Allied Distribution

Name

Allied Distribution

Legal name

Warehouse Network

Website

https://allieddistribution.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1933

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Third-Party Logistics Services

akta.pro primary industry

Foodservice / Restaurant Supply Distribution Centers (TLALAEAJ)

Keywords

• Third-party logistics
• Warehousing services
• Transportation services
• Supply chain management
• Contract logistics

Headquarters

HQ city

Fresno

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Warehousing Services: Member warehouses provide total logistics third-party provider services including storage, handling, and fulfillment services. Revenue is generated through warehousing fees based on space used, services rendered, and contract terms.
2. Transportation Services: Transportation services provided through dedicated fleet operations or contract carrier agreements with truck lines, railroads, and parcel delivery services. Revenue generated through transportation fees and logistics management charges.
3. Value-Added Services: Additional services including packaging, labeling, product launch, recall management, marketing displays, and product returns. Revenue from these specialized services supplements core warehousing and transportation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Allied Distribution operates a national network of independently owned and operated third-party logistics and warehousing companies. It delivers warehousing services (storage, handling, and fulfillment), transportation services (dedicated fleets and contract carrier agreements with truck lines, railroads, and parcel carriers), and value-added services (packaging, labeling, co-packaging, product launch support, recall management, marketing displays, and product returns). Customers are matched to member companies capable of handling local, regional, or nationwide logistics needs across verticals such as food and beverage, health and beauty, candy and confectionery, consumer goods, and sporting goods.

Product overview

Allied Distribution is a national network of independently owned and operated third-party logistics and warehousing companies that provides customized logistics, transportation, and warehousing solutions. The offering consists of core services (Warehousing Services, Transportation Services, Value-Added Services) delivered through member warehouses, supplemented by specialized add-on services including cold storage, Foreign Trade Zone, Pick & Pack fulfillment, freight consolidation, and product recall management. Technology solutions include Automated Guided Vehicles and Radio Shuttle Systems for warehouse automation. The network serves industries including food and beverage, health and beauty, candy and confectionery, consumer goods, and sporting goods across strategic locations including Seattle, Oakland/Stockton, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, Tampa/Orlando, and New York/New Jersey.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Warehousing Services Public warehousing services provided by member warehouses acting as a total logistics third-party provider, including storage, inventory management, and order fulfillment for local, regional, or nationwide markets.
• Transportation Services Transportation services delivered through member company dedicated fleet operations and contract carrier agreements with truck lines, railroads, and parcel delivery services for freight movement across North America.
• Value-Added Services Value-added services including packaging, labeling, co-packaging, product launch support, recall management, marketing displays, and product returns processing for consumer products customers.
• Pick & Pack and Fulfillment Services Order picking, packing, and fulfillment services for both B2B and B2C operations, including order processing, inventory management, and shipping.
• Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) Services Foreign Trade Zone storage and processing services that enable deferred customs duties and streamlined international trade operations for importers and exporters.
• Temperature/Humidity Controlled Storage Climate-controlled storage facilities maintaining specific temperature and humidity levels for sensitive products, including cold storage capabilities.
• Bonded Warehousing Fully bonded warehousing services providing secure storage with customs clearance capabilities, integrated with co-packaging, cold storage, cross-docking, and in-house freight consolidation.
• Cross-Docking Services Cross-docking services enabling direct transfer of goods from inbound to outbound vehicles with minimal storage time, supporting efficient flow-through distribution.
• LTL/TL Transportation Less-than-truckload (LTL) and truckload (TL) transportation services offered through member companies for flexible shipping across North America.
• Pool Distribution and Freight Consolidation Pool distribution and freight consolidation services that combine shipments from multiple suppliers into full truckload shipments for cost optimization and efficient retail delivery.
• Import/Export and TOFC/COFC Drayage Services Import/export logistics services and Trailer on Flat Car (TOFC) / Container on Flat Car (COFC) drayage services for international and intermodal supply chain operations.
• Product Recall Management Product recall management services handling identification, retrieval, and disposal of recalled products across the distribution network.

Quantifiable outcome

• Companies with optimized supply chains have 15% lower costs and 50% faster inventory turns (industry benchmark)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Atlanta Bonded Warehouse CorporationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 14 August 2025Atlanta Bonded Warehouse Corporation was added to the Allied Distribution network in August 2025. Founded in 1948 and headquartered in Kennesaw, GA, ABW operates 17 facilities across six states covering 7.5-7.6 million sq ft with annual throughput of 8-9 million pallets and 700-730 million cases. ABW offers fully bonded warehousing integrated with co-packaging, cold storage, cross-docking, LTL/TL transportation, and in-house freight consolidation.
• Raymond WestcoreTechnology or IntegrationRaymond West is a leading provider of intralogistics solutions and has partnered with member company PRISM Logistics to transform warehouse operations. The partnership combines innovative storage solutions, automation, and cutting-edge equipment including Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) and Radio Shuttle Systems to drive efficiency and growth in Northern California logistics operations.
• PRISM LogisticscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPRISM Logistics is a rapidly expanding third-party logistics company in Northern California with facilities in Stockton, Lathrop, Hayward, and West Sacramento. The company specializes in food and beverage logistics and has implemented warehouse automation solutions including AGVs and Radio Shuttle Systems in partnership with Raymond West.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• XPO Logistics: XPO Logistics is a large publicly-traded 3PL providing warehousing, transportation, and last-mile delivery services across North America and Europe. As a broad incumbent, it competes with Allied across multiple verticals and offers wider geographic coverage.
• Geodis: Geodis is a global logistics provider offering warehousing, transportation, and contract logistics services. As a broad incumbent, it competes with Allied in North American F&B and consumer goods distribution but with broader geographic reach.
• DHL Supply Chain: DHL Supply Chain is the global contract logistics leader offering warehousing, transportation, and value-added services across 50+ countries. It is a broad incumbent comparable to Allied for multi-vertical enterprise logistics with greater international scale.
• Kuehne+Nagel: Kuehne+Nagel is a global 3PL leader with contract logistics and warehousing operations across more than 100 countries. As a broad incumbent, it offers comparable warehousing and value-added services but with significantly larger international scale.
• Ryder Supply Chain Solutions: Ryder's supply chain solutions division provides end-to-end warehousing, transportation, and dedicated contract carriage. As a broad incumbent, it directly competes with Allied for Fortune 500 enterprise contracts in food/beverage and consumer goods.
• C.H. Robinson: C.H. Robinson is a major 3PL and freight broker with global reach, serving Fortune 500 shippers. As a broad incumbent with an asset-light brokerage model, it overlaps with Allied's customer base but uses a fundamentally different business model.

Direct peers

• Lineage Logistics: Lineage Logistics is the world's largest temperature-controlled warehousing and logistics company. It is comparable to Allied for its cold storage F&B focus and Fortune 500 customer base in the food and beverage supply chain.
• NFI Industries: NFI Industries is a family-owned 3PL providing dedicated transportation, warehousing, and distribution services across North America. It is the closest direct comparable to Allied's multi-vertical 3PL network model with similar food/beverage and consumer goods focus.
• Americold: Americold is the leading publicly-traded cold storage 3PL with temperature-controlled warehousing and distribution across North America. It directly compares to Allied for cold chain capabilities serving food/beverage customers like those in Allied's network.
• Penske Logistics: Penske Logistics is a major 3PL provider offering supply chain management, dedicated transportation, and warehousing services globally. It directly competes with Allied in food/beverage and consumer goods verticals with a comparable multi-site network model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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