Warehousing and Storage

GATEWAY DISTRIBUTION -Since 1989

INVENTORY CONTROL

Track every item in real-time with our inventory management system built for specialty cargo.

Lost shipments and missing inventory costing you projects? Get full visibility with included tracking.

Our 140,000 square foot Cincinnati facility includes comprehensive inventory tracking for every item we store. Whether you're holding steel poles for a utility project or staging equipment for multiple job sites, we monitor location, quantity, and condition in real-time. You get instant access to inventory reports and can coordinate releases directly with our team.

Cross-docking operations benefit from our trailer staging system, ensuring smooth transfers between inbound and outbound shipments without delays or mix-ups.

Real-time inventory tracking for all stored items
Instant access to quantity and location reports
Trailer staging included for cross-docking efficiency
Direct coordination with our logistics team
Secure monitoring of specialty cargo conditions

Why You Can Trust Us

Founded in 1989

98.8% CLAIM FREE SERVICE

DOT's highest rating

FMCSA classified as one of the safest carriers on the road

American Trucking Association member

Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber member

CVSA (Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance) member

75+ truck fleet

140,000 square foot facilities

POLE STORAGE

Store light poles and flag poles safely with specialized racking systems designed for long cargo.

Tired of poles getting damaged in standard warehouses? Our Cincinnati facility handles poles up to 40 feet with proper support.

We store light poles and flag poles in our 140,000 square foot Cincinnati facility using specialized racking systems designed specifically for long cargo. Our warehouse team understands how to properly support poles to prevent bending, scratching, or damage during storage periods.

Whether you need short-term holding between shipments or long-term inventory storage, we track every pole in our system and coordinate staging for your outbound deliveries.

Specialized racking prevents pole damage and bending
Handles poles up to 40 feet in length
Inventory tracking for every stored pole
Trailer staging coordination for outbound shipments
Short-term and long-term storage options

Why Choose Us

Inventory tracking system shows exactly what you have stored
Trailer staging area for cross-docking and consolidation
Same crew handles your freight from dock to dock
Cincinnati location serves the entire continental US

CINCINNATI HUB

Store your cargo at our 3 warehouse facilities with trailer staging included.

Need secure space between shipments or before final delivery? Get dedicated warehouse space with professional handling.

In Cincinnati, OH we have a new state of the art warehouse that is 100,000 sq. ft., has 16 dock doors and full security, including 24/7 video surveillance. Whether you need short-term holding between shipments, cross-docking coordination, or long-term storage solutions, we handle your cargo with the same care we use for our specialty pole shipments.

Our New York and Virginia warehouses are 40,000 square feet combined.Trailer staging is included with all storage services, so your freight moves efficiently from warehouse to truck when you're ready to ship.

140,000 square foot of secure warehousing in OH, NY, VG
Short-term holding and long-term storage options
Cross-docking services for efficient transfers
Professional trailer staging included
Same care standards as specialty cargo handling

Warehousing needs hit when your shipping timeline doesn't line up with your customer's receiving schedule. This happens with construction materials waiting for job site readiness, seasonal inventory between peak periods, or shipments that need to be broken down and redistributed. The freight needs somewhere secure to sit while logistics get sorted out.

Without proper storage, you end up paying detention fees while trailers sit loaded. Your freight might be scattered across different temporary locations where you lose track of what's where. Drivers waste time making multiple stops to piece together partial loads that should have been consolidated.

Gateway Distribution unloads your freight at our Cincinnati dock and moves it to designated warehouse space. We log every piece with identifying details and tracking numbers so you know exactly what you have stored. When you're ready to ship, we stage your freight for pickup and load it onto outbound trailers. Short-term holding and long-term storage both available, with cross-docking services if you need to break down or combine loads.

You'll have one location where all your stored freight lives with full visibility into your inventory. Your shipping schedule becomes flexible because storage is handled. Drivers pick up consolidated loads from a single dock instead of chasing scattered freight across multiple stops.

Our process

1
Unload at our dock
Your freight gets unloaded at our Cincinnati facility and moved to designated warehouse space.
2
Track every piece
We log each item with identifying details and assign tracking numbers for easy retrieval.
3
Stage for pickup
When you're ready to move, we load your freight onto the outbound trailer at our dock.

Our Work

RITE RUG - DES MOINES

Warehousing and StorageIowa, IAOHIO VALLEY FLOORING

Warehousing and staging for Ohio Valley Flooring bound for Rite Rug - Des Moines, IA.

Provided warehousing and storage for Ohio Valley Flooring's freight bound for Rite Rug - Des Moines in Iowa.

ABSOLUTE MOBILITY CENTER

Warehousing and StorageWashington, WACONCORD INDUSTRIES *NORTH MN PLANT/GW

Warehousing and staging for Concord Industries bound for , WA.

Provided warehousing and storage for Concord Industries's freight bound for in Washington.

A-1 FLAGS POLES & REPAIR

Warehousing and StorageNebraska, NECONCORD INDUSTRIES *NORTH MN PLANT/GW

Warehousing and staging for Concord Industries bound for A-1 Flags Poles & Repair, NE.

Provided warehousing and storage for Concord Industries's freight bound for A-1 Flags Poles & Repair in Nebraska.

CARAUSTAR CINCINNATI PAPERBOARD

Warehousing and StorageOhio, OHADAMS BROWN RECYCLING STATION

Warehousing and staging for Adams Brown Recycling Station bound for Caraustar Cincinnati Paperboard, OH.

Warehoused and staged inventory for Adams Brown Recycling Station ahead of delivery to Caraustar Cincinnati Paperboard in Ohio, held within our Cincinnati, New York, and Virginia network.

HOME DEPOT

Warehousing and StorageArkansas, ARACME LINGO FLAGPOLES

Warehousing and staging for Acme Lingo Flagpoles bound for Home Depot, AR.

Warehoused and staged inventory for Acme Lingo Flagpoles ahead of delivery to Home Depot in Arkansas, held within our Cincinnati, New York, and Virginia network.

NOR'EAST FLAGPOLE

Warehousing and StorageMaine, MEFLAGMORE/FIBERGLASS FLAGPOLES/GW

Warehousing and staging for Flagmore bound for , ME.

Warehoused and staged inventory for Flagmore ahead of delivery to in Maine, held within our Cincinnati, New York, and Virginia network.

Trusted Partners

American Trucking Association

Association

Industry association dedicated to serving and representing the interests of the trucking industry with one united voice.

Better Business Bureau

Association

Membership organization that lets customers know the business is worthy of their trust.

Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber

Association

The nation's fifth largest chamber providing economic development, government advocacy, and business growth support.

CVSA

Association

Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance promotes commercial motor vehicle safety and security.

Common questions

I need warehouse space for my inventory

Your current storage is full or too expensive. You need secure warehouse space but don't want to sign a long-term lease. You're not sure what warehouse services you actually need.

Look for warehouses with inventory management systems and cross-docking if you ship frequently. Month-to-month agreements give you flexibility. Gateway Distribution offers secure warehouse facilities with distribution services in Cincinnati.

My shipment needs climate controlled storage

Your freight arrived early but your facility isn't ready. You need somewhere safe to store it for a few weeks. Regular outdoor storage won't work for sensitive equipment.

Look for a freight company with secure warehouse facilities that offer short-term storage. Make sure they have climate control if your equipment is sensitive to temperature or humidity. Ask about cross-docking services to move your freight directly when you're ready.

Warehouse storage vs keeping inventory at my facility

Your warehouse is running out of room. You're considering renting outside storage but you're not sure if it's worth the extra cost and complexity of managing inventory in two places.

Outside warehouse storage makes sense when your facility costs more per square foot than rental space, or when you need overflow capacity during peak seasons. Look for facilities that offer inventory management and can ship directly to customers. Calculate the total cost including transportation between locations.