What CDS Group does

CDS Group of Companies is a privately held Canadian logistics and supply chain management provider founded in 1995 and headquartered in Richmond, BC. The company operates as an integrated "one-stop shop" for B2B clients, offering twelve core service lines: multi-temperature warehousing (dry, refrigerated, frozen under one roof), FTL/LTL transportation, transload/cross-docking, customs brokerage, e-commerce fulfillment with Shopify/TikTok Shop/Amazon integrations, co-packing, beverage managed logistics, ground freight, freight forwarding, ocean freight, and end-to-end supply chain design. The company serves food and beverage producers, major Canadian retailers, global consumer goods brands, and cross-border importers/exporters, with coast-to-coast Canadian coverage (Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal, Calgary, Edmonton, Saskatoon, Hamilton, Moncton, Halifax, Brantford) plus ten US locations (New Jersey, Phoenix, Savannah, Los Angeles, Houston, Chicago, Seattle, Tampa, Denver, Stockton) supporting North American port and inland operations. CFIA, FDA, BRCGS, AIB, Organics, and FVOPA certifications provide a regulatory backbone for food-grade handling.

Underlying technology comprises a Transportation Management System for shipment processing and load document management, EDI connectivity, API integrations to major e-commerce marketplaces, real-time remote temperature monitoring on trucks and trailers, CFIA-approved inspection facilities at major Canadian ports, electric material handling equipment, RF scanners, and voice-pick headsets. Revenue is generated through managed services (warehousing, transportation, e-commerce fulfillment, beverage logistics), transaction-based fees (transload, cross-docking), and professional services (customs brokerage, co-packing). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; operational roles show CAD $19-24/hour, indicating labor-intensive cost structure. The go-to-market is consultative and sales-led, targeting enterprise and mid-market businesses with complex multi-vendor supply chains, using free logistics consultations and integration certifications as primary credibility levers. The company is led by President Ken Hanna under a founder/family-controlled ownership model with no disclosed private equity backing.

Name

CDS Group

Legal name

CDS Group of Companies

Website

https://cdsltd.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

CDS Group of Companies is a privately held Canadian logistics provider offering integrated multi-temperature warehousing, transportation, transload, customs brokerage, and e-commerce fulfillment to food and beverage producers, retailers, and cross-border importers across Canada and US port cities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Logistics and Supply Chain Services

NAICS

Warehousing and Storage (493), Specialized Freight Trucking (4842), General Warehousing and Storage (493110), Freight Transportation Arrangement (4885), Transportation and Warehousing (48-49)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Grocery & FMCG Distribution Centers (Ambient) (TLALAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Retail Distribution Centers (Store Replenishment DCs) (TLALAEAA), Retail & Consumer Goods Cross-Docks (TLALAFAA), In-Bond Container Freight Stations (CFS) & Deconsolidation (TLALAGAD)

Keywords

• Logistics services
• Supply chain management
• Warehousing transportation
• Customs brokerage
• Cold chain distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Richmond

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices21 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. Warehousing Services: Multi-temperature storage services (dry, refrigerated, frozen) with EDI-connected facilities, providing inventory management, pick and pack, and cross-docking capabilities to food, beverage, and consumer goods companies.
2. Transportation Services: Full truckload (FTL) and less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation across Canada with multi-temperature fleet capabilities, dedicated freight programs, and direct-to-store delivery for retailers and distributors.
3. Transload Services: Container processing, drayage, and cross-docking services at major Canadian ports, handling floor-loaded and slip-sheet containers for import and export shipments.
4. Customs Brokerage: Cross-border shipping support including regulatory compliance, customs clearance, tariff classification, labelling compliance, and non-resident importer solutions for Canada-US trade.
5. E-Commerce Fulfillment: B2B and B2C order fulfillment with API integrations to Shopify, TikTok Shop, and Amazon, handling ambient, fresh, and frozen orders plus subscription programs.
6. Co-Packing Services: Retail-ready packaging including shipper displays, club packs, hand assembly, kitting, relabeling, and packaging rework in controlled environments.
7. Beverage Managed Logistics: Specialized beverage logistics covering warehousing, temperature-controlled shipping, and distribution for alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages from production to retail.
8. Cross-Docking: Transfer of goods from inbound to outbound trucks with minimal storage, including pre-distribution, post-distribution, retail, and manufacturing cross-docking services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

CDS Group of Companies is an integrated B2B logistics and supply chain provider offering multi-temperature warehousing (dry, refrigerated, frozen), FTL and LTL transportation, transload and cross-docking at major Canadian ports, customs brokerage, B2B and B2C e-commerce fulfillment, co-packing, beverage managed logistics, ground freight, freight forwarding, and ocean freight services under a single point of contact. The company serves food and beverage producers, major retailers, e-commerce brands, and importers/exporters across Canada and the United States.

Product overview

CDS Group of Companies operates as a single unified logistics and supply chain management platform rather than a modular product suite. The company offers an integrated suite of 12 core services: Warehousing (multi-temperature storage with pick-and-pack and labelling), Transportation (FTL/LTL with multi-temp fleet and drayage), Supply Chain (network design and management), Transload (container processing at ports), E-Commerce Fulfillment (B2B/B2C with Shopify/Amazon/TikTok Shop integrations), Customs (brokerage, tariff classification, compliance), Co-Packing (assembly, kitting, relabelling), Cross-Docking (direct transfer with multiple types), Beverage Managed Logistics (specialized beverage handling), Ground Freight (over-the-road trucking), Freight (combined modal forwarding), and Ocean Freight (international container shipping). These divisions work together under a single point of contact, allowing clients to access multiple services from one provider rather than coordinating with separate vendors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Warehousing

Quantifiable outcome

• In 2025, CDS stored more than 830,000 pounds of fresh, nutritious food for the Greater Vancouver Food Bank
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 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

Integration3 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered community and core.

• BC Cancer FoundationcommunityOthers · 1 January 2022Annual fundraising partner for BC Cancer Foundation. Since 2022, CDS has raised over $190,000 through fundraising initiatives to support cancer research and treatment programs.
• ShopifycoreTechnology or IntegrationAPI integration partner for e-commerce fulfillment services. CDS connects to Shopify stores for seamless B2B and B2C order processing, inventory synchronization, and direct shipping to consumers through the Shopify platform.
• AmazoncoreTechnology or IntegrationAPI integration partner for marketplace fulfillment. CDS integrates with Amazon for order fulfillment services, managing inventory and shipping orders through Amazon's marketplace platform for both B2B and B2C channels.
• Greater Vancouver Food BankcommunityOthersCommunity partnership where CDS donates temperature-controlled storage services and fundraisers. In 2025, CDS stored over 830,000 pounds of fresh food for the food bank, providing cold storage and logistics support for food security initiatives.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Americold Logistics: Global leader in temperature-controlled warehousing and logistics for the food supply chain. Comparable to CDS's multi-temperature warehousing and cold-chain distribution capabilities, though Americold operates at much larger global scale.
• Challenger Motor Freight: Canadian transportation and warehousing provider offering LTL, FTL, expedited, and dedicated freight with cross-dock and warehouse services. Directly comparable to CDS's ground freight and multi-temperature distribution capabilities within Canada.
• Lineage Logistics: Largest global temperature-controlled warehouse REIT and logistics provider. Directly comparable to CDS's refrigerated and frozen warehousing services for food/beverage customers, but at substantially greater scale and geographic reach.
• Day & Ross (McCain Group): Major Canadian LTL/FTL carrier and logistics provider with warehousing, cross-docking, and dedicated fleet services. Comparable to CDS on transportation, warehousing, and Canadian nationwide coverage for retail and consumer goods customers.
• Martin Brower: Global food service and quick-service restaurant supply chain specialist offering temperature-controlled warehousing and distribution. Comparable to CDS's food/beverage logistics focus with multi-temperature capability and dedicated customer programs.

Broad incumbents

• DHL Supply Chain: One of the world's largest contract logistics and 3PL providers serving retail, consumer, and food/beverage customers with integrated warehousing and distribution. Comparable to CDS's integrated 3PL offering, but as a much broader global incumbent.
• XPO Logistics: North American LTL trucking leader and integrated logistics provider with warehousing and last-mile services. Comparable to CDS on North American trucking and warehousing services, but as a much larger publicly traded incumbent.
• DSV Panalpina: Global transport and logistics provider with road, air, sea, and contract logistics divisions serving retail and consumer goods. Comparable to CDS on multi-modal freight forwarding and 3PL contract logistics, but with global scale and stronger air/ocean franchise.
• Kuehne+Nagel International: Global freight forwarding and contract logistics leader with strong food/perishables logistics practice including Gavi-certified cold-chain solutions. Comparable to CDS on multi-modal freight forwarding and food/beverage supply chain services at much greater scale.

Regional players

• Purolator Inc. Canada's leading integrated freight and parcel delivery provider offering warehousing, fulfillment, and transportation services domestically. Comparable to CDS as a Canadian integrated logistics provider, though with a stronger parcel/LTL bias.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses2 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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