PCC Logistics

What PCC Logistics does

PCC Logistics (legal entity: Pacific Coast Container Inc.) is a privately held, family-owned third-party logistics (3PL) provider founded in 1988 and headquartered in San Leandro, California. The company delivers integrated transportation, warehousing, and distribution services from 12+ business units across the five major U.S. West Coast container gateways — Seattle, Tacoma, Oakland, Los Angeles, and Long Beach — supported by over 2.6 million square feet of warehouse space, a company-owned trucking fleet, and rail connections via Union Pacific and BNSF. Its service portfolio spans port drayage, FTL/LTL and intermodal trucking, reefer/hazmat/flatbed transport, last-mile delivery, transloading, cross-docking, cargo consolidation/deconsolidation, bonded container freight stations (CFS), and specialized value-added services such as container flipping, USDA/FDA inspection coordination, pick-and-pack, and overweight/overdimensional cargo handling.

The technology backbone consists of an integrated Transportation Management System (TMS), Warehouse Management System (WMS), and Yard Management System (YMS), fully implemented across all warehouses as of May 2024, with EDI and API connectivity, satellite-based shipment tracking, route optimization, load consolidation, and customizable customer portals providing real-time inventory and order visibility. Specialized regulatory credentials — U.S. Customs bonded facilities, CES/CFS designations, Type 14 Liquor License for alcohol, AMS Russian Certification, and USDA/FDA inspection coordination — gate high-value cargo categories and differentiate PCC from generalist 3PLs.

The commercial model is sales-led, quote-based, and transactionally priced, targeting enterprise and mid-market B2B customers (including Fortune 500 importers/exporters) through a national sales line, dedicated facility contacts, and website-driven quote requests. Revenue is generated through per-shipment transportation fees, warehousing and storage fees, transload/container-flip charges (e.g., $200 per container flip), and specialized handling service fees. Vertical focus spans Food & Beverage (especially temperature-controlled and alcohol), Retail & E-Commerce, Overweight & Overdimensional Cargo, Climate Control / Cold Chain, and Import-Export trade, with strategic positioning around tariff resilience, port-strike diversion, and overweight-container corridor optimization.

Name

PCC Logistics

Legal name

Pacific Coast Container Inc.

Website

https://pcclogistics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

PCC Logistics is a privately held, family-owned U.S. West Coast third-party logistics (3PL) provider offering transportation, warehousing, distribution, and specialized cargo handling across 5 major ports and over 2 million square feet of warehouse space for import/export and domestic enterprise customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), General Warehousing and Storage (493110), Marine Cargo Handling (48832)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Public Warehousing & Storage (4220), Trucking (No Local) (4213), Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210)

akta.pro primary industry

Cold Chain Asset-Based Logistics (Reefer Fleet & Temp-Control Facilities) (TLAIAMAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Intermodal Drayage & Container Haulage (Asset-Based) (TLAIAMAC), Cold Chain Cross-Docking, Transloading & Temperature-Controlled Drayage (TLAIAIAM)

Keywords

• Third-party logistics
• Warehousing and distribution
• Port drayage trucking
• Overweight cargo handling
• Customs bonded storage

Headquarters

HQ city

San Leandro

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Transportation Services: Port drayage, over-road freight, specialized hauling, FTL/LTL and intermodal trucking, reefer/hazmat/flatbed equipment, last-mile delivery, and overweight/oversize permitted transport. Revenue generated through per-shipment transportation fees.
2. Warehousing & Storage: Over 2 million square feet of warehouse space providing dry and cold storage, short and long-term storage, bonded container freight stations. Revenue generated through warehouse storage fees, handling fees, and storage duration.
3. Transloading & Cross-Docking: Transloading (unloading overweight shipments), cross-docking, cargo consolidation/deconsolidation services. Revenue generated per transload operation with $200 container flip fee mentioned.
4. Specialized Handling Services: Temperature-sensitive cargo handling, cold & chill storage, USDA/FDA inspection coordination, pick & pack services, labeling, repackaging, bagging. Revenue generated through specialized handling fees.
5. Licensed Alcohol Storage: Type 14 Liquor License enables storage and distribution of alcoholic beverages on behalf of licensed businesses, ensuring regulatory compliance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

PCC Logistics is a third-party logistics (3PL) provider that moves, stores and processes freight for businesses along the U.S. West Coast. Its core offering spans port drayage, FTL/LTL and intermodal trucking, over 2 million square feet of warehouse and distribution space, transloading and cross-docking, overweight and overdimensional cargo handling, temperature-controlled food and beverage logistics, bonded container freight stations, and container flipping, supported by integrated TMS, WMS and YMS platforms with live shipment tracking.

Product overview

PCC Logistics is a third-party logistics (3PL) provider offering a modular portfolio of integrated services. The core offering combines Transportation Services (port drayage, FTL/LTL, intermodal, specialized hauling) with Warehousing & Distribution (over 2 million sq ft of warehouse space across West Coast locations). These are supported by technology platforms: the Transportation Management System (TMS) for dynamic dispatch and live tracking, Warehouse Management System (WMS) for inventory and order management, and Yard Management System (YMS) for container yard optimization. Specialized services include Overweight & Overdimensional Cargo Handling, Food & Beverage Logistics with Type 14 Liquor License, Climate Control Services (ambient and cold storage), Retail & E-Commerce Logistics, Container Flipping, and Bonded Facility Services. The technology platforms integrate via EDI and API with customer systems and shopping cart solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Transportation Services End-to-end trucking solutions for businesses, including port drayage at West Coast, Gulf and East Coast terminals, FTL/LTL and intermodal trucking, reefer/hazmat/flatbed equipment, last-mile delivery coordination, and overweight/oversize permitted transport.
• Warehousing & Distribution Strategic warehouse storage and distribution services on the U.S. West Coast with over 2 million square feet of space, offering dry and refrigerated storage, cargo consolidation and deconsolidation, transloading, cross-docking, bonded container freight stations, and nationwide distribution.
• Overweight & Overdimensional Cargo Handling Specialized handling for overweight container logistics, including transloading/deconsolidation to reduce container weight, corridor-optimized warehousing for staging, full permitting and route planning, and access to heavy-duty chassis and liftgate equipment.
• Food & Beverage Logistics Temperature-controlled shipping and storage for perishable products with Type 14 Liquor License enabling alcoholic beverage storage and distribution, value-add services including palletizing, shrink wrapping, and same-day service in some areas.
• Climate Control Services Temperature-controlled warehousing and distribution using advanced refrigerated and heated systems to maintain cargo integrity, including ambient dry storage (59-77°F), cold storage (36-46°F), and temperature-controlled fleet trucks.
• Retail & E-Commerce Logistics Comprehensive logistics for online retail including automated real-time shipment data, international shipping, multi-modal transportation solutions, customs brokerage, and e-commerce fulfillment integration.
• Container Flipping Container flipping service using Combi Lift equipment to transfer containers onto chassis or flatbed, available at multiple facilities including Carson CA and Oakland CA, with empty container stacking also available; a $200 container flip fee is referenced.
• Bonded Container Freight Stations / Bonded Facility Services U.S. Customs bonded facilities allowing importers to defer duty payment, with expanding bonded space across Oakland, Los Angeles, Seattle and Portland for tariff management solutions.
• Port Drayage Container drayage services at all major U.S. ports including West Coast, Gulf and East Coast terminals for moving containers from port to warehouse and vice versa.
• WMS, YMS and TMS Platform Implementation Full implementation of next-generation Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Yard Management Systems (YMS) and Transportation Management Systems (TMS) across all 8 warehouses in all regions, delivering real-time inventory and order visibility, customizable customer portal, and e-commerce/shopping cart integration.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2+ million square feet of warehouse space across 5 U.S. West Coast ports
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Pacific Transportation AssociationminorOthersIndustry association providing networking and advocacy resources for transportation companies operating in the Pacific region. Listed as a partner resource link on PCC Logistics website.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• GXO Logistics: Pure-play contract logistics and warehousing provider with global footprint. Directly comparable as a 3PL offering warehousing, distribution, and value-added services to enterprise customers, though materially larger and publicly traded.
• Hub Group: Asset-based intermodal and logistics provider with significant West Coast port drayage and warehousing operations. Closely comparable on intermodal/port drayage and contract logistics scope.
• XPO Logistics: LTL and contract logistics provider with dedicated warehousing operations. Comparable as a 3PL serving enterprise shippers across multiple modes, with similar customer profiles and integrated service offering.
• NFI Industries: Family-owned, asset-based 3PL offering dedicated transportation, warehousing, and port drayage. Closely comparable ownership profile, asset-heavy operating model, and service mix to PCC Logistics.
• RXO: Asset-light freight brokerage and last-mile provider spun out of XPO. Comparable as a 3PL serving shippers with brokerage, managed transportation, and complementary services, though less warehousing-heavy than PCC.

Regional players

• ProTrans International: Mid-sized U.S. 3PL with warehousing and distribution operations, including significant activity at U.S. ports. Comparable service mix though national rather than West Coast-concentrated footprint.

Broad incumbents

• C.H. Robinson: Largest North American 3PL/freight broker with global forwarding and managed transportation services. Comparable customer base and contract logistics scope, though more asset-light and broker-led than PCC's owned-warehouse model.
• DHL Supply Chain: Global contract logistics leader offering warehousing, transport, and value-added services at scale. Comparable service portfolio but with global reach, deeper technology investments, and far larger scale than PCC.
• A.P. Moller-Maersk (Logistics & Services): Integrated ocean carrier and logistics provider expanding aggressively into inland logistics, warehousing, and customs brokerage. Comparable as a partner/competitor for West Coast import flows and bonded facilities.
• Kuehne+Nagel: One of the world's largest freight forwarders and contract logistics providers. Comparable as a 3PL serving international shippers, with a particularly strong presence in ocean freight forwarding tied to PCC's port-centric model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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