Inbound Logistics | July 2025

LYNDEN

ODW LOGISTICS

Over land, on the water, in the air—or in any combination—Lynden has been helping customers solve transportation problems for almost a century. Operating in challenging locations around the globe, Lynden

ODW Logistics is a leading provider of contract logistics, freight consolidation, and managed transportation services—delivering end-to-end supply chain solutions for both B2B and DTC shippers. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, ODW

has built a reputation of superior service to diverse industries including oil and gas, mining, construction, retail and manufacturing. The Lynden family of companies delivers a completely integrated freight transportation package including truckload and less-than- truckload transportation, scheduled and charter barges, rail barges, intermodal bulk chemical hauls, scheduled and chartered air freighters, domestic and international air

combines warehousing, fulfillment, and freight management into a unified approach that helps clients reduce total landed costs, improve service levels, and scale with confidence. Since its founding in 1971, this privately held company has focused on transforming logistics challenges into growth opportunities through collaboration, transparency, and long-

John R. Ness CEO

Stuart Nakayama President Lynden Logistics

term, trusted partnerships. Its comprehensive suite of services includes supply chain network design, warehousing and distribution, e-commerce fulfillment, and managed transportation—oering a fully integrated logistics solution. With a national footprint of modern, high-performance fulfillment centers across the U.S., ODW supports scalable warehousing solutions for hundreds of national and global brands. From labor optimization

forwarding, international ocean forwarding, customs brokerage, trade show shipping, remote site construction, sanitary bulk commodities hauling, 3PL warehousing and distribution, and multi-modal logistics. At Lynden, complex transportation problems are solved with the right people, with the right tools and the right experience. From origin to destination, over any terrain, managing freight movement, as well as the flow of information, Lynden provides innovative solutions to meet customers’ unique needs. By focusing on challenging

and inventory control to value-added services such as kitting, packaging, and returns management, ODW delivers flexible solutions that align with evolving retail and fulfillment strategies. ODW’s proprietary software platform, ODW- LINK, provides robust capabilities across managed transportation, warehouse

opportunities and developing niche markets, Lynden seamlessly adapts to changing market conditions and requirements. This

approach has been key to its evolution from an Alaska and Washington trucking company to a diverse global transportation and logistics company. From humble beginnings as a two-horse operation in Lynden, WA, to pioneering over-the-road service from the Lower 48 to Alaska in the 1950s, the Lynden family of companies still operates under the original philosophy: put the customer first, work hard, deliver quality and be the best. “Today more than ever, it’s vitally important to provide agile and flexible transportation and logistics options to our customers,” says Stuart Nakayama, President of Lynden Logistics. “Our industry requires critical thinking and experienced decision making. Our Lynden team provides award-winning customer service, creating the Lynden experience of excellence while reliably transporting goods safely, intact, and on time.”

management, labor optimization, and advanced supply chain visibility. By leveraging tier-1 WMS and TMS platforms along with 24/7 control tower monitoring, customers gain real-time insight into inventory, order flows, and transportation activities—enabling proactive operations management. Through its integrated approach, proprietary technology, and commitment to partnership, ODW Logistics empowers customers to reduce supply chain costs, build resilient networks, and gain a competitive edge. Its freight consolidation programs minimize touchpoints, reduce LTL shipments, and maximize truckload eciency—aligning with major retailer requirements while reducing carbon footprint. Additionally, its dedicated e-commerce and omnichannel fulfillment solutions help brands scale direct-to-consumer operations with flexible, fast, and accurate delivery. “Our mission is to deliver the dierence to every client with trusted, strategic, and innovative logistics solutions,” shared John Ness, CEO. “We are proud of the relationships we’ve built, and this recognition reflects the hard work and dedication of our entire team.” Whether enabling national retail distribution or supporting a fast- growing DTC brand, ODW Logistics delivers integrated logistics solutions that reduce costs, increase agility, and position customers for long- term success.

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