What QRC Logistics does

QRC Logistics (1978) Ltd. is a privately held Canadian third-party logistics provider headquartered in Halton Hills, Ontario, operating from a 300,000+ sq ft cross-dock facility adjacent to Toronto Pearson International Airport. Founded in 1978 and led by President and Co-Owner James Drew, the company runs an integrated asset-based model spanning local cartage and per-skid LTL, warehousing and pick-and-pack distribution, ecommerce order fulfillment, final mile and white glove delivery, and specialized promotional logistics and craft beer distribution. Technology infrastructure includes a Warehouse Management System with real-time inventory portal, EDI integration with major retail and ecommerce platforms, a five-point scan visibility system providing chain-of-custody tracking from dock to delivery, and a Transportation Management System supporting 24/7 operations.

QRC serves a diversified customer base including specialty retailers (sporting goods, fashion, cosmetics), ecommerce brands expanding into Canada, US freight forwarders and 3PLs seeking Canadian execution partners, automotive parts distributors, consumer electronics brands, Ontario craft breweries, and manufacturers. The company operates terminals in Halton Hills, Mississauga, Ottawa, and Montreal, with coast-to-coast coverage achieved through a partner carrier network spanning Vancouver to St. John's. Its revenue model is primarily per-unit managed-services pricing across three tiers (Starter, Growth, Enterprise) anchored by quote-based discovery calls, with additional revenue from transaction-fee transportation services and campaign-based promotional logistics.

The business is differentiated by PIP/CBSA Trusted Trader status with C-TPAT mutual recognition, CIFFA membership under Standard Trading Conditions, an asset-based fleet (not brokered capacity), and a neutral partner positioning that allows freight forwarders to retain full customer ownership. Customer concentration spans enterprise national brands and long-tail mid-market accounts, with pricing models designed to convert fixed warehouse overhead into variable per-unit cost for clients. The company remains family-owned with no disclosed institutional investment, M&A activity, or public market presence.

Name

QRC Logistics

Legal name

QRC Logistics (1978) Ltd.

Website

https://qrclogistics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

QRC Logistics is a privately held Canadian 3PL founded in 1978, providing asset-based warehousing, LTL trucking, ecommerce fulfillment, final mile delivery, and cross-border freight execution from a 300,000+ sq ft facility near Toronto Pearson, serving retailers, ecommerce brands, US freight forwarders, and craft breweries across Canada.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Third-Party Logistics Services

NAICS

Transportation and Warehousing (48-49), Freight Transportation Arrangement (48851), General Freight Trucking, Local (48411), Truck Transportation (484), Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

E-commerce Fulfillment & Omnichannel Logistics (Pick/Pack/Returns) (TLAIAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Retail & Store-Ready Preparation (Ticketing, Hangerization, Shelf-Ready Packaging) (TLAIAFAK), Reverse Logistics: Refurbishment, Recommerce & Secondary Market Prep (TLAIADAF)

Keywords

• Third party logistics
• Warehouse distribution
• LTL freight
• Ecommerce fulfillment
• Final mile delivery

Headquarters

HQ city

Mississauga

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Managed Warehousing and Fulfillment Services: Per-unit pricing model for warehousing, pick-and-pack, and fulfillment services. Tiered pricing based on order volume, SKU count, and storage requirements (Starter: 500-2,500 orders/month; Growth: 2,500-10,000 orders/month; Enterprise: 10,000+ orders/month). Pricing is quote-based and starts with a 20-minute discovery call. Fixed cost converted to per-unit cost.
2. LTL and Local Cartage Transportation: Less-than-truckload (LTL) and local cartage services with per-skid pricing. Minimum charge for first skid pickup/delivery, then fractional pricing for additional skids. Fleet of 5-ton straight trucks with tailgate delivery for dockless locations. Same-day, 3-hour, and overnight service levels available.
3. Ecommerce Order Fulfillment: Third-party ecommerce fulfillment including pick, pack, ship, kitting, labeling, and assembly. EDI integration with major ecommerce portals. Dropship option allowing retailers to sell without handling inventory, with QRC managing logistics behind the scenes.
4. Craft Beer Distribution: Specialized distribution for Ontario craft breweries including on-demand delivery, weekly fulfillment runs, inbound freight for raw materials, keg management and recovery, and reverse logistics. White glove delivery service with appointment scheduling.
5. Promotional Logistics and Campaign Kitting: Campaign kitting, consolidation, hold-and-release, and nationwide promotional distribution. Consolidation of multiple suppliers into one cohesive solution, with pricing tied to campaign scope, store/site count, and budget.
6. Cross-Border Freight Execution for Freight Forwarders: Container destuffing, deconsolidation, warehousing, LTL, and final-mile delivery for freight forwarders operating in Canadian markets. Asset-based model with neutral partner positioning, serving Toronto and Montreal.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

QRC Logistics is a Canadian third-party logistics (3PL) provider operating from a 300,000 sq ft facility in Halton Hills, Ontario, adjacent to Toronto Pearson International Airport. The company offers warehousing and distribution, ecommerce order fulfillment, LTL/local cartage transportation, final-mile delivery, promotional logistics, and specialized craft beer distribution. Services are integrated across storage, pick-and-pack, kitting, retail compliance, and asset-based transportation for retailers, brands, ecommerce sellers, and US logistics companies expanding into Canada.

Product overview

QRC Logistics operates as a Canadian third-party logistics (3PL) provider offering an integrated suite of services built around its core 300,000 sq ft Halton Hills warehouse near Toronto Pearson Airport. The portfolio spans Ontario Distribution Retail Specialists (core retail distribution along the 401 corridor), Local Cartage & Per Skid LTL (tailgate-equipped 5-ton truck delivery), Warehousing & Distribution (secure storage, pick-and-pack, kitting, labeling, retail compliance), Ecommerce Order Fulfillment (EDI-enabled online order processing with dropship options), Final Mile 3PL (cross-border freight reception with five-point scanning and white glove delivery), Craft Beer Distribution (specialized Ontario brewery logistics with keg management), Promotional Logistics (nationwide kitting and timed hold-and-release campaigns), Canada Wide Coverage (coast-to-coast partner network), Canada 3PL Partner Program (US company expansion support with EDI/API integration), and Freight Forwarder Services (container destuffing and deconsolidation). Services integrate across warehousing, transportation, and fulfillment to deliver retail-ready products through a single accountable partner.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ontario Distribution Retail Specialists

Quantifiable outcome

• 98.9% on-time delivery rate maintained through severe Canadian winters
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Milton Chamber of CommerceminorOthers · 1 January 2025QRC Logistics is a member of the Milton Chamber of Commerce for 2025-2026. The company is committed to supporting local businesses and strengthening the community around its Halton Hills headquarters. This membership is primarily a local business networking and community engagement affiliation.
• Canadian International Freight Forwarders Association (CIFFA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerQRC is a proud CIFFA member, operating under Standard Trading Conditions established by the Canadian International Freight Forwarders Association since 1948. This affiliation ensures QRC operates to recognized professional standards and provides clients with accountability governed by industry-standard trading conditions.
• Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) — Partners in Protection (PIP) ProgramcoreOthersQRC's Halton Hills facility is PIP-Approved (Trusted Trader status) through the CBSA Partners in Protection program. This regulatory partnership provides QRC's clients with faster border clearance and fewer inspections through C-TPAT mutual recognition with US Customs.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Day & Ross: Major Canadian LTL carrier and 3PL with adjacent asset-based fleet and warehousing capabilities. Comparable final-mile and cross-border execution profile within Canada.
• National Logistics Services (NLS): Canadian 3PL headquartered in Ontario offering warehousing, fulfillment, and retail distribution. Highly comparable to QRC in vertical mix (apparel, retail, cosmetics) and Ontario-anchored asset model.
• Metro Supply Chain: Canadian-headquartered 3PL providing warehousing, fulfillment, and transportation across retail and ecommerce. Direct competitor for the same enterprise retail customers as QRC.

Broad incumbents

• Purolator: Canada's leading integrated parcel and freight carrier with warehousing, fulfillment, and cross-border capabilities. A larger incumbent competing for the same Canadian shipper relationships as QRC.
• Kuehne+Nagel: Global 3PL with major Canadian operations offering contract logistics, warehousing, and cross-border freight forwarding. Competes with QRC for enterprise Canada fulfillment RFPs.
• DHL Supply Chain: World's largest contract logistics provider with Canadian warehousing and fulfillment operations. Competes at the enterprise tier of the same verticals QRC serves.
• GXO Logistics: Pure-play contract logistics and ecommerce fulfillment provider with growing Canadian presence. Direct competitor for enterprise ecommerce fulfillment wins.
• XPO Logistics: North American LTL and contract logistics provider with significant Canadian operations. Competes for the same enterprise retail and ecommerce distribution customers.
• DSV: Global transport and logistics operator with North American contract logistics footprint. Increasingly active in Canada for warehousing and cross-border execution.

Regional players

• Manitoulin Transport: Canadian LTL and logistics provider with coast-to-coast coverage and warehousing. Similar asset-based model focused on Canadian domestic freight.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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