What GPA Logistics Group does

GPA Logistics Group is a US-based third-party logistics (3PL) provider founded in 2016 by Bill Drummer (CEO, 30+ years of 3PL experience) and Brian Cantrell (President). The company operates as a subsidiary of GPA Global, a global packaging firm established in 2007 with manufacturing across North America, Central America, Mexico, Europe, and Asia. From a 70,000 sq ft California starting point, GPA has scaled to over 2 million sq ft of warehouse space across seven facilities in six states (California, Georgia, Nevada, New Jersey, Maryland, Tennessee), employing more than 1,000 people and serving approximately 35 clients spanning gaming accessories, pet supplies, home electronics, skincare, online retail, and smart home devices.

The company's service portfolio is built around a shared technology layer and operates as a platform-plus-modules architecture. The core in-house WMS provides real-time inventory visibility, EDI/API integrations with client e-commerce and ERP systems, and an AI-augmented chatbot that surfaces version-controlled retailer routing guides (Walmart, Target, Macy's) to pick/pack staff to reduce chargebacks. On top of this platform sit operational modules: 3PL warehousing, B2B and DTC fulfillment, CoPack/value-added services (kitting, retail display assembly, firmware updates), private warehouse management, reverse logistics (powered by partner Returns Desk/Octolan Technology), and Foreign Trade Zone warehousing at the Fontana and Perris, CA facilities. Specialized technology products include Xpand, a first-of-its-kind autonomous pick-and-pack nano-fulfillment system that fits in a standard shipping container, handles up to 400 items/hour and 3,000 SKUs across ambient/chilled/frozen temperatures, and is operational within one day. Additional AI capabilities include AI-driven pick-path optimization, AI-generated client-specific returns SOPs, anomaly/fraud detection in returns processing, and Octup's AI-powered billing automation that captures every warehouse activity and ties it to client rate cards.

The business model is primarily direct, sales-led, and consultative: prospects are routed to scheduled discovery calls (often with founder Bill Drummer), supported by phone, email, and an inbound consultative motion. Revenue streams are a mix of recurring managed services (3PL warehousing, private warehouse management, FTZ storage), transaction-based fees (B2B/DTC fulfillment, reverse logistics), and project/unit-based revenue (CoPack/VAS). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The customer-service organization (1 Director, 5 office managers, 21 CSRs) supports the 35-client base. GPA does not currently disclose absolute revenue figures; the only disclosed revenue signal is a 9% revenue increase following the 2026 deployment of Octup's billing automation, which recaptured 90% of previously unbilled warehouse revenue. Recognition includes Inbound Logistics' 2025 Top 100 3PLs list and an LA Clippers SBP Blue 2025 community partner badge.

Name

GPA Logistics Group

Legal name

GPA Logistics Group Inc.

Website

https://gpalogisticsgroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

GPA Logistics Group is a US third-party logistics provider operating 7 warehouses across 6 states with 2M+ sq ft and 1,000+ employees, serving consumer-goods brands with warehousing, B2B/DTC fulfillment, co-packing, reverse logistics, private warehouse management, and FTZ storage under an AI-augmented WMS platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Third-Party Logistics Services

NAICS

Warehousing and Storage (4931), General Warehousing and Storage (493110), Support Activities for Transportation (488)

SIC

Public Warehousing & Storage (4220), Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Asset-Based Warehousing & Distribution Centers (Owned/Leased Facilities) (TLAIAMAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

E-commerce & Fulfillment Warehousing (Dedicated/Shared) (TLAIACAJ), Omnichannel Retail Fulfillment (BOPIS/Ship-from-Store Support) (TLAIADAB)

Keywords

• Third-party logistics services
• Warehouse management
• Order fulfillment services
• Reverse logistics solutions
• Foreign trade zone warehousing

Headquarters

HQ city

Ontario

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. 3PL Warehousing & Storage: Recurring storage and warehousing revenue from multi-tenant 3PL facilities across California, Georgia, Nevada, New Jersey, Maryland, and Tennessee; 99.8% inventory accuracy is the marketed SLA.
2. B2B & DTC Fulfillment (pick/pack/ship): Transaction-based fulfillment fees for B2B retailer-compliant shipping and direct-to-consumer order fulfillment, including access to over 2 million sq ft of warehouse space; pricing typically includes receiving, storage, pick/pack, and shipping components.
3. CoPack / Value-Added Services (VAS): Project- and unit-based revenue from retail display assembly, kitting, boxing, quality inspections, and firmware updates for consumer brands such as Scosche and skincare clients.
4. Private / Dedicated Warehouse Management: Recurring managed-services revenue from running clients' private warehouses end-to-end (staffing, layout, technology, SLAs), including site sourcing, lease negotiation, equipment, and workforce management.
5. Reverse Logistics / Returns Processing: Per-return processing revenue powered by the Returns Desk platform, covering grading, inspection, restocking, recycling, fraud detection, and refund administration for e-commerce and apparel/electronics brands.
6. Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) Warehousing: Storage and handling fees for imported goods held in designated FTZ facilities in Fontana and Perris, CA; value proposition is duty deferral/elimination and inverted-tariff benefits rather than direct duty arbitrage.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

GPA Logistics Group is a US national third-party logistics (3PL) provider operating 7 warehouses totaling over 2 million sq ft across 6 states. The company delivers 3PL warehousing, B2B and direct-to-consumer fulfillment, CoPack/value-added services, private/dedicated warehouse management, reverse logistics, and Foreign Trade Zone warehousing, all supported by an in-house AI-augmented warehouse management system, EDI/API integrations, and the Xpand autonomous pick-and-pack nano fulfillment system.

Product overview

GPA Logistics Group is a US national third-party logistics (3PL) provider, established in 2016 and a subsidiary of GPA Global, offering a service portfolio centered on a shared technology layer (an in-house WMS, fulfillment software, and EDI/API integrations) and a national warehouse footprint of over 2 million sq ft across seven US facilities. The offering is best described as a platform-plus-modules architecture: the WMS and AI-augmented technology stack underpin the operational modules, which include 3PL Warehousing, B2B (and DTC) Fulfillment, CoPack / Value-Added Services, Private Warehouse Management, Reverse Logistics (powered by partner Returns Desk/Octolan), and Foreign Trade Zone Warehousing. Specialized technology products sit on top of this platform, most notably Xpand, the autonomous pick-and-pack nano fulfillment system, and operational AI capabilities such as a WMS chatbot for retailer compliance, AI-driven pick-path optimization, and Octup's AI-powered billing automation and operations intelligence platform, which together automate picking, compliance, returns, and revenue capture across the network.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Xpand: In-house autonomous pick-and-pack nano fulfillment system introduced as the first-ever autonomous pick-and-pack nano fulfillment system in the USA; handles up to 400 items per hour and supports 3,000 SKUs in a compact space with full temperature control.

Products and services

• 3PL Warehousing Third-party warehousing offering real-time inventory tracking, customized secure storage, and integrated logistics across a national distribution network, with 99.8% marketed inventory accuracy and a WMS-based online portal.
• B2B Fulfillment Retailer-compliance-focused B2B order fulfillment (picking, packing, shipping) to major US retailers including Walmart, Target, Macy's and Kohl's, with real-time tracking, error prevention, and access to over 2 million sq ft of warehouse space; explicitly includes direct-to-consumer (DTC) fulfillment as well.
• CoPack / Value-Added Services (VAS) Retail display assembly, retail-ready packaging, kitting, boxing, quality inspections, and firmware updates, with nationwide distribution and global reach via the parent GPA Global network.
• Private Warehouse Management Dedicated, single-tenant warehouse management where GPA handles site sourcing, leasing, layout, equipment, technology, workforce, and ongoing operations on behalf of the client's private warehouse, available nationwide.
• Reverse Logistics Returns management service including grading, inspection, restocking, redistribution, fraud monitoring, and fast refund processing, powered by the third-party Returns Desk software from partner Octolan Technology.
• Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) Warehousing FTZ warehousing in GPA's Fontana and Perris, California facilities, enabling duty deferral, duty elimination on exports, inverted tariff benefits, lower merchandise processing fees, and value-added activities before goods enter US commerce.
• Xpand Autonomous Pick-and-Pack Nano Fulfillment System Autonomous, AI-powered pick-and-pack nano fulfillment system positioned as the first of its kind in the USA; handles up to 400 items/hour and 3,000 SKUs, fits in a standard shipping container, supports ambient/chilled/frozen temperatures, and operates 24/7 with omnichannel e-commerce integration.
• GPA Warehouse Management System (WMS) and Fulfillment Software In-house WMS and fulfillment platform providing real-time inventory visibility, order tracking from placement through shipping, direct API/EDI integration with customer e-commerce and ERP systems, and analytics for sales volume, shipping time, and inventory KPIs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Revenue grew 9% after deploying Octup's AI billing automation
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability12 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered flagship - referenced by octup's ceo as an industry case study; powers core billing automation and operations intelligence., core - quoted partner of gpa's reverse-logistics offering; cited by octolan technology ceo., flagship - parent company; cross-sells packaging + logistics to global brands., core - recurring top 100 3pls listing drives inbound credibility and traffic. and minor - community/brand sponsorship; primarily awareness signal..

• Octupflagship - referenced by octup's ceo as an industry case study; powers core billing automation and operations intelligence.Technology or Integration · 10 June 2026Octup provides an AI-powered billing automation and operations intelligence platform that GPA deployed to automatically capture every warehouse activity (inbound receipts, outbound orders, VAS) and tie them to client rate cards, recapturing 90% of previously unbilled warehouse revenue and driving a 9% revenue increase with daily P&L by warehouse.
• Returns Desk (Octolan Technology, Inc.)core - quoted partner of gpa's reverse-logistics offering; cited by octolan technology ceo.Technology or IntegrationReturns Desk software integration powers GPA's reverse-logistics service, providing real-time return tracking, photo capture, grading/inspection, fraud pattern detection, and per-return cost visibility. Octolan Technology CEO Ian Redlin publicly described the collaboration as 'revolutionizing returns management'.
• GPA Globalflagship - parent company; cross-sells packaging + logistics to global brands.Strategic or Co-development PartnerGPA Global is the parent company of GPA Logistics Group; founded 2007 as a No. 1 global packaging provider with manufacturing sites across North America, Central America, Mexico, Europe, and Asia. Co-founders Adam Melton (CEO) and Tom Wang (President) lead GPA Global; the partnership gives GPA Logistics access to global packaging expertise and cross-sell opportunities.
• Inbound Logisticscore - recurring top 100 3pls listing drives inbound credibility and traffic.GTM or Marketing PartnerInbound Logistics ranks GPA Logistics in its 2025 Top 100 3PLs list and grants the company rights to display the Top 100 3PL badge in its website footer for marketing.
• LA Clippers (NBA)minor - community/brand sponsorship; primarily awareness signal.GTM or Marketing PartnerLA Clippers SBP Blue 2025 partner badge is displayed on the GPA Logistics site footer, indicating a Small Business Partner / community sponsorship relationship used for brand visibility.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• C.H. Robinson: One of the largest US 3PLs and freight brokers with significant contract logistics and warehousing operations for retail and consumer goods. Overlaps with GPA on retail compliance, fulfillment, and FTZ-adjacent services but is far broader in scope.
• GXO Logistics: Pure-play contract logistics and 3PL leader with a global, multi-million sq ft warehouse footprint. Comparable to GPA as a 3PL warehousing and fulfillment provider to consumer-goods brands, but materially larger, publicly listed, and more geographically diversified.
• DHL Supply Chain: Global contract logistics arm of Deutsche Post DHL, the largest 3PL worldwide with extensive US B2B and retail-compliance fulfillment capability. Comparable to GPA on service lines and customer verticals, but with vastly greater scale and international reach.
• XPO Logistics: Major North American contract logistics provider with multi-million sq ft of warehousing and a strong B2B retail-compliance fulfillment practice. Comparable to GPA on retail-compliance fulfillment and dedicated warehouse management, but operates at materially larger scale.

Direct peers

• ShipBob: Tech-enabled 3PL focused on DTC and B2B fulfillment for mid-market e-commerce brands with a proprietary WMS and EDI/API integrations. Direct peer to GPA's B2B/DTC fulfillment offering, with comparable customer size profile and technology-led go-to-market.
• Radial: Tech-enabled commerce 3PL focused on omnichannel fulfillment, returns, and value-added services for apparel, beauty, and consumer-electronics brands. Direct comparable to GPA on B2B/DTC fulfillment, CoPack, and reverse logistics for mid-market brands.
• Flexport: Tech-forward logistics platform combining freight forwarding, warehousing, and FTZ operations. Comparable to GPA on FTZ warehousing and tech-enabled cross-border fulfillment, though broader on the freight-forwarding side.
• Kenco Group: Privately held, mid-market 3PL providing warehousing, fulfillment, and value-added services across the US with a similarly diversified service mix (3PL, VAS, dedicated, FTZ-adjacent). Strong size and service-mix comparable to GPA.

Others

• Octolan Technology (Returns Desk): Software partner of GPA that powers its reverse-logistics offering; included as an enabling/ecosystem peer illustrating the technology stack underpinning GPA's returns and grading service.

Emerging players

• Deliverr: Tech-enabled fulfillment network for SMB and mid-market e-commerce sellers with API-led WMS integrations. Overlaps with GPA's DTC and B2B fulfillment lines, particularly for retailers using marketplace and Shopify integrations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@GPALogistics
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gpa-logistics-group

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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