What PROFESSIONAL LOGISTICS INCORPORATED does

Professional Logistics Incorporated is a privately held freight and logistics services company founded in 2003 and headquartered in College Park, Georgia. The firm provides an integrated suite of services spanning cartage, container freight station operations, distribution and fulfillment, ground transportation (LTL, FTL, EUV/Hot Shots), bonded carrier and cartman services, air cargo screening, and warehousing. Its customer base consists of business shippers requiring customs-bonded freight handling, time-sensitive airport cargo movement, and integrated ground transport, with primary operational density in the Metro Atlanta region and a national footprint for long-haul services. The company operates a 405,000 square foot secured warehouse with full CCTV coverage, inventory control, and pick & pack capabilities, and runs a 41-driver dedicated airport fleet (27 day shift, 14 night shift) conducting daily bonded trips into Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport with standing appointments at Alliance, Swissport, and Delta.

The business model is transaction-fee based: revenue is earned per shipment across three streams — freight transportation services (LTL/FTL/EUV/Hot Shots), airport and customs bonded services, and distribution/fulfillment from the College Park warehouse. Pricing is fully quote-based via a website 'Request a Quote' system with inquiry types for General, Expedite & LTL, Truckload, and Escalation, and direct phone-based sales serves as the primary conversion channel. The company holds multiple regulatory credentials that anchor its competitive position: US Customs Bonded Facility status, Certified Cargo Screening Facility (CCSF) certification, CFS Firms Code L543, and Cart Man #CHL330. Its technology stack centers on Crown Data Software for operations management, with no disclosed AI/ML capabilities, APIs, or proprietary digital platform beyond standard freight management tooling. The company is founder-led, with Esther Howard as Founder & CEO and Alma Williams as Co-founder, supported by a lean management team covering general management, delivery, warehousing, and managing director functions.

Name

PROFESSIONAL LOGISTICS INCORPORATED

Legal name

Professional Logistics

Website

https://prologatl.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Professional Logistics is a privately held, founder-led freight and logistics company founded in 2003 in College Park, Georgia, providing cartage, customs-bonded airport services, distribution, warehousing, and LTL/FTL transportation to business shippers in Metro Atlanta and nationwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

College Park

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 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. Freight Transportation Services: The company generates revenue through providing freight transportation services including LTL (Less Than Truckload), FTL (Full Truckload), EUV (Expedited Utility Vehicle), and Hot Shots services across the United States. Revenue is derived from transportation fees based on shipment size, distance, and service level required.
2. Airport & Customs Services: Revenue from bonded carrier and cartman services including daily trips to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport for import/export freight, US Customs Bonded Facility operations, air import handling, and de-vanning of ocean import TEUs.
3. Distribution & Fulfillment Services: Revenue from distribution services including pick & pack, order fulfillment, and inventory control operations from their 405,000 square foot warehouse facility.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Professional Logistics is a freight and logistics services provider offering cartage, warehousing, distribution, airport freight, and LTL/FTL transportation. The company conducts daily bonded carrier trips to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport for import/export freight, operates a 405,000 sq ft secured warehouse with pick & pack and order fulfillment, and runs dedicated driver teams across 73+ Metro Atlanta local areas and nationwide LTL/FTL/EUV routes.

Product overview

Professional Logistics is a freight and logistics services company offering a unified suite of logistics solutions. The core portfolio includes Cartage (with US Customs Bonded Facility and air/ocean import handling), Container Freight Station, Distribution (Pick & Pack, Order Fulfillment, Inventory Control), Ground Transportation (local/regional delivery across 73 Metro Atlanta areas plus LTL/FTL nationwide), Airport Services (daily routes to Alliance, Swissport, and Delta), Bonded Carrier & Cartman Services, Air Cargo Screening (Certified Cargo Screening Facility), and Warehouse Services (405,000 sq ft secured facility). Services are offered as an integrated logistics offering rather than separate modular products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cartage
• Container Freight Station
• Distribution
• Ground Transportation
• Airport Services
• Bonded Carrier & Cartman Services
• Air Cargo Screening
• Warehouse Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Dedicated driver coverage for 73 local areas within Metro Atlanta region
• +2 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Saia Inc. Public LTL carrier with a strong Southeastern US footprint including Metro Atlanta service centers. Competes on LTL pickup-and-delivery for the same shipper base as Professional Logistics's ground transportation service line.
• XPO Logistics: Large North American less-than-truckload and 3PL provider operating across the US. Overlaps with Professional Logistics on LTL and contract logistics but at significantly larger scale and with more advanced customer-facing technology.
• Yusen Logistics: Global 3PL offering air and ocean freight forwarding, contract logistics, and warehousing with US operations. Comparable service mix to Professional Logistics including customs-bonded handling, but at global scale and with stronger technology capabilities.
• Old Dominion Freight Line: National less-than-truckload carrier operating 250+ service centers across the US. Competes with Professional Logistics on LTL but operates at substantially larger scale with broader geographic reach and superior technology investments.
• Kuehne+Nagel: One of the world's largest freight forwarders and 3PLs with extensive air, ocean, road, and contract logistics operations including customs brokerage. Competes with Professional Logistics for shippers needing bonded customs, air cargo handling, and integrated logistics services.

Direct peers

• Atlanta Bonded Warehouse Company: Operates a US Customs Bonded Warehouse in the Atlanta metro near Hartsfield-Jackson with CFS designation, providing storage, distribution, and drayage services to air and ocean freight. It is the closest geographic and service-line competitor to Professional Logistics, competing for the same Atlanta-based bonded warehouse and cartage customers.
• Southeastern Freight Lines: Regional less-than-truckload carrier headquartered in Lexington, SC with dense coverage across the Southeastern US including Metro Atlanta. Competes directly with Professional Logistics on LTL pickup-and-delivery and final-mile distribution for shippers in the same footprint.
• AIT Worldwide Logistics: Global freight forwarder and 3PL offering air freight, customs brokerage, warehousing, and expedited transportation with strong US domestic and international operations. Comparable to Professional Logistics across the bonded carrier, customs, and integrated logistics service lines, though at materially larger scale.
• SEKO Logistics: Global freight forwarder and 3PL providing air, ocean, ground, customs brokerage, and warehousing services. Overlaps directly with Professional Logistics on bonded customs handling, airport cartage, and integrated door-to-door logistics for similar mid-market shippers.
• NFI Industries: Family-owned 3PL providing dedicated transportation, warehousing, distribution, and brokerage services across the US. Comparable end-to-end service stack — transportation plus warehousing plus distribution — making it a relevant competitor for shared customers seeking integrated 3PL partnerships.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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