30+ Years 3PL Experience
Providing container handling, bonded storage, and commercial warehousing solutions to global trade partners since 1985.
Reliable 3PL Warehousing
Why Global Importers & Exporters Partner With Universal Cargo
Streamline your overseas supply chain with strategically located warehousing solutions near major ports and transport hubs. Minimize transit delays, lower operating overhead, and scale your global inventory seamlessly.
FCL, LCL & Air Freight Integration
Connect ocean freight, air cargo, and drayage directly into our warehousing network without middleman handoff delays.
Major Port Proximity
Strategically positioned near Los Angeles, Long Beach, and key international entry gateways for fast devanning and transloading.
One-Stop Distribution Hub
From receipt of goods to palletizing, labeling, custom clearance, and final delivery, your entire workflow is managed under one roof.
Since 1985Los Angeles, CA
Strategic Supply Chain Management
Complete Control Over Your Imported & Exported Inventory
Managing your own warehouse infrastructure in international trade locations can introduce prohibitive overhead costs and operational bottlenecks. Universal Cargo serves as your dedicated 3PL distribution arm, delivering scalable commercial storage and order processing tailored to foreign manufacturers, brand owners, and global distributors.
- Short & Long-Term Flex Storage: Pay only for the space and time your cargo occupies without long-term commercial lease constraints.
- Amazon FBA Prep & Compliance: Professional labeling, polybagging, bundling, and palletizing strictly aligned with strict FBA intake rules.
- CTPAT Certified Facilities: Highest tier security protocols safeguarding valuable commercial cargo from origin to destination.
- Container Cross-Docking & Transloading: Rapid unloading of ocean containers into domestic trailers (FTL/LTL) to eliminate port demurrage.
Services Breakdown
Comprehensive 3PL Warehousing Capabilities
Whether you require temporary port staging, complex e-commerce pick and pack, or national multi-warehouse distribution, our facilities are equipped to support your precise logistical requirements.
Commercial Storage & Inventory Management
Our secure warehousing systems provide absolute visibility over your SKU counts. We store raw materials, finished consumer goods, and industrial equipment under ambient, monitored, and secure conditions with full cycle-counting oversight.
Pick, Pack & Multi-Channel Fulfillment
Accelerate your order processing cycles with accurate order picking, custom packing, kitting, barcode scanning, and direct dispatch to B2B wholesalers, retailers, or direct-to-consumer end users across North America.
Container Devanning & Cross-Docking
Avoid expensive container detention fees at marine terminals. We dray your containers directly to our warehouse facilities, unload cargo, perform quality inspection, palletize goods, and load them into domestic transport vehicles immediately.
Customs Bonded Warehousing & Inspection
Store imported merchandise prior to customs clearance or duty payment. Our team manages bonded storage environments and facilitates specialized inspections for FDA, USDA, and CTPAT compliant cargo flows.
Proven Experience
Trusted by Verified Global Shippers
"Universal Cargo handles our container receiving, warehousing, and nationwide trucking smoothly. Having one single contact for shipping and storage frees up immense operational time for our business."
Meridian SolutionsGlobal Commercial Importer
"Their warehouse team in Los Angeles processed our Amazon FBA prep seamlessly. Inspection, polybagging, and labeling were executed exactly to spec without any Amazon rejections."
Digital Direct Inc.E-Commerce Brand Owner
"We have been using Universal Cargo for over 15 years for container transloading and storage. Their attention to detail and customer support are unmatched in the logistics sector."
Hendrik EngelIndustrial Distributor
"Prompt responses, clear inventory updates, and competitive storage pricing. Universal Cargo makes international trade straightforward and hassle-free."
Okada America, Inc.Equipment Manufacturer
Logistics Knowledge Base
Warehousing & Fulfillment Questions
Clear guidance on commercial inventory management, port staging, and fulfillment workflows designed for international trade buyers.
Require Custom Warehousing Quotes?
Our operational team evaluates your SKU profile, volume, and routing to build a tailored 3PL proposal within 24 business hours.
We provide flexible short-term and long-term storage, container devanning and transloading, pick and pack fulfillment, Amazon FBA preparation, palletizing, labeling, and nationwide trucking distribution.
Yes, Universal Cargo is CTPAT certified. Our warehouse networks adhere to strict U.S. Customs security guidelines, feature 24/7 video monitoring, access controls, and full inventory tracking.
Absolutely. We inspect, barcode, polybag, bundle, and box your import cargo strictly according to Amazon FBA specifications or direct-to-consumer fulfillment requirements.
Transloading transfers ocean container cargo into 53ft domestic trailers near the port of entry. This eliminates ocean container per-diem fees, reduces chassis rental expenses, and optimizes inland freight capacity.
Optimize Your Global Supply Chain
Download Commercial Logistics & Warehousing Guide
Access complete specifications for our storage solutions, container transloading rates, Amazon FBA prep workflows, and nationwide trucking networks.