Key Takeaways
- E-2 logistics and 3PL operators with documented freight and storage revenue qualify for Bankable funding
- Warehouse expansion, forklift and equipment purchases, and technology investment are all eligible
- Chinese, Korean, and Israeli E-2 investors frequently establish US logistics and 3PL operations
- The March 2026 SBA rule change bars non-citizen logistics owners — Bankable provides the alternative
- Funding from $200K to $5M with 48-hour preliminary decisions
Third-party logistics (3PL), freight brokerage, and warehousing businesses have emerged as prominent E-2 visa investment vehicles as ecommerce has transformed supply chain requirements. Chinese-American entrepreneurs frequently establish 3PL operations to serve Chinese sellers on Amazon and Shopify who need US-based fulfillment. Korean logistics companies provide cross-Pacific freight and domestic distribution services. Israeli supply chain entrepreneurs build US-based freight brokerage operations. These businesses require substantial investment — warehouse leases, forklifts, racking systems, warehouse management software, and working capital — that qualifies for E-2 status while generating documented revenue.
Logistics revenue is some of the most verifiable in the economy: freight invoices, client contracts, EDI documentation, and WMS (warehouse management system) exports all provide granular evidence of business activity. Bankable underwrites logistics businesses efficiently when this documentation is present, often issuing preliminary decisions within hours of receiving a complete application package.
Logistics Capital Uses
- Warehouse expansion: Additional square footage, new racking systems, and dock doors
- Material handling equipment: Forklifts, pallet jacks, conveyors, and sorting systems
- WMS technology: Warehouse management software and integration with client ecommerce platforms
- Fleet vehicles: Delivery vans, box trucks, or yard tractors for final-mile or drayage operations
- Contract fulfillment startup: Working capital to staff and equip for a large new client contract
Equipment Financing
Fund forklifts, racking, and material handling with asset-backed terms.
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Finance additional warehouse space to onboard new storage and fulfillment clients.
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Revolving access for staffing and materials as new logistics contracts ramp up.
Learn More →Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. E-2 logistics and 3PL operators with documented freight and storage revenue qualify for Bankable funding. No green card required.
3PL companies, freight brokerages, warehousing operations, last-mile delivery services, and supply chain management firms all qualify.
We accept freight invoices, WMS exports, client contracts, bank statements, and freight broker commission records.
Yes. Forklifts, racking systems, and material handling equipment qualify for asset-backed financing with the equipment as collateral.
Most Bankable logistics clients have $500K+ in annual revenue. Companies with strong client contracts may qualify at lower revenue levels.
Yes. Warehouse expansion financing — tenant improvements, racking, and equipment for new space — is a common Bankable use case.
Yes. Freight brokerages with documented commission revenue and carrier relationships qualify based on trailing revenue.
Yes. Contract startup capital — staffing, systems, and equipment for a new client’s ramp-up — is specifically available.