FNS

What FNS does

FNS, Inc. is a privately held, California-incorporated third-party logistics provider founded in 1995 and headquartered in Torrance, California (1545 Francisco St., Torrance, CA 90501). The company delivers total logistics services across six core service lines: ocean freight (FCL, LCL, flat rack, bulk, RO/RO, refrigerated), air freight (import/export, courier, last mile, re-forwarding, cold chain), trucking (FTL, LTL, drayage, flatbed, long haul, OOG, heavy haul, yard storage), warehousing and distribution (storage, trans-loading, fulfillment, value-added services, packaging), customs clearance (entry filing, ISF, FTA, ADD/CVD, FDA/EPA/Agriculture filings), and logistics consulting. FNS serves enterprise shippers across international supply chains, with an explicit e-commerce fulfillment offering for B2C retailers and customs brokerage for import/export companies; only one customer (LG Energy Solution Wrocław) is named in source material, alongside the company's logo-page presentation of LG and other Korean chaebol relationships. The customer base spans 350+ clients served through a horizontal segmentation approach, with direct B2B sales, phone, email, and web inquiry channels as the primary go-to-market motion.

Operationally, FNS runs 30+ North American warehouse locations totaling more than 10 million SQFT (8.5M+ cited on the corporate website), a trucking capacity of 450+ units, and a network of 200+ overseas partners. Major carrier relationships include HMM, SM LINE, ONE, Yang Ming, CMA CGM, and ZIM (ocean); Korean Air and Asiana (air); and UPS, KWE, Hyundai Glovis, Hanwha Logistics, and LX Pantos (integrated logistics). The proprietary FNS ERP integrates TMS, WMS, and YMS modules with customizable EDI connections for partner and customer integration, and warehouse operations use automated pick & pack systems (M-DAS, DPS, conveyor). The company holds C-TPAT certification (since October 22, 2007) and staffs 6 Licensed Customs Brokers, 5 Certified Customs Specialists, and 14 customs broker agents in-house.

Revenue is generated predominantly through transactional fees across the six service lines (container-based ocean freight, weight/route-based air freight, distance/equipment-based trucking, square-footage-based warehousing, transactional customs filing, and project-based logistics consulting), supplemented by professional services revenue from logistics consulting. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with custom-brokerage terms referencing confidential Appendix A rate schedules and Net 30 invoicing. The company employs 1,200+ people and operates with a Korean-language mirror site (/kr), supporting its Korea-US trade corridor focus. Management disclosure is limited to CFO Dong Eon Kim (per CTPAT Statement of Support dated 2021-10-25) and Daniel Roe as contact representative; no parent company, subsidiaries, ownership changes, funding rounds, or M&A activity are disclosed.

Name

FNS

Legal name

FNS, Inc.

Website

https://fnsusa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

FNS is a privately held US 3PL founded in 1995 and headquartered in Torrance, California, providing ocean, air, trucking, warehousing, customs brokerage, and logistics consulting services to 350+ enterprise and e-commerce customers across 30+ North American locations with 200+ overseas partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Third-Party Logistics

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Deep Sea, Coastal, and Great Lakes Water Transportation (48311)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Ocean Export Forwarding (Booking/VGM/SI/BL) (TLACABAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Customs Brokerage for Ocean Shipments (Import/Export Clearance) (TLACABAG), Ocean Import Forwarding (Destination Handling/DO/ISF) (TLACABAE), Project & OOG/Breakbulk Ocean Forwarding (Out-of-Gauge, RoRo) (TLACABAH)

Keywords

• Ocean freight forwarding
• Air freight forwarding
• Warehousing and distribution
• Customs brokerage services
• Third-party logistics

Headquarters

HQ city

Torrance

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Ocean Freight Services: FCL, LCL, Flat Rack, Bulk, RO/RO, Refrigerated Container shipping services. Revenue generated through freight charges based on container volume, weight, and route
2. Air Freight Services: Import/export air freight, courier, last mile, re-forwarding, cold chain services. Revenue from air cargo handling fees and freight charges
3. Trucking Services: FTL, LTL, drayage, flat bed, long haul, OOG, heavy haul services. Revenue based on distance, weight, and equipment type
4. Warehousing & Distribution: Storage, trans-loading, fulfillment center, value added services, packaging. Revenue from warehouse storage fees per square footage and handling charges
5. Customs Brokerage: Customs clearance services including entry filing, duty payment, ISF filing, FTA compliance. Licensed customs broker services with in-house Licensed Customs Brokers and Certified Customs Specialists
6. Logistics Consulting: Supply chain consulting services from beginning to end, including goal setting, expert analysis, strategy development, and implementation advice

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

FNS is a third-party logistics provider offering integrated ocean freight forwarding, air freight forwarding, inland trucking, warehousing and distribution, customs brokerage, and logistics consulting services. The company serves enterprise shippers across North America through 30+ owned warehouse locations and a global partner network, executing international and domestic supply chain operations on behalf of importers, exporters, and manufacturers.

Product overview

FNS provides total logistics services through a unified 3PL (Third-Party Logistics) platform spanning six core service lines: Ocean Freight, Air Freight, Trucking, Warehousing & Distribution, Customs Clearance, and Logistics Consulting. The company's proprietary FNS ERP System (incorporating TMS, WMS, YMS modules) serves as the technology backbone, enabling end-to-end visibility and operations management across all services. The EDI Connections capability facilitates integration with customers and partners. Services are delivered through over 30 North American locations totaling more than 10M SQFT of warehouse space, with a network of 200+ overseas partners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• HMM (Hyundai Merchant Marine)coreTechnology or IntegrationMajor Korean steamship line partnership for ocean freight services. HMM is one of the world's largest container shipping companies providing capacity for FNS's ocean freight forwarding operations.
• SM LINEcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with SM LINE Corporation, Korean container shipping company, for ocean freight transportation services.
• ONE (Ocean Network Express)coreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with ONE, global container shipping company formed from merger of K Line, MOL, and NYK, for ocean freight services.
• Yang Ming Marine Transport CorporationcoreTechnology or IntegrationTaiwanese shipping company partnership for container shipping services supporting FNS's ocean freight operations.
• CMA CGMcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with French container shipping company CMA CGM, one of the world's largest shipping lines, for global ocean freight services.
• ZIM Integrated Shipping ServicescoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with Israeli container shipping company ZIM for ocean freight services.
• LG (LG Corp)coreTechnology or IntegrationLG logo displayed as customer/partner with FNS providing logistics services. FNS also provides customs brokerage services for LG Energy Solution.
• Hyundai GloviscoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with Hyundai Glovis, Korean logistics company, for logistics operations and cargo handling.
• Hanwha LogisticscoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with Hanwha Group logistics subsidiary for integrated logistics services.
• LX PantoscoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with LX Pantos, Korean logistics company, for freight forwarding and supply chain solutions.
• UPScoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with UPS for package delivery, freight services, and logistics integration.
• KWE (Kintetsu World Express)coreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with KWE for international freight forwarding and logistics services.
• Korean AircoreTechnology or IntegrationAirline partnership for air freight services, cargo transportation, and expedited shipping solutions.
• Asiana AirlinescoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with Asiana Airlines for air cargo services, particularly for Korea-US routes.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• CJ Logistics: CJ Logistics is a major Korean logistics provider offering forwarding, contract logistics, and customs services with significant North American operations. Comparable to FNS in Korean trade lane specialization and full-service 3PL model, though at much larger scale.
• Yusen Logistics: Yusen Logistics is a Japan-based global forwarder with strong Asia-US trade lane presence and integrated warehousing, ocean/air, and customs capabilities. Direct comparable in cross-Pacific trade lane focus and full-service 3PL delivery model.
• Kintetsu World Express (KWE): KWE is a Japan-headquartered global freight forwarder with deep Asia-North America trade lane expertise and integrated customs, warehousing, and trucking services. Closely comparable to FNS in service portfolio (air, ocean, customs, warehousing) and Asian carrier ecosystem; existing FNS partner.
• LX Pantos: LX Pantos is a Korean-headquartered global logistics company offering freight forwarding, supply chain, and customs services with strong Korea-US trade lane focus. Direct comparable to FNS in customer base (Korean chaebol exporters), service mix, and Korea-US trade corridor specialization; also an existing FNS partner.

Broad incumbents

• DSV: DSV is one of the world's largest freight forwarders offering air, sea, road, and contract logistics globally. Comparable to FNS in core forwarding services and enterprise customer base, though operating at a vastly larger scale across all major trade lanes.
• Expeditors International: Expeditors is a U.S.-headquartered global freight forwarder with broad ocean, air, and customs brokerage services. Comparable to FNS in core service mix (ocean/air forwarding with customs) and B2B enterprise customer focus, though at vastly greater scale ($10B+ revenue).
• Kuehne+Nagel: Kuehne+Nagel is a top-tier global freight forwarder with leading market share in ocean and air freight plus contract logistics and customs services. Comparable to FNS in multimodal service portfolio and enterprise customer focus, but operates globally at massive scale.
• C.H. Robinson: C.H. Robinson is a leading North American freight forwarder and 3PL with strong truckload, intermodal, ocean, and air services. Comparable to FNS in domestic trucking, warehousing, and forwarding breadth, with North American enterprise customer focus.

Regional players

• Hyundai Glovis: Hyundai Glovis is a Korea-based logistics company specializing in automotive and finished vehicle logistics with growing contract logistics operations. Comparable to FNS as an existing partner/customer in the Korean logistics ecosystem and provides a regional benchmark for Korean logistics capability.

Emerging players

• Flexport: Flexport is a digital-native freight forwarder offering ocean, air, trucking, and warehousing with proprietary technology platform targeting mid-market shippers. Comparable to FNS in core forwarding service mix but differentiates via technology-forward, asset-light digital platform approach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fns-inc-

Compliance2 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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