Beverage Supply Chain Management in the USA’s Pacific Northwest

Beverage supply chain management in the USA’s Pacific Northwest is a balancing act of logistics strategies and flexible problem-solving driven by the USA’s diverse geography and beverage industry, from Seattle, Washington’s iconic coffee roasters to Portland, Oregon’s world-famous craft brewers. The Pacific Northwest’s proximity to major ports, agricultural hubs, and international borders means that beverage companies are uniquely positioned, but still exposed to global trade disruptions, which result in labor shortages, increased costs, and freight transportation bottlenecks.

Stryder USA, as a 3PL provider in the beverage industry, provides efficient transportation and logistics services in the USA’s Pacific Northwest. With over 30 years of expertise in the logistics industry, here’s what to know about managing beverage supply chains in the USA’s Pacific Northwest.

Beverage Industry Challenges in America: Supply Chain Disruptions & Availability of Beverage Transportation

Beverage supply chain challenges in America are becoming increasingly more complex than ever. Approximately 60% of U.S. companies saw their logistics costs rise by 10% to 15% over the past year, driven by global trade tariffs, according to a 2025 article at SupplyChainBrain(1). Add in inflation and rising fuel prices, labor shortages and uncertainties, and border delays, and the result is mounting pressure on the food and beverage sector.

As the world rebalances after market disruptions, tight working capacities—particularly the availability of specialized beverage transportation such as reefer trucks—have become bottlenecks. The availability of reefer trucks has been on a downtrend since 2021 and throughout 2025, according to the United States Department of Agriculture(2). For beverage companies, that’s a serious challenge.

At Stryder USA, we understand how fragile today’s beverage supply chains can be, especially when impacted by production delays, supplier issues, and shifting regulatory frameworks. That’s why we believe rethinking supply chain management strategies has become a priority across the food and beverage industry.

Beverage Supply Chain Management: Logistical Solutions in the USA’s Pacific Northwest

Beverage supply chain management bottlenecks can always be solved. At Stryder, we believe smart logistics starts with smart partnerships. That’s why we provide flexible third-party logistics and international freight forwarding solutions in the USA’s Pacific Northwest and Western Canada for beverage brands in need of efficient supply chain services.

Partnering with a Third-Party Beverage Logistics Provider (3PL)

Partnering with a 3PL provider experienced with beverage products like ours can help beverage companies lower transportation costs and distribute faster and more efficiently. With our network of beverage warehousing facilities across the USA and Western Canada, we provide industrial storage and freight transportation services for the beverage industry that meet the strictest food safety standards.

At Stryder, we’re an asset-based logistics company with our own trucking fleet ready to service beverage goods across Canada and the USA. We put our clients first, which means you’ll never have to worry about finding freight transportation for your beverage supply chain.

Our beverage warehousing facilities in the USA are located in key distribution hubs such as Kent, Washington State, in the Seattle Metropolitan area, which means close transportation times to the Port of Tacoma, Port of Seattle, and the BNSF and UPRR railway lines. Additionally, our warehouses are SQF certified and purpose-built for the beverage sector, designed to maintain inventory management precision and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Partnering with a Freight Forwarder or Freight Brokerage

Partnering with a freight forwarder or freight brokerage, such as Logic-ology, part of Stryder Group of Companies, gives clients access to over 3,000 carrier partners, helping navigate transportation delays, capacity constraints, and complex routes. With our intermodal capabilities, with transportation options including trucks, trains, and ocean vessels, we provide flexibility that’s hard to find with traditional logistics providers.

Logic-ology’s scalable network helps you bypass congestion and access alternative solutions quickly, whether you’re moving beverage goods across states or countries.

Beverage Supply Chain Warehousing and Logistics in the USA’s Pacific Northwest and Western Canada

Stryder has proudly supported the beverage supply chain in the Pacific Northwest for more than 30 years through our warehousing and logistics services. Our logistics network spans Seattle, Washington State, Vancouver, British Columbia, and Calgary, Alberta, providing unmatched local knowledge and regional coverage in North America.

American Beverage Warehousing Facilities:

Kent 1 Warehouse

• Address: 27232 72nd Ave South, Kent, WA
• Facility: 363,000 ft² facility, 37 dock-level bays, SQF Certified for food-grade products
• Location: Located in Kent, Washington State, for direct distribution to major logistics and commercial areas, including Seattle, the Port of Seattle, and the Port of Tacoma
• Rail access via UPRR (Union Pacific Railroad) spur for efficient ground distribution across the USA
• Equipped to handle beverage industry goods
• 24-7 Security monitoring

Kent 2 Warehouse

• Address: 20602 66th Ave S, Kent, WA 98032
• Facility: 110,000 ft² Warehouse, 14 Dock-Level Loading Bays, SQF Certified for food-grade products
• Location: Located in Kent, Washington State, for direct distribution to major logistics & commercial areas, including Seattle, the Port of Seattle, and the Port of Tacoma
• New modern building
• Equipped to handle beverage industry goods
• 24-7 Security monitoring

With decades of experience in the food and beverage industry, we understand that behind every bottle or can is a company relying on us to deliver on time, protect product integrity, and help them grow.

Providing reliable logistics since 1989, contact The Stryder Group of Companies today at 253-458-7441 or send us a message at sales@go-stryder.com for more information or to book an on-site visit to learn how our logistics, warehousing, and distribution solutions can optimize your beverage supply chain.

Kent 1

Address: 27232 72nd Ave South, Kent, WA, USA
Phone: 253-458-7705

Kent 2

Address: 20602 66th Ave S, Kent, WA, USA
Phone: 253-241-5190

References:

1: How Tariffs Are Reshaping Global Supply Chains in 2025, SupplyChainBrain: https://www.supplychainbrain.com/blogs/1-think-tank/post/41852-how-tariffs-are-reshaping-global-supply-chains-in-2025
2: Refrigerated Truck Dashboard, United States Department of Agriculture: https://agtransport.usda.gov/stories/s/Refrigerated-Truck-Dashboard/56s5-rpde/