Why Portland's Role as Oregon’s Main Distribution Hub Makes Third-Party Warehousing a Smart Move
Portland is one of the most strategically positioned cities on the West Coast for businesses that move goods. According to the Portland Relocation Guide, the city’s “strategic location offers global connectivity,” with access to major freeways, international air services, and intercontinental railroads.
The Portland Metro Chamber’s 2025 State of Oregon Trade report backs this up, noting that Oregon’s “strategic position on the Pacific Rim is more than geographic luck, it’s a competitive advantage,” with roughly 1 in 8 Oregon jobs connected to international trade.
For Portland area businesses, staying competitive means getting goods to customers quickly and reliably. But maintaining your own warehouse space, with the overhead of utilities, property taxes, and staffing, can quickly add to expenses. Third-party warehousing lets you tap into existing infrastructure without carrying the cost of running it.
O’Neill Transfer & Storage has been handling warehousing and distribution for Oregon businesses for over 100 years. With 77,000 square feet of warehouse space and distribution routes serving most major cities throughout the state, we have the capacity and experience your business needs.