Rail Served Warehouses

WSI combines extensive rail network experience with exceptional service to reduce logistics costs and ensure efficient transport. With a seasoned team skilled in transloading and bulk transfers, we guarantee safe and swift movement of goods between rail and warehouse, keeping your supply chain flowing smoothly.

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Rail-served warehouse network

With one of the largest privately held networks of rail-served warehouses in the country, WSI has both the infrastructure and expertise to handle all your warehousing needs. We proudly manage rail volume between 25,000-30,000 carloads annually.

Railroad warehousing is a specialty of WSI and is available at all of our public facilities with rail siding access.

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Rail-served warehouse solutions for key industries

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Wood, Pulp, & Paper

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Oriented Strand Board (OSB)

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Lumber

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Building Materials

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Chemicals

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Food Products

Advantages of rail-served warehousing with WSI

When you choose WSI as your 3PL partner, you’re gaining a partner with a proven track record of success.
Here’s why we stand out:

Strong railroad relationship

Our excellent relationships with various railroad companies ensure smooth transitions and on-time deliveries.

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Equipment

Our facilities are equipped with state-of-the-art equipment to handle a variety of goods safely and efficiently.

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Inventory management

Our sophisticated inventory management system ensures accuracy and transparency, giving you peace of mind.

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Reliable results

We deliver reliable results, ensuring your goods arrive on time and in perfect condition.

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Convenience

 Our nationwide network of railroad warehouses means we’re always close to your operations.

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Excellent customer service

We pride ourselves on providing outstanding customer service, always ready to answer questions and solve issues.

Explore transloading services with WSI

Transloading services also play a role in optimizing supply chain efficiency and reducing costs. Whether your needs involve rail-served warehouses or straightforward truck-to-truck transfers, our experienced team at WSI is equipped to provide top-notch solutions.

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what is transloading

Frequently asked questions

Transload forwarding involves arranging the transfer of goods from one mode of transport to another, ensuring a smooth transition in the supply chain.

A transload operator oversees the process of transferring goods between different modes of transport. They ensure that the goods are handled safely and efficiently, keeping track of inventory, and ensuring everything runs on schedule.

If your business handles large volumes of goods or heavy items, having a warehouse with railroad siding can be a significant advantage. It allows for efficient and cost-effective transportation directly to and from your storage facility.

A siding warehouse is a warehouse that has direct access to a rail line. This allows trains to pull directly into the facility, facilitating easy loading and unloading of goods.

A warehouse with rail service significantly improves the efficiency of your supply chain. First, rail transport allows for larger volumes of goods to be moved at once compared to other methods. Shortening the distance between rail and warehouse reduces the number of trips required, lowering fuel costs and minimizing environmental impact. Plus, if your business operates on a large scale or deals with bulky items, a rail-served warehouse offers the capacity to handle such loads with ease.

Transloading is the process of transferring cargo from one mode of transportation to another, while Cross-docking is a type of transloading that specifically refers to the transfer of cargo between inbound and outbound delivery transportation.