Chemical Warehousing
and Logistics
Global leaders in petrochemicals, plastics, and other hazardous materials contract with WSI for storage and distribution services in the U.S. A strong compliance and safety record combined with comprehensive service and infrastructure sets WSI apart from other chemical 3PLs.
Optimized chemical logistics for enhanced efficiency and safety
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 your products 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.
Raising the standard with certified chemical logistics
Explore strategic chemical warehousing locations
Strategic Chemical Warehousing Locations
Four certified chemical warehouses for public lease across the United States.
- Additional dedicated and private chemical warehouse facilities.
- Nationwide chemical distribution and logistics
- One-source provider
- Chemical transportation, warehousing and storage, distribution, sampling, blending, and packaging.
- Your chemical trucking company
- Bulk chemical transport and hazardous materials logistics.
- Blending and dilution–at our facility or at yours!
Certified chemical handling, storage & transport
Chemical transportation is a pivotal component of the global supply chain, ensuring the safe and efficient movement of chemicals across borders and among industries.
Significant threats to public health and safety could occur if volatile materials are not handled correctly during sometimes multiple transportation routes to their final destination. Choosing a chemical logistics company with a strong emphasis on compliance and safety is a must-have requirement to prevent potential disasters.
Rest assured, you’ll be confident by choosing WSI as your chemical transportation and storage solution partner. As an industry-leading 3PL providing chemical transportation and logistics solutions, WSI offers decades of experience, a complete infrastructure, and continuous training and recertifications. They’re hallmarks of success—for us and for you.
Hazardous material logistics services from WSI
Certified chemical warehousing
Secure storage solutions 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) 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–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.
Types of chemicals we handle
Chemicals
(Reactive, toxic, and hazardous)
- 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
- Solvents
- ORM-D
- Potassium carbonate pellets
Secure, compliant, and efficient
chemical storage solutions
Innovative approaches to safe chemical storage
When it comes to hazmat warehousing, advancements in technology and engineering have led to safer, more efficient chemical storage solutions:
- Smart sensors and IoT (Internet of Things) closely monitor environmental conditions throughout the warehouse and can detect potential hazards in real time.
- Innovative materials like corrosion-resistant alloys and advanced polymer coatings help prevent reactions and leaks during transport to 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.
The importance of proper chemical warehousing practices
- Meticulous planning and management to prevent accidents and comply with regulations.
- Sophisticated inventory management systems to track chemical expiration dates and ensure FIFO (First In, First Out) protocols, reducing the risk of using degraded chemicals.
- Automated ventilation systems to manage fumes and maintain air quality
- Temperature-controlled environments for storing temperature-sensitive substances.
- Required training to ensure readiness for emergencies and align with regulatory standards for health, safety, and environmental protection.
Frequently asked questions about chemical warehousing and logistics
*Certifications and memberships with Material Logistics & Services, LLC, our chemical logistics division
