American Logistics Aid Network

What American Logistics Aid Network does

American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit humanitarian logistics organization founded in 2005 in the wake of Hurricane Katrina and headquartered in Lakeland, Florida. The organization operates a coordination platform that connects disaster relief nonprofits and government emergency management agencies with donated transportation, warehousing, material handling equipment, and supply chain expertise from logistics industry members. ALAN's core operational model revolves around four request services (Transportation, Warehouse, Equipment, and Expertise) plus two platforms: the Supply Chain Intelligence Center for free real-time monitoring of disaster impacts on U.S. transportation infrastructure, and the Disaster Micro-Site for tracking active logistics needs.

The business model is donation- and sponsorship-funded rather than fee-based. ALAN does not charge for coordination services and is supported by corporate sponsors and private donors; logistics industry partners contribute in-kind donations of capacity and services. The organization operates with a small staff of 1-10 employees and is governed by a board of directors including Founder Penelope Menzies, with Executive Director Kathy Fulton leading operations. Reported outcomes include over $100 million in aid delivered cumulatively, 1,791,862 people served in 2024, and an operating efficiency of $72 in aid delivered for every $1 spent. Customer segments are nonprofits (primary recipients), logistics industry members (donors), and government agencies (coordination partners), with the network spanning 35 industry associations and a roster of recurring enterprise donors including UPS Foundation, CEVA Logistics, Uber Freight, Hub Group, C.H. Robinson, Maersk, and J.B. Hunt.

Name

American Logistics Aid Network

Legal name

American Logistics Aid Network

Website

https://alanaid.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

American Logistics Aid Network is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that connects disaster relief nonprofits with donated transportation, warehousing, equipment, and logistics expertise from industry partners. Founded in 2005 post-Katrina, it operates a Supply Chain Intelligence Center and has coordinated over $100 million in aid.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Humanitarian Logistics Coordination

NAICS

Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Services-Business Services, Nec (7389), Transportation Services (4700)

akta.pro primary industry

Humanitarian Logistics, Supply Chain & Air/Sea/Land Relief Transport (BPAGAAAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Logistics, Supply Chain & Humanitarian Air/Sea/Land Transport (BPADADAF), Disaster Response & Search and Rescue (SAR) (BPADADAA), Disaster Response Coordination & Incident Command (EOC/ICS) (HLAJAGAB)

Keywords

• Humanitarian logistics coordination
• Disaster relief services
• Supply chain intelligence
• Emergency logistics support
• Nonprofit logistics coordination

Headquarters

HQ city

Auburndale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Grants: ALAN is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization funded through tax-deductible donations from corporate sponsors and private donors. The organization does not charge fees for its coordination services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ALAN is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit humanitarian logistics organization that connects disaster relief and humanitarian nonprofits with donated logistics services from industry partners. It operates free request services for transportation, warehousing, material handling equipment, and supply chain expertise, and provides the Supply Chain Intelligence Center for real-time disaster monitoring. All coordination services are provided at no cost to recipient nonprofits and government agencies.

Product overview

American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit humanitarian logistics organization that operates as a coordination platform connecting disaster relief nonprofits with donated logistics services from industry partners. The organization functions through its core request service system (Transportation Support, Warehouse Support, Equipment Support, and Expertise Support requests) and two key platforms: the Supply Chain Intelligence Center for real-time disaster monitoring, and the Disaster Micro-Site for tracking active logistics needs. Founded in 2005 in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, ALAN coordinates logistics assistance before, during, and after disasters to help survivors receive aid more quickly.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ALAN: Shortened brand name for American Logistics Aid Network

Products and services

• Transportation Support Request A free request service that enables non-profit and disaster relief organizations to request donated transportation logistics assistance for moving relief supplies during disaster response and recovery operations.
• Warehouse Support Request
• Equipment Support Request
• Expertise Request
• Supply Chain Intelligence Center
• Disaster Micro-Site

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $100M in aid delivered through logistics coordination
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

32 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• ToolBank USAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerToolBank USA provides tools to nonprofits through 12 affiliate locations and has a Disaster Service division with 9 locations that provides tools free of charge to communities after disasters. ALAN refers nonprofits to ToolBank and coordinates joint disaster response efforts. ToolBank has helped more than 5,300 community-based organizations complete 100,000+ philanthropic projects.
• Good360coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGood360 is a humanitarian organization and global leader in product philanthropy that works with ALAN to coordinate donated goods distribution to disaster survivors. They have partnered on numerous relief efforts including the 2017 hurricane response and Jackson water crisis.
• The Shippers GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLongtime ALAN partner that provided 540,000 square feet of warehouse space in Atlanta to store donated supplies after Hurricanes Irma and Maria. They have stored and managed donated goods for Good360 and other nonprofits, staging and shipping supplies as needed to disaster areas.
• Performance TeamcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPerformance Team's Miami facility serves as a hub for Caribbean and Latin American hurricane relief. They have provided donated warehousing space and services following the Ecuador earthquake, Hurricane Matthew, and Hurricanes Maria and Irma, processing hundreds of thousands of pounds of relief supplies.
• AirlinkmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAirlink coordinates air transport for humanitarian shipments and works with ALAN and Performance Team to deliver relief cargo. Airlink flights are typically among the first to reach disaster survivors, carrying items like water purification devices, generators, and antibiotics.
• LIFT Non-Profit LogisticsmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLIFT coordinates humanitarian shipments and works with ALAN partners like Performance Team for warehousing support. They appreciate ALAN's role in connecting logistics providers with relief organizations.
• Core-Mark InternationalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCore-Mark International donated drivers, trucks, and temperature-controlled trailers to help Arkansas Food Bank distribute food during the COVID-19 pandemic. Hauled over 19,000 pounds of food in initial runs and continued supporting distribution throughout 2020, helping the food bank achieve a 37% increase in distribution.
• Uber FreightcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUber Freight moved over 1.2 million pounds of freight including PPE, hand sanitizer, water collection barrels, and pet food free of charge for ALAN and 20+ nonprofit organizations during the COVID-19 crisis. Awarded Outstanding Contribution To Disaster Relief Award in 2020.
• Hub GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHub Group donated 211 refrigerated trailer units to 59 unique nonprofit organizations, providing over 9 million cubic feet of storage equivalent to two average-sized refrigerated warehouses. Benefitted healthcare organizations and food banks including Feeding America.
• Bergen LogisticsmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBergen Logistics received, stored, and staged 32 containers worth of tents, beds, and medical supplies used to equip New York City area hospitals during the start of the COVID-19 crisis.
• UPS FoundationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUPS Foundation donated transportation for water donations to Jackson, MS during the 2022 water crisis, delivering 130,000 bottles of water. Also supported Flint water relief efforts with transportation donations.
• CEVA LogisticsmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCEVA Logistics transported PPE, gowns, masks, and hand sanitizer to New Jersey nonprofits. Also moved supplies to California fire survivors and assisted with 6 different 2024 ALAN cases, traveling 8,933 miles.
• Niagara BottlingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNiagara Bottling donated approximately 30,780 cases of water (28 semi-trailers) for Flint water crisis relief, providing half of affected residents with hydration for 10 days. Also donated water for Jackson MS water crisis and Hurricane Beryl relief.
• American Trucking AssociationscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorATA transported a truckload of donated medical supplies 1,200 miles for the AFYA Foundation and moved 10 pallets of donated food 1,054 miles for the Oglala Sioux Tribe. Also transported laundry detergent and food donations for Joshua's Heart and Feed the Children.
• Burris LogisticsmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBurris Logistics loaned refrigerated trailer units to Falls Church Anglican and Communidad to distribute food to 1,700 Virginia families during the pandemic.
• Abel WomackmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAbel Womack donated a Raymond electric pallet jack to Filling in the Blanks, enabling the nonprofit to deliver its millionth meal in 2020 during the pandemic.
• SEKO LogisticsmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSEKO Logistics transported 6 pallets of cleaning supply kits to California to help fire survivors.
• Acme Truck LineminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAcme Truck Line shipped 5 pallets of hygiene kits to Louisiana on behalf of Project Hope.
• Amazon (Disaster Relief)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAmazon shipped 25,000 face shields from Massachusetts to New Jersey nonprofits during COVID-19. Also delivered gowns, masks, and hand sanitizer to New Jersey nonprofits in partnership with CEVA Logistics.
• J.B. Hunt Transport ServicesmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJ.B. Hunt donated transportation for 29 pallets of medical equipment/supplies to FODAC in the Carolinas for Hurricane Helene survivors.
• Southeastern Freight LinesmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSoutheastern Freight Lines donated transportation for medical equipment/supplies to FODAC in the Carolinas for Hurricane Helene response.
• GLT LogisticsmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGLT Logistics carried solar panels 884 miles to help Footprint Project with Hurricane Helene recovery efforts. Also provided pro bono transportation for 61 pallets of relief supplies.
• Saddle Creek LogisticsmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSaddle Creek Logistics provided pro bono transportation for 30 pallets of water filters and 4 pallets of energy drinks to North Carolina and Alabama for Hurricane Helene survivors.
• Tucker Company WorldwidemajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTucker Company Worldwide and Ryder transported 40,000 pounds of hyperbaric chamber parts across the country free of charge for Beyond The Brotherhood to treat Navy SEALs with traumatic brain injuries.
• NOBLELIFTmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNOBLELIFT donated 80 pallet jacks to ALAN - the largest MHE donation in ALAN's history. Partners Warehouse stored them free of charge for distribution to humanitarian efforts.
• Partners WarehousemajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartners Warehouse stored 80 donated pallet jacks from NOBLELIFT free of charge for distribution as needed for humanitarian efforts.
• C.H. RobinsonmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorC.H. Robinson moved 120 pallets of plywood across Florida to support Compassionate Alliance's post-Hurricane Milton and Helene rebuilding efforts.
• Southwest ToyotaLiftmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSouthwest ToyotaLift donated a forklift and electric pallet jack to California's Volunteers for Public Service, enabling them to serve 20,000 people more effectively.
• U.S. Cold StoragemajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorU.S. Cold Storage moved 44 pallets of frozen bread from Kansas and Nebraska to Texas to assist Operation BBQ Relief with Hurricane Beryl response.
• AP Moller MaerskmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAP Moller Maersk delivered 61 pallets of relief supplies free of charge for Distribute Aid's hurricane and international relief efforts. Also loaned containers for 2024 hurricane response.
• Oak Harbor Freight LinesmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOak Harbor Freight Lines transported 11 pallets of clothing free of charge to support Peace Builders' efforts for homeless and underserved women.
• Supply Chain Intelligence Center NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerALAN's Supply Chain Intelligence Center provides free real-time disaster monitoring. Partners like Surge Transportation and Everstream Analytics have contributed hundreds of volunteer hours to maintain this resource.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/alanaid
• Facebookfacebook.com/ALANaid
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/american-logistics-aid-network
• Instagraminstagram.com/alanaid

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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