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Labeling Label Experts The Bay Logistics IT Department develops, formats, creates, and scans a myriad of customized labels for clients. As label experts we are able to incorporate both 1D and 2D bar codes into our inventory management strategy. We have never encountered a label we couldn’t replicate and master! Contact Us With Any Questions Home > Our Services > Labeling >

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North America's Premier Logistics Provider Warehousing | Inventory Management | Distribution | Storage | Order Fulfillment | Transportation & More Contact Us Our Services BAY LOGISTICS ACQUIRED A DISTRIBUTION CENTER IN BATTLE CREEK, MICHIGAN > It's Better At Bay! Bay Logistics is an accomplished supply chain management firm which provides comprehensive solutions for warehousing, transportation, distribution, and other logistics services. The professionals at Bay Logistics listen closely to clients, and devise customized, cost–saving processes for packaging, ingredients, raw material replenishment, work in process, finished goods, inventory management, order fulfillment, and hazardous liquid flammable chemicals. More About Us GIVE US A CALL (616) 432-5499 We will provide you with information on our new 210,000 square foot temperature-controlled Distribution Center in Coopersville, MI and information on our new Warehouse in Michigan City, Indiana! Our Services Our Services Inventory Management The Bay Logistics proprietary Radio Frequency Warehouse Management System makes inventory management simple and efficient. Inventory Management > Warehousing Food grade, refrigerated & ambient, selective and drive in racking, HAZMAT, liquid flammable, “hot rooms” and long-term space. Warehousing > Food Safety Program Bay Logistics has solutions for companies with products that need to be temperature controlled, both heated and refrigerated. Food Safety Program > Hazardous Chemical/ Flammable Bay Logistics is licensed by the Detroit Fire Marshall and the State of Michigan for storing and transferring Hazardous and Flammable materials. Hazardous Chemical/Flammable > Container Management Bay Logistics will manage full and empty containers. Container Management > Cross Dock Operations Bay Logistics is proficient in all aspects of managing a cross dock. Cross Dock Operations > Order Fulfillment Fulfilling a sales order to the customer's specifications from beginning to end. Order Fulfillment > Pick & Pack Receiving, processing and shipping orders for customers. Pick & Pack > Quality Inspections Sorting and inspecting parts by our accredited quality inspection company Bay/MPS. Quality Inspections > Rail Transloading Take advantage of lower transportation rates by shipping into Bay Logistics using the rail. Rail Transloading > Transportation Managing transportation through trucking companies like Martin Transportation Systems. Transportation > Shuttle/Switching Operations Bay Logistics owns and operates a fleet of switchers across many of our Distribution Centers. Switching services help our customers better utilize their equipment. We’ll even manage the fueling on site! Shuttle/Switching Operations > Trailer Yard Management Bay Logistics has the software and programming necessary for managing a trailer drop lot. Trailer Yard Management > Labeling Bay Logistics can develop, print, apply and scan customized labels for clients. Labeling > Long Term Storage Bay Logistics can assist clients in keeping materials, which need to be stored long term, dry, safe, and sound. Long Term Storage > Storage Trailer Leasing & Rental Trailer rental division FOCUS LEASING LLC provides clients with 48’ and 53’ trailers used for storage. Storage Trailer Leasing & Rental > Rust Preventative Application Bay Logistics rust preventative application ensures that your parts stay in pristine condition throughout the production process. Rust Preventative Application > Latest News Bay Logistics & MTS are investing in the future of La Porte & Michigan City! The La Porte Economic Advancement Partnership (LEAP) and the Economic Development Corporation Michigan City (EDCMC) continue to partner in a joint economic development program of action. This unique partnership is successfully helping to position both communities as locations of choice for new business investment and existing business growth. Learn more > Customs Bonded Warehouse Space Bay Logistics now offers customs bonded warehouse space in Hamtramck, MI. Call Garrett Noechel at (313) 920-1630 today for more info. ​ Learn more > Our Partners

Home > About > About Bay Logistics Mission Statement Bay Logistics empowers companies to reduce costs and increase profits by strategically re-aligning the components of their supply chains. We plan to capture a larger share of the warehousing and distribution market, and to deliver clean facilities, robust systems, seasoned leadership, and knowledge of the industry to an ever-expanding customer base. Giving back to the communities in which we conduct business is a high priority for our enterprises. Bay Logistics is third generation, family-owned provider of transportation, warehousing, and a myriad of logistics services including inventory management, order fulfillment, yard management, shuttle transport, distribution, quality inspection, repack, and many more. Based in Grand Rapids (Byron Center), Michigan, and affiliated with Martin Transportation Systems (MTS) , Bay Logistics began operations in 1994 at a rented 20,000 square foot space in Canton, Michigan on behalf of General Motors. This requirement soon blossomed into a 269,000 square foot, build-to-suit, rail-served distribution center in Romulus, Michigan! Today, Bay Logistics owns and operates over three million square feet of space spread across a network of fifteen distribution centers and seven auxiliary warehouses in Michigan, Indiana, Arizona, and Mexico. The Bay Management team recognizes no geographical boundaries, and is currently reviewing expansion opportunities in the Southeast and out West! Deeply rooted in the American OEM Automotive Industry, Bay Logistics has evolved into a highly diversified enterprise serving a multitude of industries including automotive, food and grocery, HAZMAT liquid flammable chemical, aeronautic, dairy, plastic resin, nonferrous metal, EV technology, household appliances, corrugated packaging, textbook publishing, newsprint, and several others. Our portfolio of properties features temperature-controlled flammable containment, refrigerated food-grade pallet storage, high cube ambient space with drive-in racking, two active rail sidings, and heavy-duty hoisting areas. ​ Bay Logistics has made the investment in people, equipment, and systems so our clients can focus on research, engineering, manufacturing, business development, expansion and other core competencies. ​ Affiliated firms Martin Transportation Systems (MTS) and Bay/MPS (ISO-certified quality inspection) tremendously augment Bay's ability to deliver comprehensive, total solutions. Outsource your warehousing, transportation and distribution requirements to the professionals at Bay Logistics! Check out our overview video and find out why IT'S BETTER AT BAY!

Our Customers Bay Logistics is an industry leader in logistics and transportation services. We are committed to providing our customers with the best possible service and solutions to meet their specific needs. Our team of experienced professionals use the latest technologies and strategies to ensure prompt, reliable, and efficient delivery of goods. We understand that each of our customers is unique and we strive to create tailored solutions that are tailored to their individual needs. We are dedicated to providing our customers with the highest quality and most reliable services. Whether it's a single shipment or a complex supply chain, we strive to provide our customers with the best possible service. Proudly Serving: Home > Info/Support > Our Customers >

Shuttle/Switching Operations Bay Logistics Shuttle/Switching Operations Bay Logistics and Martin Transportation Systems team up to develop innovative strategies for efficient shuttle/trailer switching operations. Moving a client’s raw material/finished goods consistently and orderly allows that client to better manage inventory, and to get their product to the market place in a timely fashion. State-of-the-art yard management software enables Bay Logistics to lower client costs through better equipment utilization. Contact Us With Any Questions Home > Our Services > Shuttle/Switching Operations >

Pick & Pack Pick & Pack Successful order fulfillment involves much more than shelves of neatly stacked products. There is an art and a science to pick and pack methods. Robust inventory management practices and the right pick and pack software help Bay Logistics ship orders with maximum speed and accuracy. The Bay Logistics WMS includes an order module function which dramatically enhances pick and pack efficiency, and captures a complete historical account of all transactions. Contact Us With Any Questions Home > Our Services > Pick & Pack >

Rail Transloading Rail Transloading Transloading freight between truck and train gives a company the best of both worlds,combining economical rail transport with the flexibility of over-the-road trucking. This allows firms to lower transportation costs and increase market reach. CONRAIL, CSX, Norfolk Southern and Genesee-Wyoming are rail lines servicing Bay Logistics locations – take advantage today! ​ Products are loaded onto a truck The truck transports the container to a transload facility like Bay Logistics At the transload facility, products are transferred to a rail car The product type determines how it is transferred (e.g., tank car, flat car or box car) If needed, products are transferred back to trucks for final delivery ​ The Process: Environmental Benefits Of Shipping By Rail Increased efficiency Decreased emissions of pollutants Decreased energy consumption Decreased greenhouse gas emissions Reduced highway gridlock by taking trucks off the road Reduced road maintenance and construction Reduced material handling and packaging costs Increasingly advantageous as diesel prices rise Not impacted by chronic truck driver shortage Trains are the safest mode of transportation in the U.S. ​ Transloading and warehousing provide not only the environmental benefits of shipping by rail, but also a turnkey logistics solution that combines the economies of rail, the flexibility of trucking, and the cost savings of Just-In-Time (JIT) inventory management. Contact Us With Any Questions Home > Our Services > Rail Transloading >

Transportation Martin Transportation Systems (MTS) Bay Logistics is affiliated with Martin Transportation Systems (MTS) and they provide Bay with transportation expertise, augmenting Bay's capacity for delivering comprehensive total solutions. Martin Transportation Systems operates over 23 terminals throughout the United States and Ontario, Canada. MTS has intrastate, interstate, Ontario, and Quebec authority. MTS also performs door–to–door services to and from Mexico with preferred Mexican vendors. MTS participates, and is certified in the following programs: FAST, C–TPAT, and CSA/PIP. MTS primarily services the Midwest, Northeast, and Southeast. They provide coverage throughout North America. MTS is a preeminent supplier of NAFTA Super Highway truckload transportation services and was General Motors Supplier of the Year for 2018, 2019 and 2022! Contact Us With Any Questions Home > Our Services > Transportation >

Trailer Yard Management Bay Logistics Trailer Yard Management A yard management system (YMS) is a software system designed to oversee the movement of trucks and trailers in the yard of a manufacturing facility, warehouse, or distribution center. It provides real-time information and visibility on the location of trailers in the yard, and allows switcher drivers to move trailers from staging to docks to fill orders in an efficient manner. Bay Logistics has the software, programming and expertise necessary for managing a trailer drop lot. This software provides our operations and administrative personnel the visibility necessary for optimally managing the trailer pool. Contact Us With Any Questions Home > Our Services > Trailer Yard Management >

Quality Inspections Quality Inspections & Containment ISO certified quality division Bay/MPS is an accomplished supplier to the automotive industry. The BIG Three Automakers and several large Tier One suppliers utilize our inspection services. Sorting, repacking, rust removal, GP-12, rework and subassembly services are available at each Bay Logistics location. We can also arrange to perform the services at the client's facility. ​ Bay/MPS provides the services listed below at your location 24/7, or at any Bay Logistics facility:​ Inspection, sorting, rework, manufacturing New Product Launch, Level II Controlled Shipping Third Party Inspection C.A.R.E. (Customer Acceptance, Review & Evaluation) GP–12 New Product Launch ESEP Services (Enhanced Supplier Engagement Process) EDI Capability (Electronic Data Interchange) Dunnage Repair ​ Component Salvage Full Engine/Transmission/Disassembly & Salvage Kitting, and Repackaging Hot Stamping Magna Fluxing Shot Blasting Calibration Non–Destructive Testing Consulting Bay/MPS is an approved quality inspection supplier for General Motors and Ford Motor Company. Inspection services are available in Grand Rapids, Detroit and Flint, Michigan. We also have inspection services in Kokomo, Indiana and Hermosillo, Mexico. Contact Us With Any Questions Home > Our Services > Quality Inspections >