NORTH KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Oct. 15, 2026 – Wagner Logistics, a nationwide provider of third-party logistics, today announced it has signed a multi-year agreement with a Kansas City-area manufacturer to launch a new manufacturing support and warehouse operations program in Liberty, Mo.
The new operation includes two leased warehouse facilities in the Liberty area totaling more than 830,000 square feet. Wagner expects to add 79 new local jobs over the next two years, starting immediately. The company will also make a multi-million-dollar investment in equipment, infrastructure and automated trailer loading and unloading technology to support the operation.
“This is exactly the kind of operation where Wagner’s strengths come through,” said Brian Smith, President and Chief Executive Officer of Wagner Logistics. “It requires speed, flexibility, close coordination and the ability to design a solution around what the customer actually needs.”
Wagner will provide manufacturing support, warehouse operations, distribution services and transportation management between the customer’s manufacturing plant and Wagner-operated warehouse facilities. Wagner will also support a high-volume operation designed to move finished products efficiently from the production line to their next destination.
“Wagner Logistics’ expansion in Liberty is yet another example of a Missouri-grown success story and a testament to our commitment to supporting the companies that call our state home,” said Governor Mike Kehoe. “This investment means new jobs, greater opportunities for Missouri families and continued economic growth for the Kansas City region. We’re proud to see this strong Missouri employer deepen its roots here in the Show-Me State.”
As part of the operation, Wagner’s warehouse dock areas and trailers will be outfitted with a state-of-the-art system designed to automatically load and unload 53-foot trailers in less than two minutes. The operation will run 24 hours a day, seven days a week, once fully operational.
“The City of Liberty is committed to fostering a vibrant economic development environment and we are excited to welcome Wagner Logistics to Liberty,” said Liberty Mayor Greg Canuteson. “This is another economic development win, that clearly demonstrates our commitment to bringing new, well-paying jobs to our community while also developing a more diverse, stable and sustainable tax base.”
The project strengthens Wagner’s presence in the Kansas City region and expands the company’s national network. With the new Liberty operation, Wagner will operate nearly 9 million square feet of warehousing and distribution space nationwide.
Wagner partnered with KC SmartPort, an initiative of the Kansas City Area Development Council and the region’s leading industrial business development organization, throughout the site selection process.
“World-class logistics operations need leading logistics markets, and Kansas City has become one of the nation’s top 15 industrial markets for a reason,” said Elli Houston, vice president of KC SmartPort. “Companies here can reach nearly 90% of the U.S. population within two days by truck, while tapping one of North America’s strongest multimodal freight networks. That’s a competitive advantage that premier companies like Wagner continue to capitalize on.”
About Wagner Logistics
Wagner Logistics is a leading supply chain management provider offering distribution center, fulfillment and transportation services across the U.S. since 1946. The Wagner team delivers precise solutions tailored to each customer’s needs at the required speed. Wagner continues to innovate by tackling complex supply chain challenges and providing exceptional performance as the industry adapts to evolving customer buying habits.
The company serves manufacturers across a wide range of product types, including energy, food and beverage, automotive, consumer products, apparel, building materials, packaging products, industrial manufacturing, chemicals and hazardous materials. Wagner has been honored as a Top 100 3PL by Inbound Logistics for 21 consecutive years. For more information, visit https://www.wagnerlogistics.com.
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