Big and Bulky 3PL

Engineered for oversized goods

Stop stressing about warehouse capacity, specialized equipment, or trained operators you only need seasonally.

From building materials and paper rolls to industrial steel, manufacturing equipment, and furniture, WSI provides the infrastructure, equipment, and expertise to store and move large, oversize, non-conveyable products with care and efficiency. We’re your best choice for a big and bulky 3PL.

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big and bulky 3pl warehouse with pallets of lumber

Big and bulky warehouse sevices

Whether you’re moving raw materials or finished goods, our facilities are designed to manage weight, volume, and complexity. Your supply chain will benefit from a large network of rail-served facilities that provide cost-effective freight solutions for heavy, oversized shipments from port to final mile.

Warehouse capacity

WSI offers bulk pallet storage, floor-stacked configurations, and heavy-duty racking systems designed to maximize every cubic foot.

An in-house engineering team designs custom warehouse layouts that reduce handling time, minimize damage risk, and cut your storage costs.

Specialized equipment

Safely managing a fleet of bulk material handling equipment is critical to keep operations running smoothly. WSI maintains the right equipment to handle each job. Benefits to you:

No capital expenditure.
No maintenance headaches.
No equipment sitting unused during slow months.

Skilled labor force

Finding certified forklift operators is a challenge.

Training on safety protocols takes weeks.
Every untrained worker increases your damage claims and insurance costs.

WSI is prepared to support our customers with certified operators and award-winning safety training network-wide.

Safe, compliant and supported by experts

3PL warehousing for big and bulky freight takes trained people, purpose-built infrastructure, and a strong commitment to safety and accuracy.

OSHA-compliant facilities with safety-first protocols
Custom layouts, zoning, and heavy product racking
Real-time inventory visibility through WSI’s warehouse management system

Nationwide infrastructure. Scalable support.

WSI operates rail-served warehouses strategically located near major transportation hubs across the country, from the Midwest’s manufacturing corridor to coastal ports handling international freight. Explore our network to find the facility closest to your customers, or distribute inventory across multiple locations for faster fulfillment nationwide.

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3PL for pallets

Pallet warehouse storage
Pallet rack storage
Pallet logistics

3PL for steel & metals

Raw materials
Heavy equipment manufacturers
Heavy machinery parts suppliers

3PL for building materials & supplies

Lumber and timber
Building supplies
Roofing materials companies
Flooring & insulation

3PL for paper & pulp

Large-format rolls
Bulk packaging
Paper companies

3PL for industrial equipment & materials

Industrial tools & equipment
Rail and transportation equipment
Industrial machinery companies
HVAC equipment

3PL for furniture & home goods

Furniture companies & importers
Large parcels
Case goods
Fitness equipment companies

Big & Bulky 3PL FAQs

Items that are oversized, heavy, non-conveyable, and require specialized handling are considered big and bulky products and materials. This often includes:

Palletized freight
Industrial equipment
Steel and metal products
Building materials
Large-format paper rolls
Multi-piece boxed items
Furniture

If a product does not move through typical warehouse systems (for example, conveyor based) or needs reinforced storage, heavy-duty equipment, or trained operators, it is likely big and bulky.

A warehouse that supports pallet storage and oversized items using heavy-duty racking, bulk pallet storage, and floor-stacked configurations. The environment is engineered to handle high weight loads, wide turns for lift equipment, and safe movement of non-conveyable products. It can also include bulk storage for irregular, extra-large, or high-density freight that cannot fit standard racking.

Big and bulky fulfillment often requires a variety of speclialized equipment, including:

High-capacity forklifts
Clamp trucks
Extended-reach attachments
Coil rams
Booms
Reinforced dock equipment

WSI maintains and operates this equipment for you, eliminating capital investment, maintenance responsibilities, and idle assets during slower seasons.

Most shippers want real-time visibility for high-value freight. WSI’s Warehouse Management System (WMS) provides item-level tracking, lot control, pallet IDs, inbound/outbound timestamps, and activity reporting.

Many businesses also ask whether a 3PL’s WMS integrates with ERPs and other platforms to support modern integrations that streamline order flow and reduce manual work.

Industry benchmarks show that top-performing 3PLs maintain 99%+ inventory accuracy for large freight and strong on-time shipping performance, typically 95% or higher. These metrics are defined in a Service Level Agreement (SLA), which covers inventory accuracy, order accuracy, safety performance, throughput, and handling timelines. Asking for historical KPI data is one of the most common recommendations when evaluating a 3PL or warehousing provider.

To prevent product damage and injuries, big and bulky freight requires OSHA-compliant facilities, certified operators, and engineered layouts. A safety-first 3PL will implement standardized training, racking inspections, secure zoning for heavy goods, and documented protocols for loading, stacking, and equipment use. Warehouses that implement these measures significantly reduce risk, especially for weight-intensive or difficult-to-maneuver items.

Pricing for various big and bulky logistics needs varies by product size, weight, handling requirements, and storage footprint. Most 3PLs use Activity-Based Pricing (pay per service), Fixed + Variable hybrid models, or Cost-Plus pricing. Costs are primarily driven by storage (per pallet or cubic foot), receiving labor, equipment needs, value-added work (like labeling or reconfiguration), and freight. Oversized freight varies widely, so most businesses request a custom quote to receive accurate pricing.