What Wally's Distribution does

Wally's Distribution is a Gardena, California-based third-party logistics (3PL) provider that operates a network of 17 distribution centers totaling nearly 1.5 million square feet, strategically sited near the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. Founded in 2018, the company offers end-to-end supply chain services including air freight, ocean freight, ground freight, warehousing, customs brokerage, door-to-door distribution, and heavy cargo handling. The company states its distribution network can reach 98% of US markets within 48 hours, supported by a dedicated trucking fleet for both ambient and temperature-controlled last-mile retail delivery throughout the Western United States. Primary customers are importers and exporters — particularly those bringing Asian cargo through the LA/Long Beach port complex — along with Western US retailers seeking distribution and value-added logistics support.

The company's technology stack centers on a proprietary warehouse management and inventory tracking platform that exposes real-time visibility into orders, items, and shipments, plus direct integrations to customer systems, automated email notifications, on-demand customizable reporting, and role-based access controls. The platform is positioned as a single-source operational backbone that customers can plug into via existing enterprise systems, with granular, on-demand reporting designed for shipper-side operational transparency. No information in the public source material references AI/ML capabilities, predictive analytics, route optimization, or advanced automation routines, indicating the technology layer is principally transactional and operational rather than intelligence-led.

Wally's Distribution runs a B2B enterprise sales motion targeting importers, exporters, and growing businesses requiring comprehensive 3PL services, with direct sales outreach via phone (310-984-1499), email ([email protected]), and a website contact form. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and follows the industry-standard quote-based model tailored to service complexity, shipment volumes, and contract terms. Revenue is generated through managed service fees across warehousing, transportation management, customs brokerage, and value-added logistics. The company is privately held with no disclosed ownership structure, parent entity, funding rounds, or institutional investors, and financial metrics — including revenue, headcount trend, and customer concentration — are not available in the public source material.

Name

Wally's Distribution

Legal name

Wally's Distribution

Website

https://wallysdistribution.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Wally's Distribution is a Gardena, California-based 3PL provider operating 17 distribution centers totaling nearly 1.5 million square feet, offering warehousing, freight, customs brokerage, and last-mile delivery to importers, exporters, and Western U.S. retailers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Services

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210), Air Courier Services (4513), Deep Sea Foreign Transportation Of Freight (4412)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Cross-Border E-commerce Fulfillment (DDP/DDU, International Parcel Inject) (TLAIADAG), Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) & FMCG (TLAIALAH)

Keywords

• Third-party logistics
• Warehouse distribution
• Freight forwarding
• Customs brokerage
• Import export logistics

Headquarters

HQ city

Gardena

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Services: Comprehensive logistics services including warehousing, transportation management, customs brokerage, and freight forwarding. Revenue is generated through service fees for storage, handling, transportation, and value-added logistics services. The company operates on a contract-based model serving importers and exporters as their single-source logistics partner.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Core offering

Wally's Distribution is a Third-Party Logistics (3PL) provider that delivers integrated supply-chain services including air, ocean, and ground freight forwarding, customs brokerage, warehousing, transportation management, door-to-door distribution, and heavy cargo handling. The company operates nearly 1.5 million square feet across 17 distribution centers strategically located near major U.S. ports, with an in-house truck fleet supporting ambient and temperature-controlled last-mile delivery across the Western United States. It primarily serves importers bringing goods from Asia through the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach as a single-source logistics partner.

Product overview

Wally's Distribution is a 3PL (Third-Party Logistics) provider offering a comprehensive suite of logistics services built around advanced technology and robust physical assets. The portfolio includes Air Freight, Ocean Freight, Ground Freight (with last-mile delivery capabilities), and Warehousing (nearly 1.5 million sq ft across 17 distribution centers). Additional services encompass Customs Brokerage, Transportation Management, Door to Door distribution, and Heavy Cargo handling. The company differentiates through technology-powered inventory management providing real-time tracking, automated notifications, and customizable reporting. Services are designed to serve importers (particularly from Asia to LA/Long Beach ports) and retailers across the Western U.S.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Air Freight

Quantifiable outcome

• Reach 98% of US markets within 48 hours
• +1 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• XPO Logistics: Large North American 3PL with warehousing, last-mile, and freight transportation capabilities. Comparable on integrated contract logistics and Western U.S. retail delivery, though at substantially larger scale.
• C.H. Robinson: Major freight forwarder and 3PL with strong North American and trans-Pacific presence across ocean, air, and ground freight. Comparable to Wally's on customs brokerage, freight forwarding, and importer services, though more asset-light and brokerage-oriented.
• Ryder Supply Chain Solutions: Large North American 3PL offering warehousing, dedicated transportation, and supply chain solutions at national scale. Comparable on integrated contract logistics and last-mile trucking, though operating at far larger scale.
• DHL Supply Chain: Global contract logistics leader providing warehousing, distribution, customs, and transportation management. Overlaps with Wally's on importer-focused services and omnichannel retail fulfillment, but with vastly broader geographic and customer footprint.
• GEODIS: Global logistics provider offering freight forwarding, contract logistics, and distribution across retail and CPG verticals. Overlaps with Wally's on end-to-end importer logistics from port to retail shelf, though operating globally at much greater scale.

Direct peers

• Yusen Logistics: Global 3PL with strong trans-Pacific trade lane presence between Asia and the U.S., offering ocean/air freight forwarding, contract logistics, and customs brokerage. Directly comparable to Wally's Asia-to-LA importer focus and end-to-end import services.
• NFI Industries: Asset-based 3PL with owned warehousing, dedicated trucking, and integrated distribution services across North America. Closely comparable to Wally's model of bundling warehousing, transportation, and value-added services for retail and importer customers.
• Kenco Logistics: Third-party logistics provider focused on warehousing, distribution, and transportation management for retail and CPG customers. Comparable to Wally's in offering multi-service contract logistics with a mix of dedicated facilities and value-added services.
• Echo Global Logistics: Technology-enabled transportation management and 3PL provider offering freight brokerage, managed transportation, and warehousing services. Comparable to Wally's on multi-modal freight coordination and importer/retailer focus.

Emerging players

• Flexport: Tech-enabled digital freight forwarder with strong Asia-to-U.S. import focus and customs brokerage capabilities. Comparable to Wally's on the Asia importer segment and door-to-door service, but with a software-first, asset-light model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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