CLN Solutions

What CLN Solutions does

CLN Solutions, LLC is a privately held third-party logistics (3PL) company headquartered in North Charleston, South Carolina, with an additional warehouse facility in Summerville, SC. The company provides an integrated suite of supply chain services including warehousing, transloading, order fulfillment, transportation, cross-docking, distribution, and freight forwarding, anchored by owned-and-operated marine terminals at the Port of Charleston that link ocean, air, rail, and trucking modes. It serves enterprise importers (including Fortune 500 corporations moving break-bulk and containerized cargo through multiple eastern US ports), middle-market manufacturers with international operations, and smaller businesses requiring outsourced logistics, with particular specialization in hazardous materials, chemicals, FDA-certified food grade storage, and carbon black handling optimized over multi-year engagements with major global producers.

The technology stack is operational rather than software-led: insulated concrete panel facilities with 100% sprinkler protection, reinforced concrete super-flat floors, and CCTV; EDI and supply chain system integration with major parcel carriers UPS and FedEx to support retail distribution and pick-and-pack fulfillment; and a multi-modal transport network combining a company-owned trucking fleet with owner-operator capacity. The company holds FDA 21 CFR Part 11 food grade warehouse certification and maintains industry association memberships (IWLA, SCTA, Transload Distribution Association, Port of Charleston, Low Country Manufacturing Council) that reinforce its Charleston trade-corridor positioning. No public APIs, AI/ML capabilities, patents, or proprietary software platforms are disclosed.

CLN Solutions generates revenue through custom-quoted, multi-year contract logistics engagements priced on a managed-services basis. Pricing is opaque, built around request-a-quote workflows covering warehouse space, transportation, transloading, and fulfillment, with differentiated offerings such as fixed-rate 24/7 vessel handling that eliminates weekend and overtime surcharges. The go-to-market is sales-led, combining enterprise field sales targeting large importers, inside sales via website quote requests for middle-market and small-business customers, and content marketing/SEO focused on Charleston logistics keywords. Founded in 2015 and operated as a South Carolina LLC, CLN Solutions is a founder/owner-operated regional 3PL with no disclosed institutional investors, no M&A history, no public revenue, and a small headcount in the 11-50 range.

Name

CLN Solutions

Legal name

CLN Solutions, LLC

Website

https://clnsolutions.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CLN Solutions is a privately held, asset-heavy third-party logistics company in North Charleston, SC, providing warehousing, transloading, fulfillment, transportation, and owned marine terminal operations at the Port of Charleston to enterprise importers, mid-market manufacturers, and specialty commodity clients in the eastern US.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Third-Party Logistics

NAICS

General Warehousing and Storage (493110), Packaging and Labeling Services (56191), Port and Harbor Operations (488310), Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance (48423)

SIC

Public Warehousing & Storage (4220), Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Trucking (No Local) (4213)

akta.pro primary industry

Warehousing Operations & Contract Storage (Dedicated/Shared) (TLAIAAAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Packaging, Repackaging & Co-Packing Services (TLAIAAAG), Order Management, Pick/Pack & SLA Execution (Cartonization/Wave Picking) (TLAIADAD), Container Freight Stations (CFS) & LCL Deconsolidation/Consolidation (TLAHAAAG), Contract Packing for Food & Beverage (Co-Manufacturing Adjacent, Portioning, Case Packing) (TLAIAGAH)

Keywords

• Third-party logistics
• Warehousing services
• Transloading services
• Order fulfillment
• Freight forwarding

Headquarters

HQ city

North Charleston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Services: Comprehensive logistics services including warehousing, packaging, transportation, and transloading. Revenue generated through service fees for contract logistics operations serving businesses importing and distributing goods through Charleston ports.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

CLN Solutions is a third-party logistics (3PL) company that operates warehousing, transloading, transportation, fulfillment, cross-docking, distribution, and freight forwarding services from facilities in North Charleston and Summerville, SC, including marine terminals at the Port of Charleston. It serves businesses importing and distributing goods through eastern US ports with integrated multi-modal capabilities, EDI system integration, and specialized handling for hazmat, chemicals, carbon black, and food-grade products.

Product overview

CLN Solutions is a third-party logistics (3PL) company offering a comprehensive suite of logistics services centered around warehousing, transportation, transloading, and fulfillment operations in the Charleston, SC area. The core offering consists of Warehousing, Transloading, Fulfillment, Transportation, Cross Docks, and Port of Charleston marine terminal operations. These are supported by specialized services including HazMat Warehousing, Carbon Black Warehouse, Chemical Warehouse, Consolidation Warehouse, Deconsolidation Warehouse, Pick and Pack, Order Fulfillment, Distribution, and Freight Forwarder services. The company also operates a Food Grade Warehouse certified by the FDA. The integrated portfolio enables CLN Solutions to provide end-to-end supply chain solutions from port operations through final delivery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Warehousing Warehousing and storage services for paper, chemicals, automotive parts, consumer commodities, food and beverage, rubber, textiles, and hazardous materials, with packaging arrangements including cartons, pallets, totes, rolls, super sacks, drums, gaylords, slip sheets, and bagged products.
• Transloading
• Order Fulfillment
• Transportation
• Cross Docks
• Distribution
• Freight Forwarder
• Port of Charleston Marine Terminals
• HazMat Warehousing
• Carbon Black Warehouse
• Chemical Warehouse
• Consolidation and Deconsolidation Warehouse
• Food Grade Warehouse

Quantifiable outcome

• Fixed rates with 24/7 availability eliminating weekend and overtime charges
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 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

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered moderate, minor and core.

• International Warehouse and Logistics Association (IWLA)moderateOthersIndustry association membership providing best practices, networking, and industry standards alignment for warehousing and logistics operations
• South Carolina Trucking Association (SCTA)moderateOthersState trucking association membership connecting CLN Solutions with industry peers, regulatory updates, and trucking industry standards in South Carolina
• Transload Distribution AssociationminorOthersIndustry association focused on transloading and distribution operations, providing standards and best practices
• Port of CharlestoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCritical operational partnership with the Port of Charleston. CLN Solutions owns and operates marine terminals at the port, making this a foundational relationship for their logistics operations
• Charleston County Chamber of CommerceminorOthersLocal chamber membership providing networking opportunities and community engagement in the Charleston business community
• Low Country Manufacturing CouncilminorOthersRegional manufacturing industry council membership connecting with manufacturing businesses that may need logistics services
• Habitat for HumanityminorOthersCorporate social responsibility partnership supporting Habitat for Humanity charitable initiatives
• Wounded WarriorsminorOthersCorporate social responsibility partnership supporting Wounded Warriors Project
• Kiva MicrofundsminorOthersCorporate social responsibility partnership supporting Kiva Microfunds microfinance initiatives
• Charleston Women in International TrademinorOthersProfessional network connecting with women in international trade professions
• Charleston Animal SocietyminorOthersLocal nonprofit partnership supporting animal welfare in the Charleston community

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Southeastern Freight Lines: Regional less-than-truckload carrier headquartered in the southeastern US with deep coverage of the Carolinas and Charleston region. Comparable to CLN's regional trucking and distribution footprint serving eastern US ports.
• Distribution One: Southeastern-US focused 3PL offering warehousing, distribution, and fulfillment services. Comparable to CLN's regional 3PL model serving importers and manufacturers through Charleston and the Carolinas.
• Black River Logistics: SC-based 3PL provider offering warehousing, transloading, and freight services in the Port of Charleston region. The closest direct competitor to CLN in terms of size, geography, and multi-modal service offering.

Broad incumbents

• Yusen Logistics: Global logistics provider offering contract logistics, freight forwarding, and transportation across the Americas. Comparable to CLN's integrated import logistics stack for enterprise importers routing through eastern US ports.
• DHL Supply Chain: Global 3PL incumbent offering warehousing, transportation, and contract logistics to enterprise importers. Overlaps with CLN in port-adjacent warehousing, HazMat handling, and supply-chain integration, but operates at vastly larger scale across multiple geographies and would be the typical substitute on Fortune 500 RFPs.
• GXO Logistics: Large publicly-traded contract logistics provider focused on warehousing, fulfillment, and reverse logistics. Direct peer for CLN's warehousing and pick/pack fulfillment services at scale, particularly for enterprise retail and consumer-goods customers.
• CEVA Logistics: Global 3PL offering freight forwarding, contract logistics, and end-to-end supply chain solutions for enterprise and mid-market importers. Closely comparable to CLN's integrated port-to-door model and freight forwarding service.
• Kuehne+Nagel: One of the world's largest freight forwarders and contract logistics providers, with strong ocean and road freight capabilities across the southeastern US. Closely comparable to CLN's freight forwarding and integrated ocean-to-warehouse operations for eastern US ports.

Direct peers

• NFI Industries: Family-owned US 3PL offering dedicated transportation, warehousing, and integrated logistics across multiple US regions. Closely matches CLN's contract logistics, port-adjacent warehousing, and dedicated trucking model.
• Hub Group: US intermodal, trucking, and logistics provider combining rail, truck, and warehousing services. Closely aligned with CLN's multi-modal Charleston-port-focused service mix and cross-dock operations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SolutionsCLN
• Facebookfacebook.com/solutions.cln
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/clnsolutions

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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