannel fulfillment

Headquarters

HQ city

Walton

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 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. Omnichannel Fulfillment Services: E-commerce, omnichannel, subscription, D2C and B2B fulfillment with 85% US population coverage within 2 days. On-time shipping greater than 99%.
2. Warehousing & Contract Logistics: 24 warehouses totaling over 7 million square feet of space. Dedicated and multi-client warehousing for clients needing 100,000+ sq ft spaces storing 10,000+ pallets.
3. Contract Packaging & Labeling: Single-source contract packaging, shrink sleeve labeling, pressure sensitive labeling, re-packing and filling. Largest shrink sleeve labeling provider in the world with 120+ sets of tooling and 400,000 sq ft of production space.
4. Transportation Management: Regional asset carrier, freight brokerage, and complete transportation management with real-time tracking and notifications through TMS and customer portal.
5. Value-Added Services: Kitting, labeling, picking and packing, POP display design, multi-packing, bundling, poly bagging, product assembly, subscription boxes, returns dispositioning.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Verst Group Logistics is a family-owned third-party logistics (3PL) provider that delivers outsourced omnichannel fulfillment, warehousing and contract logistics, contract packaging (including being the world's largest shrink sleeve labeling provider with 120+ sets of tooling and 400,000 sq ft of production space), and managed transportation services. Operations span 26 facilities across six U.S. states with 7.6 million square feet and 2,200+ logistics professionals, targeting large enterprises needing 100,000+ sq ft warehouses, 10,000+ pallet storage, and end-to-end scalable supply chain solutions powered by Tier-1 partner technology (Körber WMS, McLeod TMS, Locus Robotics AMRs, Nulogy, Cleo Integration Cloud).

Product overview

Verst Group Logistics operates as a modular platform-plus-services 3PL provider organized around four core service lines: Fulfillment Services, Warehousing & Contract Logistics, Packaging Services, and Transportation Management. These core services are powered by an integrated technology stack including a Körber-powered WMS (Warehouse Management System), McLeod TMS (Transportation Management System), the proprietary Verst Customer Portal for real-time visibility, Locus Robotics AMRs for warehouse automation, Nulogy for packaging operations, and Cleo Integration Cloud for EDI and ecosystem connectivity. Services are delivered across 26 facilities (24 warehouses plus 2 dedicated fulfillment centers) totaling over 7 million square feet of space, with a focus on omnichannel fulfillment, shrink sleeve labeling, and managed transportation for CPG, Automotive, Food & Beverage, and retail clients.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fulfillment Services Omnichannel order fulfillment covering e-commerce, B2C, B2B, subscription, and D2C channels; pick-pack-and-ship operations integrated with warehouse automation and robotics; peak season surge capacity up to 3x regular volumes; vendor compliance with major retailers.
• Warehousing & Contract Logistics Contract logistics and dedicated or multi-client warehouse storage operating 24 warehouses totaling over 7 million square feet; specializes in facilities of 100,000+ sq ft and 10,000+ pallets; includes value-added services such as packaging, kitting, and customization.
• Contract Packaging & Shrink Sleeve Labeling Single-source contract packaging, shrink sleeve labeling, pressure sensitive labeling, contract decorating, re-packing, and filling - delivered via the world's largest shrink sleeve labeling operation with 120+ sets of application tooling and 400,000 sq ft of production space.
• Transportation Management Regional asset carrier service, freight brokerage, and complete managed transportation powered by McLeod TMS, including real-time GPS tracking, dispatch and routing, proof-of-delivery, and compliance documentation.
• Verst Customer Portal Proprietary real-time visibility dashboard giving customers 24/7 access to supply chain metrics, orders, shipments, inventory levels, cycle count results, open order status, and shipping status.
• Verst CLS Centralized Shipping Solution Centralized shipping solution enabling high-speed shipment processing across all delivery modes, carrier rates, and services, integrated with Cleo for ecosystem connectivity and EDI trading partner integration.
• Warehouse Management System (Körber-powered WMS) Enterprise warehouse management system powered by Körber, providing multi-tenant, multi-company, multi-facility, multi-lingual inventory and order management with virtually unlimited configurability for omnichannel fulfillment.
• Locus Robotics AMR Integration Warehouse automation service leveraging Locus autonomous mobile robots for picking, pick-and-pack, and replenishment, improving productivity by up to 300% over traditional cart picking.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.8% inventory accuracy across business
• +9 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and strategic.

• Voxel AIcoreTechnology or Integration · 27 February 2026Voxel AI provides AI-powered site intelligence and safety monitoring platform that transforms existing security cameras into real-time hazard detection systems. Verst deployed Voxel across its warehouse network to address safety incidents caused by untrained seasonal workers, achieving 80% vehicle incident reduction and 50% ergonomic incident reduction at Hebron facility within 5 months. Success prompted expansion to additional sites.
• Matrix Bottling GroupstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 February 2026Strategic alliance announced February 2026 with leading manufacturer of beverages. Marks Verst's expansion into new North Carolina facility. Matrix has facilities in North Carolina, California, and Nevada.
• KörbercoreTechnology or IntegrationPowered by Körber's Warehouse Management System (WMS) - best-in-class multi-tenant, multi-company, multi-facility, multi-lingual enterprise WMS designed for 3PL logistics and omnichannel fulfillment with modular approach and virtually unlimited configurability.
• McLeod SoftwarecoreTechnology or IntegrationIndustry-leading transportation management system (TMS) platform providing best-in-class processes to optimize every route with asset optimization, real-time GPS tracking, dispatch and routing, and compliance documentation.
• Locus RoboticscoreTechnology or IntegrationAutonomous mobile robots (AMRs) for scalable fulfillment automation improving productivity 300% over traditional cart picking while reducing picking errors. Verst partners with Locus to address labor challenges and boost productivity during peak season.
• Cleo (Ecosystem Integration)coreTechnology or IntegrationLeader in ecosystem integration providing flexibility for EDI and API connectivity. Standard, pre-defined connectivity options for most ERP and backend systems including SAP, Microsoft, Oracle, NetSuite, Amazon, Shopify. Reduced implementation timelines by 50% from traditional 90 days to 30-45 days.
• NulogycoreTechnology or IntegrationCloud-based packaging platform providing total visibility, order management, robust analytics, and capacity management for contract packaging operations.
• Cleo Integration Cloud (Cleo)coreTechnology or IntegrationVerst uses Cleo for ecosystem integration providing standard connectivity options for EDI trading partners, cloud applications, and internal systems. Highlighted in customer success stories showing significant operational improvements for 3PL providers.

Scale indicators16 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Geodis: Geodis is a global 3PL providing contract logistics, warehousing, fulfillment, and transportation services in North America — directly comparable service mix, including a former Verst SVP Travis French held prior leadership roles at Geodis.
• NFI Industries: NFI Industries is a family-owned 3PL offering dedicated transportation, warehousing, and integrated logistics across the US — directly comparable to Verst in business model, ownership structure, customer mix (CPG, retail, food & beverage), and scale (12,000+ employees, 17M+ sq ft).
• Penske Logistics: Penske Logistics operates dedicated contract logistics, warehousing, and transportation management across the US — directly comparable in core 3PL services (warehousing, dedicated transportation, fulfillment) and enterprise customer base including CPG and automotive.
• GXO Logistics: GXO Logistics is the largest pure-play contract logistics provider in the world, with a heavy focus on omnichannel fulfillment, warehousing, and reverse logistics — a public-company direct peer that competes with Verst for the same enterprise CPG, retail, and e-commerce customers.

Broad incumbents

• DHL Supply Chain: DHL Supply Chain is the global contract logistics leader within Deutsche Post DHL Group, offering warehousing, fulfillment, and transportation management across all major verticals — a much larger incumbent that competes for the same enterprise customers but operates at substantially greater scale and geographic breadth than Verst.
• XPO Logistics: XPO Logistics is a major North American transportation and contract logistics provider offering LTL and supply chain services — a broader incumbent competing for transportation management and warehousing spend from the same enterprise customers.
• Ryder System: Ryder's Supply Chain Solutions division provides dedicated transportation, warehousing, and fulfillment services to enterprise customers across CPG, retail, and automotive verticals — a public-company incumbent with overlapping services and target customers.
• Kuehne+Nagel: Kuehne+Nagel is one of the world's largest global 3PLs with strong contract logistics and fulfillment operations across the Americas — a broad incumbent with a comparable service portfolio to Verst but operating at substantially greater global scale.
• CEVA Logistics: CEVA Logistics is a global 3PL providing contract logistics, ground transportation, and finished vehicle logistics — a broad incumbent with overlapping warehousing and dedicated transportation services for CPG and industrial customers.

Regional players

• Americold Logistics: Americold Logistics is the world's largest publicly traded cold-storage REIT and 3PL — a specialized peer and existing Verst customer (Voxel AI deployment) that overlaps in temperature-controlled food & beverage warehousing but with a narrower cold-chain focus than Verst's ambient capabilities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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