AW2 Logistics

Name

AW2 Logistics

Legal name

AW2 Logistics

Website

https://aw2logistics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Third-Party Logistics Services

NAICS

Warehousing and Storage (493), Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), General Freight Trucking (4841)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Transportation Management & Managed Freight (Dedicated Transport, Brokerage-Managed) (TLAIAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

E-commerce & Fulfillment Warehousing (Dedicated/Shared) (TLAIACAJ), E-commerce Fulfillment & Omnichannel Logistics (Pick/Pack/Returns) (TLAIAAAD), Consumer Returns Processing & Disposition (Grading, Restocking, RTV) (TLAIAHAA), Returns Processing & Refund-Oriented Returns (Inspection/Restock) (TLAIADAE)

Keywords

• Third-party logistics services
• Warehousing and distribution
• Transportation management
• Ecommerce fulfillment
• Freight forwarding

Headquarters

HQ city

Cudahy

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Services: Comprehensive logistics outsourcing including warehousing, transportation, distribution, fulfillment, crating & packaging, and freight forwarding. Revenue generated through storage fees, handling charges, transportation costs, and value-added services.
2. Warehousing and Storage: Contract warehousing, public warehousing, and seasonal storage solutions. Fees based on square footage, pallet locations, and storage duration.
3. Fulfillment Services: Pick and pack, order fulfillment, kitting, and light assembly services charged by pick, order, or hourly rates.
4. Transportation Services: LTL, FTL, parcel shipping, white glove delivery, and final mile services using AW2's carrier rates.
5. Crating and Packaging: Custom wooden packaging manufacturing, on-site road crew services, and stock & release solutions. Charged by job or project.
6. Rework and Distressed Services: Pallet rework, cross-docking, load stabilization, and emergency freight recovery services to expedite shipments.
7. COMTRANS Event Logistics: Exhibit transportation, mobile exhibitions, and project management for trade shows and events. Acquired as part of Ace Worldwide expansion.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

AW2 Logistics is a third-party logistics (3PL) provider offering a one-stop range of supply chain services including transportation, warehousing, picking and packing, inventory forecasting, order fulfillment, ecommerce fulfillment, crating and packaging, and freight forwarding. The company allows businesses to outsource operational logistics from warehousing through to delivery, operating from company-owned facilities in strategic domestic markets with access to 400+ additional distribution and last mile points across the U.S.

Product overview

AW2 Logistics is a third-party logistics (3PL) provider offering a unified, one-stop supply chain platform comprised of integrated service modules. The core portfolio includes Warehousing Services, Distribution Services, Transportation Services, Crating and Packaging, Ecommerce Fulfillment, Freight Forwarding, and Rework Services. These are supplemented by industry-specific solutions for Healthcare, Hospitality, Retail, and Manufacturing sectors. The company operates through its own WMS and TMS technology infrastructure and was expanded through the 2020 acquisition of COMTRANS, which added exhibit and event logistics capabilities. AW2 delivers its services from company-owned facilities across strategic domestic markets with access to 400+ additional distribution points.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AW2 Logistics: Third-party logistics (3PL) division providing transportation, warehousing, distribution, ecommerce fulfillment, crating and packaging, and freight forwarding services.
• AW2 Crating & Packaging
• COMTRANS
• AW2 Nationwide

Products and services

• Warehousing Services Provides public and contract warehouse storage solutions in strategic domestic markets including Milwaukee, Muskego, Las Vegas, Bloomington, and East Stroudsburg, with access to 400+ additional distribution points across the U.S.
• Distribution Services Order fulfillment, pick and pack, retail distribution, ecommerce distribution, transportation sourcing and management, and returns management with advanced internet-based WMS and EDI capabilities.
• Transportation Services Local, regional, and nationwide transportation solutions including LTL, flatbed, specialized freight, final mile, and white glove delivery services utilizing company drivers and partner network.
• Crating and Packaging Custom wooden packaging manufacturing with computer-assisted precision, utilizing engineers with 140+ years of combined experience. Includes 'Stock and Release' solutions, on-site road crew support, and IPPC-compliant heat-treated packaging.
• Ecommerce Fulfillment End-to-end ecommerce fulfillment services including small parcel freight management, pick pack and ship, same-day and 24-hour turnaround, customized reporting, low stock alerts, and return/exchange services.
• Freight Forwarding Full portfolio of freight forwarding solutions including ocean FCL and LCL devanning, warehouse storage, WMS technology, LTL and FTL transportation, final mile, white glove, cross-border shipping, consolidation and project cargo services.
• Rework Services Pallet rework and distressed freight services including refused freight handling, load shift correction, missed appointment recovery, restacking, and cross-docking operations.
• Healthcare Logistics Specialized healthcare distribution services including medical equipment, devices, and supplies logistics with GE Healthcare partnership. Features FDA registered, CTPAT certified facilities with white glove final mile delivery.
• Hospitality Logistics Single point of contact for hospitality logistics including shipping, warehousing, project management, furniture assembly, and final installation services for hotels and hospitality properties.
• Retail Logistics Retail logistics solutions for store fixtures, merchandise, and pop-up stores including bundled warehousing, fulfillment, transportation, white glove service, and time-critical deliveries.
• Manufacturing Logistics Industrial manufacturing logistics managing raw materials and packaging flow to manufacturing lines, including transportation management, inbound and replenishment freight flows, and order and shipment optimization.
• COMTRANS Event Logistics Strategic transportation solutions for exhibit tradeshows, rollouts, and events. Provides exhibit transportation, mobile exhibitions, and project management services. Based in Lake Forest, CA.

Quantifiable outcome

• Emergency warehouse solution secured within 3 hours for 28 motor shipment rework
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments8 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

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Wayne Curtis (COMTRANS Founder)minorOthers · 1 October 2020Key personnel from COMTRANS acquisition continuing with the company post-acquisition, maintaining customer relationships and operational expertise.
• Atlas Agency NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership through Atlas Agency Network that provided initial data center logistics opportunities, leading to AW2/Ace being awarded major data center projects.
• GE HealthcarecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner30+ year partnership with GE Healthcare. AW2 operates GE Healthcare's North American Distribution Center. Recognized as GE Healthcare's Logistics Supplier of the Year. Approved final mile delivery agent and packaging/crating vendor for GE Healthcare.
• Transportation Carrier NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of local, regional, and nationwide transportation service partners providing LTL, FTL, flatbed, and specialized freight capabilities to supplement company-owned fleet.
• Top CarrierscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStrategic partnerships with top carriers in the transportation industry for freight forwarding solutions, rate negotiations, and capacity management.
• Graphic Designers, Printers, Exhibit Companies, Marketing FirmsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociated network for COMTRANS mobile exhibition services providing graphics support, specialty branding, and collateral materials for events.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• C.H. Robinson: Large public global logistics company providing freight brokerage, managed transportation, and supply chain services. Comparable to AW2 in transportation management and freight arrangement scope, though primarily asset-light.
• DHL Supply Chain: Global contract logistics division of Deutsche Post DHL offering warehousing, transportation, and value-added services. Comparable to AW2 in healthcare, retail, and manufacturing verticals but with global scale and resources AW2 lacks.
• GXO Logistics: Public pure-play contract logistics provider with global warehousing and reverse logistics capabilities. Direct overlap with AW2's warehousing, fulfillment, and value-added services, especially in ecommerce and retail verticals.
• XPO Logistics: Large public North American 3PL/freight transportation company with substantial warehousing and last-mile capabilities. Overlaps with AW2 in warehousing, transportation management, and final mile, but at far greater scale.
• Ryder Supply Chain Solutions: Public, large-scale U.S. 3PL offering dedicated transportation, warehousing, and supply chain solutions across all major verticals. Comparable to AW2's integrated offering but at significantly larger scale.
• Penske Logistics: Large U.S. 3PL providing dedicated contract carriage, warehousing, and supply chain solutions. Comparable to AW2 in integrated service offering and healthcare/retail vertical focus, with significantly larger fleet and facility footprint.

Direct peers

• AIT Worldwide Logistics: Mid-sized global 3PL with strong freight forwarding and domestic warehousing/distribution capabilities, serving multiple verticals. Comparable to AW2 in offering an integrated multi-service platform with freight forwarding as a growth lever.
• NFI Industries: Family-owned, privately held U.S. 3PL offering dedicated transportation, warehousing, and integrated logistics with a multi-vertical portfolio (including healthcare and retail). Closely comparable in ownership structure, breadth of services, and customer mix to AW2.
• Kenco Group: Privately held U.S. 3PL providing warehousing, transportation, and supply chain solutions with vertical focus on manufacturing, retail, and healthcare. Comparable to AW2 in mid-sized scale, family-style culture, and vertical specialization.

Emerging players

• Mode Global: Tech-enabled global transportation and logistics provider offering managed freight, customs, and supply chain visibility. Comparable to AW2's transportation management and freight forwarding services, but with a digital-first platform approach.

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

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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