Warehousing and distribution in Portland, Oregon
Oregon Warehousing & Distribution Services
Proven Prep Center stores your inventory in a 36,000 sq ft, FDA-registered warehouse in Portland, Oregon, and ships it wherever it needs to go: to online shoppers, wholesale buyers, retail stores and Amazon. Pallet storage runs $40 a month, and your inventory is tracked in ShipHero with 99% inventory accuracy.
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- Pallets, cases and bins, short or long term
- Inbound shipments put away within 72 business hours
- 99% inventory accuracy, counted every month
Oregon Warehousing & Distribution Solutions From Portland
Here’s how warehousing and distribution work at Proven Prep Center in Portland, Oregon: we receive your inventory, store it on pallets, on shelves or in bins, track it in ShipHero, and ship it out as ecommerce orders, wholesale and retail orders, freight or Amazon shipments. Storage is billed monthly by the bin and pallet, and B2B work is quoted on a custom plan.
- Warehouse
- 36,000 sq ft and FDA-registered, at 17146 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR 97230
- Storage
- Pallets, cases, shelves and bins, for overflow, seasonal or long-term inventory
- Storage rates
- Bins $1–$4 a month by size; pallets $40 a month, with volume pricing
- Receiving
- Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 3 PM; put away within 72 business hours
- Inventory accuracy
- 99%, with cycle counts at least monthly plus a full physical count every month
- Visibility
- Real-time inventory in your online portal; adjustments reported within 1 business day
- Channels
- Ecommerce, wholesale and retail (EDI through SPS Commerce), Faire, Amazon and Walmart
- Shipping
- Same day on orders in by 11 AM Pacific; FedEx, UPS, USPS and DHL, plus LTL and FTL freight
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Storage options
Warehousing Built for Growing Businesses
Store what you’re selling now and what you’ll sell next season. We set up storage around your products’ size, how fast they sell and how they need to be handled.
Pallet storage
Full pallets of bulk or slow-moving inventory, at $40 per pallet a month, with volume pricing for larger amounts.
Bin and shelf storage
Barcoded bins and shelves for pick-ready inventory, from $1 to $4 per bin a month, depending on size.
Short-term and overflow storage
Extra room when your own space runs out, or when you stock up ahead of peak season or a big promotion.
Long-term storage
Reserve stock, slow movers and next season’s inventory, tracked by location until you need it.
Launch and order staging
Stage inventory ahead of a product launch, a retail rollout or a large wholesale order, so it’s ready to ship on day one.
Climate-controlled space
Limited climate-controlled space is available, so ask whether your products need it. We don’t take refrigerated or frozen goods.
Storage pricing
How Much Does Warehouse Storage Cost in Portland?
Warehouse storage at Proven Prep is billed monthly: an estimated $1.00 for a small bin, $2.00 for a medium bin, $4.00 for a large bin and $40.00 per pallet for slow-moving inventory. Larger volumes can qualify for lower rates. Receiving, handling and shipping are quoted separately, and your quote lists every fee that applies.
Small Bin
5″ × 4″ × 3″
Monthly est.
$1.00
Medium Bin
6″ × 12″ × 12″
Monthly est.
$2.00
Large Bin
22″ × 18″ × 12″
Monthly est.
$4.00
Pallet Storage
48″ × 40″ × 60″
Monthly est.
$40.00
Per pallet, for slow-moving inventory. Volume pricing available.
Monthly estimates from our published pricing. Rates last reviewed .
Inventory control
Inventory Management and Visibility
You always know what’s in our warehouse. Every inbound shipment is counted and checked, every bin and pallet location is barcoded in ShipHero, and your stock levels update in your online portal as orders ship.
- Inbound shipments counted, logged and put away within 72 business hours, with any discrepancies reported
- Barcoded bin and pallet locations in ShipHero
- Cycle counts at least once a month, plus a full physical count every month
- 99% inventory accuracy, written into our client contract
- Real-time stock levels online, with adjustments reported within 1 business day
- Lot and expiration tracking for food, supplements and other dated products
Distribution
Distribution Across Multiple Channels
One inventory in Portland can supply every place you sell. We ship each channel the way it needs to go out.
Ecommerce and DTC orders
Orders from Shopify, WooCommerce, BigCommerce, TikTok Shop, Etsy, eBay and Magento flow in automatically, and orders in by 11 AM Pacific ship the same day. Ecommerce fulfillment
Wholesale, retail and Faire orders
Case packs and pallets for stores, distributors and wholesale buyers, including EDI orders through SPS Commerce and Faire wholesale orders. Retail distribution
Amazon and Walmart
FBA prep and replenishment shipments, Amazon FBM orders and Walmart prep, all from the same inventory. Amazon prep
Pallet and freight shipments
We book LTL and FTL freight for pallet shipments to retailers, distributors and other warehouses. B2B freight
Kits and subscription boxes
Bundles, kits and subscription boxes assembled from the components you store with us. Kitting and assembly
Returns
Customer returns are received and processed for $3.00 per unit, and your inventory is updated. Returns and reverse logistics
B2B and wholesale
Retail and Wholesale Distribution Support
Selling into stores means meeting each buyer’s requirements for cartons, labels and pallets. We can ship wholesale and retail orders to almost any distributor or retailer, such as UNFI, KeHE, Target, Whole Foods, Chewy and Ulta, from the same Portland warehouse as your online orders, so one inventory covers every channel.
- Wholesale and retail orders, including EDI through SPS Commerce
- Faire wholesale orders
- Case packs and palletized orders
- LTL and FTL freight booking
- Lot and expiration tracking
Client story: a dog treat company we work with sells nationwide through distributors and retail stores.
Location
Why Portland Is a Strategic Distribution Location
Our warehouse sits just off I-84 in east Portland, where the West Coast’s main freight routes meet.
On the I-5 and I-84 corridors
Portland is where I-5, the West Coast’s main north–south route, meets I-84 heading east, so freight moves out in every direction.
Near West Coast ports
Imports landing at the Ports of Seattle and Tacoma are about three hours away by truck, a fit for overseas brands bringing product into the U.S.
No sales tax in Oregon
Oregon has no state sales tax, one reason brands look at Oregon for their warehouse. Why brands choose Oregon
Why brands choose a Portland 3PLWest Coast fulfillment center
Who we work with
Industries We Support
We store and distribute most consumer products, including:
Food and beverage
FDA-registered space with lot and expiration tracking
Confections
Run by a founder who built a confection brand
Supplements
Lots and expiration dates tracked from receiving to shipping
Pet supplies
Shipped to online shoppers, distributors and stores
Apparel and fashion
Product drops, kitting and returns
Toys and games
Careful handling to keep retail packaging pristine
Household goods
Everyday home products, from storage to doorstep
Electronics and accessories
Secure storage and careful handling
Glass and fragile goods
Careful packing so delicate items arrive intact
Heavy parcels are fine, for example 30 lb boxes. Oversized goods like furniture aren’t a fit, and we don’t take refrigerated or frozen goods.
Why brands move to us
Common Warehouse Challenges We Help Solve
Most brands come to us for one of these reasons.
You’ve outgrown your space
Move your inventory into our 36,000 sq ft warehouse and pay for the bins and pallets you use each month.
Packing orders is slowing your growth
Hand receiving, storage, picking and shipping to our Portland team, and put your time back into your brand.
You don’t want a lease or a warehouse crew
Get a full warehouse team without signing a lease, buying equipment or hiring staff.
Your 3PL is closing or letting you down
We help you plan the move, and you’ll work with the same Portland team every day over Slack.
You make your product in the Northwest
Ship straight from your manufacturer to our dock in Portland, and we’ll send it on to customers, stores and Amazon.
Mistakes are costing you
Every order is barcode-scanned as it’s picked and packed, and inventory accuracy is 99%, checked with monthly counts.
Why Proven Prep
Why Brands Store Their Inventory With Proven Prep
Run by a former brand owner
Our founder, Kyle Curtis, grew an Amazon confection brand to nearly eight figures in sales, then started Proven Prep to give brands the attention his own brand never got from its warehouses. Read Kyle’s story
You talk to the people handling your inventory
The same Portland team answers you over Slack from 8 AM to 5 PM Pacific on business days, so you’re heard and never handed off.
Brands grow with us
An Australian brand selling sourdough kits needed a US partner to bring product in from overseas. Its volume has nearly tripled since.
Recognized by Fulfill.com
Proven Prep was named to Fulfill.com’s Top 100 3PL companies in the United States. See the announcement
Get a custom quote
Get Your Warehousing and Distribution Quote
Tell us what you need to store and where it ships, and our Portland team will send a plan and pricing for your brand.
Bridgetown Garden ToolsPortland, Oregon
“The Proven Prep team always delivers. They’re easy to work with and get the job done right which allows me to focus on other parts of my business.”
Warehousing and Distribution FAQ
Straight answers to what brands ask us about storing and shipping inventory in Portland.
Still have a question?
Book a CallWhat are warehousing and distribution services?
Warehousing and distribution services cover storing a brand’s inventory and moving it to wherever it’s sold. At Proven Prep, we receive your shipments in Portland, Oregon, store them on pallets, on shelves or in bins, track every location in ShipHero, and ship orders to online shoppers, retail stores, wholesale buyers and Amazon.
How much does warehouse storage cost in Portland, Oregon?
Our published storage estimates are $1.00 a month for a small bin, $2.00 for a medium bin, $4.00 for a large bin and $40.00 a month per pallet for slow-moving inventory. Larger volumes can qualify for lower rates. Receiving, handling and shipping are quoted separately, and your quote lists every fee that applies.
Do you offer short-term or overflow storage?
Yes. Brands use our warehouse for overflow when their own space runs out, for seasonal stock ahead of peak, and to stage inventory before a launch or a large wholesale order. Tell us how much space you need and for how long, and we’ll quote it.
Do you offer cross-docking?
Yes. At our Portland, Oregon warehouse we receive inbound pallets or cartons and ship them straight back out to retailers, distributors or your other locations, without putting them into long-term storage. Tell us your volumes, destinations and timing, and we’ll quote it.
How fast do you receive inbound shipments?
We accept deliveries Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 3 PM. Inbound shipments are received, logged and put away within 72 business hours, and we report any discrepancies in that time.
How do you keep inventory accurate?
Our contract includes 99% inventory accuracy, checked with cycle counts at least once a month plus a full physical count every month. Every location is barcoded in ShipHero, and you see real-time stock levels in your online portal, with adjustments reported within 1 business day.
Can you ship wholesale and retail orders?
Yes. We can ship wholesale and retail orders to almost any distributor or retailer, such as UNFI, KeHE, Target, Whole Foods, Chewy and Ulta. We handle EDI orders through SPS Commerce and Faire wholesale orders, and we book LTL and FTL freight for pallet shipments. B2B work is quoted on a custom plan built around your volume and your buyers’ requirements.
Do you offer lot and expiration tracking?
Yes. We track lot numbers and expiration dates for food, supplements and other dated products.
Is your warehouse temperature controlled?
Our Portland warehouse is FDA-registered, with limited climate-controlled space. We don’t take refrigerated or frozen goods.
Is my inventory insured while you store it?
Inventory stored in our warehouse is covered under our general liability policy, subject to its limits, while it’s in the building (not in transit). Because inventory values change, we recommend every brand carry its own inventory insurance for full replacement value, and we’re happy to refer you to someone.
What products can you store?
Most consumer products, including food and beverage, supplements, pet supplies, apparel, electronics and glass. Heavy parcels are fine, for example 30 lb boxes. Oversized goods like furniture aren’t a fit, and we don’t take refrigerated or frozen goods.
Where is your warehouse, and do you have other locations?
Our only warehouse is at 17146 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, Oregon 97230. When a brand needs inventory in other parts of the country, we coordinate with partner warehouses across the U.S.
Looking for Warehouse & Distribution Services in Oregon?
Tell us about your inventory and where it needs to go, and we’ll put together a storage and distribution plan with pricing.
