Bay Logistics

What Bay Logistics does

Bay Logistics is a third-generation, family-owned third-party logistics provider founded in 1994 and headquartered in Byron Center (Grand Rapids), Michigan. The company operates more than 3 million square feet across 15 distribution centers and 7 auxiliary warehouses spanning Michigan, Indiana, Arizona, and Hermosillo, Mexico, and is affiliated with Martin Transportation Systems (MTS), a trucking operator with 23+ terminals across North America. Subsidiaries include Bay/MPS, an ISO-certified quality inspection division approved by General Motors and Ford, and Focus Leasing LLC, which provides 48- and 53-foot storage trailer leasing.

The company provides warehousing (ambient, refrigerated, food-grade, hazmat, customs bonded, long-term), inventory management, order fulfillment, pick and pack, cross-docking, rail transloading, container management, labeling, rust preventative application, and yard management services to enterprise manufacturers and distributors. Its technology stack combines Manhattan Warehouse Management System with a proprietary RF WMS, Yardview yard management, and OneTrack tracking, supported by in-house EDI integration to customer ERPs including SAP, Microsoft Dynamics 365, NetSuite, DSI, and Shopify. Regulated capabilities include a Detroit Class III Liquid Flammable Containment Center license, CTPAT certification, U.S. Customs Bonded Warehouse authorization (Hamtramck), and AIB International-audited food safety facilities.

Bay Logistics makes money primarily through managed-services 3PL contracts (storage, labor, value-added), supplemented by transportation coordination (via MTS), trailer leasing (Focus Leasing), professional services quality inspection (Bay/MPS), and unit-pricing on specialized facilities such as a 450,000 SF lithium-ion battery storage offering at $10.50 per square foot per year on 120-month terms. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales supported by industry-association presence and direct contacts. The customer base is concentrated in automotive OEM supply chains (Ford, GM, Stellantis), food and beverage (Coca-Cola, Fairlife, Conagra, La Colombe), chemicals (Dow, DuPont, LG Chem, Trinseo), and agricultural inputs (Corteva, Cargill), with long-tenured anchor relationships and approved-supplier status providing recurring contract revenue. Recent activity reflects an aggressive facility-acquisition cadence, with three new sites added in 2024 and a dedicated lithium-ion storage facility launched in 2025.

Name

Bay Logistics

Legal name

Bay Logistics, Inc.

Website

https://baylogistics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Bay Logistics is a third-generation, family-owned 3PL provider operating 3+ million square feet across Michigan, Indiana, Arizona, and Mexico. It delivers warehousing, inventory management, transportation coordination, hazmat and food-grade storage, and quality inspection to enterprise manufacturers in automotive, food and beverage, and chemicals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Third-Party Logistics (3PL) & Warehousing Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance (48423)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Serialization, Track-and-Trace & Anti-Counterfeit Packaging (TLAIAFAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cold Chain Asset-Based Logistics (Reefer Fleet & Temp-Control Facilities) (TLAIAMAF), Lithium Batteries & Energy Storage DG Logistics (UN38.3, Class 9) (TLAIAJAG)

Keywords

• Third-party logistics
• Warehousing services
• Refrigerated storage
• Inventory management
• Transportation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Byron Center

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices18 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 warehousing, storage, and logistics services billed on a per-transaction or space-usage basis. Includes dry, refrigerated, and specialized storage; cross-docking; order fulfillment; and value-added services.
2. Transportation Services: Transportation coordination and management through affiliated company Martin Transportation Systems (MTS), providing truckload, LTL, and specialized transportation services across North America.
3. Trailer Leasing & Rental: Storage trailer leasing and rental through Focus Leasing LLC, providing 48' and 53' trailers with same-day delivery and pick-up services.
4. Quality Inspection Services: Quality inspection, sorting, rework, and containment services through ISO-certified Bay/MPS division for automotive and manufacturing customers.
5. Value-Added Services: Additional services including rust preventative application, labeling, kitting, repacking, and light assembly billed as separate service components.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Bay Logistics is a third-generation family-owned third-party logistics (3PL) provider that delivers warehousing (public and contract; ambient, refrigerated, food-grade, and hazardous materials), inventory management using a proprietary RF Warehouse Management System, order fulfillment, pick and pack, cross-docking, rail transloading, container management, and value-added services to enterprise manufacturers and distributors. The company also operates affiliated transportation services through Martin Transportation Systems (MTS), ISO-certified quality inspection through Bay/MPS, and storage trailer leasing through Focus Leasing LLC, across more than three million square feet in Michigan, Indiana, Arizona, and Hermosillo, Mexico.

Product overview

Bay Logistics is a third-generation family-owned provider of transportation, warehousing, and logistics services offering a comprehensive portfolio of solutions. The company's core offerings include warehousing (public and contract storage), inventory management via proprietary RF Warehouse Management System, order fulfillment, and transportation (through affiliated firm Martin Transportation Systems). Value-added services include cross-docking, pick and pack, quality inspections (via ISO-certified Bay/MPS division), rail transloading, container management, trailer yard management, labeling, long-term storage, storage trailer leasing (via Focus Leasing LLC), and rust preventative application. Specialized capabilities include refrigerated/cold storage, food-grade facilities (AIB audited), hazardous chemical/flammable storage (licensed by Detroit Fire Marshall and State of Michigan), and customs bonded warehousing (Hamtramck). The company operates 15+ distribution centers and 7 auxiliary warehouses across Michigan, Indiana, Arizona, and Hermosillo, Mexico, totaling over 3 million square feet of space.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Warehousing (Public and Contract)

Quantifiable outcome

• End-to-end visibility from yard activity through inventory and order execution
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

23 partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and minor.

• Martin Transportation Systems (MTS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated transportation company operating over 23 terminals throughout the US and Ontario, Canada. MTS provides intrastate, interstate, Ontario, and Quebec authority, plus door-to-door services to/from Mexico. Certified in FAST, C-TPAT, and CSA/PIP. Primarily services Midwest, Northeast, and Southeast. GM Supplier of the Year 2018, 2019, and 2022.
• Bay/MPScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerISO-certified quality inspection division providing inspection, sorting, rework, GP-12, manufacturing, and subassembly services. Approved quality inspection supplier for General Motors and Ford Motor Company. Services available at Bay Logistics facilities in Michigan, Indiana, and Hermosillo, Mexico.
• Manhattan AssociatescoreTechnology or IntegrationManhattan Warehouse Management System (WMS) utilized across Bay Logistics warehouse network. Integrated with proprietary WMS, Yardview, and OneTrack for connected, data-driven operations.
• ShopifysupportingTechnology or IntegrationDirect system connectivity between Bay Logistics warehouse systems and Shopify enabling real-time order flow, inventory visibility, and fulfillment execution for direct-to-consumer (D2C) and eCommerce operations.
• SAPsupportingTechnology or IntegrationCustomer EDI system integration supported by Bay's in-house EDI experts for seamless connectivity.
• Microsoft Dynamics 365supportingTechnology or IntegrationCustomer ERP system integration supported by Bay's in-house EDI experts.
• NetSuitesupportingTechnology or IntegrationCustomer ERP system integration supported by Bay's in-house EDI experts.
• DSIsupportingTechnology or IntegrationCustomer system integration supported by Bay's in-house EDI experts.
• Conrail LLCsupportingOthersRail service provider for Bay Logistics facilities including Hamtramck distribution center. Dual-access location available for Norfolk Southern and CSX.
• CSX RailroadsupportingOthersRail service provider for Bay Logistics Romulus distribution center and Phoenix facility.
• Norfolk SouthernsupportingOthersRail service provider accessible through Conrail at Bay Logistics facilities.
• Genesee-WyomingsupportingOthersRail line servicing Bay Logistics locations.
• AIB InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal Food Safety Partner. Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) and AIB International audited facilities. Bay Logistics leverages AIB for staying ahead of regulations and certifications, industry innovations, and building food safety culture.
• Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP)minorOthersProfessional association dedicated to advancement and dissemination of research and knowledge on supply chain management. Founded in 1963.
• West Michigan Transportation ClubminorOthersOrganization for members united by common bond in transportation and related fields. Jon Swart, Director of Operations at Bay Logistics, is a current board member.
• Transportation Club of DetroitminorOthersNon-profit corporation promoting highest standards of education and technical competence among transportation industry members.
• Detroit Regional ChamberminorOthersVoice for business in 11-county Southeast Michigan Region, creating business-friendly climate and providing member value.
• National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association (NFRA)minorOthersAll-industry trade association representing every segment of the Frozen and Refrigerated Foods industry.
• West Michigan Food Processing Association (WMFPA)minorOthersAssociation connecting West Michigan's Food Processing Industry from farm to table.
• Michigan Trucking AssociationminorOthersStatewide full-service trade association promoting interests of Michigan motors carriers since 1934.
• Warehousing Education and Research Council (WERC)minorOthersProfessional association focused exclusively on distribution and warehouse management and its role in the supply chain.
• West Michigan World Trade Association (WMWTA)minorOthersNon-profit organization dedicated to maintaining West Michigan's competitive edge in global marketplace since 1960.
• Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of CommerceminorOthersPremier business membership organization representing approximately 1,150 businesses on Lake Michigan lakeshore.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• NFI Industries: Family-owned, vertically integrated 3PL providing dedicated trucking, warehousing, and intermodal services across North America. Closely comparable to Bay Logistics in business model (integrated transportation plus warehousing), ownership profile (family-owned), customer mix (automotive and food/CPG), and mid-market positioning.
• Penske Logistics: Penske's dedicated contract carriage and supply-chain solutions business, with deep automotive OEM customer base (similar to Bay's GM/Ford/Stellantis exposure). Comparable in offering integrated transportation and warehousing, though materially larger in scale and backed by Penske Truck Leasing capital.
• Kenco Group: Third-party logistics provider offering warehousing, distribution, and transportation management across North America, with notable strength in food/beverage and chemicals. Closely comparable mid-market scale and vertical-specialization approach, though publicly held (now part of three-sixty Group).
• SEKO Logistics: Mid-market global 3PL providing warehousing, fulfillment, and freight forwarding with strong eCommerce and D2C capabilities (overlapping with Bay's Shopify integration). Comparable in offering technology-enabled contract logistics to mid-sized shippers across multiple verticals.
• Americold: Largest publicly-traded temperature-controlled warehousing operator in North America, with 250+ facilities. Directly comparable to Bay's refrigerated capabilities (Coopersville, Phoenix, Coca-Cola/Fairlife/Conagra customers), though materially larger and more geographically diversified.
• Lineage Logistics: World's largest temperature-controlled logistics REIT and warehousing operator. Direct peer for Bay's cold storage and food-grade operations, with overlapping customers in frozen/refrigerated food distribution. Materially larger scale (>$10B revenue) but operates in the same specialized segment.

Broad incumbents

• Ryder System: Public Fortune 500 supply-chain and fleet management provider offering dedicated transportation, warehousing, and truck leasing. Broader incumbent with overlapping automotive and CPG customer base and integrated truck-leasing business analogous to MTS, but at materially larger scale.
• GXO Logistics: Pure-play contract logistics spinoff from XPO, the largest pure-play warehouse 3PL globally with $11B+ revenue. Direct overlap in value-added warehousing, pick-pack-ship, and reverse logistics, though GXO operates at vastly greater scale with public-market capital access.
• XPO Logistics: Public less-than-truckload and asset-light logistics provider (post-GXO spinoff). Overlaps with Bay Logistics in providing transportation services and warehousing through MTS-like operating units, but operates nationally with institutional capital and broader service breadth.
• DHL Supply Chain: Global contract logistics leader with extensive North American warehousing footprint serving automotive, consumer, and chemical sectors. Major incumbent competitor for multi-region enterprise RFPs where Bay would compete outside its Midwest stronghold, though materially larger and more geographically diversified.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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