Short-Term & Long-Term Warehousing
Flexible storage solutions for seasonal inventory, overflow, and long-term distribution needs.
Warehousing & Transloading
Our strategically located facilities, expert inventory management, and seamless transloading ensure efficient cargo handling and distribution. Whether you need short-term overflow storage or a full intermodal transfer program, our team keeps freight moving with the accuracy and security your supply chain depends on. From receipt to final release, every shipment is tracked and handled by professionals who treat your inventory as their own.
Your Trusted Partner for Warehouse Solutions.
Effective storage and freight handling require a logistics partner with experience in inventory optimization and seamless cargo movement. Our warehousing and transloading solutions help businesses minimize delays, reduce costs, and enhance distribution efficiency.
Whether you are managing seasonal inventory swings, consolidating freight ahead of final delivery, or transferring cargo between ocean, rail, and truck, the right warehousing partner protects your product and your schedule. W.M. Stone's warehousing and transloading team plans each move around your supply chain, not the other way around, so freight keeps flowing instead of sitting idle on a dock or in a yard. W.M. Stone brings 250+ years of industry experience to every warehousing engagement, continuing a long Norfolk customs and freight brokerage legacy. That depth of experience is what lets us simplify warehousing for the businesses we serve: scalable, cost-effective solutions tailored to your supply chain, with transloading operations that have helped businesses expand internationally with confidence.
Strategic Warehouse Locations
Reduce transit times and optimize distribution with facilities near key transportation hubs.
Flexible Transloading Solutions
Expedite freight transfers between transport modes to improve delivery speed and cost efficiency.
Inventory Management & Fulfillment
Advanced storage, tracking, and order fulfillment solutions to streamline operations.
250+ Yearsof combined industry experience behind every warehousing engagement
Our Warehousing & Transloading Services.
Six core services work together to keep freight secure, visible, and moving on schedule.
Cross-Docking & Freight Consolidation
Reduce handling costs and improve efficiency by consolidating shipments for final distribution.
Transloading & Intermodal Freight Handling
Seamless cargo transfers between truck, rail, and ocean freight to optimize transportation.
Order Fulfillment & Distribution Services
Integrated pick, pack, and ship solutions to support e-commerce and retail distribution.
Specialized Storage & Handling
Secure warehousing for high-value, hazardous, or temperature-sensitive goods.
Real-Time Inventory Tracking & Supply Chain Integration
Advanced WMS (Warehouse Management Systems) ensure full inventory visibility and efficient order management.
The W.M. Stone Commitment.
We provide efficiency, security, and flexibility to enhance your warehousing and distribution strategy.
Accelerate Freight Movement
Reduce bottlenecks and enhance distribution speed with optimized transloading.
Secure & Reliable Storage
Climate-controlled and high-security facilities protect your inventory.
Enhance Supply Chain Visibility
Advanced tracking technology provides real-time inventory and shipment updates.
Commonly Asked Questions.
Answers to the questions we hear most from shippers evaluating a warehousing and transloading partner.
What is transloading, and when do I need it?
Transloading is the transfer of freight from one mode of transportation to another, such as ocean container to rail or truck to rail, without unnecessary handling delays. It is used to optimize cost and transit time when a shipment's origin and destination are not served by a single mode. Our transloading and intermodal freight handling service manages these transfers between truck, rail, and ocean freight so cargo keeps moving efficiently.
Do you offer short-term storage, or only long-term contracts?
Both. Our warehousing is structured for flexibility, covering short-term and long-term storage for seasonal inventory, overflow, and ongoing distribution needs, so you are not locked into a program that does not match your volume.
Can you handle hazardous or temperature-sensitive cargo?
Yes. Our specialized storage and handling capability is built for high-value, hazardous, or temperature-sensitive goods that require additional security and handling precautions beyond standard warehousing.
How do I track my inventory once it is in your warehouse?
We manage inventory through a Warehouse Management System (WMS) that provides real-time tracking and supply chain integration, giving you full visibility into stock levels, shipment status, and order activity as it happens.
Do you support order fulfillment for e-commerce or retail distribution?
Yes. Our order fulfillment and distribution service integrates pick, pack, and ship operations, allowing e-commerce and retail businesses to route orders through our facilities as part of a single warehousing and distribution program.
How do I get started or request a quote?
Call our Norfolk, VA office at (757) 800-6080 or email info@wmstone.com and our team will walk through your storage volume, transloading needs, and distribution requirements to scope the right solution.
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Maximize Your Logistics Efficiency.
W.M. Stone's offers flexible, secure, and cost-effective solutions to streamline your supply chain. Let us handle warehousing so you can focus on growing your business.