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Third party logistics (3PL) providers offer a comprehensive suite of services for business owners looking to outsource inventory storage, distribution, and other aspects of logistics. In addition to our vast network of distribution centers and multimodal transportation methods, we have full-service 3PL warehouses strategically located in key shipping hubs throughout the country.
Key Takeaways
Get a brief overview of how a 3PL can assist you with fulfilling orders and distributing shipments, as well as prime locations for 3PL warehouses in the US.
Logistics-related expenses can account for 25% or more of a product’s overall price. As such, business owners need to ensure that storage and distribution tasks balance efficiency with meeting end-user (consumer) expectations.
If that sounds like a lot of work, it is, especially when combined with all the other requirements business owners must address. That’s why businesses often choose to partner with a 3PL for tasks such as:
We know that when it comes to storing and shipping goods, location is everything. That’s why our 3PL warehouses can be found in the following shipping hubs.
The port of Los Angeles is by far the busiest port in the US, both in terms of container throughput and value of goods handled. To put this in perspective, I’ve assembled the top five highest-performing US ports by throughput in the chart below, along with some notes about specialties these ports offer.
Source: seavantage.com
From a warehousing and distribution perspective, Los Angeles and Long Beach’s proximity to one another makes it easy to think of the two ports as one massive shipping hub. Additionally, nearly 25% of the country’s population is located in the western part of the country, so it’s no wonder that we would establish a state-of-the art 3PL facility near Long Beach and LA to meet the needs of US business owners. By storing your goods in our Los Angeles location, you’ll be able to quickly fulfill orders going to major population centers in California, Washington, Nevada, and other destinations west of the Rockies.
In addition to the general services mentioned earlier, we also offer the following in our Los Angeles fulfillment location.
We believe every successful transaction begins with unmatched customer service, and reviews of our 3PL services have proven the value of that approach year after year.
“They are quick to get our shipments out on time, great with communication, and responsive to any of our questions. Their customer service is great and we can trust their team to do a great job with handling our products.”–Marilyn W.
Looking for a retail fulfillment partner in California? Find out more about our Los Angeles location and how we can help your business meet its storage, shipping, and delivery needs.
While California seaports take up the lion’s share of freight shipments coming into and leaving the US, the eastern part of the country also gets its fair share of international shipments. That’s why we also offer 3PL services in Atlanta, GA. While not as busy from a freight shipping perspective as East Coast sea ports, Atlanta boasts the busiest airport in the world, having handled over 2.3 million tons in air freight in 2024 alone.
What makes Atlanta an attractive 3PL location for businessess in the Southeast is its proximity to heavily-trafficked shipping lanes and ocean ports like New Brunswick and Savannah. In fact, New Brunswick stepped up in the wake of the Baltimore Bridge Disaster, becoming the number-one destination for roll-off/roll-on cargo, which consists primarily of passenger vehicles and certain types of heavy machinery.
“Everything from communication, execution, and billing has been top tier. Communication is a #1 factor with us, and R+L has been outstanding. Any questions I have for them, or changes in the original plan, have been quickly confirmed and executed with no hesitation.”–Alex B.
More details about our Atlanta 3PL warehouse can be found here.
If you haven’t heard of Ocala yet, you’re going to sooner or later. Known for years as a premium destination for all things equine related, the Ocala metropolitan area began to diversify into a logistics hub with the establishment of concrete paddocks along the I-75 corridor. This move has drawn popular brands like Chewy and Amazon into the North Central-Florida city.
It’s easy to associate Florida with natural disasters such as severe storms, tornadoes, and devastating hurricanes. Ironically, that’s part of what makes Ocala’s location ideal for a 3PL: in addition to being far enough inland to avoid the worst a hurricane has to offer, the city is situated near I-75, Florida’s turnpike, and I-95. So, whether you need an affordable storage solution for goods destined for South Florida or a staging point for fulfilling orders throughout the Southern US, Midwest, and the Atlantic Coast, don’t underestimate the value of this relatively small but rapidly growing metro.
See what else our Ocala 3PL has to offer.
From long-term to temporary storage, our 3PL teams can scale up or down to give you all the services you need and nothing you don’t.
Are you ready to trust your inventory storage and order fulfillment needs to leaders in logistics with a customer-first approach? Call our team of experts at (866) 989-3082 or contact us online today!
