Port City Logistics, Inc

What Port City Logistics, Inc does

Port City Logistics, Inc. is a privately held, asset-based third-party logistics (3PL) provider founded in 2001 and headquartered in Port Wentworth, Georgia, adjacent to the Port of Savannah. The company delivers port-centric logistics services — container drayage, warehousing and distribution, yard storage, freight management, and 4PL partnership orchestration — to importers, exporters, beneficial cargo owners, freight forwarders, manufacturers, and retailers. It operates 3.5 million+ square feet of warehouse space across 11 locations (Savannah, Greer, Philadelphia, Wilmington, and additional 4PL-partner sites in Dallas, San Bernardino, and Eastvale), a fleet of 70+ owned trucks and 475+ owned chassis/trailers, and was the 5th-busiest trucker at the Port of Savannah in CY2023 with 64,820 gate transactions.

The company's revenue model is anchored in transaction-fee drayage, managed-services warehousing/storage, freight management, and 4PL partnership coordination, priced via custom quotes tied to lane, container type, and accessorial requirements. Technology infrastructure includes a proprietary PortPro TMS, an integrated Warehouse Management System with Power BI analytics, a Yard Management System, EDI/API integrations built on the Boomi platform, and a dedicated PortCity Protection security division (Avigilon, Bosch, Lenel, Flock Safety cameras across all facilities). Value-added capabilities include Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ 104) storage, Customs Bonded warehousing, food-grade facilities, and a Load-Proof photo/video documentation system. The go-to-market is relationship-driven enterprise field sales supplemented by an online quote request portal and a carrier onboarding platform.

PortCity monetizes through four interconnected service lines: container drayage (transactional fees), warehousing and storage (managed services including FTZ and bonded offerings), freight management (FTL, LTL, flatbed, refrigerated, expedited, and bulk), and 4PL partnership management (coordination fees on vetted partner warehouses). Pricing is custom-quoted with no public tiers; the company emphasizes long-term contracts, dedicated capacity, and relationship logistics rather than spot-market transactions. Customer mix spans importers/exporters (primary), retail/consumer goods, food and beverage, manufacturing/industrial, and automotive supply chains.

Name

Port City Logistics, Inc

Legal name

PortCity Logistics, Inc

Website

https://portcitylogistics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Port City Logistics is an asset-based 3PL founded in 2001, operating 3.5M+ sq ft of warehouse space across 11 U.S. locations near major ports. It provides container drayage, warehousing, yard storage, and freight management to importers, exporters, manufacturers, and retailers via owned trucks, FTZ/bonded facilities, and proprietary TMS.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Third-Party Logistics (3PL) and Port-Adjacent Warehousing

NAICS

Marine Cargo Handling (48832), Freight Transportation Arrangement (48851), Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883), Port and Harbor Operations (488310)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Cross-Dock & Transload Operations (Short-Dwell) (TLAIACAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Intermodal Container Transload (Port/Drayage Support) (TLALAFAI), Container Yards & Inland Depot Storage (Empty Container Depots/ICDs) (TLALAAAI), Off-Dock Container Yards (Near-Port Overflow Yards) (TLALAJAK), Terminal Cargo Handling & Yard Operations (Receiving, Staging, Delivery) (TLAHALAB)

Keywords

• Container drayage services
• Warehousing and distribution
• Freight management services
• Foreign trade zone storage
• Asset-based 3PL logistics

Headquarters

HQ city

Savannah

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Container Drayage Services: Revenue from TWIC certified and bonded drayage operations including local and over-the-road container moves, dedicated fleet services, and port-focused trucking at the Port of Savannah and other locations. Includes customs-bonded moves, hazmat drayage, and overweight container handling.
2. Warehousing & Storage: Fees for warehouse space including food-grade, bonded, and FTZ facilities; distribution services such as transloading, cross-docking, pick & pack, stretch wrap, palletizing; and short/long-term yard storage for containers, chassis, and trailers.
3. Freight Management / 3PL Services: End-to-end logistics solutions including carrier procurement, dedicated capacity, multi-stop shipments, project cargo, and disaster relief. Covers full truckload (FTL), less-than-truckload (LTL), flatbed, refrigerated, expedited, and bulk transportation services.
4. 4PL Partnership Management: Fourth-party logistics relationships where PortCity vets and coordinates warehouse partners across North America (Dallas, San Bernardino, Eastvale) to deliver scalable solutions, generating partnership fees and coordination revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Port City Logistics is an asset-based third-party logistics (3PL) provider operating 3.5M+ square feet of warehouse space across 11 locations in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic U.S. Its core offerings are four interconnected service lines — container drayage using an owned fleet of 70+ trucks and 475+ trailers/chassis, warehousing and distribution (including transloading, cross-docking, pick & pack), freight management (FTL/LTL, flatbed, refrigerated, expedited, bulk), and yard storage — supplemented by Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) storage, Customs Bonded Warehousing, and a proprietary PortCity Protection security division.

Product overview

Port City Logistics operates as an asset-based third-party logistics (3PL) provider offering an integrated suite of port-focused logistics services. The core portfolio comprises four interconnected service lines: Container Drayage & Fleet Assets (proprietary trucking fleet with 70+ trucks and 475+ company-owned trailers), Warehousing & Distribution (3.5M+ square feet across Savannah, Greer, Philadelphia, and Wilmington), Freight Management (LTL, FTL, and specialized transportation), and Yard Storage (850+ container stacking and 1000+ wheeled storage locations). These core services are enhanced by specialized add-on capabilities including Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) storage, Customs Bonded Warehousing, PortCity Protection security services, and technology integrations (WMS, EDI, PortPro TMS). The company positions itself as a 'relationship logistics partner' combining physical assets with technology-enabled visibility and personalized service.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Container Drayage & Fleet Assets Port-based trucking services that move shipping containers between ports, rail ramps, warehouses, distribution centers, and storage yards. Provided by TWIC certified and bonded drivers using company-owned chassis, 20/40/Tri Chassis and Dry Van Trailers, and dedicated truck capacity stationed at PortCity headquarters near the Port of Savannah. Includes local and over-the-road container moves, hazmat drayage, and overweight container handling.
• Warehousing & Distribution Comprehensive warehouse space and distribution services across facilities in Savannah, GA (~3M sq ft), Greer, SC (1M+ sq ft), Philadelphia, PA, and Wilmington, NC. Includes transloading, cross-docking, pick & pack, stretch wrap, palletizing, and value-added services for bonded, food-grade (below 80°F), and FTZ cargo.
• Freight Management Third-party logistics and transportation management providing end-to-end freight solutions across North America. Includes carrier procurement, dedicated capacity, multi-stop shipments, project cargo, disaster relief, and modes spanning full truckload (FTL), less-than-truckload (LTL), flatbed, refrigerated, expedited, and bulk transportation.
• Yard Storage Secured container and cargo staging, temporary storage, and intermodal transfer services with 850+ grounded container stacking locations and 1000+ wheeled storage positions. Managed through the Yard Management System with coordinated appointments and patrolled by PortCity Protection security.
• Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) Storage Designated Foreign Trade Zone storage at FTZ 104 in Savannah, GA, enabling duty deferral, duty elimination on waste/scrap, inverted tariff benefits, and reduced taxes and fees under the U.S. Foreign Trade Zone Act of 1934.
• Customs Bonded Warehouse Dutiable landed import storage in Savannah, GA supervised by Customs authorities, providing secure space for cargo awaiting re-export or release, including U.S. Customs examination services.
• PortCity Protection Proprietary supply chain cargo security division offering tailored 24/7 live security monitoring, roving security patrols, and integrated surveillance solutions (Avigilon, Bosch, Lenel, Flock Safety cameras) in coordination with Port Authority Police and local law enforcement, protecting 3.5M+ square feet of warehouse space across 11 locations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduce domestic freight costs by up to 30% through transloading consolidation (3 ocean containers into 1 domestic trailer)
• +3 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting, strategic and minor.

• ResultStackcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 May 2026PortCity and ResultStack announced a strategic partnership in May 2026 to advance AI-driven innovation in logistics. The partnership aims to leverage artificial intelligence to enhance PortCity's operational capabilities and supply chain solutions.
• EDI Support LLCsupportingTechnology or Integration · 1 August 2025EDI Support LLC helped PortCity take control of EDI and system integration using Boomi platform, enabling seamless data exchange between PortCity's systems and customer platforms.
• Boomi (Dell Technologies)supportingTechnology or Integration · 1 August 2025Boomi's integration platform as a service (iPaaS) enables PortCity's EDI and system integration capabilities, connecting PortCity's TMS/WMS with customer systems.
• Georgia Quick StartstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2023PortCity partnered with Georgia Quick Start to provide training space for Hyundai Motor Group's metaplant America workforce, supporting workforce development for one of the Southeast's largest manufacturing investments.
• Hyundai Motor GroupstrategicOthers · 1 November 2023Hyundai Motor Group's metaplant America workforce training is facilitated through PortCity's facilities in partnership with Georgia Quick Start. The metaplant represents a major manufacturing investment in the Southeast.
• TurvosupportingTechnology or Integration · 1 May 2022PortCity selected Turvo's collaborative logistics platform to fuel rapid expansion, enabling real-time collaboration across shippers, carriers, and customers in a unified platform.
• International Warehouse Logistics Association (IWLA)supportingOthersPortCity is a proud member of the International Warehouse Logistics Association, carefully vetting warehouse partners across North America to deliver trusted, scalable solutions.
• 4PL Warehouse Partners (Dallas, San Bernardino, Eastvale)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPortCity carefully vets warehouse partners across North America to deliver trusted, scalable 4PL solutions. Active projects in Dallas, San Bernardino, and Eastvale with a growing footprint in other key logistics hubs.
• Port of WilmingtoncoreOthersPortCity introduced a new transload solution on the Port of Wilmington's container terminal (January 2024), forging a new partnership to increase efficiency at the port through transloading services.
• Georgia Ports AuthoritycoreOthersPortCity's operations are closely aligned with Georgia Ports Authority's Garden City and Ocean Terminals in Savannah. The company maintains direct proximity to these terminals and monitors GPA Truck Gate Information for scheduling and operational optimization.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Landstar System: Asset-light transportation and 3PL provider with brokerage, expedited, and freight management capabilities; competes with PortCity's Freight Management division for non-asset truckload business.
• Suddath: Florida-based logistics and warehousing specialist with port-adjacent operations and commercial moving; comparable to PortCity in asset-based warehouse plus port-focused service mix.
• AIT Worldwide Logistics: Global 3PL with strong US footprint in drayage, transloading, and warehousing serving importers/exporters — overlaps with PortCity's freight management, warehousing, and container services.
• NFI Industries: Family-owned, asset-based 3PL offering dedicated trucking, drayage, warehousing, and intermodal services across the US — closely comparable to PortCity's asset-heavy, port-adjacent operating model and customer profile.
• Hub Group: Asset-based intermodal and 3PL provider with port drayage, dedicated trucking, and warehousing; competes directly for port-related freight management and container handling at major US gateways.
• ArcBest: Asset-based LTL and asset-light logistics provider combining truckload, LTL, and warehousing; comparable in integrating asset-heavy transportation with managed 3PL services.

Broad incumbents

• XPO: Large US-based LTL and asset-based 3PL offering warehousing, freight management, and dedicated transportation; broader national scale than PortCity but overlaps in warehousing and freight services.
• CEVA Logistics: Global contract logistics and freight management provider with significant US warehousing and port-adjacent capabilities; competes with PortCity for importer/exporter and FTZ-related volumes at scale.
• DHL Supply Chain: World's largest contract logistics provider with extensive US warehousing, distribution, and freight management; comparable enterprise customer base to PortCity across multiple verticals.

Regional players

• Saia LTL Freight: LTL carrier with a strong Southeast US terminal network overlapping PortCity's core operating geography; relevant competitor for regional freight management and drayage-linked distribution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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