Bee Imagine

What Bee Imagine does

Bee Imagine is a privately held, California-based third-party logistics provider founded in 2013 by Hanne Jeppsson and Pablo Hinjos and led by CEO Joshua Hurtado. The company offers an integrated portfolio of DTC fulfillment, distribution, transportation, value-added services, bonded drayage, and Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) fulfillment. Operations are concentrated across three company-owned facilities in Irwindale (145,310 sq ft FTZ warehouse), Fontana (242,034 sq ft warehouse), and Gardena (3-acre bonded drayage yard with 100+ chassis), positioned within 10 miles of the Port of Los Angeles/Long Beach. The firm serves enterprise and mid-market consumer brands spanning apparel, consumer electronics, food and beverage (with FDA and ABC Liquor licensing), hazmat, renewable energy, and specialty materials; named customers include PNY Technologies, Dolby Laboratories, ED&F Man, Ultrafabrics, and Traffix, several of which cite four-year engagements with scope expansions.

The company's technology backbone is a cloud-based Warehouse Management System and Transportation Management System with real-time inventory tracking, customer portals, user-defined data fields, custom reporting, and dynamic document mapping for retailer routing-guide compliance. The WMS supports multi-format EDI over API, XML, X12, and Flat File via FTP, SFTP, and AS2, with direct integrations into e-commerce platforms (Shopify, WooCommerce, Amazon, Magento, BigCommerce) and parcel carriers (UPS, FedEx). Compliance and regulatory infrastructure includes CTPAT, ISO 9001, FDA registration, ABC Liquor licensing, bonded carrier status, and Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) and SAM registrations.

Bee Imagine generates revenue through managed-services contracts for warehousing, handling, transportation, and FTZ-related compliance. Pricing is quote-based and tailored to volume, storage footprint, and service mix; no standard tiers are publicly disclosed. Demand is generated through content marketing, direct enterprise sales engagement ([email protected]), and inbound website leads, targeting both enterprise and mid-market brands seeking an integrated import-to-last-mile 3PL with FTZ-driven duty optimization and retailer-compliance expertise. The company is founder-controlled and bootstrapped, with no external funding rounds identified.

Name

Bee Imagine

Legal name

Bee Imagine LLC

Website

https://beeimagine.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Bee Imagine is a California-based 3PL offering DTC fulfillment, FTZ fulfillment, bonded drayage, distribution, transportation, and value-added services to enterprise and mid-market consumer brands, supported by a cloud-based WMS with retailer-compliant EDI and e-commerce integrations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Third-Party Logistics (3PL)

NAICS

Support Activities for Transportation (488), Freight Transportation Arrangement (48851), Truck Transportation (484)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Warehousing Operations & Contract Storage (Dedicated/Shared) (TLAIAAAC), Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Fulfillment Providers (CRAFAMAA), Omnichannel Retail Fulfillment (BOPIS/Ship-from-Store Support) (TLAIADAB), WMS for 3PL/Contract Logistics (Multi-Client/Billing) (TLAEABAC)

Keywords

• Third-party logistics
• Warehousing and fulfillment
• Foreign trade zone
• Transportation and drayage
• Supply chain management

Headquarters

HQ city

Fontana

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Services: Comprehensive logistics services including warehousing, fulfillment, distribution, transportation, and drayage. Revenue generated through storage fees, handling charges, transportation costs, and value-added services. Services priced based on volume, storage space used, and specific service requirements.
2. Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) Services: FTZ facilities and services offering trade benefits including duty deferral, reduction, and elimination. Revenue derived from FTZ warehouse operations, compliance management, and manipulation/services within the zone. 350k sq. ft FTZ space available.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Bee Imagine is a full-service, FTZ-focused third-party logistics (3PL) provider operating three California facilities (Irwindale, Fontana, Gardena) totaling over 500,000 sq. ft., with 350,000 sq. ft. dedicated Foreign Trade Zone space. The company delivers integrated logistics services including DTC fulfillment, B2B distribution, transportation, drayage, value-added services, and cloud-based WMS/TMS-powered operations with multi-format EDI and e-commerce platform integrations.

Product overview

Bee Imagine is a full-service FTZ-focused third-party logistics (3PL) company offering a portfolio of integrated logistics services. The core offering spans DTC Fulfillment, Custom Solutions, FTZ Fulfillment, Drayage, Distribution, Fulfillment, Transportation, Value Added Services, Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) management, and WMS & Integrations. Services are delivered through three strategically located California facilities (Irwindale, Fontana, Gardena) and are unified by a cloud-based WMS that powers order management, inventory tracking, EDI transaction processing, and e-commerce integrations with platforms including WooCommerce, Shopify, Amazon, Magento, and BigCommerce. The company's differentiation centers on FTZ expertise, bonded drayage capabilities, and customized logistics solutions tailored to customer requirements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• DTC Fulfillment Direct-to-consumer fulfillment service for brands managing inventory, processing orders, and delivering products to customers with real-time inventory tracking, pick-and-pack operations, and expedited shipping options.
• Custom Solutions Tailored third-party logistics solutions built around unique customer requirements, including warehouse transitions, cloud-based management systems, and flexible capacity scaling for seasonal variations.
• FTZ Fulfillment Foreign Trade Zone fulfillment services offering duty deferral, streamlined customs procedures, reduced administrative burdens, and 350,000 sq. ft. of FTZ space with fully integrated CBP compliance.
• Drayage Bonded drayage carrier services from a strategically located hub in Long Beach, 10 miles from the port, with a three-acre yard and over 100 chassis for intermodal needs.
• Distribution B2B distribution and fulfillment with capabilities including high-value security solutions, serial number tracking, rack and bulk storage, hazmat handling, lot control, rail-to-truck transloading, and renewable energy logistics.
• Fulfillment Direct-to-consumer fulfillment with warehouse management system, e-commerce integrations (WooCommerce, Shopify, Amazon, Magento, BigCommerce), pick-and-pack, garment-on-hanger (GOH), small parcel (UPS, FedEx), serialized item handling, and drop shipping.
• Transportation Transportation services including ocean freight drayage, final mile delivery, pool distribution, white glove delivery, hot shot delivery, overnight unassisted delivery (365 days/year), replenishment, and milk run/daily scheduled deliveries.
• Value Added Services Value-added services including kitting, relabeling, returns processing with online portal, recovery/refurbishment/recycling/liquidation, repackaging, and product assembly services.
• Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) Operations FTZ services including weekly entry filing, merchandise process fee (MPF) optimization, manipulation (assembly, manufacturing, sorting, testing, labeling, repair), duty deferral, and export duty exemptions.
• WMS & Integrations Cloud-based Warehouse Management System with customer portal, user-defined fields, custom reporting, file format support (API, XML, X12, Flat File), FTP/SFTP/AS2 connectivity, dynamic document mapping, EDI transaction handling (850, 855, 856, 832, 846, 860, 943, 944, 947), and marketplace integrations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $100 million in customer savings through FTZ program benefits
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• SPS CommercecoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration intermediary enabling EDI connectivity. Allows Bee Imagine to integrate with clients' ERP systems or connect directly with retailers through SPS Commerce network.
• WooCommercecoreTechnology or IntegrationE-commerce platform integration for automated order processing. Direct sync with WooCommerce stores for order fulfillment and inventory management.
• ShopifycoreTechnology or IntegrationE-commerce platform integration for DTC order processing. Enables seamless order fulfillment from Shopify stores.
• AmazoncoreTechnology or IntegrationMarketplace integration for Amazon seller fulfillment services. Supports FBA and seller-fulfilled orders.
• MagentocoreTechnology or IntegrationE-commerce platform integration for Magento-based stores. Supports order processing and inventory synchronization.
• BigCommercecoreTechnology or IntegrationE-commerce platform integration for BigCommerce stores. Enables automated order fulfillment.
• UPScoreTechnology or IntegrationSmall parcel carrier partnership for package delivery services. Real-time tracking numbers and expedited shipping options.
• FedExcoreTechnology or IntegrationSmall parcel carrier partnership for package delivery services. Integration for shipping and tracking.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• DHL Supply Chain: Global contract logistics arm of Deutsche Post DHL with extensive warehousing, FTZ operations, and value-added services. Comparable in service breadth (FTZ, fulfillment, transportation) and enterprise customer profile.
• XPO Logistics: Large North American LTL and contract logistics provider with significant West Coast presence. Competes in warehousing and omnichannel fulfillment, particularly for retail and consumer goods customers.
• Ryder Supply Chain Solutions: Integrated supply chain, warehousing, and dedicated transportation provider serving retail and consumer brands. Comparable in offering dedicated contract carriage alongside warehousing and fulfillment.
• Kuehne+Nagel: Global freight forwarder and contract logistics provider with significant FTZ operations in the US. Directly competes for import-heavy brand customers seeking duty deferral plus fulfillment.
• GXO Logistics: Pure-play contract logistics provider with global warehousing and reverse logistics, serving many of the same retail/consumer verticals. Direct competitor for large omnichannel fulfillment RFPs but at significantly larger scale.

Direct peers

• Radial: E-commerce fulfillment and omnichannel logistics provider serving enterprise and mid-market brands. Closely comparable target customer (DTC and omnichannel retail brands) and technology-enabled fulfillment model.
• Worldwide Logistics Group: Mid-sized 3PL with FTZ expertise, ocean drayage, and B2B/retail distribution focus, with strong California port presence. Closely comparable scale, FTZ-centric model, and enterprise brand customer profile.
• NFI Industries: Family-owned, mid-to-large scale North American 3PL offering dedicated trucking, warehousing, and intermodal/drayage services. Closely comparable in business model mix (asset-based drayage + warehousing + dedicated transportation) and customer profile (enterprise B2B).

Emerging players

• ShipBob: Tech-enabled e-commerce fulfillment network with distributed US warehouse footprint. Competes for DTC brands but lacks FTZ capability and California port-adjacent drayage integration.
• Flexe: Warehouse-as-a-service marketplace connecting brands with warehousing capacity. Adjacent competitor for fulfillment customers, particularly those seeking flexible West Coast capacity without committing to a single 3PL.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bee-imagine-llc
• Instagraminstagram.com/beeimaginelogistics

Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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