What Mako Freight - Warehousing & Logistics does

Mako Freight is a privately held, full-service third-party logistics (3PL) provider headquartered in Orlando, Florida. The company operates 14+ warehouse facilities spanning the Midwest and Southeast United States with more than 2 million square feet under contract. Founded in the mid-to-late 2010s (sources disagree on the exact year between 2015 and 2019), Mako Freight has built a multi-state distribution network oriented around enterprise retailers and manufacturers, leveraging an asset-light model in which warehouse capacity is leased or contracted rather than owned. This structure allows the company to scale physical capacity without the capital intensity of real estate ownership and to maintain a lean headcount of 11-50 employees.

The company's service portfolio spans warehousing and inventory management, e-commerce fulfillment, retail distribution, cross-docking, transportation management, kitting and assembly, value-added services, and Amazon FBA Prep. Operations are integrated via standard warehouse management systems and EDI connections to client ERPs and order platforms, with the company emphasizing operational metrics such as on-time performance - claiming a #1 global OTP ranking for its Bath & Body Works account. Revenue mechanics are anchored by multi-year (2-5 year) warehousing and fulfillment contracts, supplemented by transactional transportation and value-added service fees. The company's go-to-market is enterprise-focused, with named Fortune 500 clients including Bath & Body Works, Best Buy, Amazon, Lennox, and GNC, and more recent additions including GoPuff.

Mako Freight is owned and operated by its founders and management team, with no disclosed institutional funding rounds. The company joined the International Warehouse Logistics Association (IWLA) in October 2024, formalizing its positioning within the broader 3PL trade ecosystem. Geographic expansion has been the primary growth lever: facility count has grown from approximately 8 in early 2024 to 14+ by 2026, with a major Orlando-area capacity addition of 217,000 sq ft in early 2025. The business model relies on contracted rather than owned real estate, on multi-year enterprise contracts for revenue stability, and on operational execution as the principal differentiator versus comparable regional 3PLs.

Name

Mako Freight - Warehousing & Logistics

Legal name

Mako Freight & Logistics

Website

https://makofreight.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Mako Freight is an Orlando-based third-party logistics provider operating 14+ warehouses with 2M+ sq ft under contract across the US Midwest and Southeast, offering warehousing, fulfillment, transportation, and FBA prep services primarily to Fortune 500 retailers and manufacturers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Services

NAICS

Warehousing and Storage (493), Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), General Freight Trucking (4841), Couriers and Express Delivery Services (492110)

SIC

Public Warehousing & Storage (4220), Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210)

akta.pro primary industry

E-commerce & Fulfillment Warehousing (Dedicated/Shared) (TLAIACAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Third-party logistics
• Warehousing services
• Contract logistics
• Final mile delivery
• Order fulfillment

Headquarters

HQ city

Orlando

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices17 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Contract Warehousing: Dedicated warehouse space with fixed-term agreements (typically 2-5 years) providing exclusive use, guaranteed capacity, and service levels for clients with steady inventory volumes.
2. 3PL Logistics Services: Full-service third-party logistics including transportation, final mile delivery, reverse logistics, order fulfillment, and supply chain management. Services are priced individually based on client requirements.
3. Custom Pricing Model: Every solution is priced individually based on specific client needs. Contact Drew Ridlen at [email protected] for custom quotes. Not the cheapest nor most expensive in the industry, positioned as best value.
4. FBA Prep Services: Fulfillment by Amazon prep services including item labeling, bagging, boxing, and compliance with Amazon packaging requirements. Revenue generated through per-item service fees for Amazon sellers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Mako Freight is a full-service third-party logistics (3PL) and contract logistics provider operating 14 warehouse facilities across the Midwest and Southeast United States. The company delivers warehousing, transportation, final mile delivery, reverse logistics, and order fulfillment services for small, medium, and large businesses, including Fortune 500 enterprises. It also offers specialized FBA (Fulfillment by Amazon) prep services for e-commerce sellers.

Product overview

Mako Freight is a full-service warehousing and contract logistics solutions (3PL) company operating as a unified platform across the Midwest and Southeast USA. The core offering consists of Warehousing Services, Logistics Services, and Full-Service 3PL as the primary service lines, with Final Mile Logistics, Reverse Logistics, Transportation Services, E-commerce Solutions, and FBA Prep Services as integrated service modules. Contract Logistics serves as the strategic framework tying together warehousing, transportation, and order fulfillment. Real-time Inventory Tracking is a key technology feature across all warehousing operations. The company delivers products for small, medium, and large businesses with warehouses and partner facilities located across the Midwest and Southeast regions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• OTP #1 globally for Bath and Body Works
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• International Warehouse Logistics Association (IWLA)coreOthers · 1 January 2025Mako Freight joined the IWLA in October 2024. The IWLA is the only trade association representing warehouse-based 3PL providers across North America. CEO Michael Stubblebine and VP Sales Mike Follis participate in IWLA volunteer leadership to help shape industry programs and strategic initiatives.
• Down Syndrome Association of Central Florida (DSACF)minorOthersMako Freight partners with the Down Syndrome Association of Central Florida as part of their charitable giving and community involvement during IWLA 3PL Warehousing Week. DSACF serves over 1,200 individuals with Down syndrome and their families across eight counties with support from more than 17,000 volunteers.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves14 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• XPO Logistics: Large multi-modal logistics provider with significant North American contract logistics and last-mile operations. Overlaps with Mako on warehousing, final mile delivery, and dedicated transportation for enterprise clients.
• Schneider Logistics: Major truckload carrier that has expanded into dedicated and intermodal plus logistics/3PL services. Comparable to Mako on full-service 3PL and dedicated transportation offerings.
• C.H. Robinson: Large freight broker and 3PL with global logistics operations including North American warehousing and managed transportation. Overlaps with Mako on transportation arrangement and contract logistics.
• DHL Supply Chain: Global contract logistics leader operating dedicated and shared warehousing, fulfillment, and transportation management. Comparable to Mako as a full-service 3PL serving enterprise customers across multiple verticals.
• Ryder System: Major North American 3PL with dedicated warehousing, supply chain solutions, and final mile. Comparable to Mako on contract warehousing and end-to-end supply chain services for mid-market and enterprise customers.

Direct peers

• GXO Logistics: Pure-play contract logistics and warehousing 3PL serving major retailers and e-commerce brands across North America. Directly comparable to Mako as a dedicated contract warehousing and fulfillment provider for enterprise shippers.
• NFI Industries: Privately held, family-owned integrated supply chain solutions provider with dedicated warehousing, transportation, and final mile. Closely comparable to Mako in ownership profile, regional US footprint, and 3PL service mix.
• Fidelitone Logistics: Mid-market contract logistics and warehousing provider focused on e-commerce, healthcare, and industrial customers. Closely comparable to Mako in scale, vertical mix, and full-service 3PL positioning.

Emerging players

• ShipBob: Tech-forward e-commerce fulfillment 3PL with a distributed US warehouse network serving DTC and mid-market brands. Comparable to Mako on e-commerce fulfillment, FBA prep-adjacent services, and multi-location US coverage.

Regional players

• Bushu Logistics: US 3PL and warehousing provider with a strong presence in select regional markets. Comparable to Mako on contract warehousing and multi-vertical client mix, though smaller in absolute scale and footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mako-freight

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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