What Remco does

Remco (legal name Remco Forwarding Limited) is a Canadian privately-held third-party logistics provider specializing in retail supply chain services across Canada and the United States. Founded by Jerry Cohen in 1977 as All Type Transport (with family-business roots dating to 1957), the company has grown into an integrated asset-based 3PL operating from Montreal (headquarters), Toronto, and Vancouver, with subsidiary K Town Delivery Inc. acquired in June 2021. Remco serves enterprise and mid-market retail customers — primarily in fashion/apparel, consumer products, and automotive retail — through two core service lines: Transportation (LTL, truckload, GOH, clean freight, multi-modal logistics, cross-border) and Warehousing (750,000+ sq ft of multi-tenant facilities offering storage, pick-pack-ship, GOH handling, value-added services, and e-commerce fulfillment).

The company's technology layer centers on industry-standard WMS and TMS platforms with real-time shipment tracking, full EDI integration, and the myRemco customer portal (Transport Portal and Warehouse Portal/FootprintReports) enabling self-service inventory and shipment visibility. Specialized infrastructure includes dedicated GOH racking, clean freight protocols, and overnight Toronto–Montreal lane capability, all targeted at ensuring floor-ready, damage-free delivery of high-value retail goods.

Remco's revenue model combines transaction-fee transportation services with managed-services warehousing contracts and professional-services value-added offerings (pressing, sewing, label application, returns processing). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; go-to-market is sales-led, leveraging direct enterprise relationships supported by regional offices and an agent network. The company remains family-led under President Randy Cohen with no disclosed external institutional investment, and operates as an independent niche specialist rather than a scaled generalist 3PL.

Name

Remco

Legal name

Remco Forwarding Limited

Website

https://remco.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1957

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Remco is a Canadian family-owned 3PL providing integrated transportation, warehousing, and e-commerce fulfillment for enterprise and mid-market retail customers across Canada and the U.S., with deep specialization in garments-on-hangers and clean freight logistics.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Third-Party Logistics Services

NAICS

General Warehousing and Storage (493110), Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510)

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)

Keywords

• Retail logistics services
• Warehouse and distribution
• LTL freight transportation
• Garments on hangers transport
• E-commerce fulfillment services

Headquarters

HQ city

Mississauga

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices3 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. Transportation Services: LTL (Less-than-Truckload) and truckload transport services across Canada and the United States. Includes clean freight logistics, GOH transportation, expedited transport, consolidation services, and cross-border logistics.
2. Warehousing and Storage: Over 750,000 square feet of multi-tenant warehouse facilities providing storage solutions, distribution, pick-pack-ship, and value-added services including quality inspection, ticketing, bagging, assembly, repackaging, and kitting.
3. E-Commerce Fulfillment: Turnkey e-commerce fulfillment solutions with integration to major e-commerce platforms, EDI integration, global shipping options, returns management, and gift wrapping services.
4. Logistics Services: Supply chain consultation, port solutions, transloading services, customs documentation assistance, multi-modal options (road, rail, air), and freight management.
5. Value-Added Services: Pressing, sewing, specialty label manufacturing, specialty label application, and garment-on-hangers (GOH) handling.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Remco provides integrated third-party logistics services for the retail and fashion industry across Canada and the United States. Its core offerings include LTL and truckload transportation, clean freight logistics, Garments on Hangers (GOH) handling, multi-tenant warehousing of over 750,000 square feet, distribution and pick-pack-ship, and turnkey e-commerce fulfillment. Services are delivered through regional offices (Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver), an asset-based transportation fleet, and customer-facing online portals for real-time tracking and inventory visibility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Transportation Services Comprehensive transportation services across Canada and the U.S. for the retail industry, including LTL, truckload, logistics, Garments on Hangers (GOH) transport, and clean freight solutions, with real-time shipment tracking.
• LTL Transport Less-than-truckload shipping with on-time delivery and clean freight options for high-value products, including expedited transport, consolidation services, and same-day deliveries.
• Truckload Transport Full truckload transportation across Canada and the United States with real-time shipment tracking and multiple transit modes including team, single, and expedited options.
• Logistics Services North American transportation management including supply chain consultation, port solutions, transloading, multi-modal options (road, rail, air), customs documentation, and freight management.
• Clean Freight Logistics Specialized logistics ensuring products are stored, shipped, and delivered in pristine condition without damage or contamination, designed for high-value retail goods.
• Garments on Hangers (GOH) Transportation Transportation of garments on hangers delivered in ready-to-wear condition, combining clean freight logistics with truckload and LTL options, serving as the backbone of Remco for over 50 years.
• Warehousing Services Flexible, reliable warehousing for the retail industry with over 750,000 square feet of multi-tenant storage space, offering distribution, pick-pack-ship, GOH handling, and e-commerce fulfillment.
• Distribution, Pick, Pack and Ship Comprehensive distribution services including turnkey e-commerce fulfillment, pick-and-pack for wholesale, retail and omni-channel, value-added services (quality inspection, ticketing, bagging, assembly), and transloading.
• Storage Services Short-term and long-term storage solutions with over 750,000 square feet of multi-tenant facility space, leading-edge WMS technology, GOH dedicated areas, and a clean warehouse environment.
• Garments on Hangers (GOH) Warehousing Canada's leading GOH warehousing with designated locations, specialized racking and handling equipment, clean supply chain, and dedicated trained team for fashion industry garment storage.
• E-Commerce Fulfillment Turnkey e-commerce fulfillment with integration to e-commerce platforms, EDI integration for order status updates, global shipping, returns management, real-time inventory management, and self-service reporting.
• myRemco Portal Customer-facing web portal providing access to transport and warehouse services, including shipment tracking, online inventory management, and proof-of-delivery documentation for customers.
• Transport Portal (ePortal) Online portal for transportation customers to manage shipments, track deliveries, and access shipment status and documents.
• Warehouse Portal (FootprintReports) Online portal for warehouse customers to access inventory management, reporting, and operational documents.

Quantifiable outcome

• Overnight delivery between Toronto and Montreal
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• K Town Delivery InccoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 June 2021K Town Delivery Inc joined the Remco Group on June 30, 2021. This acquisition/strategic partnership expanded Remco's delivery capabilities and market presence within the Canadian logistics market.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• DHL Supply Chain: Global 3PL leader with established retail and consumer vertical including apparel/footwear logistics and dedicated GOH-style handling capabilities. Competes for the same Tier 1 fashion brands that anchor Remco's customer base.
• Kuehne+Nagel: Global 3PL with one of the strongest fashion/apparel verticals in the industry, including garments-on-hangers handling, retail distribution, and omnichannel fulfillment. Most direct global incumbent peer to Remco's specialized GOH proposition.
• DSV: Global transport and logistics provider with significant North American contract logistics, road, and air freight operations following the Schenker acquisition. Operates at far greater scale in adjacent retail/consumer 3PL segments.
• NFI Industries: Family-controlled North American contract logistics provider with dedicated retail and consumer products operations, including warehousing, dedicated transportation, and value-added services. Highly comparable in ownership structure and business mix.
• GXO Logistics: Pure-play contract logistics provider with significant North American e-commerce fulfillment and retail apparel operations, including similar value-added services. Comparable business model at substantially greater scale.
• CEVA Logistics: Global contract logistics provider serving retail, consumer products, and fashion customers with warehousing, distribution, and value-added services. Offers a similar integrated multi-service proposition at global scale.
• XPO Logistics: Major North American contract logistics provider offering warehousing, last-mile, and dedicated transport solutions across retail, e-commerce, and industrial verticals. Substantially larger than Remco but operates in adjacent retail 3PL and LTL/truckload markets.

Direct peers

• Purolator: Canada's leading integrated parcel delivery and logistics provider offering warehousing, fulfillment, and cross-border services. Competes head-on with Remco in Canadian domestic distribution, e-commerce fulfillment, and enterprise retail customer relationships.
• TForce Freight: Canadian LTL carrier providing less-than-truckload services across Canada and cross-border to the U.S. Direct competitor in the LTL and expedited transport segments Remco serves.
• Day & Ross: Canadian transportation and logistics company offering LTL, truckload, dedicated, and logistics services across Canada and the U.S. Operates in the same geographic market with comparable cross-border capabilities and enterprise retail customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/RemcoCanada
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/remco-forwarding-limited/about
• Xx.com/remcocanada

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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