Pulp & paper logistics done right

Rail-served warehousing, transload, and transportation for pulp, paper, and packaging producers, run by teams who have handled paper since 1966.

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Logistics solutions for the pulp and paper industry

Explore logistics services for pulp, paper, and packaging manufacturers, from rail-served paper warehousing to truckload transportation. Our teams handle parent rolls, pulp bales, and finished paper products with the clamps, equipment, and training each one requires, and we coordinate deliveries around your production schedule.

Warehousing

Raw materials and finished goods, in indoor and outdoor space with teams trained to handle each product type.

Transportation

Over-the-road transportation brokerage through a reliable carrier network.

Transloading

Safe and timely transloading with one of America’s largest rail-served warehouse networks.

Value added services

Quality assurance, roll repair, export compliance

On my last visit, I didn’t see a single damaged roll. That speaks to WSI’s skill and experience.”

Glen Maryanski
Director of Supply Chain, Boise Paper

What paper producers need from a logistics partner

Damage-free handling

Parent rolls, pulp bales, corrugated, and palletized finished goods each need different equipment and care. Our operators are trained on the right handling for each product type, so it reaches your customer ready to use.

Production-timed delivery

Mills and converters plan production around inbound material. We schedule shipments to your production windows, stage orders so they’re ready when the truck arrives, and our local teams step in when a rush order comes in.

Rail and truck flexibility

Our rail-served warehouses near paper mills let you move volume by rail, transload to truck for final delivery, and get cars unloaded before demurrage adds up.

Close to the mill, connected to the customer

Leverage one of the largest privately held networks of rail-served warehouses in the United States. WSI’s paper warehousing covers raw materials and finished goods indoor and outdoor space with teams trained to handle each product type.

Paper and packaging products we store and ship

From the mill to the store shelf, paper changes form at almost every step. Our teams handle it in every format it ships in, including parent rolls, sheets and reams, palletized finished goods, and bales, with the equipment and storage each one requires. Here are the products we store and ship for pulp, paper, and packaging producers.

Pulp and raw materials

Baled market pulp and fluff pulp
Recovered paper and secondary fiber
Timber and lumber

Paperboard and packaging

Containerboard and linerboard
Corrugated packaging
Cartonboard for food trays and packaging boxes

Tissue and consumer products

Copy and office paper
Coated paper
Newsprint
Thermal and carbonless paper
Bath tissue and paper towels
Sanitary paper products

Paper and packaging logistics expertise

The right material handling equipment

Pulp and roll clamps
Clamp trucks and forklifts from 8K to 12K lbs
Food-grade compliant storage and handling

Operations to fit the product

Private warehousing / dedicated storage
Multi-tenant warehousing / public storage
Labor and equipment management
Warehouse real estate support

“You do a great job for us with storage and handling and the customer service team is great!”

Jim Atkinson

Domtar Corporation, Director of Paper Logistics

A: Yes. In addition to storage in our own facilities, WSI provides warehouse labor and management at customer production and distribution sites, so your team can stay focused on making product.

A: Finished goods like copy paper, tissue, and packaging typically ship on pallets and are stored in racks or floor stacks depending on weight and turnover. Paper warehousing for these products focuses on keeping cases clean, dry, and protected from crushing, with inventory tracked so orders ship complete and on time.

A: Look for experience with your specific products and formats, the right handling equipment, storage close to your mills and customers, access to rail and truck, and a team that understands production schedules. Ask how a provider handles product damage, urgent orders, and the transition from your current setup.