Joliet Warehousing and Storage

Specializes in Retail Distribution, Transloads, and Drayage from BNSF LPC

Our Elwood Facility has been Moved to Joliet. Check the link below for more info:

New Joliet Warehouse has replaced Elwood.

Joliet, Illinois has long been recognized as a strategic logistics and warehousing hub in the American Midwest. At International Transload Logistics (ITL), “Warehousing in Joliet” isn’t just a location, it’s a core competitive advantage built on infrastructure, technology, scale, and deep expertise. Below is a breakdown of why warehousing via ITL in Joliet is particularly strong, and how ITL leverages local advantages to benefit its customers.

Strategic Location & Infrastructure

One of the biggest strengths Joliet offers is its connectivity. ITL’s Joliet facility sits in the CenterPoint Intermodal Center (CIC), just under a mile from the Union Pacific Joliet Intermodal Terminal. This places the warehouse in immediate proximity to major rail ramps, and major interstate highways I-55 and I-80.

Being close to both Union Pacific and BNSF operations (rail and intermodal) gives ITL customers reduced drayage costs and faster transit times for goods coming in or out via rail. Joliet’s intermodal infrastructure, a part of the inland port system in Will County, makes it possible to bypass some of the congestion around Chicago, which translates to savings and reliability.

Facilities, Capacity & Capabilities

ITL’s Joliet warehouse is among the larger, more capable facilities in the region. Key features include:

• Over 300,000 square feet in the facility (part of a larger 485,000+ sq ft structure), with 42 dock doors (expandable), 97 truck parking positions, and dual access to the CIC private road.
• The Joliet warehouse specifically provides ~500,000 sq ft of warehousing and storage space for transloading, pick & pack, racking, etc.
• Technological supports: robust Warehouse Management System (WMS), RF/barcode inventory tracking, capabilities for EDI integration, etc.
• Security and operational support: 24/7 camera surveillance, gated yards, drive-in ramps for certain loading needs.

Services & Specializations

ITL in Joliet offers a broad range of services beyond simple storage. These include:

• Transloading (moving cargo from rail to truck or truck to rail), enabled because of proximity to UP and BNSF intermodal hubs. Order fulfillment & distribution (pick & pack, packaging/crating, re-packaging)
• Handling of heavy industrial items: steel bars, machinery, lumber, etc., including heavy lift capabilities and specialized equipment.
• Customer systems integration: real-time visibility via online dashboards, inventory tracking, API/EDI integration to streamline logistics processes.

Competitive & Market Advantages

Because ITL’s Joliet operations combine location, infrastructure, and capability, a number of competitive advantages emerge:

• Cost efficiencies: reduced drayage, faster cycle times, fewer delays related to congestion or rail-truck handoffs.
• Scalability: large facilities with expandability, high dock counts, truck parking; can scale up as customer demand increases.
• Reliability: technology and operational discipline support on-time, accurate fulfillment, improved customer satisfaction.
• Flexibility: ability to handle different types of cargo (industrial, retail, heavy goods), with different service types (storage, cross-dock, fulfillment, etc.).

Challenges and Considerations

No operation is without tradeoffs. Some considerations in the Joliet warehousing market include:

• Traffic congestion, especially around peak periods, which can affect drayage and truck scheduling.
• Real estate cost pressures: as demand for industrial and warehouse space grows, land and facility costs rise, especially in high-connectivity areas.
• Regulatory and zoning concerns as development expands; local infrastructure (roads, utilities) may need ongoing investment.

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For companies looking for robust, efficient, and well-connected warehousing in the Midwest, ITL in Joliet provides a highly attractive proposition. With intermodal access, large capacity, modern systems, and a flexible suite of services, ITL turns Joliet’s geographic advantages into operational and cost advantages for its customers. As supply chain challenges persist, ranging from rising transportation costs to consumer demand for faster delivery, partners that leverage location plus capability, like ITL, will continue to be critical.

ITL’s Elwood warehouse can provide the services below and much more:

• 160,000 sq. ft.
• International and Domestic Distribution
• Transloads
• Pick and Pack
• Racking
• EDI Capable with Warehouse Management System
• Competitive LTL Rates with dropped trailer agreements
• UPS and FedEx Daily Pickups
• 24/7 Camera Surveillance