Two Major U.S. E-Commerce Logistics Providers Expand Midwest Warehousing Networks
Logistics providers Rush Order and Encore Fulfillment are significantly expanding their warehousing facilities in the U.S. Midwest. By opening new warehouses in Dallas and Oklahoma City, the providers aim to improve delivery times to the U.S. heartland and Southeast, helping sellers turn inventory more efficiently.
What are the key facts?
- 1Expanding companies: Rush Order and Encore Fulfillment
- 2New locations: Dallas-Fort Worth and Oklahoma City
- 3Coverage: Two-day delivery to 93% of the U.S. population
What happened?
Two third-party logistics providers (3PLs) specializing in e-commerce fulfillment announced capacity expansions. Rush Order plans to open its fourth U.S. fulfillment center in the Dallas-Fort Worth area on July 1, while Encore Fulfillment has opened a new 350,000-square-foot facility in Oklahoma City. The locations enable the logistics providers to reach 93% of the U.S. population within two days and operate near distribution centers of major retailers such as Walmart, shortening replenishment cycles.
What does this mean for cross-border sellers?
Sellers should reassess their warehousing networks as logistics infrastructure expands into the U.S. heartland. Using these new nodes can shorten delivery distances, reduce last-mile transportation costs and improve customer satisfaction.