Chemical Warehousing
and Logistics
Global leaders in agrochemicals, petrochemicals, and other hazardous materials trust WSI for chemical warehousing, storage, distribution, and transportation services in the U.S. A strong compliance and safety record combined with comprehensive service and infrastructure sets WSI apart from other chemical 3PLs.
Hazardous Material Logistics Services
Certified chemical warehousing
Secure storage solutions for chemical products, compliant with DOT, EPA, DHS, OSHA standards ensures safekeeping of chemicals with full site containment.
Expert material handling
Specialized handling certifications (IMDG, IATA, DOT, HAZWOPER) to manage chemicals safely, from inbound logistics to transportation and distribution.
Temperature-controlled storage
Facilities equipped and monitored for the specific needs of temperature-sensitive chemicals, ensuring product integrity.
Tailored contract services
Tailored contract solutions– from staffing and operational management to logistics and supply chain optimization–to enhance efficiency and scalability of chemical businesses.
Comprehensive logistics solutions
A full suite of logistics services, including transportation, packaging, repackaging, labeling, and fulfillment, tailored to the unique requirements of the chemical industry.
Safety and compliance
A commitment to the highest safety standards, including participation in the Responsible Care® program, exceeding regulatory requirements and safeguarding stakeholders.
Raising the standard with certified chemical logistics
Compliant chemical warehouse locations
WSI operates over 6 million square feet of certified chemical warehousing facilities in key logistics hubs across the United States, providing:
- Responsible Care certified storage and handling
- Dedicated and public warehouse space
- Customer-owned or leased facilities
- Specialized storage, including fire-rated rooms and site containment
- Integrated warehousing and transportation management
Optimized Chemical Logistics Solutions
Bulk storage and transfer
WSI’s bulk storage and transfer services include a team of professionals that oversee the safe and efficient transportation of your chemicals throughout the fulfillment process. We remain safety compliant while offering maximum efficiency.
Versatile packaging options: Drums, totes, pails, boxes, bags, super sacks
Get efficient, reliable packaging solutions for chemical shipments of all shapes and sizes, with assurance that they are properly stored, handled, and shipped in their most appropriate form.
Flammable and temperature-controlled rooms
Temperature-controlled and flammable rooms safely store chemicals that require conditions in hazardous material warehouses. WSI’s specialized rooms have sophisticated temperature and humidity control systems with all necessary safety equipment.
Packaging, repackaging and relabeling
Each chemical warehouse offers a range of packaging, repackaging, and relabeling services to fulfill your chemical shipment needs. Your products receive the utmost care during handling, fulfillment, and transporting for safe and secure delivery.
Services available at your facility or ours
WSI’s team of professionals provides assessments and services for safe and compliant hazmat warehousing, chemical processing, or transportation—at your facility or ours. These solutions provide the right level of flexibility and control that help companies navigate complex regulatory requirements while maintaining efficient and secure operations.
Expert sampling, blending, and dilution
When chemicals need to be blended, diluted or sampled before they can be safely shipped from a hazardous materials warehouse, WSI stands out as one of the companies that offers expert, efficient, and cost-effective services onsite.
First 3PL certified as a
Responsible Care® Partner
WSI’s chemical handling subsidiary, Material Logistics & Services (MLS), is proud to be a Responsible Care® Partner with the American Chemistry Council. This involves:
- A voluntary pledge to protect the environment while promoting continuous improvement through health, safety and security measures.
- Going above and beyond governmental requirements to promote health and safety in chemical warehouses and in their transportation to and from various locations.
Types of chemical classes we handle
Reactive, toxic, and hazardous chemicals
- Acids
- Corrosives
- Oxidizers
- Poisons
- Flammables
Industrial & commercial chemicals
- Detergents
- Dyes, paper & textile
- Fertilizer
- Optical Brighteners
- Paper treatment
- Paints
Polymers & petrochemicals
- Petrochemicals
- Plastic resins
- Polymers
- Poly resin films
Specialty & regulated chemicals
- Solvents
- ORM-D
- Potassium carbonate pellets
Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) Site Management
For chemical manufacturers and distributors with significant import volume, WSI has the capability to develop dedicated warehousing solutions that incorporate Foreign-Trade Zone designation. This is a tailored engagement, best suited for dedicated partnerships where volume and complexity justify a purpose-built approach. If you’re evaluating a long-term 3PL relationship that includes FTZ as a strategic component, we’d welcome that conversation.
Secure, compliant, and efficient chemical storage solutions
- Smart sensors and IoT closely monitor environmental conditions throughout the warehouse and can detect potential hazards in real time.
- Materials like corrosion-resistant alloys and advanced polymer coatings help prevent reactions and releases during transport and storage at chemical warehouses.
- Temperature-controlled rooms allow for advanced monitoring of temperature and humidity levels
- Modular containment systems in or near the warehouse offer flexibility and scalability, enabling safer storage solutions that can be adapted to various chemicals and volumes.
Frequently asked questions about chemical warehousing services
*Certifications and memberships with Material Logistics & Services, LLC, our chemical logistics division
