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Our top picks for 3PL companies in Kansas City are MetroPark Warehouses, Smart Warehousing and Wagner Logistics. They lead on results, clear pricing and verified reviews. Compare budgets, pricing models and specialties in the table below to find the right fit.
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Food, beverage and rail-served storage in Kansas City
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Kansas City, MO
Founded
1970
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60 / 100
Family-founded Kansas City 3PL since 1970 with 2.1M sq ft across seven rail-served, food-grade facilities.
MetroPark Warehouses has operated in Kansas City since 1970 and lists seven facilities totaling about 2.1 million sq ft in Kansas City, MO and KS. It offers rail-served and temperature-controlled storage with SQF, AIB and TTB bonded credentials. Pricing is by quote.
Brands wanting a KC-headquartered 3PL with a national network
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Overland Park, KS
Founded
2001
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60 / 100
Kansas City-metro 3PL founded 2001 with 10M+ sq ft nationally and a Kansas City, MO facility with cold storage.
Smart Warehousing was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas. It runs 30+ locations with more than 10 million sq ft, including a Kansas City, MO facility with temperature-controlled space. It offers ecommerce and retail fulfillment on its own SWIMS WMS.
Contract and multi-tenant warehousing for established shippers
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North Kansas City, MO
Founded
1946
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56.8 / 100
North Kansas City-headquartered contract logistics and warehousing provider operating since 1946.
Wagner Logistics has operated since 1946 and is headquartered in North Kansas City, Missouri. It provides contract logistics, public and multi-tenant warehousing, and transportation across a national network. Pricing is by quote.
Brands needing fulfillment plus contract packaging and kitting
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Kansas City, MO
Founded
2017
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58 / 100
Kansas City 3PL founded 2017 combining fulfillment, kitting and contract packaging in a large KC facility.
Nautical Manufacturing & Fulfillment was founded in 2017 and opened a new Kansas City 3PL center in October 2023. It offers pick-and-pack, pallet storage, kitting, contract packaging and promotional fulfillment. It holds a 5.0 rating from three Clutch reviews.
Kansas City 3PL founded 2021 for small to mid-size Shopify DTC brands, with a 112,000 sq ft warehouse.
Fulfilled By Jack is a Kansas City 3PL founded in 2021 that targets small and mid-size Shopify DTC brands. It runs a 112,000 sq ft facility with DTC, Amazon and retail fulfillment and climate-controlled storage. Pricing is quoted per brand.
Food-grade and shared warehousing with rail access
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Columbus, OH
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53.5 / 100
Columbus, OH 3PL with 4M+ sq ft nationally and a rail-served 128,000 sq ft Kansas City, MO warehouse.
Spartan Logistics is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio and operates more than 4 million sq ft of warehouse space. Its Kansas City, MO site on Deramus Avenue is over 128,000 sq ft with rail access. Pricing is by quote.
Omnichannel and subscription brands wanting fulfillment plus transport
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Oak Brook, IL
Founded
1971
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55.5 / 100
Oak Brook, IL logistics firm founded 1971 operating a Kansas City, MO fulfillment center with integrated transport.
Hub Group was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Oak Brook, Illinois. It runs a Kansas City, MO fulfillment center offering ecommerce, omnichannel and subscription fulfillment with truckload, LTL and parcel shipping. Pricing is by quote.
Ecommerce and multichannel brands wanting a family-owned national 3PL
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Edwards, CO
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51.5 / 100
Family-owned national 3PL that opened a 69,320 sq ft Kansas City ecommerce fulfillment center in 2019.
Symbia Logistics is a family-owned 3PL with its listed address in Edwards, Colorado. In 2019 it opened a 69,320 sq ft Kansas City ecommerce fulfillment center, building on IFS, which it acquired in 2018. Pricing is by quote.
Kansas City sits near the center of the country, so ground shipping can reach much of the US within a few days. Start with the provider’s fit for your products, order volume and channels. Therefore, share real data, such as monthly orders, SKU count and average order size, before you request quotes.
Next, check integrations with your store and marketplaces, plus accuracy and on-time shipping rates. In addition, ask about special handling you need, such as kitting, lot tracking or temperature control.
Why location matters
Shipping from closer to your customers usually lowers costs and speeds up delivery. Likewise, a site near your import port shortens the time from container to shelf. However, location is only one factor, so weigh it against service quality and price.
Questions to ask before you sign
First, ask for an all-in quote with every fee listed. Next, ask how they handle peak season. Then ask how errors are credited. Finally, visit the site or speak with a current client of similar size. As a result, you can compare every provider on equal terms.
How we ranked them
Each provider is scored out of 100: results and case studies (40%), specialty fit (25%), pricing transparency (20%) and verified reviews (15%). The score sets the editorial order. Sponsored spots are sold separately and never change it.
Confirm the provider handles your product type, volume and channels (Amazon FBA, Shopify, wholesale).
Get an all-in quote: setup, receiving, storage, per-order or per-unit fees, and monthly minimums.
Ask about certifications that matter for your category, such as cGMP for supplements or hazmat handling.
Check service levels in writing: accuracy, turnaround times and how errors are credited.
Speak to one current client of a similar size before you commit.
FAQs: Best 3PL Companies in Kansas City
Who are the top-rated 3PL in Kansas City?
The ranked list above shows the top-rated 3PL companies in Kansas City, scored on results, pricing transparency, specialty fit and verified reviews. Sponsored spots, if any, are labeled and sit outside the ranking.
How much do 3PL in Kansas City charge?
Pricing for 3PL companies in Kansas City usually depends on volume: per order, per unit, per pallet or a quoted project fee, often with a monthly minimum. Minimums for each provider are in the comparison table above. Ask for a written quote that lists every fee, including setup, receiving, storage and account management.
Do I need a local provider?
For warehousing and freight, location matters: a provider near your customers or ports cuts shipping zones, transit time and cost. Many brands split inventory across two regions as they grow.
