3PL & Warehousing Services
Flexible 3PL, warehousing and distribution solutions built around your inventory, order volume and supply chain.
SCHCI provides third-party logistics (3PL), warehousing, fulfillment and distribution services designed to help businesses store inventory, manage orders and move products efficiently through the supply chain, including:
- Short- and long-term warehousing and inventory storage
- Distribution and fulfillment
- Drayage, freight and specialty storage
- Ongoing outsourced logistics operations
- Overflow warehouse capacity
- Support for a specific stage of your supply chain
What Is 3PL Warehousing?
Third-party logistics, or 3PL, is the outsourcing of logistics activities to a company that manages some or all of the physical movement and storage of another company’s products. Instead of building and staffing that infrastructure internally, a business works with a 3PL provider that already has it in place. A 3PL provider can handle:
- Warehousing, inventory storage and receiving
- Pick and pack fulfillment, order processing and B2B/e-commerce distribution
- Cross-docking, transloading, container unloading and outbound transportation coordination
- Some outsource nearly their entire logistics operation
- Others use it for a specific product line, market, seasonal surge, or single function
- Some start with one function, like storage, and add fulfillment or transportation later as needs grow
3PL Services for Importers, Manufacturers & Distributors
Third-party warehousing supports businesses at different points in the supply chain, and the right fit often depends on where a company sits in that chain rather than its size alone:
- Importers: Warehouse space after products arrive through a regional port gateway, with receiving, unloading/transloading, storage, and distribution to customers regionally or nationally. Locating inventory near port and transportation infrastructure simplifies the move from international freight to domestic distribution.
- Manufacturers: Storage for finished goods, raw materials or packaging outside production facilities, and a way to expand into new markets without building a new distribution center.
- Distributors, wholesalers, retailers & e-commerce businesses: Flexible capacity as inventory and order volumes change, supporting pallet, case and order-level distribution alongside B2B and direct-to-consumer fulfillment.
SCHCI's 3PL & Warehousing Services
Supply chains operate differently from one another. SCHCI develops programs based on your specific inventory arrival, storage requirements, and customer delivery methods. We do not require your business to adapt to a standardized service model.
Distribution & Fulfillment
Picking, packing, labeling, and outbound shipment preparation for:
- B2B orders: full cases and pallets sent to retailers, wholesalers, or other commercial customers.
- E-commerce fulfillment: high-volume individual orders shipped directly to consumers.
Inventory Management
Palletized and case-level inventory received, stored, tracked, and prepared for outbound transportation – with cloud-based visibility into your inventory records so it’s not just physical space, but staying informed. Built to flex with:
- Growth and new product lines
- Seasonal demand swings
- Overflow storage needs
Drayage & Transloading
Transferring cargo between containers, trucks, and pallets occurs when products change transportation equipment during a trip. For companies using the New York/New Jersey or Gulf Coast port systems, this process links inbound international freight to domestic warehouses and distribution centers. This applies to importers who move cargo through:
- The Port of Houston
- Port Newark
Freight Services
Transportation coordination that connects warehousing and fulfillment with inbound and outbound freight movement, including:
- Inbound freight coordination from suppliers or ports
- Outbound freight to customers, retailers, or distribution partners
- Coordination across multiple carriers and shipping methods
Bonded Storage
Customs-bonded warehousing for imported goods, allowing storage before duties are paid:
- Improved cash flow, since duties aren’t paid until goods leave the bonded facility
- More control over when products enter the domestic supply chain
- A useful option for importers managing variable demand or customs timing
Specialty Services
Warehousing capabilities beyond standard storage:
- Food-grade/food-safe storage
- Hazmat warehousing
- Firearms and ammunition warehousing
Why Outsource Warehousing to a 3PL?
Warehouse operations require more than a building lease. You must manage space, equipment, labor, receiving, and order processing while responding to changes in demand. Outsourcing these functions can make your logistics model more flexible:
- Flexible and scalable capacity: You can manage business growth, seasonal changes, or extra inventory without increasing the size of your own buildings.
- Lower infrastructure costs and expert support: You use an existing provider rather than building your own facilities. This gives you access to a team that specializes in warehousing and distribution.
- Geographic expansion: You place inventory near customers or transport hubs without the need to open a new distribution center yourself.
- Simplified vendor management: You use one provider for storage, fulfillment, and transportation. This reduces the number of separate contracts and makes the supply chain easier to manage.
Choosing a 3PL & Warehousing Partner
Price matters, but it shouldn’t be the only consideration:
- Where are the warehouses located, and what inventory can they handle? Proximity to ports, customers and transportation networks, plus product characteristics, pallet configuration and SKU count.
- What services are available beyond storage, and can the operation scale? Fulfillment, cross-docking, transloading and labeling can reduce vendor count – and the right partner should handle seasonal peaks and import surges.
- How will inventory move in and out? Inbound transportation, receiving processes and outbound distribution all matter to the design of the program.
- What happens if your needs change? A good 3PL relationship should be able to adjust to added SKUs, new sales channels, or a shift from B2B to direct-to-consumer fulfillment without requiring a new vendor search.
Choosing the Right Wax Box
The best solution depends on what you’re packing and what happens to the box after it leaves your facility. SCHCI evaluates:
- The contents and moisture levels. The type of food, its weight, and its exposure to moisture from condensation or ice determine the necessary construction.
- Shipping distance and storage methods. The distance of travel and the storage environment influence the required stacking strength and wax treatments.
- Liquid containment and custom printing. Requirements for leak resistance and branding affect the final design of the packaging.
Warehousing Across Two Strategic Markets
Location is one of the most important factors in choosing a warehouse or 3PL provider – proximity to ports, highways, and consumer markets affects transportation cost, delivery speed, and how efficiently inventory moves. SCHCI operates from two key logistics regions, giving businesses a choice of coast depending on where their customers and suppliers are concentrated:
Houston, TX
This location is near the Port of Houston and Gulf Coast transportation infrastructure. It includes more than 23 acres of indoor and outdoor storage space. It serves Texas and the Southwest through major interstate and regional trucking networks.
Edison, NJ
This location provides access to the Port of New York and New Jersey, New York City, and Northeast consumer markets. It is located near Port Newark to support import-heavy operations.
Tampa, FL & Orlando, FL
This extends support into major Southeast distribution markets. These locations provide another option for businesses that require a presence near Florida and the broader Southeast region.
3PL & Warehousing FAQs
What does a 3PL company do?
A third-party logistics company manages logistics functions on behalf of another business, including warehousing, receiving, fulfillment, picking and packing, cross-docking, transloading, and distribution. The specific mix of services depends on what the customer needs.
What's the difference between a warehouse and a 3PL?
A warehouse primarily provides physical space for storing inventory. A 3PL typically provides warehousing along with additional logistics services such as receiving, order fulfillment, and distribution.
Can I use a 3PL just for storage?
Yes. A 3PL can provide warehouse storage as a standalone service or combine it with additional handling, fulfillment and distribution services as your needs grow.
Does SCHCI provide short-term or overflow warehousing?
Yes. SCHCI can work with businesses requiring flexible warehouse capacity, including inventory increases, seasonal demand and other temporary or changing requirements.
Can SCHCI receive imported products?
Yes. SCHCI supports importers requiring warehousing, container handling, transloading, bonded storage and distribution services from Houston and New Jersey.
Where does SCHCI provide warehousing services?
SCHCI provides warehousing and third-party logistics services from Houston, TX and Edison, NJ, with additional locations planned in Tampa, FL and Orlando, FL.
How do I get started with SCHCI?
Contact SCHCI with your product type, approximate inventory volume, order volume, and any special handling requirements. Our team can evaluate your needs and recommend an appropriate warehousing and logistics program.
Talk to SCHCI About Your Wax Packaging Requirements
Whether you need ongoing warehouse capacity, overflow storage, fulfillment, drayage, bonded storage, or a broader outsourced logistics solution, SCHCI can help build a program around your operation. Provide the details below and our team will follow up to discuss the right fit:
- Product type and approximate inventory volume
- Pallet or case quantities and inbound shipment frequency
- Order volume and fulfillment requirements
- Any special handling, labeling, or storage needs