3PL - Third Party Logistics
Your success is our success. As your partner, we work hand-in-hand with you, understanding your unique challenges and goals, then we tailor the optimal warehousing, distribution, and logistics strategies to fuel your growth and sharpen your competitive edge.
Customize your order fulfillment & keep your customers feeling fulfilled.
Our Commitment to Every Client:
- Fair and transparent pricing to help you scale your business.
- Services that align to your business requirements and growth objectives.
- Customer service that raises the bar for excellence within our industry.
Warehousing
2 billion+ units of products stored
Fulfillment
99.99% order accuracy
SHIPPING
Over 1k pallets shipped per month
Receiving
We unload and inventory all of your inbound items as they arrive by ocean container or trailer. Our quick & efficient receiving helps you avoid product stockouts on your website and keeps your customer orders coming in. Once your products have been checked into inventory and put away on our racks, they are ready to be picked, packed, and shipped.
- Unloading
- Inspections
- Documentation
- Labeling and Barcoding
- Sorting and Staging
- Data Entry and System Updates
Warehousing
Our 3PL warehouse comes equipped with a variety of storage capabilities and services, offering storage, fulfillment, and distribution nationally. Located strategically in the center of the country, we’re able to provide high-speed nationwide access to you at competitive shipping rates.
- Retail Distribution
- Overflow Space
- Seasonality Storage
- Long-Term Storage
- Short-Term Storage
- Temperature Controlled
- Food-Grade, FDA Registered
- Medical Device Storage
Fulfillment
As your business receives sales, we process your orders quickly and efficiently to ensure timely delivery. Your order statuses and inventory are kept up-to-date in our system in real time, and an account manager is always available via phone, text, or email. Our team can modify nearly any aspect of fulfillment to customize it for your end user.
- Pick & Pack
- Ecommerce/Omnichannel Fulfillment
- B2B Fulfillment by
- Pallets, Cartons, or Eaches
- Returns
- Customized Fulfillment Procedures
Value-added Services
We provide comprehensive services to help you create the ideal customer experience, including custom packaging, kitting, product assembly, and more. Our value-added solutions enhance your product presentation and allow you to streamline complex orders, delighting your end users.
- Cross-docking
- Kitting & Assembly
- Packaging
- Container Unloading
- Product Rework &
- Palletizing
- Custom Integrations & Data
Shipping
Once your order is packed and labeled, it moves to our shipping station. At specific times each day, FedEx, UPS, USPS, and other carriers may stop by the warehouse to pick up outbound shipments. We can also provide local delivery services to customers within a 250 mile radius of Kansas City.
- FTL, LTL, and Parcel Shipping
- Low Negotiated Shipping Rates with Major Carriers
- Local Box Truck Delivery Service
Warehousing Excellence
Strategically Situated for Shipping Across the United States
Having a partner that can scale with you and provide a robust mix of distribution and warehousing services is critical to your business’ growth. Our new warehouse in Kansas City gives us competitive shipping rates and two-day shipping across most of the US.
Our state-of-the-art facility not only provides a secure haven for your products, but also modern technology, meticulous inventory management, and a dedicated team of specialists who transform your warehousing needs into a strategic advantage.
Clean, Secure Facility with Multiple-Point Security, 15,000 Racked Pallet Spaces, 52 Dock Doors.
Standard Pallet Storage, Non-Standard Pallet Storage, Bulk/Floor Storage Available.
Food-Grade, FDA-Registered Warehouse. Ambient & Temperature-Controlled Options
Technology-Facilitated Real-Time Inventory Management. Full API, EDI Capabilities
1,000+
pallets received/shipped per month
Always-accurate Fulfillment. Real-time Inventory. Happy Customers
From Kansas City, we can ship direct-to-consumer, to businesses, or distribute to retail. Our partners include big-box retailers like Walmart and Costco, as well as small and medium-sized businesses. Our goal is to help you eliminate inventory hassles, shipping complexities, and operational bottlenecks. Our professionals leverage technology and industry expertise to drive real business value by honing your competitive edge.
B2B & Retail Distribution
We ship business-to-business orders via LTL, FTL, and parcel service. Our focus is trained on reliability, volume management, and competitive carrier contract rates that help our partners save on shipping and other supply chain costs. Our warehouse management software gives you real-time data on inventory and shipping schedules.
PIPO | PICO | Distribution | Local Delivery Service
Ecommerce Fulfillment
Let our warehouse team handle the complexity of direct-to-consumer fulfillment. Scaling up as needed using our in-house temp services, we can meet the demand for any order volume. Our shopping cart integrations allow seamless connections to your digital storefronts and your inventory in our warehouse.
Dropshipping | Reverse Logistics | Pick and Pack
Value-Added Fulfillment Services
From subscription boxes to marketing inserts, no job is too complex for our team. We’ll customize any order, assembling a wide range of SKUs into a finished package that delivers the perfect experience. We provide boxes, labels, and shipping materials to ensure you orders arrive in impeccable condition.
Kitting and assembly | FBA Prep | Quality Inspections
Ship for less with comprehensive coverage and access to major carriers
Our strategically located fulfillment center provides reduced transit time and decreased shipping costs to anywhere in the US coast-to-coast.
We take care of all shipping labels from FedEx, UPS, USPS, or DHL on your behalf—and shopping around rates to get the lowest cost for you. Because of our shipping volume, we have negotiated rates with these carriers, giving us significant cost savings that we pass along to you.
Access Global Opportunities Through Comprehensive Freight Solutions
Navigating the complexities of international trade requires expertise, precision, and a global network – all of which we provide. Our in-house freight experts and shipping networks mean we can ship products to and from anywhere in the world.
Unleash Your Supply Chain Potential
Whether you’re looking to move goods within your country or across continents, our domestic and international freight solutions offer the expertise and resources needed to make your supply chain a competitive advantage.
International Freight
Open up global possibilities, access new markets
Our seasoned team specializes in customs regulations, documentation, and cross-border logistics, ensuring a smooth and compliant journey for your shipments. From ocean and air freight to customs brokerage and local delivery, we handle every aspect of your international logistics needs. Whether handling large-scale shipments or smaller, time-sensitive cargo, we’re committed to optimizing supply chain operations and delivering exceptional service to meet the diverse needs of our clients across the world.
Domestic Freight
From the long haul to the last mile
We’ve got you covered with a comprehensive range of services designed to meet your specific short-haul and long-haul transportation needs. In the KC Metro, our trucking division enables domestic transit with box trucks and 53’ long haul trucks. For smaller shipments, we provide access to discounted parcel shipping through major service partners like FedEx and UPS. Our extensive network of trucking carriers and a commitment to on-time delivery makes Nautical your ideal freight partner.
Quality Guarantee
We’re more than just outsourced logistics; we are our partners’ most dedicated ally, committed to their success. Our quality guarantee is our promise to unwavering excellence, and we strive to exceed our clients’ expectations by providing reliable, scalable, and responsive 3PL services tailored to their specifications. With our focus on quality, trust us to enhance your supply chain efficiency, boost customer satisfaction, and support your growth just as we do our own.
Your One-Stop Partner for Improved Supply Strategy
Strategically integrated across the supply chain, we’re able to drive down costs for our partners. High quality, full transparency—that’s the Nautical promise.
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