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MBE Certified · Memphis, Tennessee

B2B logistics,
operator-led.

High Bluff Logistics is a minority-owned third-party logistics company built for industrial and B2B supply chains. Owner-operated. Memphis-based. Directly accountable from the first call to the last pallet out the door.

26+
Years Experience
6
Service Lines
MBE
NMSDC Certified
B2B
Memphis Based
MBE Certified: NMSDCActive
Local Small Business: LOSBPending
Freight Broker AuthorityActive
01
Transloading

Ocean container to domestic trailer. BNSF, CN, Union Pacific ramp access. Port of Memphis barge. Memphis is the transload hub of mid-America.

02
Warehousing & Distribution

MRO, replacement parts, manufacturing support, and industrial distribution. Long-tenure client relationships, production-driven volume.

03
Value-Added Services
Core Niche

Kitting, labeling, repackaging, and inspection at the warehouse level.

04
Reverse Logistics
Core Niche

Returns processing, condition grading, refurbishment routing, and asset recovery.

05
Last-Mile & Courier

Industrial final-mile and scheduled B2B delivery across greater Memphis.

06
White Glove Delivery

Technical hardware, medical devices, and precision equipment with documented chain of custody.

Why High Bluff

What separates us
from the alternatives.

Memphis is not a sales territory. It is home.

We are full-time in Memphis. Our operator relationships, market intelligence, and accountability are all local. The incumbents fly in for meetings. We are already here.

Both sides of the table: shipper and 3PL.

We have managed 3PLs from the shipper's side as the customer holding providers accountable, and from the operator's side as the provider on the hook for results. That perspective is not common. It shows up in every engagement.

MBE certification backed by operating depth.

The certification opens the door. The 26-year operations track record is why clients stay. High Bluff is not an MBE looking to grow up. It is a serious operator that happens to be certified.

Built for industrial and B2B. Not consumer DTC.

We do not chase parcel e-commerce. Our model is built for industrial distribution, MRO, replacement parts, and manufacturing support. Long-tenure client relationships, production-driven volume, no consumer parcels.

How We Work

One contract.
Full accountability.

01
One Relationship

One contact. One contract. One escalation path. We do not hand you off to a partner and disappear.

02
Scalable Capacity

We source capacity across a curated Memphis-area operator network, giving clients access to warehousing, transloading, and delivery without the overhead of multiple vendor relationships.

03
Proactive Visibility

You learn about exceptions from us, before you discover them yourself. That is not a feature. It is the standard.

04
Operator Accountability

High Bluff is owner-operated. When something goes wrong, you reach the person who owns the outcome.

Certifications
NMSDC MBE Certified.

We support corporate supplier diversity mandates and Tier 2 reporting requirements with verified documentation and an operating company behind the credential.

MBE Certified: NMSDC
LOSB Pending
Broker Authority Active

Your freight deserves
an operator who owns it.

Tell us what you are moving and what has not been working. We will be direct about whether we are the right fit.

Services

Six service lines.
Industrial-grade
at every level.

Warehousing, distribution, transloading, VAS, reverse logistics, last-mile, and white glove delivery, backed by direct operator accountability at every step.

01
Memphis Advantage
Transloading

Memphis sits at the intersection of four Class I rail lines: BNSF, CN, Union Pacific, and CSX. The Port of Memphis handles more barge tonnage than any inland port east of the Mississippi. That infrastructure makes Memphis one of the premier transload markets in the country, and most shippers moving through the mid-south do not have a reliable local operator relationship to tap it.

High Bluff converts floor-loaded ocean containers into palletized domestic trailers, with documentation, photography, and quality inspection at every transfer point. We coordinate drayage from rail ramp or barge terminal to facility, and manage the full handoff so your freight does not sit in a gap between carriers.

Capabilities
Ocean container to domestic trailerFloor-loaded to palletizedCompliance labeling at transferContainer-open photographyQuality inspection documentationRail ramp drayage coordination
02
Warehousing & Distribution

Contract warehousing and distribution for industrial and B2B supply chains. MRO, replacement parts, manufacturing support, and general industrial distribution. Built for long-tenure client relationships, production-driven volume, and clean billing with no surprises. Storage, handling, inbound and outbound management, cycle count programs, and activity-based reporting are standard, not add-ons.

Capabilities
Pallet storage & handlingInbound / outbound managementCycle count programsActivity-based billingMulti-stop distributionInventory accuracy reporting
03
Core Niche
Value-Added Services

Kitting, assembly, labeling, repackaging, quality inspection, and compliance work performed at the warehouse level, before product moves to market. Every VAS engagement includes documented work instructions, self-check protocols, and completion photography. VAS requires the most discipline and is where most 3PLs perform worst. We do not accept that gap.

Capabilities
Kitting & light assemblyCompliance & retail labelingRepackaging & display prepFirst-article inspectionPhotography documentationCustom work instruction design
04
Core Niche
Reverse Logistics

Returns processing, condition grading, refurbishment routing, asset recovery, and recommerce preparation. Integrated forward and reverse operations, not a separate silo. For B2B clients with complex return streams, that integration is where cost and cycle time savings compound fastest.

Capabilities
Authorized returns processingCondition grading & documentationRefurbishment routingAsset recovery & dispositionRecommerce preparationIntegrated forward / reverse ops
05
Last-Mile & Courier

Final-mile delivery for industrial freight, scheduled B2B delivery routes, and time-sensitive courier service across greater Memphis. High Bluff manages scheduling, documentation, and performance accountability. You are not chasing a carrier.

Capabilities
Industrial final-mile deliveryScheduled B2B routesTime-sensitive courierPOD documentationGreater Memphis coverage
06
White Glove Delivery

Premium delivery for technical hardware, medical devices and DME, and high-value precision equipment. Chain of custody documentation, ESD-compliant handling, serial number and asset tracking, facility coordination, and delivery confirmation that holds up to audit.

Technical and IT: servers, GPUs, rack equipment. Medical and DME: devices and instruments requiring documented handling. High Value: precision equipment with specialized packaging and proof of condition.

Capabilities
Technical / IT hardware deliveryMedical device & DME handlingSerial number & asset trackingESD-compliant proceduresChain of custody documentationFacility & dock coordination

Tell us what
you're moving.

We will be direct about what fits our model and what does not.

About

Memphis-based.
Operator-led.
Built to last.

High Bluff is not a startup discovering logistics. We are led by a 26-year operator creating the platform that should have existed in Memphis a long time ago.

Who We Are

Warehouse-to-boardroom.
Both sides of the table.

High Bluff is led by an operator with 26 years of VP-level distribution experience across some of the most demanding logistics environments in the country, including one of the world's largest freight forwarders, multi-site 3PL operations across eight markets, and distribution turnaround operations that established our operational credibility in this market.

We have managed 3PLs from the shipper's side as the Fortune 500 customer evaluating and holding providers accountable, and from the operator's side as the provider on the hook for results. That dual perspective is not common. It informs every service we offer.

By the Numbers
26+
Years Experience
6
Service Lines
MBE
NMSDC Certified
$100M+
3PL Scale Managed

We are headquartered in Memphis because Memphis is the logistics capital of mid-America, and because we intend to be the operator this market recognizes as the standard for accountability and performance.

"Memphis built the logistics industry. High Bluff is here to be what Memphis has deserved to have: a dominant operator built from this market, for this market, accountable to this community."

Memphis is the second-busiest cargo airport in the world. Four Class I rail lines. Mississippi River barge access. Home of FedEx. The infrastructure exists. What has been missing is a Black-owned operator of scale. That is what we are building.

Operator Depth

Experience that shows up
on the floor.

Lean & Six Sigma

DMAIC, value stream mapping, 5S, kaizen, engineered labor standards. Applied as daily practice, not certification theater.

Forwarder & Shipper Fluency

Tenure inside one of the world's premier freight forwarders means we speak the language. Fortune 500 shipper-side experience means we understand what you need before you explain it.

Distribution and Fulfillment

Core expertise. Eight-market distribution network management, multi-client warehousing, industrial and MRO fulfillment. Standardized SOPs, KPIs, and accountability across every location.

Billing Integrity

We audit rate card performance and billing accuracy as standard practice, not in response to client complaints. Clean billing is a service, not a courtesy.

Contract Architecture

Client MSAs with clear SLAs, liability allocations, and escalation protocols. No ambiguity in the contract means no ambiguity in the relationship.

Memphis Market Intelligence

Full-time presence, deep partner relationships, and active engagement with the business community. We know this market from the inside.

Minority Business Enterprise

Certified. Capable.
Not just credentialed.

NMSDC MBE Certified

High Bluff Logistics holds active NMSDC Minority Business Enterprise certification. We support corporate supplier diversity mandates, Tier 2 reporting, and diversity spend requirements at the Fortune 500 level, with verified documentation and a real operating company behind the credential.

MBE certification is not our pitch. It is our credential. The pitch is 26 years of warehouse and distribution experience, a Memphis operator network, and accountability that does not require an escalation chain to find.

MBE Certified: NMSDC
LOSB Pending
Supplier Diversity Procurement

We work with corporate supplier diversity teams to support Tier 1 and Tier 2 diversity spend requirements. High Bluff can serve as a certified MBE prime across warehousing, distribution, transloading, and VAS service lines.

ServiceTierStatus
Warehousing & Distribution1 & 2Active
Transloading1 & 2Active
Value-Added Services1 & 2Active
Reverse Logistics1 & 2Active
White Glove Delivery1 & 2Active

Ready to work with
an operator who's been in your shoes?

Tell us what is not working. We will tell you if we are the right fit.

Capabilities

What we do.
How we're qualified
to do it.

This page is designed for procurement officers, supplier diversity teams, and contracting professionals evaluating High Bluff Logistics as a supplier. All certification documentation is available upon request.

Company Information
Legal NameHigh Bluff Holdings, LLC
DBAHigh Bluff Logistics
EIN41-4476518
Entity TypeLimited Liability Company, Tennessee
FoundedFebruary 24, 2026
HeadquartersMemphis, Tennessee
Service AreaMemphis Metro / Mid-South / National
Phone(901) 499-4647
Emailinfo@highblufflogistics.com
Websitehighblufflogistics.com
MC AuthorityMC1817552 (Active)
Certifications
Active
MBE: NMSDC Certified
National Minority Supplier Development Council
In Progress
LOSB: Local Small Business
Shelby County Equal Opportunity Compliance
Planned
GO-BID: State of Tennessee
Tennessee Department of General Services Vendor Registry
Classification Codes

NAICS and UNSPSC codes.

MBE Certificate Number: TN100000659

NAICS Codes
493110
General Warehousing and Storage
Warehousing, inventory management, and distribution for B2B and industrial clients.
541614
Logistics Consulting Services
Distribution network design, supply chain analysis, and operational consulting.
551112
Offices of Other Holding Companies
Operating holding company delivering day-to-day logistics services through High Bluff Logistics.
UNSPSC Codes
80101600
Transportation Management
Freight management, carrier coordination, and transportation logistics services.
80101704
Supply Chain Management
End-to-end supply chain consulting, logistics program development, and operational management.
Core Competencies

What we deliver
at the operator level.

3PL Brokerage and Operations Management

Third-party logistics brokerage and operations management. Single-source accountability across warehousing, transportation, and fulfillment programs for industrial and B2B clients.

Freight Transportation Arrangement

Truckload, LTL, and intermodal freight arrangement under active FMCSA broker authority (MC1817552). Load matching, carrier vetting, and performance accountability.

Warehousing and Distribution Strategy

Network design, site selection, WMS evaluation, and operational setup for contract warehousing and multi-stop distribution programs. Lean methodology applied to every engagement.

Supply Chain Consulting

Process optimization, cost reduction, KPI development, and operational assessment. 3PL selection, vendor management, contract negotiation, and billing integrity auditing.

Reverse Logistics and Returns Processing

Returns processing program design and execution. Condition grading, refurbishment routing, asset recovery, and recommerce preparation integrated with forward distribution operations.

Industrial and MRO B2B Logistics

Value-added services including kitting, labeling, quality inspection, repackaging, and first-article documentation. Specialized handling for replacement parts, MRO, and manufacturing supply chains.

Vendor and Carrier Management

Carrier relationship management, contract negotiation, compliance oversight, and performance accountability. Full vendor management lifecycle from vetting through ongoing SLA enforcement.

White Glove and Specialty Delivery

Technical IT hardware, medical device and DME, and high-value precision equipment delivery. Chain of custody documentation, ESD-compliant handling, serial number and asset tracking.

Differentiators

What sets us apart.

Minority-owned and controlled: NMSDC MBE Certified. Active certification. Verified documentation available for Tier 1 and Tier 2 supplier diversity reporting and procurement packages.
Memphis market expertise with direct awareness of regional infrastructure demand. Full-time local presence. Direct knowledge of the region's industrial corridor, carrier ecosystem, and emerging logistics demand driven by major infrastructure investment in the Greater Memphis area.
Established strategic partnerships providing national freight corridor coverage. Regional logistics operator relationships across the Mid-South, Gulf Coast, Atlantic Gateway, and West Coast supporting scalable service delivery beyond the Memphis market.
26+ years of executive logistics operations experience. VP-level 3PL leadership, carrier relations, and P&L management. Both shipper-side and operator-side accountability across industrial, B2B, and MRO supply chains.
Technology-forward operations utilizing AI-assisted workflow automation. Rapid client onboarding, logistics modeling, and operational reporting infrastructure supporting enterprise-grade responsiveness at owner-operator speed.
Locally owned and headquartered in Shelby County, Tennessee. LOSB certification in progress through Shelby County Equal Opportunity Compliance. Memphis-rooted with national service capability.
Principal Experience

26+ years.
Both sides of the table.

26+ years of continuous logistics industry leadership spanning operations, distribution, carrier management, and executive strategy

VP-level oversight of full-service 3PL operations with annual revenues exceeding $100M, including multi-site warehousing, transportation, and fulfillment programs

Deep experience in industrial and B2B supply chains including MRO distribution, replacement parts logistics, and value-added services

Established relationships across Class I rail, regional carrier, and Memphis commercial real estate markets with track record of translating market intelligence into operational advantage

26+
Years of progressive logistics and distribution leadership
$100M+
3PL operation scale managed at VP level
8
Markets managed simultaneously across distribution network
MBA
Graduate business degree. NMSDC MBE Certified Principal.
Supplier Diversity
Certification documentation available upon request.

High Bluff Logistics supports Tier 1 and Tier 2 supplier diversity requirements. We can provide NMSDC certification letters, W-9, insurance certificates, and capability documentation for procurement packages.

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Contact

Direct access.
No queue.

You reach the operator, not a sales team. Tell us what you are moving and what has not been working. We will be direct about whether we are the right fit.

Get in Touch
Phone
Email
Location
Memphis, Tennessee
Response Time

We respond to all inquiries within one business day. For time-sensitive freight needs, call directly.

What to Expect

A direct conversation about your freight situation and an honest assessment of fit. We do not oversell and we do not commit to service we cannot deliver.

Memphis Operators

If you run a warehousing, trucking, or distribution operation in the Memphis area and are interested in working with High Bluff, reach out directly using the form.

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