Keller Logistics - Houston
Houston, TX
Keller Houston provides 200,000 sq ft strategically located for Gulf Coast distribution with Manhattan Scale WMS and 3PL distribution services.
Review profile3PL Providers in Houston and Port Houston, Texas
Compare 5 active directory profiles using documented capabilities and local operating fit.
Planning 3pl providers service in Houston and Port Houston
Houston is a major port and industrial freight market with strong demand for drayage, project cargo, specialized trucking, warehousing, and international forwarding.
Market coverage: This page includes providers based in Houston, Pasadena, Deer Park, Baytown, Seabrook, La Porte, Channelview, Stafford, Sugar Land, Pearland, The Woodlands, Katy, Bellaire. Each profile shows its actual base.
Use the profiles below to build a shortlist, then confirm the precise lane, cargo, equipment, timing, authority, insurance, availability, and price directly with each provider.
Freight connections
- Port Houston
- George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- I-10, I-45 and US-59 corridors
Industries shaping demand
- energy
- petrochemicals
- industrial equipment
- international trade
Questions to resolve
- Confirm Port Houston terminal, appointment, chassis, and free-time responsibility in writing.
- Separate energy and project cargo from consumer-fulfillment work before comparing providers.
- Ask whether quoted coverage includes the Ship Channel, I-10, I-45, or only a suburban ring.
- For international freight, confirm whether the same company is the forwarder, customs broker, or only the warehouse.
- Require the same origin, destination, and accessorial assumptions on every quote.
- Check USDOT, MC, FMC, or CBP identifiers that match the job—not a generic Houston address.
Evidence to compare
- Warehouse and fulfillment capabilities
- Inventory and technology systems
- Facility location and operating coverage
- Current business-identity evidence
What 3pl providers do in the Houston and Port Houston market
3PLs combine warehousing, inventory handling, order fulfillment, transportation coordination, or value-added logistics under one operating relationship.
In Houston and Port Houston, the operating context includes Port Houston, George Bush Intercontinental Airport, I-10, I-45 and US-59 corridors. Demand is shaped by energy, petrochemicals, industrial equipment, international trade.
Shortlist criteria
- Facility location and usable capacity
- Inventory, order, and integration systems
- Receiving, storage, pick-pack, and returns scope
- Documented commodity and customer fit
Questions before requesting a quote
- Which services are performed directly at the listed facility?
- What are the minimum volumes, cutoffs, implementation requirements, and accessorial charges?
Directory evidence standard: UNITECARGO requires a current website, physical address, detailed capability record, and recent directory review for an indexable 3PL profile.
Provider counts by service
As of , this directory lists the following active profiles marked verified:
- 5 3PL providers
Ports, airports, and corridors this page covers
- Port Houston
- George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- I-10, I-45 and US-59 corridors
Local selection rules
Houston is a major port and industrial freight market with strong demand for drayage, project cargo, specialized trucking, warehousing, and international forwarding.
- Confirm Port Houston terminal, appointment, chassis, and free-time responsibility in writing.
- Separate energy and project cargo from consumer-fulfillment work before comparing providers.
- Ask whether quoted coverage includes the Ship Channel, I-10, I-45, or only a suburban ring.
- For international freight, confirm whether the same company is the forwarder, customs broker, or only the warehouse.
- Require the same origin, destination, and accessorial assumptions on every quote.
- Check USDOT, MC, FMC, or CBP identifiers that match the job—not a generic Houston address.
When to use a broker, a carrier, or a 3PL in Houston and Port Houston
Houston and Port Houston is not one vendor type. The right first call depends on whether the freight still needs a building, a licensed desk, or a truck.
| When this is the job | Use | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Inventory, fulfillment, or staging near Port Houston | 3PL | The constraint is the building, cutoff, and handling—not a one-off truck. |
| A one-time or irregular lane after the freight is ready to roll | Freight broker | You need a licensed desk to source capacity, not a warehouse agreement. |
| A dedicated lane you can fill and schedule | Carrier | Direct USDOT or MC identity and equipment beat an extra handoff. |
Compare documented 3PL Providers capabilities in Houston and Port Houston
Compare provider bases, modes, capabilities, service-appropriate evidence, and verification dates before requesting shipment-specific terms.
| Provider | Base | Transport modes | Documented capabilities | MC | DOT | FMC | CBP | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keller Logistics - Houston | Houston, TX | Not documented | Strategic Gulf Coast Location, Distribution Services | — | — | — | — | Aug 16, 2026 |
| Order Fulfillment Solutions (OFS) - Houston | Houston, TX | Not documented | E-Commerce Fulfillment, Distribution Services, Automated Systems | — | — | — | — | Aug 16, 2026 |
| Port City Logistics | Houston, TX | Ocean, Truck Ftl, Truck Ltl +2 | Port Logistics, Drayage Services, Import/Export | — | — | — | — | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Schneider Logistics - Houston | Houston, TX | Truck Ftl, Truck Ltl, Intermodal +1 | Intermodal Transportation, Port Drayage | — | — | — | — | Aug 13, 2026 |
| XPO Logistics - Houston | Houston, TX | Truck Ftl, Truck Ltl, Rail +1 | E-Commerce, Omnichannel Retail, Industrial Logistics +1 | — | — | — | — | Aug 13, 2026 |
Editorial profiles are shown alphabetically. Paid placements appear separately and are labeled. This table does not assign ratings or declare a best provider.
3PL Providers profiles in Houston and Port Houston
Order Fulfillment Solutions (OFS) - Houston
Houston, TX
OFS Houston offers 275,000 sq ft with automated fulfillment systems for e-commerce and consumer goods distribution as a Houston 3PL.
Review profilePort City Logistics
Houston, TX
Port City Logistics specializes in port services, drayage, and supply chain management with a focus on the Houston port area. The company provides comprehensive logistics solutions…
Review profileSchneider Logistics - Houston
Houston, TX
Schneider Logistics offers comprehensive supply chain solutions including transportation management, warehousing, and intermodal services. With over 85 years of transportation expe…
Review profileXPO Logistics - Houston
Houston, TX
XPO Logistics provides cutting-edge supply chain solutions including contract logistics, less than truckload, and last mile delivery services. Known for technology-driven logistics…
Review profileQuestions about 3PL Providers in Houston and Port Houston
How many 3pl providers are listed in Houston and Port Houston?
UNITECARGO currently lists 5 active profiles in the Houston and Port Houston market that are marked verified and classified as 3pl providers. Counts change as records are reviewed.
What freight connections matter for 3pl providers in Houston and Port Houston?
This page covers Port Houston, George Bush Intercontinental Airport, I-10, I-45 and US-59 corridors. Confirm the provider actually serves the terminal, airport, or corridor your shipment uses.
How should I compare 3pl providers in Houston and Port Houston?
Confirm Port Houston terminal, appointment, chassis, and free-time responsibility in writing. Separate energy and project cargo from consumer-fulfillment work before comparing providers. Ask whether quoted coverage includes the Ship Channel, I-10, I-45, or only a suburban ring.
When should I use a broker, a carrier, or a 3PL in Houston and Port Houston?
Use a 3PL when inventory has to sit or get picked. Use a freight broker when the freight is ready and you need capacity. Use a carrier when you have a dedicated lane and can work a USDOT or MC identity directly.