Containerboard warehousing and logistics in the USA’s Pacific Northwest maintain the structural integrity and performance of corrugated packaging materials throughout the supply chain, including storage and freight transportation. With the rise in demand for sustainable and high-performance packaging, the need for precision in how containerboard—comprising both linerboard and corrugated medium—is stored, handled, and transported continues to grow.
The Pacific Northwest, comprising Washington, Oregon, and Idaho, is renowned for its significant wood pulp production and export logistics. It’s here that Atlas Columbia Warehousing provides professional containerboard logistics, helping manufacturers, converters, and exporters to maintain product quality, meet tight delivery schedules, and mitigate operational risk.
Here’s the importance of proper paper warehousing and how Atlas Columbia Warehousing assists paper mills, paper manufacturers, converters, and pulp and paper companies throughout the USA.
Containerboard & The Importance of Proper Paper Warehousing
Containerboard, the raw material used to manufacture corrugated fiberboard, comprises linerboard (either virgin kraft linerboard or recycled linerboard) and corrugated medium, both of which are essential for producing corrugated boxes and containers.
Proper paper warehousing preserves:
- The stacking strength: The ability of a box or paper material to support weight when stacked vertically over time.
- Burst strength: The maximum load a box or paper can withstand before collapsing when pressure is applied from the top.
- Compression strength: The resistance of paper or board to rupture when pressure is applied to its surface (like from a puncture).
Variables such as humidity, temperature, and handling can significantly impact the edge crush test results, box compression strength, and flat crush test ratings of the product, making proper handling essential to store rolls in a professionally managed facility.
Containerboard Warehousing & Logistics at the Port of Tacoma
Containerboard warehousing and logistics services are available in the USA’s Pacific Northwest at Atlas Columbia Warehousing, located in Tacoma, Washington, just outside Seattle. As specialized paper logistics providers, we ensure that containerboard products—whether made from recycled fibers, virgin fibers, or a blend—retain their full structural integrity throughout warehousing and transportation.
Our facility is rail-served and strategically located at the Port of Tacoma, providing exceptional access to both domestic and international markets. We provide direct connectivity to both BNSF and Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) rail lines, simplifying movement to and from key manufacturing hubs, including California, Texas, and the Midwest.
Situated at one of the West Coast’s major deepwater ports, we support importers and exporters of various paper grades, including wood pulp, kraft paperboard, and containerboard used in corrugated packaging and industrial sectors.
Our Core Services Include:
- Rail transloading and intermodal logistics
- Clamp-truck roll handling and secure storage
- Container drayage and regional distribution
- Cross-docking and transloading operations
- Container stuffing and unstuffing
As part of the Stryder Group of Companies, our clients also benefit from seamless access to Logic-ology, which provides national and international freight brokerage services throughout the USA, Canada, and Mexico, with over 3,000 freight carrier partners.
Pulp & Paper 3PL & Warehousing in the Pacific Northwest
Pulp & paper third-party logistics and warehousing in the Pacific Northwest is our strength at Atlas Columbia Warehouse that we’d love to share with paper product manufacturers, paper mills, and all pulp and paper companies. Our warehouse is designed to serve a diverse range of companies operating in the paper packaging industry.
If you’re involved in:
- Manufacturing corrugated boxes or corrugated containers
- Converting recycled linerboard or virgin paper products
- Producing technical expertise-driven commercial paper and packaging solutions
- Exporting wood pulp, paper rolls, or packaging materials to Canada or the Asia-Pacific markets
- Importing raw materials or finished paper goods for regional distribution
- Managing seasonal inventory overflow or just-in-time shipments
- Needing cross-docking, transloading, or drayage near West Coast ports
- Seeking rail-served warehousing for large-volume shipments across North America
- Complying with sustainability goals through efficient, low-waste logistics solutions
—Atlas Columbia Warehousing is here to help.
We serve everyone from regional converters to global suppliers, as well as from large-scale box plants to boutique shelf-ready packaging designers.
Looking for containerboard logistics in the Pacific Northwest of the United States? Atlas Columbia Warehousing is here to assist paper manufacturers in protecting their products and maintaining a competitive edge in both domestic and international markets.
For more information or to discuss your specific requirements, contact us:
Atlas Columbia Warehousing
Address: 922 E 11th St, Ste 300, Tacoma, WA 98421
Call us: 253-272-9320
Visit us: atlascolumbiawarehouse.com
