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3PL Services

Smarter Logistics. Seamless Growth.

Nautical provides scalable 3PL warehousing, fulfillment, and freight solutions designed for modern brands. From ecommerce to retail, we help you ship faster, reduce costs, and delight customers—without the operational headaches.

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Nautical Services

3PL Services

Smarter Logistics. Seamless Growth.

Scalable 3PL warehousing, fulfillment, and freight built for modern brands. From ecommerce to national retail, we ship faster, reduce cost, and delight customers, without the operational headaches.

Let Us Ship

Our Impact by the Numbers

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Parcels shipped nationwide per month

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Pallets received and shipped per month

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Order Accuracy rate

Same day

Fufillment on orders placed before noon CST

Proof at Scale

Our Impact by the Numbers

100K+

Parcels shipped nationwide per month

2,000+

Pallets received & shipped per month

3M+

Product samples assembled per month

99.99%

Order accuracy rate

Same-Day

Fulfillment on orders placed before noon CT

Our Process

How We Keep Your Supply Chain Moving

From inbound receiving to final-mile delivery, Nautical's full-service 3PL operation is built for speed, visibility, and accuracy. Here's how every order flows through our 460,000 sq. ft. Kansas City fulfillment center.

Receiving

Fast, accurate inbound logistics for every shipment.

Unload, inspect, and inventory inbound goods, whether they arrive by ocean container, trailer, or pallet, so your stock hits the shelves faster. Efficient receiving reduces stockouts and keeps your ecommerce operation running.

Core Capabilities

  • Container & trailer unloading
  • Quality inspections & verification
  • Product labeling & barcode scanning
  • Sorting, staging, & putaway
  • Inventory system updates in real time

Warehousing

Flexible storage in the heart of the US.

Our centrally located Kansas City warehouse gives you nationwide reach with competitive freight cost. Short-term overflow or long-term storage, we scale to your inventory profile and compliance needs.

Storage Options

  • Retail distribution staging
  • Overflow & seasonal inventory
  • Long-term & short-term storage
  • Food-grade, FDA-registered, climate-controlled
  • Racked, floor-stacked, or bulk

Fulfillment

Pick, pack, ship. Any channel, any configuration.

Every order handled with precision and visibility. EDI and API integrations to Shopify, Amazon, Walmart, Faire, and major ERPs sync inventory in real time. Same-day shipping on orders received by 1 pm CT.

Fulfillment Highlights

  • Real-time WMS visibility for every order
  • Direct-to-consumer & bulk B2B shipping
  • Custom kitting, labeling, and packaging
  • Subscription boxes and sampling drops

Value-Added Services

The extras CPG brands and sampling programs need most.

Assembly, kitting, FBA prep, contract packaging (flow wrap, overwrap, custom sourcing), marketing insert inclusion, and quality inspection. Built at partner request to lower cost and expand capability.

Available Services

  • Sampling kit assembly & experiential program fulfillment
  • FBA prep and labeling for Amazon sellers
  • Contract packaging & flow-wrap production
  • Marketing insert & promotional collateral inclusion
  • Returns and reverse logistics

Shipping

Built for heavier parcels. Competitive across every weight class.

Multi-modal LTL, FTL, and parcel under one roof. On products 5 lbs and up, our Kansas City location and negotiated carrier strategy often unlock meaningful savings vs. typical fulfillment providers. Ground reaches 85% of the US in 2 days.

Shipping Options

  • Negotiated FedEx and UPS parcel rates (often 18–32% below retail)
  • LTL and FTL consolidation for national coverage
  • Same-day local delivery via Tidal Trucking
  • International freight forwarding via Current International Freight

How We Keep Your Supply Chain Moving

From inbound receiving to final-mile delivery, Nautical’s full-service 3PL operation is built for speed, visibility, and accuracy. Here’s how every order flows through our Kansas City fulfillment center:

Receiving

Fast, accurate inbound logistics for every shipment.
We unload, inspect, and inventory your inbound goods—whether they arrive by ocean container, trailer, or pallet—so your stock hits the shelves (or storefront) faster. Efficient receiving reduces stockouts and keeps your ecommerce operations running smoothly.

Core Capabilities:

  • Container & trailer unloading

  • Quality inspections & verification

  • Product labeling & barcode scanning

  • Sorting, staging, & putaway

  • Inventory system updates in real time

Warehousing

Flexible storage solutions in the heart of the U.S.
Our centrally located Kansas City 3PL warehouse gives you nationwide reach with competitive freight costs. From short-term overflow to long-term storage, we offer scalable options tailored to your inventory profile and compliance needs.

Storage Options:

  • Retail distribution staging

  • Overflow & seasonal inventory

  • Long-term & short-term storage

  • Temperature-controlled & ambient

  • FDA-registered food-grade & medical device storage

Fulfillment

Order accuracy and speed that set the standard.
When an order comes in, it’s picked, packed, and shipped with precision—often the same day if placed before noon. You’ll have full visibility through our warehouse management system, with an account manager available whenever you need support.

Fulfillment Capabilities:

  • Ecommerce & omnichannel fulfillment

  • B2B distribution by pallet, carton, or each

  • Pick & pack accuracy tracking

  • Returns management & restocking

  • Customized SOPs for every client

Value-added Services

Customization that enhances every customer experience.
Our kitting and packaging teams handle complex projects that elevate your product presentation. Whether you’re launching a subscription box, preparing FBA shipments, or managing rework, Nautical adds precision and polish at every stage.

Solutions Include:

  • Kitting & product assembly

  • Packaging design & branding

  • Cross-docking & pallet reconfiguration

  • Container unloading & product rework

  • Custom software integrations & data sync

Shipping

Nationwide delivery with cost-efficient carrier options.
We manage carrier rate shopping, labeling, and daily pickups with FedEx, UPS, USPS, and DHL—plus regional box-truck delivery within 250 miles of Kansas City. Whether shipping parcel or full truckload, we keep costs low and delivery times short.

Shipping Services:

  • FTL, LTL & parcel shipping

  • Negotiated national carrier rates

  • Local and regional delivery fleet

  • Multi-carrier label generation

  • Real-time tracking & proof of delivery

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.

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Clean, Secure Facility with Multiple-Point Security, 15,000 Racked Pallet Spaces, 52 Dock Doors.
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Standard Pallet Storage, Non-Standard Pallet Storage, Bulk/Floor Storage Available.
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Food-Grade, FDA-Registered Warehouse. Ambient & Temperature-Controlled Options
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Technology-Facilitated Real-Time Inventory Management. Full API, EDI Capabilities
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Warehousing Excellence

Strategically Situated for Shipping Across the US

Our 460,000 sq. ft. Kansas City warehouse gives us competitive shipping rates and 2-day ground to 85% of the country. Modern technology, meticulous inventory management, and a dedicated team turn your warehousing needs into a strategic advantage.

Secure Facility. Multi-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. Ambient & Temperature-Controlled Options.

Real-Time Inventory Management. Full API and EDI Capabilities.

Find Space

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
FULFILL BETTER

Fulfillment

Always-Accurate Fulfillment. Real-Time Inventory. Happy Customers.

B2B & Retail Distribution

Business-to-business orders shipped via LTL, FTL, and parcel. Volume management and negotiated carrier contracts save on shipping and supply chain cost. Our WMS gives you real-time data on inventory and shipping schedules.

PIPO · PICO · Distribution · Local Delivery

Ecommerce Fulfillment

Direct-to-consumer complexity handled. Our shopping cart integrations connect cleanly to your digital storefronts and inventory. In-house temp staff scales for any order volume, from pilot programs to peak-season spikes.

Dropshipping · Reverse Logistics · Pick and Pack

Value-Added Fulfillment

Subscription boxes, marketing inserts, sampling drops. Custom assembly across any SKU mix into a finished package that delivers the customer experience your brand promises.

Kitting · FBA Prep · Quality Inspection

Fulfill Better

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.
SHIP CONFIDENTLY

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.

Parcel Optimization

Ship for Less with Comprehensive Coverage & Access to Major Carriers

Built for Heavier Parcels. Competitive Across Every Weight Class.

We fulfill any parcel profile. On products 5 lbs and up, our central Kansas City location and negotiated carrier strategy often deliver meaningful savings vs. typical fulfillment providers. Because of our shipping volume, we've negotiated FedEx, UPS, USPS, and DHL rates that we pass through to you.

5 lbs+

Where our parcel savings compound

85%

Of the US in 2-day ground from Kansas City

18–32%

Below retail on negotiated parcel rates

International Freight

Open up global possibilities, access new markets.

Full-service international freight forwarding and customs clearance. Complex import/export regulations handled by in-house experts so your international expansion doesn't stall at the border.

Domestic Freight

From the long haul to the last mile.

National domestic freight for lower-cost transportation to high-volume shipping accounts. We negotiate the routes, we track the trucks, we own the outcome.

Ship Confidently

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.

Our Guarantee

99.99%

Order Accuracy, Every Time

Two billion units shipped and counting. Every one of them backed by rigorous quality control, advanced technology, and a team that treats your customers like our own.

Rigorous QC

Multi-stage inspections at receiving, fulfillment, and outbound so mistakes never reach your customer.

Real-Time Visibility

Track every SKU, every order, every shipment through our client portal, backed by EDI and API integrations.

Accountability

If something goes wrong, we own it. Every step of the process is on our team, not yours.

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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One Partner for Your Whole Supply Chain

Fulfillment, warehousing, kitting, and freight, all handled from Kansas City. Fewer vendors to manage. More time for your team.

Fulfillment

Pick, pack, ship in any configuration. EDI/API integrations, real-time inventory, same-day cutoff.

Warehousing

460,000 sq. ft. of racked, bulk, and food-grade storage. FDA-registered, climate-controlled.

Marketing Services

Sampling kits, promotional bag assembly, contract packaging, and merchandising displays.

Logistics

LTL, FTL, and parcel under one roof. Multi-modal routing to the cheapest carrier per order.

International Freight

Freight forwarding and customs clearance for imported product. Ocean and air handled end-to-end.

Manufacturing

Global sourcing network and on-site quality control for brands that need product built to spec.
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Latest blog posts

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Selling Internationally: The Fulfillment Playbook for Cross-Border Growth

Selling internationally fails on delivery, not demand. See where cross-border orders break, the DDP vs DDU decision, and how to fulfill abroad without chaos.

The Fulfillment KPIs That Predict Problems Before They Cost You

Cost is a lagging metric. Track the four fulfillment KPIs that flag problems early, perfect order rate, accuracy, on-time, and backorders, before they cost you.

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