While Los Angeles is closer to the ports, Ontario offers much larger, modern "Big Box" facilities that are better suited for high-volume distribution and automation. Additionally, Ontario provides easier access to the major interstate corridors (I-10, I-15, and I-215) that lead out of California, reducing the "bottleneck" traffic often found in central LA.

Drayage refers to the short-haul trucking of containers from the port to the warehouse. Ontario is located in the "Short Haul" zone for the Port of LA/LB. While slightly more expensive than warehousing in Long Beach, the lower real estate costs and higher operational efficiency in Ontario usually result in a lower "total landed cost" for the shipper.

Yes, Ontario is a major hub for cold-chain and food-grade logistics. Many providers in the region, such as Weber Logistics and Saddle Creek, offer temperature-controlled environments that are SQF or AIB certified, catering to the massive Southern California grocery and consumer goods market.

The Inland Empire has one of the highest concentrations of logistics professionals in the world. This "logistics-first" labor pool means that 3PLs in Ontario can scale up staff quickly during peak seasons (like Q4) and have access to technicians who are experts in warehouse management systems (WMS) and robotics.