Canadian Defence Logistics Inc.

What Canadian Defence Logistics Inc. does

Canadian Defence Logistics Inc., operating commercially as Eastern Door Logistics, is a privately held, Indigenous-owned third-party logistics company founded in 2018 and headquartered in Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador, with operations managed from Oakville, Ontario. The company provides multi-modal supply chain services — including project logistics, freight forwarding (air, ocean, ground), customs brokerage, warehousing, and lead logistics management — delivered through a North American network exceeding 1.2 million square feet of warehouse space across Toronto, Halifax, Buffalo, Dallas, and Reno.

Its core technology consists of a Transportation Management System with integration and visibility tracking capabilities, complemented by two in-house R&D streams: an ISO-compliant automated collapsible ocean container (proprietary IP developed over eight years that enables four units to stack in the footprint of one standard container) and a web-based platform for shipper quoting, ordering, payment, and shipment tracking. International freight capabilities are delivered through a strategic partnership with Rhenus Logistics Canada, which provides FIATA membership, FMC and NVOCC licensing, IATA Cargo Agent status, and PIP accreditation.

The revenue model combines transaction-based freight services (transportation across air, ocean, and ground modes), managed-services warehousing and lead logistics arrangements, and professional-services customs brokerage and project management. Pricing is quote-based and project-tailored rather than tiered, with multi-year contract cadences on enterprise engagements. The company sells primarily through direct enterprise field sales into three verticals: Canadian defence and security (where its 100% Canadian Content Value certification is the key differentiator), natural resources (oil & gas, mining, renewable energy), and building supplies.

Name

Canadian Defence Logistics Inc.

Legal name

Eastern Door Logistics

Website

https://easterndoorlogistics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Canadian Defence Logistics Inc. (Eastern Door Logistics) is an Indigenous-owned Canadian 3PL providing freight forwarding, warehousing, customs brokerage, and lead logistics management, with 100% CCV certification for defence and operations spanning Canada and the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Defence Logistics Services

NAICS

Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance (48423), Specialized Freight Trucking (4842)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Trucking (No Local) (4213), Deep Sea Foreign Transportation Of Freight (4412)

akta.pro primary industry

Defense & Government Project Logistics (TLACAIAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

High-Value & Secure Cargo Forwarding (Valuables/Armored) (TLACAJAF), Lifting, Rigging & Crane Services (Onsite/Offsite) (TLAIAKAG), Breakbulk, Ro-Ro & Chartering (Heavy-Lift Vessels, Barges, Specialized Aircraft) (TLAIAKAC)

Keywords

• Defence logistics services
• Freight forwarding
• Warehousing inventory management
• Customs brokerage
• Transportation management

Headquarters

HQ city

Corner Brook

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Freight Transportation Services: Revenue generated from freight transportation including air freight (parcel, pallet, bulk), ocean freight (FCL, LCL, consolidation), and ground/road transportation (FTL, LTL, parcel, rail, intermodal). Services include heavy lift, over-dimensional cargo, and trans-load operations.
2. Warehousing and Inventory Management: Revenue from warehousing facilities totaling over 1.2 million sf across Toronto, Buffalo, Halifax, Dallas, and Reno. Services include inventory management at SKU level, pick and pack fulfillment, cross-dock distribution, quality control, and reverse logistics.
3. Customs Brokerage Services: U.S. and Canadian customs brokerage services including customs compliance, clearance, and documentation handling for international shipments.
4. Lead Logistics Management: Third-party logistics management services including vendor management, supply chain design, and integration of diverse suppliers including Indigenous and SME vendors for CCV compliance.
5. Project Logistics: Turnkey project management for complex logistics including site surveys, heavy lift, over-dimensional cargo handling, export compliance, and commissioning/decommissioning of equipment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Canadian Defence Logistics, operated through Eastern Door Logistics, is an Indigenous-owned third-party logistics provider offering specialized freight transportation, warehousing and inventory management, customs brokerage, and supply chain management services. The company holds 100% Canadian Content Value (CCV) certification and serves the Canadian defence sector, natural resources industries, and building supplies manufacturers with integrated multi-modal logistics across Canada and the United States.

Product overview

Eastern Door Logistics operates as an Indigenous-owned logistics company providing a comprehensive suite of transportation and supply chain services. The company offers a platform of interconnected services organized around three core areas: Project Logistics (complex project management), Supply Chain Transportation & Lead Logistics Management (vendor oversight and coordination), and International Freight Forwarding & Customs Brokerage (ocean and air transport). Supporting capabilities include Ground/Road Transportation, Warehousing/Inventory Management, Transportation Software Development, and Transport Technology Development. The company serves specific industry verticals including Canadian Defence Logistics (with 100% CCV certification), Natural Resources (oil & gas, mining, renewable energy), and Building Supplies. Operations span facilities in Toronto, Buffalo, Halifax, Dallas, and Reno totaling over 1.2 million square feet of warehouse space, with administration centralized in Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Project Logistics
• Supply Chain Transportation & Lead Logistics Management
• International Freight Forwarding & Customs Brokerage
• Ground/Road Transportation
• Warehousing/Inventory
• Canadian Defence Logistics
• Natural Resources Logistics
• Building Supplies Logistics
• Transport Technology Development
• Transportation Software Development
• Data & Communications

Quantifiable outcome

• Stack 4 collapsible containers in same space as 1 standard container

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Variable Supply Chain ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey stakeholder partner engaged to help manage services, grow business, and transfer subject matter expertise and knowledge to Eastern Door staff members. U.S. Hub Zone Company.
• Rhenus Logistics CanadacoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides FIATA membership, FMC & NVOCC licenses, express customs clearance via direct computer links, IATA Cargo Agents certification, and PIP Accredited/Regulated Agent Status for Eastern Door's international freight forwarding operations.
• Routes Transport GroupminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKey stakeholder partner in the Eastern Door Logistics service network.
• Total Transport & RiggingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKey stakeholder partner in the Eastern Door Logistics service network.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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