International Logistics Solutions Canada, Inc.

What International Logistics Solutions Canada, Inc. does

International Logistics Solutions Canada, Inc. (operating as Solutions Logistiques Internationales Du Canada and abbreviated ILSCi, with US parent Warehouse Services Inc.) is a privately held, asset-based third-party logistics provider founded in 1986 and headquartered in Piedmont, South Carolina. The company operates 110+ distribution centers totaling more than 15 million square feet of warehousing space across 18 US states and Canada, supported by approximately 2,000 employees and an asset-based transportation fleet of 300+ power units, 1,500 trailers and approximately 200 dry bulk pneumatic tankers, with the ITS / Contract Transport Services sub-brands handling contract carriage, intermodal and brokerage.

ILSCi's product is an integrated turnkey supply chain solution that bundles warehousing and distribution, dedicated transportation, light manufacturing (compounding, extrusion, size reduction, assembly, embroidery), asset ownership and financing, engineering/consulting, and value-added services (kitting, labeling, RFID application) under a single margin. Underlying technology consists of a proprietary WMS, TMS, EDI/RFID/GPS integration platform, web-based reporting (ITS Document eStat), and connectors into customer ERP systems including SAP, Oracle, ESS System and COMFIL. The go-to-market is sales-led and relationship-driven, targeting Fortune 500 and large mid-market manufacturers and retailers across twelve or more verticals — automotive, chemicals, plastics, food and beverage, pharmaceutical, consumer goods, apparel, tires, building materials, industrial equipment and furniture — via direct enterprise field sales, RFP responses, dedicated account management and multi-year contracts. Pricing is custom and quote-based with gain-sharing arrangements.

The firm is controlled by the Cox family (Jill Cox as CEO and Barry Cox as President, both founders since 1986) and is certified as a women-owned business under WBENC, with additional ISO9001:2008, IATF/TS16949, FDA, cGMP, Hazmat, FAA, USDA and Foreign Trade Zone certifications enabling work in regulated industries. The company has averaged approximately 16% annual growth since 1986 and has executed at least one material acquisition (ISMI/Roche Brothers Trucking in 2013) alongside organic expansion of its transportation and warehousing footprint.

Name

International Logistics Solutions Canada, Inc.

Legal name

Solutions Logistiques Internationales Du Canada

Website

https://ilsci.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

International Logistics Solutions Canada, Inc. (ILSCi) is a privately held, asset-based third-party logistics provider bundling warehousing, transportation, manufacturing, asset management and IT under one margin for enterprise and mid-market manufacturers and retailers across 12+ North American verticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Third-Party Logistics Services

NAICS

Warehousing and Storage (493), Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance (48423), Couriers and Express Delivery Services (492110)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Integrated 3PL Contract Logistics (Multi-Service) (TLAIAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Transportation Management & Managed Freight (Dedicated Transport, Brokerage-Managed) (TLAIAAAE), E-commerce Fulfillment & Omnichannel Logistics (Pick/Pack/Returns) (TLAIAAAD)

Keywords

• Third-party logistics
• Warehousing and distribution
• Supply chain services
• Asset-based transportation
• Contract logistics

Headquarters

HQ city

Piedmont

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Services: Core revenue stream from integrated supply chain services including warehousing, distribution, order fulfillment, and value-added services. Revenue is generated through a single-margin, turnkey model where clients pay only one margin for bundled services spanning warehousing, transportation, IT, light manufacturing, and capital.
2. Dedicated Freight and Transportation Services: Asset-based transportation services including dedicated freight, dry bulk pneumatic tankers (200+ tankers), over 300 power units and 1,500 trailers, LTL, TL, intermodal, and brokerage. Transportation revenue generated from contracted rates, freight management fees, and carrier management services.
3. Light Manufacturing Services: Manufacturing services including compounding, extrusion, size reduction, packaging, repackaging, mixing, sorting, pre-weighing/subdividing, grinding, assembly, embroidery, and contract maintenance performed within distribution centers, eliminating the need for clients to hold finished goods inventory.
4. Asset Management and Ownership: The company builds, recommends, acquires, purchases, manages, and owns assets on behalf of clients, freeing up client working capital. Revenue derived from asset leasing and management fees, with the ability to reallocate underutilized assets across service models.
5. Engineering, Design, and Consulting Services: Engineering and consulting services including civil engineering, site design, facility layout modeling, ISO certification consulting, Six Sigma project management, supply chain design, WMS selection, and project implementation consulting.
6. Embroidery and Screen Printing Services: Embroidery and screen printing services offered through a dedicated division, producing over 1 billion stitches per year with a standard 1-2 business day turnaround.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

International Logistics Solutions Canada, Inc. (ILSCi / Solutions Logistiques Internationales Du Canada) is an asset-based third-party logistics (3PL) provider that delivers integrated supply chain services — warehousing and distribution, transportation, information technology, asset management, light manufacturing, and value-added services — under a single-margin turnkey model. The company operates 110+ distribution centers totaling more than 15 million square feet across 18 U.S. states and Canada, and runs a fleet of over 300 power units, 1,500 trailers, and 200+ dry bulk pneumatic tankers.

Product overview

International Logistics Solutions Canada, Inc. (ILSCi) is a third-party logistics (3PL) provider offering an integrated suite of supply chain services. The core platform consists of warehousing and distribution (15+ million sq ft across North America), transportation (dedicated freight, TMS), information technology (WMS, EDI, RFID integration), asset management, manufacturing, and value-added services. These services work together as a turnkey solution where ILSCi provides facilities, equipment, technology, transportation, and personnel under a single margin, allowing clients to focus on their core business. Additional specialized offerings include engineering, embroidery, and consulting services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ITS (Intermodal Transport Services): Transportation division providing contract carrier services with over 110 million dollars in transportation assets, operating more than 300 power units and 1,500 trailers across the US and Canada.
• ITSConnects.com

Products and services

• Warehousing and Distribution Multi-client and dedicated warehouse operations providing storage, inventory management, pick-pack-ship services, and order fulfillment across 15+ million square feet of distribution space in North America. Targeted at enterprise manufacturers and retailers.
• Transportation Services Asset-based transportation solutions including dedicated freight, TL, LTL, JIT delivery, dry bulk pneumatic transport, intermodal services, and freight brokerage via a fleet of 300+ power units, 1,500 trailers, and 200+ dry bulk tankers serving clients across the U.S. and Canada.
• Supply Chain Technology Services Integrated technology solutions including WMS, TMS, EDI integration, RFID tagging, GPS fleet tracking, web-based reporting platforms, and ITS Document eStat/POD document viewer, providing end-to-end supply chain visibility and real-time tracking for clients.
• Asset Management Comprehensive asset ownership, management, and financing solutions including facility construction, site selection, equipment acquisition, and financial services for client logistics infrastructure, freeing up client working capital.
• Manufacturing Services Light manufacturing services including extrusion, compounding, size reduction, mixing, molding, assembly, packaging, repackaging, sorting, pre-weighing, grinding, and embroidery performed inside distribution centers to eliminate client finished goods inventory.
• Value-Added Services Kitting, custom packaging, UPC labeling, hang-tag labeling, embroidery, screen printing, RFID application, promotional displays, returns management, and specialized handling services that enhance product marketability and reduce distribution costs.
• Engineering Services Civil engineering and site development services including infrastructure assessments, zoning, drainage analysis, site planning, permit coordination, construction management, facility layout modeling, and vehicle turning analysis using AutoCAD Civil 3D and AutoTURN.
• Supply Chain Consulting Services Supply chain consulting including Lean Six Sigma project management, ISO certification planning, WMS selection and implementation, supply chain design modeling, and continuous improvement programs.
• Embroidery and Screen Printing Services Custom embroidery and screen printing services for apparel, linens, hats, bags, and promotional items, producing over 1 billion stitches per year with standard 1–2 business day turnaround.

Quantifiable outcome

• Average 16% growth per year since 1986
• +9 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

Feature8 records

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Schneider National: Public truckload, intermodal, and logistics services provider with dedicated and warehousing capabilities. Comparable to ILSCi in dedicated contract carriage for large shippers, though primarily a truckload carrier rather than full integrated 3PL.
• C.H. Robinson: Major North American freight broker and 3PL with Global Forwarding and NAST divisions. Comparable to ILSCi in managed transportation and supply-chain services, though primarily asset-light and brokerage-led rather than asset-based.
• Kuehne+Nagel: Global logistics incumbent offering contract logistics, road freight, air, and ocean services. Overlaps with ILSCi in contract warehousing and road freight, but operates at global scale with air/ocean capabilities ILSCi lacks.
• J.B. Hunt Transport Services: Large publicly-traded carrier with dedicated contract services and ICS (Integrated Capacity Solutions) brokerage. Comparable to ILSCi in dedicated transportation and intermodal, but operates broader asset-heavy truckload/intermodal portfolio.

Direct peers

• XPO Logistics (now GXO Logistics): Public pure-play contract logistics provider offering warehousing, dedicated transportation, and reverse logistics across North America and Europe. Comparable to ILSCi in dedicated and multi-client DC operations serving automotive and industrial customers.
• Penske Logistics: Asset-based supply chain and dedicated transportation provider serving automotive, manufacturing, and retail. Comparable to ILSCi in JIT/dedicated automotive work and integrated DC operations for OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers.
• DHL Supply Chain: Global contract logistics leader providing integrated warehousing, transportation, and value-added services. Directly comparable to ILSCi in multi-vertical integrated 3PL delivery, though at much larger scale and with global geographic reach.
• NFI Industries: Privately held, family-owned integrated 3PL offering dedicated transportation, warehousing, and value-added services across North America. Highly comparable to ILSCi in asset-based model, family ownership, multi-vertical mix, and dedicated transport focus.
• Ryder Supply Chain Solutions: Dedicated transportation, warehousing, and supply-chain solutions division of Ryder System. Closely comparable to ILSCi in automotive JIT services, dedicated contract carriage, and integrated supply chain management.

Regional players

• Hub Group: Asset-light intermodal and logistics provider with warehousing operations primarily in North America. Comparable to ILSCi in North American integrated supply chain and intermodal/dedicated transport, with stronger intermodal bias.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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