Atlanta Warehousing for Bulk Commodities

With rail warehousing capability, Porter is experienced handling diverse bulk commodities such as Lumber, Paper rolls, rock / tile, and supersacks of various products

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Atlanta Bulk Commodity Warehousing

Diverse Product Types Served

Porter handles a number of bulk commodities include paper rolls, lumber, rock / tile, resin supersacks

Transload Between Form Factors

Move from rail to truck or truck to rail....we can also transload resin, grain, and other materials from supersacks into vacuum trucks

Heavy Duty Equipment & Certifications

Porter has heavy duty equipment like 10,000 lb forklifts, clamp trucks, hoppers, vacuum tubes as well as HAZMAT + Food grade certifications for sensitive commodities

Our Atlanta Bulk Commodity Warehouse becomes

Your Atlanta Bulk Commodity Warehouse

Fully Staffed Atlanta Bulk Commidity Services

Inventory control? Check. Forklift drivers? Check. Quality control? Forget about staffing a logistics organization and focus on what you do best.

Dedication to Quality

Porter maintains numerous governmental and 3rd party certifications to ensure quality – we open ourselves up to multiple audits on a yearly basis so you have confidence in the quality of the services we provide

Equipment and Infrastructure Provided

Our Atlanta bulk commodity warehouse facility as a mix of racked and bulk space and is fully networked with high performance technology. Heavy duty forklifts, clamp trucks, and narrow aisle equipment all provided to your benefit

Dedication to Quality

We maintain numerous certifications / affiliations and open ourselves to governmental & 3rd party auditors to ensure
compliance with the highest standards in the areas in which we work

Food Grade Certifications & Audits

HAZMAT Chemical Certifications & Audits

Quality Standards

Industry & Business Affiliations

Technology

Technology is in our DNA

Efficiently track your inventory using the Porter Logistics dashboard and WMS system free of charge. If you want to bring your own, that’s ok too. We play well with others!

Integrate in Minutes

  • Automate Order & Inventory Management workflows
  • View performance data & detailed reporting
  • Leading EDI management providers & technology
  • Pre-Built Integrations with 50+ shopping carts & marketplaces
  • Open, RESTful API with extensive developer resources for custom requirements

Conveniently Located within the Atlanta GA Metro, the Logistics Capital of the United States

Nationwide Coverage for Your Supply Chain

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Bulk Commodities: Case in Point

Global Home Improvement Retailer Needs Atlanta Rail warehouse for Lumber Transloading

The Challenge

A multi-national Home Improvement retailer with lumber suppliers scattered across the Southeastern United States needed a centralized rail warehouse in Atlanta GA to forward stock hurricane supplies on a federal government contract. They approached Porter Logistics to serve as the rail-served bulk commodity warehouse in Atlanta - they would require both boxcar unloading for plywood that could not be exposed to the elements as well as center beam unloading outside for covered wood that would need outside storage space.

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FAQ

We specialize in managing a diverse range of bulk commodities, including lumber, paper rolls, rock, tile, and resin supersacks. Our facilities are equipped to handle various bulk materials efficiently.

We uphold numerous certifications and affiliations, subjecting ourselves to governmental and third-party audits to ensure compliance with the highest standards. This includes food-grade certifications and audits, as well as HAZMAT chemical certifications and audits, ensuring safe and compliant handling of sensitive commodities.

We adhere to security best practices, including non-authorized personnel identification systems with visitor badges and color-coded warehouse vests. Our facilities are designed to safely and cost-effectively manage your products, ensuring they are secure throughout the storage period.

We utilize advanced Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) that integrate seamlessly with leading Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) management providers and offer pre-built integrations with over 50 shopping carts and marketplaces. This ensures real-time inventory tracking, compliance documentation management, and efficient order processing.

Our Atlanta facility offers a mix of racked and bulk storage spaces, equipped with heavy-duty forklifts, clamp trucks, and narrow aisle equipment to handle various warehousing needs. ​

Definitely. We take delivery of imports from outside the US in our Atlanta 3PL warehouses everyday and are well versed in the compliance needs across multiple verticals. We also can export manufactured goods from the United States across the globe on multiple methods of transportation including Air, Ocean, Rail, and Over the Road (OTR) freight.

 

We don’t possess any transportation assets in-house. However, we maintain a tight relationship with multiple freight brokers who offer great pricing on drayage, FTL, LTL, FCL, LCL, and other modes of transportation. We’re happy to obtain competitive quotes on your behalf and coordinate all aspects of your warehousing and transportation operations.

Yes, we offer transloading services between rail and truck, as well as the capability to transload materials from supersacks into vacuum trucks, accommodating various bulk commodity logistics requirements.

Every business has unique needs so pricing varies widely. For a personalized quote, please fill out the form on our website, give us a call at 404-574-4641, or email us at [email protected].