July 1, 2024
Selecting southern California as the site for a warehouse in North America provides numerous strategic benefits for businesses seeking an optimal location for a distribution center. And demand is only growing.
The Port of Los Angeles has been the busiest container port in the Western Hemisphere handling 8.6 million TEUs in 2023. Similarly, the Port of Long Beach notified that the throughput in 2023 was over 8 million. Major imports include furniture, auto parts, apparel, plastics and footwear. According to the American Journal of Commerce, 2024 is the strongest June on record at Port of Long Beach.
Crane Worldwide Logistics operates multiple warehouses in Southern California, including our multi-client fulfillment center in Chino, close to Los Angeles. We can assist with storing and shipping your products across the United States. We have our own domestic trucking service to complete final mile transportation. Further, cost is a key factor to consider when deciding on fulfillment services and a warehouse location, but it’s not the only issue. Southern California is the best place to receive goods from Asia shipped by sea because it is cost-effective, and a wide range of logistics services are available.
Check out the major benefits of working with a contract logistics partner– Crane Worldwide Logistics – and our warehouse locations in Southern California.
Southern California’s main two ports are Los Angeles and the Port of Long Beach. Together they are the largest port complex in the Western Hemisphere. These ports are critical entry points for goods coming from Asia into the United States, and it comes as no surprise that the area is rich in warehousing and distribution options.
One area known for its large warehouses is called "The Inland Empire". Located near the coast in Southern California, it includes the cities of San Bernardino and Riverside. It also borders Los Angeles County to the east. This area is a hive of activity for companies managing their inbound inventory.
Crane Worldwide Logistics has a large warehouse in this area to support our clients. The warehouse is located near the ports, helping to save time and money on shipping goods to and from Asia and reducing inland drayage and transportation costs.
Southern California is an ideal location for receiving international shipments quickly and efficiently, but there are a few other factors, ideals which align with core best practices in strategic warehousing, that support the area too.
The region boasts a comprehensive and well-developed transportation network, including major highways such as I-5, I-10, and I-15. It has extensive rail connections, and major airports such as Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Crane Worldwide Logistics’ warehouse in California sits within several miles of the major highways. The warehouse supports the distribution of goods across western states and beyond. This facilitates timely and cost-effective delivery with excellent customer service.
Southern California itself is a massive consumer market, with a diverse and dense population. It connects to cities in the western United States like San Francisco, Phoenix, and Las Vegas. This strategic location allows businesses to quickly and efficiently reach a significant portion of the U.S. population.
Did you know? About 10% of the population in the United States live within one day's drive of Los Angeles in cities such as Phoenix and Las Vegas.
Skilled workers in logistics, transportation, and warehousing in the Southern Californian area are readily available. Southern California has been a hive of activity for the transportation and logistics industry, and in fact, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics reports, the field of material movers is expected to grow at 5% annually (faster than average) nationally. Many schools and training programs are also available in the area, supporting record-setting growth. In fact, the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA has the highest material handling numer of employees in the entire country. This helps seasonal businesses take advantage of a large, experienced labor pool.
Growing businesses require scalable warehouse options to avoid moving in the future, and to handle shipping peaks and valleys. Strategic positioning of a warehouse is a long-term strategy to support efficient inventory handling. With room for growth, a warehouse location is an investment into the future of your business.
Crane Worldwide logistics has a large, Class A warehouse in Southern California that can handle our high growth client's needs.
Industries such as retail, consumer products and technology are growing in the area. In addition, the apparel market, appliances and green energy industries continue to thrive and invest in the area.
Customer satisfaction is our goal at Crane Worldwide Logistics. Through long term partnerships, as your 3PL company, we work with our clients to provide a range of services including value-added services supported by best-in-class warehouse management technology.
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