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Warehousing & 3PL

Warehousing Built for Scale,
Flexibility & Real Operations

From high-volume distribution at our Lawrence hub to flexible regional support in Albany, XO provides warehousing solutions built around how your product actually moves.

99.8%
Order Accuracy
FDA
FDA-Registered Capability
ESFR
Specialized Storage Areas
Northeast + Midwest
Distribution Coverage
Flexible
Storage Models
XOLogistic Warehouse

Built Around Real Operational Needs

Each XO facility is designed to support operational complexity, scaled appropriately based on volume, throughput, and client needs.

Lawrence, MA is our 600,000 SF flagship hub for high-volume and complex operations. Albany, NY is an active 75,000 SF facility with 10 loading docks and 1 drive-in dock supporting regional warehousing and distribution. Lansing, IL is a 65,000 SF facility with 3 loading docks and 2 drive-in docks, opening soon as part of our Midwest expansion.

Our Lawrence facility also supports a dedicated e-commerce fulfillment operation for clients that require both storage and order processing within the same operation.

Lawrence, MA — 600,000 SF Flagship
39 Loading Docks + 5 Drive-In Docks
Albany, NY — 75,000 SF Active Facility
7 VRC Elevators Up to 16,000 lbs
Lansing, IL — 65,000 SF Opening Soon
FDA-Registered Capability
Understanding Logistics

What Is a 3PL and Why Does It Matter?

Not all logistics partners are equal. Here is how the different tiers work and where XOLogistic fits in.

2PL
Second-Party Logistics

Direct Delivery Only

A 2PL is a carrier — a company that owns trucks, ships, or planes and physically moves your goods from point A to point B. No storage, no packaging, no management.

Real-world example

A courier picks up boxes from a farm and delivers them directly to a grocery store — no warehousing, no processing in between.

Best for: businesses that only need transport and already manage their own storage and fulfillment.

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Your facility
You handle storage & packaging
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2PL carrier
Delivery only
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End destination
Customer or retailer
3PL
⚡ XOLogistic operates at this level

Full-Service Fulfillment Partner

A 3PL takes over your warehousing, packaging, and delivery operations entirely. You ship your inventory to them — they handle everything from receiving to shipping to your customers.

Real-world example

A fulfillment company receives your inventory, stores it in their bonded warehouse, packages orders, and ships them same-day to your customers nationwide.

⚡ XOLogistic is your 3PL partner
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Your inventory
Shipped to XOLogistic
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Warehousing & storage
700,000+ SF across 3 locations
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Pick, pack & ship
Same-day processing
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Your customer
Fast, accurate delivery
4PL
Fourth-Party Logistics

Supply Chain Orchestrator

A 4PL manages your entire supply chain strategy — coordinating multiple 3PLs, carriers, and vendors on your behalf. They don't own warehouses; they manage the companies that do.

Real-world example

A logistics management firm strategically oversees a 3PL, a customs broker, and several carriers to deliver goods across multiple markets.

Best for: large enterprises with complex, multi-region supply chains that need a single point of oversight.

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4PL manager
Strategy & oversight
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3PL partners
Warehousing & fulfillment
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Carriers & vendors
Transport & customs
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Multiple markets
Global distribution
5PL
Fifth-Party Logistics

Complete Supply Chain Network

A 5PL manages your entire supply chain ecosystem — from production to delivery — using advanced technology, AI, and data analytics to optimize every node in your network at scale.

Real-world example

A technology-driven logistics company oversees a complete supply chain network — from production scheduling, packaging, warehousing, multi-carrier routing, all the way to delivery — using real-time data.

Best for: massive global enterprises managing extremely complex, high-volume supply chains.

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5PL network
AI-driven full oversight
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Production
Manufacturing & sourcing
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Warehousing & logistics
Multiple 3PL & 4PL partners
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Global delivery
End-to-end supply chain

Storage and Handling Built Around Your Product

We do not force your operation into a single setup. Our facilities support multiple storage configurations and handling workflows based on your product type, volume, and operational needs.

Floor-Loaded Storage
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Floor-Loaded Storage

Ideal for stackable palletized product, allowing vertical stacking of up to five levels depending on product type, weight, and stability — maximizing space efficiency and reducing storage cost.

Stackable palletized product Up to five levels where applicable Space-efficient storage planning
Racked Storage
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Racked & Shelving Storage

Structured pallet racking and flexible shelving solutions designed for organized storage, accessibility, and efficient inventory management across a range of product profiles — from full pallets to smaller, non-palletized inventory.

Organized pallet access Flexible shelving for smaller items Efficient product flow
Cross Docking & Rework
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Cross Docking & Rework

Operational support for cross-docking, rework projects, order staging, and value-added services requiring rapid product movement and processing.

Cross-docking projects Rework and value-added services Order staging
Kitting
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Kitting

Assembly and kitting services for bundling individual components into ready-to-ship sets, supporting both e-commerce and wholesale fulfillment requirements.

Component bundling Assembly and packaging E-commerce & wholesale kitting
Specialized Storage Capability
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Specialized Storage Capability

Select areas within our facilities are designed to support specialized storage requirements, including lithium-ion battery storage supported by ESFR sprinkler systems where applicable, and operations within FDA-registered, food-grade compliant environments.

FDA-registered capability ESFR-supported areas where applicable Specialized product storage
Custom Operational Solutions
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Custom Operational Solutions

Every warehouse operation has unique challenges. XO develops custom workflows, inventory tracking tools, reporting solutions, and process improvements designed to reduce manual work, improve visibility, and increase operational efficiency. From receiving and inventory management to picking, fulfillment, and project-based operations, we build practical solutions around how your operation actually runs.

Workflow & Process Improvements Custom Reporting & Inventory Visibility Operational Efficiency Solutions
Request a Warehousing Quote

Let's Talk Through Your Storage and Distribution Needs

Tell us what you're storing and how your operation runs. We'll walk you through how XO would support it.

Custom quote review — we'll tailor pricing around your specific storage volume, product type, and service needs.
Facility walkthrough available — visit our Lawrence, MA headquarters or connect virtually with our operations team.
No commitment required — explore your options with zero pressure before making any decisions.
Dedicated warehousing support — a dedicated point of contact for your account from day one.

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