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Why Nautical?

Turn Your Supply Chain Into a Competitive Advantage.

At Nautical, we believe your supply chain should be more than an expense — it should be a growth engine. From manufacturing and sourcing to fulfillment and delivery, our vertically integrated model helps brands reduce costs, increase efficiency, and deliver exceptional customer experiences.

Partner with experience. Partner with Nautical — and increase your profit margin.

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Integrated Services from Manufacturing to Final Mile

Manufacturing & Global Sourcing

Access world-class quality at competitive pricing. Our international factories and sourcing specialists connect your business with top-tier manufacturers and materials around the globe — ensuring product integrity, speed, and cost savings.

Global Product Sourcing

Manufacturing

Product Development

3PL & Fulfillment Services

Located in the heart of the U.S., Nautical’s centrally based 3PL operation is built for nationwide efficiency. We combine technology, flexibility, and accuracy to help your brand reach customers faster — at a lower cost.

Warehousing (racked, bulk, or food grade)

Pick & Pack, Kitting, FBA Prep, Cross-Docking

Freight, Parcel, and Local Box Truck Delivery

Marketing Promotional Services

Bring your brand to life with experiential campaigns that drive engagement and sales. Nautical designs and fulfills promotional kits, product samples, and sustainable packaging programs that connect your brand directly with customers.

Product Sampling

Promotional Kits

Sustainable Marketing

Your End-to-end Supply Chain Partner

When you partner with Nautical, you gain a one-stop solution for every link in your supply chain.

Our vertical integration — spanning manufacturing, fulfillment, freight, and staffing — allows us to deliver unmatched cost control and quality assurance from dock to door. By managing every stage of the process, we help you lower transaction costs, reduce uncertainty, and synchronize supply and demand for maximum profitability.

Manufacturing

Warehousing

Global Shipping

FulFillment

Marketing

Freight

The Nautical difference

Makes all the difference

Our commitment to precision, transparency, and long-term partnership has made Nautical the trusted logistics partner for retailers and brands of all sizes.

Our Quality Promise

Cost Optimization: We leverage technology, location, and scale to cut freight costs, improve delivery times, and streamline distribution.
Tailored Solutions: Your products are unique — your logistics should be, too. We customize every program around your specific inventory, fulfillment, and distribution requirements.
Technology Support: Our systems integrate seamlessly with your e-commerce platforms, providing real-time visibility across orders and inventory.
Customer Experience: We focus on accurate, on-time delivery and proactive communication to protect your reputation and your customer satisfaction.
Efficient Fulfillment: We manage the complexities of timely and accurate order fulfillment, even during peak seasons of order fluctuation.
Scalable Partnership: From pilot programs to national rollouts, our flexible solutions grow alongside your business — without disruption.

Building a Stronger, More Sustainable Future

We’re more than just another cog in the machine. Nautical combines business excellence with community impact — ensuring that the success we create benefits our partners, people, and planet.

Supply Chain Resilience

Our integrated approach minimizes risk and creates stability through every market shift.

Accessible Sustainability

We implement sustainable materials, recyclable packaging, and perishable plastic innovations that reduce environmental impact.

Community Outcomes

Through local partnerships and inclusive hiring , we invest in people — not just processes.

Industries We Serve

Nautical supports a diverse range of industries — from fast-growing eCommerce brands to established retail and B2B distributors. Our team understands the unique logistics and packaging needs that define each sector, helping you scale efficiently while keeping costs predictable.

Core Industries:

E-Commerce & DTC Fulfillment: Integrated APIs and same-day shipping for online brands.
Retail & Wholesale Distribution: Cross-docking, palletized storage, and route optimization for national retailers.
Subscription Box & Promotional Kitting: Precision assembly and packaging for recurring shipments.
Consumer Goods & Food Products: Food-grade storage, labeling, and compliant freight solutions.
Manufacturing & Industrial Supply: Bulk inventory handling, staging, and B2B order accuracy.

Why It Matters: Every industry has its own challenges — Nautical’s customized workflows and advanced WMS integrations ensure you get a logistics partner that understands your business, not just your boxes.

Why Brands Choose Nautical As Their 3PL

Your growth is our logistics strategy. Partner with Nautical and experience fulfillment built for scale, precision, and long-term partnership.

Centrally located in the U.S. for optimal 2–3 day coverage nationwide

Seamless integrations with Shopify, Amazon, and all major eCommerce platforms

Proven reliability — 99.8% on-time fulfillment rate and top-tier client retention

Transparent pricing with no hidden fees or long-term contracts

Full Service, End-to-End

Extend your business, reach new markets, and lower your costs. Our #1 focus is facilitating your success.

Wholesale Sourcing & Custom Manufacturing

Nautical connects you to a global sourcing network

Designed to deliver premium quality at the most competitive cost. As both a first-party manufacturer and multinational sourcing partner, we simplify complex international production through direct relationships, on-site quality control, and streamlined logistics management.

Lower Your Landed Cost

Our global footprint allows us to identify the most efficient manufacturing regions for each product category — from consumer goods to industrial components. By leveraging economies of scale and trusted factory partnerships, we reduce production and freight costs without compromising quality.

End-to-End Product Development

Whether you’re refining an existing product or developing something entirely new, our sourcing specialists manage every stage — design consultation, material selection, factory coordination, compliance, and delivery — ensuring your brand’s standards are met from prototype to pallet.

On-Site Quality Assurance

We employ trained inspectors in key markets to verify materials, match specifications, and maintain product integrity before shipment. This hands-on approach safeguards your reputation while keeping your supply chain efficient and predictable.

Source better products. Develop your own. Lower your landed cost — all with Nautical.

3PL Services to Help You Reach Customers Anywhere.

Nautical is your U.S.-based 3PL partner built to help brands grow faster, ship smarter, and operate more efficiently. Whether you’re shipping 25 orders a month or 25,000, our fulfillment center is focused on one goal — your success.

Your Fulfillment Partner for the Long Haul

Our value-added services — from pick and pack to kitting, assembly, labeling, and FBA prep — were built at the request of our partners to lower costs and expand capability. That same client-driven mindset remains at the heart of everything we do.

No Job is Too Complex for Nautical

Warehousing

Racked Space · Bulk Storage · Food Grade Facility

Our warehouse is designed for modern fulfillment and distribution operations — built to receive, store, and ship with speed and accuracy.

We offer both short-term and long-term storage in racked, floor-stacked, or bulk configurations.
Storage can be bundled with fulfillment to streamline your costs and simplify billing.

Capabilities Include:

Inventory Receiving & Putaway
Barcode & SKU Labeling
Temperature & Cleanliness Compliance
Pallet-Level Billing & Monthly Storage Plans
Cycle Counting & Inventory Audits
Cross-Docking & Short-Term Staging

Fulfillment

Pick & Pack · Distribution · Omnichannel Fulfillment

We handle every order with precision and visibility. Nautical integrates directly with your eCommerce storefronts and retail channels to sync orders, inventory, and tracking in real time.

From small-batch eCommerce jobs to projects exceeding 300,000 units, we deliver efficiency, accuracy, and cost savings at scale.

Fulfillment Highlights:

Real-time WMS visibility for all orders
Custom kitting, labeling, and packaging
Direct-to-consumer (DTC) and bulk B2B shipping
Complete packaging and material sourcing

Shipping & Freight

FTL & LTL · Parcel Service · Local Box Truck Delivery

We partner with all major carriers to provide deeply discounted freight and parcel rates, leveraging our high shipping volumes for your benefit.

From full truckloads to single parcels, Nautical manages packaging, labeling, routing, and delivery — including local straight-truck service within 250 miles of Kansas City.

Shipping Options:

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

Warehousing & 3PL Solutions Built for the Midwest
Supply Chain

At Nautical, we understand that every business has unique logistics challenges. That’s why our team delivers a full suite of 3PL and value-added services designed to optimize efficiency, reduce costs, and keep your operations moving smoothly — across the Kansas City region and nationwide.

Rack and Bulk Storage

Cross-Docking & Transloading

Value-Added Rework

Trailer Storage

Devanning

Kitting & Assembly

Pick & Pack

Parcel Service

FTL & LTL Options

Quality Inspection

Freight Consolidation

Overwrap and Packaging

EDI/API Integrations

FBA Prep

Retail Distribution

Marketing Services: Promotional Kitting & Product Sampling

Design Experiences That Drive Customer Action

Transform your marketing into a hands-on experience. Nautical’s product sampling, promotional kit, and demo fulfillment services help brands build awareness, inspire engagement, and convert interest into measurable sales.

From fin-seal flow wrap packaging to custom promotional bags and kits, we handle every stage of production — design, assembly, and delivery — with precision and speed.

Need promotional items sourced? Our global procurement team can locate virtually any branded product or packaging component, leveraging our international supplier network to keep costs low and timelines tight.

Drive awareness with product samples that sell — and experiences that customers remember.

Trusted by Our Brand Partners

We value every client-partner and treat every order as if it was the most important thing we’ll ever do. Because it is.

Global Freight Forwarding & Customs Clearance

Moving anything, anywhere safely by land, water, or air

Through our subsidiary Current International Freight, we provide end-to-end global logistics solutions — moving products anywhere in the world by land, sea, or air.

Global Reach

Ship to and from any port or airport worldwide, supported by our vetted partner network and real-time tracking systems.

Customs Clearance

Navigate international regulations with ease. Our experts handle all documentation, tariff classifications, and compliance to avoid costly delays.

On-Site Quality Control

We provide inspection services at exit and entry ports to verify shipment quality, compliance, and accuracy.

Local Box Truck Delivery Service

Liftgate-equipped straight trucks

Nautical provides dependable local and regional delivery within a 250-mile radius of Kansas City through our subsidiary Tidal Trucking. Designed for speed, precision, and flexibility, our fleet supports everything from palletized freight to delicate packaged goods — ensuring your shipments arrive safely and on time.

Comprehensive Coverage

We offer scheduled and same-day deliveries for B2B, retail, and warehouse transfers. Our fleet includes liftgate-equipped straight trucks ideal for dock-to-door transport and last-mile delivery.

Safety and Reliability

Our professional drivers maintain an A+ safety rating and operate under strict performance and compliance standards. Real-time dispatch tracking keeps you informed from pickup to delivery.

24/7 Availability

With around-the-clock service and emergency response capabilities, Tidal Trucking ensures your supply chain keeps moving — no matter the hour or conditions.

Staffing Temporary-to-Permanent Placements

Better Staffing Through an Equal Focus on Both Workers and Employers

creatING MORE pathways to full-time, living wage jobs. By bringing greater equity and quality to the temporary labor system by matching workers to positions that fit their skills, interests, and needs, our sister company Staffing by Starboard sources high-quality temp labor for businesses in the greater Kansas City area.

By keeping things simple and streamlined for both employers and temp workers with a remote onboarding process and fully digitized paperwork system, we reduce many of the frustrations associated with traditional staffing systems. We work alongside your company during onboarding, facilitating technology-driven and efficient processes, and working proactively to keep turnover to a minimum.

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