CANADIAN ALLIANCE INC.

What CANADIAN ALLIANCE INC. does

Canadian Alliance Inc. is a privately held third-party logistics (3PL) provider founded in 1999 and headquartered at a 250,000+ sq ft facility in Delta, British Columbia, strategically located five minutes from the Port of Vancouver. The company delivers integrated warehousing, order fulfillment, and transportation services to importers, distributors, brands, and manufacturers across six regulated verticals: Food & Beverage, Healthcare and Medical, Automotive Parts, Consumer Chemicals, E-commerce and Retail, and Home Appliances. Its service portfolio spans 21+ discrete offerings, including ambient and hazmat warehousing, cross-docking, container destuffing (2,000 pallets/day), pick-and-pack, Amazon FBA/FBM prep, kitting and assembly, returns management, freight forwarding, FTL/LTL, drayage, intermodal, and final-mile delivery. Select enterprise anchors include Costco, regional grocery retailers, foodservice distributors, and wholesale distributors, with the company processing 20,000+ shipments and 91 million lbs of freight annually.

The company's operations are powered by Extensiv, a cloud-based warehouse management system with an integrated transportation management system (TMS) that delivers 99% inventory accuracy and 99% pick accuracy via barcode verification. The platform supports 100+ pre-built integrations spanning e-commerce (Shopify, Amazon, Walmart, eBay, Etsy, BigCommerce, Magento), ERPs (SAP, Oracle/NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Acumatica, Infor), accounting systems (QuickBooks, Xero, Sage), EDI providers (SPS Commerce, TrueCommerce, DiCentral), and shipping carriers (FedEx, UPS, DHL, Canada Post, Purolator, Canpar). EDI connections to Walmart, Costco, Target, and Amazon Vendor Central support retail compliance, while a custom RESTful API enables bespoke integrations. The Delta facility features 44 dock doors, 36-foot ceilings, food-grade and hazmat-certified zones, and proximity to both Highway 99/91 and YVR Airport.

Canadian Alliance generates revenue across five streams: warehousing and storage (managed-services pricing by square footage or pallet position), order fulfillment (transaction-fee per order/item), transportation (transaction-fee across FTL/LTL/drayage/intermodal/freight forwarding), freight forwarding (transaction-fee on air/ocean/ground shipments), and returns management (per-return processing fees). Pricing is fully quote-based with no public tiers, billed monthly. The go-to-market is sales-led: dedicated warehousing and transportation specialists engage inbound quote requests via the website and phone, supplemented by SEO-driven content marketing, LinkedIn presence, and industry-association membership (CIFFA, WERC, BCFB, Responsible Distribution Canada). Certifications including TDG, WHMIS, NSF, FDA, HACCP, and Food Grade underpin the company's ability to serve regulated verticals and represent a meaningful compliance-driven barrier to entry.

Name

CANADIAN ALLIANCE INC.

Legal name

Canadian Alliance Inc.

Website

https://canadianalliance.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Canadian Alliance Inc. is a Delta, BC-based 3PL provider founded in 1999 offering integrated warehousing, fulfillment, and transportation services from a 250,000+ sq ft facility five minutes from the Port of Vancouver, serving importers, distributors, and brands across six regulated verticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Third-Party Logistics (Warehousing, Fulfillment, and Transportation)

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (4885), Warehousing and Storage (493), Specialized Freight Trucking (4842), Couriers and Express Delivery Services (4921)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Intermodal Container Transload (Port/Drayage Support) (TLALAFAI), Chemicals & Hazmat Transload (Regulated Goods) (TLALAFAH), E-commerce & Fulfillment Warehousing (Dedicated/Shared) (TLAIACAJ), Transportation Management Services (TMS-as-a-Service / Managed Transportation) (TLAIANAB)

Keywords

• Third-party logistics
• Warehousing and distribution
• Order fulfillment services
• Freight forwarding
• Transportation management

Headquarters

HQ city

Delta

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Warehousing and Storage Services: Revenue from providing flexible storage solutions including ambient warehousing, hazmat storage, cross-docking, and container destuffing. Pricing based on square footage, pallet positions, or storage volume used.
2. Order Fulfillment Services: Pick, pack, and ship services for B2B and B2C orders including Amazon FBA prep, kitting, assembly, and returns management. Revenue based on per-order or per-item processing fees.
3. Transportation Services: FTL, LTL, drayage, intermodal, freight forwarding, and final-mile delivery services. Revenue from coordinating movement of goods across Western Canada, nationally, and cross-border to US through a vetted carrier network.
4. Freight Forwarding: Coordination of shipments via air, ocean, ground, and intermodal transport. Revenue from managing carriers, documentation, customs clearance, and acting as intermediary between shippers and transportation providers.
5. Returns Management: Reverse logistics services including returns receiving, inspection, grading, restocking, refurbishment coordination, and disposal. Revenue from processing fees per return item.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Canadian Alliance Inc. provides integrated third-party logistics services—warehousing, order fulfillment, and transportation—from a single 250,000+ sq ft facility located five minutes from the Port of Vancouver. Services include ambient and hazmat storage, cross-docking, container destuffing, pick-and-pack, Amazon FBA/FBM prep, kitting, returns processing, freight forwarding, FTL/LTL, drayage, intermodal, and final-mile delivery, all operated on the Extensiv WMS platform with an integrated TMS.

Product overview

Canadian Alliance Inc. operates as a comprehensive third-party logistics (3PL) provider offering an integrated suite of warehousing, fulfillment, and transportation services built on Extensiv WMS and Transport Management System (TMS) technology. The core offering spans four main service pillars: Warehousing & Distribution (with ambient, hazmat, cross-docking, and container destuffing sub-services), Order Fulfillment (including pick & pack, Amazon FBA/FBM, kitting & assembly, and returns management), Transportation & Freight (covering freight forwarding, FTL, LTL, final mile, drayage, and intermodal), and Logistics Technology (Extensiv WMS, TMS, Customer Portal, and EDI Integration). The technology platform integrates with 50+ e-commerce platforms, major ERP and accounting systems, EDI providers, and shipping carriers to provide end-to-end supply chain visibility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Warehousing & Distribution Strategic storage and distribution in a 250,000+ sq ft facility with food-grade and hazmat-certified zones, cross-docking, and container destuffing, operated on the Extensiv WMS with 99% inventory accuracy. Built for importers, distributors, brands, and manufacturers requiring compliant storage near the Port of Vancouver.
• Order Fulfillment End-to-end fulfillment including receiving, storage, picking, packing, and shipping via all major carriers, with 24-hour processing and 99% pick accuracy on the Extensiv WMS. Designed for B2B and B2C order volumes across retail, e-commerce, and direct-to-consumer channels.
• Transportation & Freight Services Coordinated movement of goods across Western Canada, nationally, and cross-border into the United States through freight forwarding, FTL, LTL, drayage, intermodal, and final-mile services. Built for businesses shipping through the Port of Vancouver that need a single accountable partner from port to door.
• Freight Forwarding Import and export coordination via air, ocean, ground, and intermodal transport with carrier selection, documentation management, customs clearance, and cross-border expertise. Serves importers and exporters needing end-to-end international shipment oversight.
• Hazmat & Dangerous Goods Storage WHMIS and TDG compliant storage for Class 3, 5, 8, and 9 hazardous materials with segregated storage areas, spill containment systems, and full compliance documentation. Built for importers and distributors of chemicals, batteries, lubricants, paints, and other regulated goods.
• Amazon FBA & FBM Fulfillment Amazon seller support including FBA prep services, FNSKU labeling, polybagging, bundling, and FBM order fulfillment with Amazon channel integration. Built for brands and resellers selling on Amazon who need an external 3PL for prep and direct fulfillment.
• Kitting & Assembly Combination of multiple SKUs into ready-to-ship kits, bundles, and packages with pre-built and on-demand kitting, plus light assembly services for retail displays. Built for brands needing promotional bundles, multi-SKU kits, or assembled retail-ready units.
• Returns Management (Reverse Logistics) Reverse logistics processing including receiving, inspection, grading, restocking, refurbishment coordination, and disposal with full WMS visibility. Built for retailers, e-commerce sellers, and brands needing structured returns handling.
• Full Truckload (FTL) Shipping Dedicated truck capacity with direct routing from origin to destination using dry van, flatbed, step deck, or 40' containers, including expedited team driver options for emergency shipping. Built for shippers requiring full-truck capacity across Canada and cross-border.
• Less Than Truckload (LTL) Shipping

Quantifiable outcome

• 99% inventory accuracy through barcode-verified processes at every touchpoint
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration37 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ExtensivcoreTechnology or IntegrationExtensiv provides the cloud-based WMS platform powering Canadian Alliance's warehouse management operations. This is the core technology platform delivering real-time inventory tracking, order management, and supply chain visibility. The partnership enables integration with 100+ e-commerce platforms, EDI connections, and custom API capabilities.
• CN RailcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCN (Canadian National Railway) partnership for intermodal shipping services, providing rail transport connections for long-haul freight across Canada and North America. Enables cost-effective intermodal shipping combining rail efficiency with truck flexibility.
• CP RailcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCP (Canadian Pacific Railway) partnership for intermodal shipping services. Combined with CN partnership, provides access to both major Canadian rail networks for comprehensive intermodal coverage.
• Port of VancouvercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic location 5 minutes from Port of Vancouver (Delta Port), Canada's largest port and gateway to Asia-Pacific trade. This proximity enables rapid container pickup, reduced drayage costs, and faster import handling for customers.
• CIFFAminorOthersCanadian International Freight Forwarders Association membership for industry representation and professional development.
• WERCminorOthersWarehousing Education and Research Council membership for industry education and best practices.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Farrow: Canadian customs broker and freight forwarder providing cross-border logistics, customs clearance, and supply chain services—a regionally focused competitor in the Vancouver import/export corridor.

Broad incumbents

• GXO Logistics: Global contract logistics provider focused on warehousing, fulfillment, and reverse logistics, competing in ecommerce fulfillment and B2B distribution adjacent to Canadian Alliance's core services.
• CEVA Logistics: Global third-party logistics provider with warehousing, fulfillment, and transportation services; a broader incumbent with port-adjacent and cross-border capabilities overlapping Canadian Alliance's value proposition.
• Purolator: Major Canadian integrated parcel, freight, and logistics provider offering warehousing, fulfillment, and supply chain solutions on a national scale—a larger incumbent with overlapping capabilities.
• Kuehne+Nagel: Global freight forwarding and contract logistics giant providing integrated warehousing, fulfillment, and air/ocean services—a broader incumbent competing for multinational import clients using Vancouver gateways.
• DHL Supply Chain (Canada): Global 3PL/contract logistics leader providing warehousing, fulfillment, and transportation with extensive Canada and cross-border capabilities, directly competing for enterprise logistics contracts.
• FedEx Logistics: Global freight forwarding and supply chain solutions provider offering warehousing, fulfillment, and integrated logistics services serving Canadian importers and cross-border shippers.

Others

• Clutter Inc. Adjacent ecommerce fulfillment and warehousing provider (US-focused)—thematically related as a fulfillment-centric 3PL rather than a direct competitor to Canadian Alliance's B2B/import focus.

Direct peers

• Manitoulin Transport: Canada-wide logistics and freight forwarding company with warehousing and dedicated logistics services, serving importers and distributors with similar cross-border Canada/US capabilities.
• Day & Ross: Canadian transportation and logistics provider offering LTL, TL, logistics, and warehousing services across Canada and cross-border—directly competing with Canadian Alliance in Western Canada transportation and 3PL services.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cdnalliance

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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