Warehousing & Storage in Chicago

3PL Warehouse Space Built for How Your Inventory Actually Moves

Ship-Mate 3PL provides secure, insured, temperature-controlled warehousing across the Chicago metro, backed by reliable receiving, put-away, and distribution operations. 16 years of warehouse logistics experience for businesses that can’t afford downtime.

Warehouse Storage That Scales With Your Inventory

Ship-Mate provides secure, scalable warehouse storage in strategically located, temperature-controlled, insured facilities across the Chicago metro. Every pallet is received, inspected, properly stored, and tracked from dock to floor.

Whether you need long-term storage or short-term staging, our warehouse management approach optimizes space and keeps your inventory organized, so you pay for storage, not wasted rack space.

A full warehousing service, not just square footage from inbound receiving to space optimization to daily inventory visibility.

Receiving & Inspection

Inbound QC on arriva

Put-away & Slotting

Optimized for velocity

Long or Short Term Storage

No minimum lock-in

Insured, Climate-Managed

60–78°F standard range

Inventory Management & Visibility

Good inventory management isn’t just about counting boxes it’s about giving you accurate, real-time answers whenever you need them. Our systems are built around four core capabilities:

Cold Storage

Protect product quality with dependable temperature-controlled storage

WMS

Track inventory and warehouse activity in real time, with complete visibility

CFS

Manage smaller shipments with a simple, efficient, organized process

Pick and Pack

Pick, pack, and ship orders accurately, even during high-volume periods

Pallet Handling

Keep pallets organized and ready for storage or shipment

Storage Capabilities

Storage That Matches Your Inventory Profile

We stock four storage methods side by side, so pallets, cases, and oversized freight each get handled the right way.

Temperature-Controlled Storage

Maintained within a standard ambient range for products sensitive to heat and humidity.

60–78°F (15–25°C)

Pallet Rack Systems

High-density racking built for efficient, organized storage of palletized inventory at volume.

Shelving & Bin Storage

Suited to smaller units, case picks, and higher-SKU-count inventory that doesn’t need a full pallet position.

Floor & Bulk Stacking

Open floor space for large-volume or oversized goods that don’t require racking.

Let’s Talk About Your Warehouse Needs

Tell us what you’re storing and where it needs to go we’ll walk you through the right mix of storage, picking, and distribution for your operation.

Two Facilities, One Chicago Corridor

Positioned in a strong industrial corridor with direct access to interstate, rail, and air cargo, so capacity flexes with demand instead of limiting it.

Product Kitting Services & Bundling

Multi-component orders, promotional packs, and subscription boxes assembled to spec with precision verification.

  • Multi-pack promotional sets
  • Subscription box assembly
  • Complex multi-SKU bundles
Compliance - Ready Kitting & Assembly

Retailer-compliant labeling, private-label packaging, and rebranding designed to eliminate vendor chargebacks.

  • Retail compliance labeling
  • Private-label application
  • Barcode, lot & date coding

Both locations sit within convenient reach of major interstate highways, rail, and air cargo options, in a corridor built for commercial and industrial freight. The multi-facility footprint gives Ship-Mate capacity flexibility to support local and national distribution needs as your volume grows.

Why Businesses Trust Ship-Mate

Since 2010, Ship-Mate has helped businesses across the Chicago area manage inventory with reliable warehousing and storage solutions. Our team focuses on keeping products secure, organized, and ready for distribution, whether you need long-term storage or support during seasonal demand spikes.

With strategically located facilities in Lisle and Downers Grove, we provide temperature-controlled warehouse space backed by experienced operations, real-time inventory visibility, and a commitment to consistent service. As an ISO-aligned, licensed, bonded, and insured 3PL provider, we help businesses store inventory with confidence.

Forklift transporting palletized inventory in a large warehouse with high-density storage racks

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you offer both short-term and long-term storage?

Yes. We provide flexible warehousing solutions for both short-term overflow storage and long-term inventory management, allowing businesses to scale storage as needed.

Yes. Our warehouse management system (WMS) provides visibility into inventory levels and warehouse activity, helping you stay informed about your stock.

Yes. In addition to warehousing and storage, Ship-Mate supports inventory management, order fulfillment, pick and pack services, and distribution through our Chicago-area facilities.

No. We work with businesses of different sizes and can provide flexible storage solutions based on your inventory volume and operational needs.

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