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West Coast vs. East Coast Fulfillment: An Honest Guide

Where your warehouse sits shapes how fast orders arrive and how quickly imports reach your shelves. Here is an honest look at West Coast and East Coast fulfillment, and when each one makes sense.

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  • Know where your customers really are
  • See how imports change the answer
  • When an East Coast warehouse wins
  • Same-day shipping by 2 PM PT from LA
  • Month-to-month if you try Matrix

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The Real Tradeoffs

Four Things That Decide Which Coast Fits

  1. 1

    Where Your Customers Live

    Orders travel faster to customers near your warehouse. Look at your own order data before picking a coast.

  2. 2

    Where Your Inventory Comes From

    If you import from Asia, the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach are a common entry point, and a nearby warehouse can receive stock sooner.

  3. 3

    East Coast Customers Are Closer East

    If most of your buyers are on the East Coast, an East Coast warehouse is closer to them. That is a real advantage.

  4. 4

    The Cutoff Matters Too

    Distance is only part of delivery time. When orders actually leave the building also counts, so ask every warehouse for its cutoff.

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How It Works

Start Shipping From the West Coast in 3 Steps

  1. 01

    Get Your Itemized Quote

    Tell us your monthly orders, SKUs and where your customers are. You get line-item pricing.

  2. 02

    Send Your Inventory

    Imports arriving at Los Angeles or Long Beach come to our warehouse to be received and counted in ShipHero WMS.

  3. 03

    Ship Same Day From LA

    Orders in by 2 PM Pacific on a weekday ship that day, scan-verified, with tracking sent back to your store.

Benefits

What a West Coast Warehouse Gives You

Near the LA Ports

Our Los Angeles warehouse is close to the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.

Close to West Coast Buyers

Customers in California and the West are near your inventory.

Same-Day by 2 PM Pacific

Weekday orders placed by 2 PM Pacific ship the same day.

Scan-Verified Picks

Every pick is barcode-scanned in ShipHero, the system behind our 99.8% accuracy.

FDA-Registered Facility

Store cosmetics, skincare, supplements and snacks with lot tracking and FEFO.

Built for Global Brands

International brands expanding to the US can land stock in LA and ship from there.

When Each Fits

When the West Coast Fits and When the East Coast Does

An East Coast Warehouse May Fit If

Being close to your buyers is a real advantage, and on the East Coast it can win.

  • Most customers are on the East Coast
  • Your inventory arrives through East Coast ports
  • You make or source goods in the East
  • Your retail partners are mostly in the East

A West Coast Warehouse Usually Fits If

Los Angeles makes the most sense when your stock or your buyers lean west.

  • You import from Asia through LA or Long Beach
  • Many customers are on the West Coast
  • You are an international brand entering the US
  • You want one warehouse near the ports

Side-by-Side

East Coast Warehouse vs. Matrix in Los Angeles

Topic
East Coast Warehouse
Matrix Fulfillment
Why It Matters
East Coast Customers
Closer to East Coast buyers
Farther from East Coast buyers
Check where your orders go
West Coast Customers
Farther from West Coast buyers
Close to West Coast buyers
Faster reach in the West
Asian Imports
Longer route from Pacific ports
Near the Ports of LA and Long Beach
Stock can reach the shelf sooner
Cutoff
Varies by warehouse
Same day by 2 PM Pacific, weekdays
You know when orders leave
Terms
Varies by provider
Month-to-month, no order minimums
Easy to test the fit
Contract
12-month lock-in and minimums
Month-to-month, no minimums
You stay because it works, not because you're stuck

Bottom line: an East Coast warehouse is closer to East Coast customers, while a West Coast warehouse is closer to Asian imports and West Coast buyers, so let your order data and supply chain decide.

Connected to Shopify and the Channels You Sell On

Shopify, TikTok Shop and 200+ other tools connect through ShipHero WMS, so orders flow to our LA warehouse automatically.

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Published Pricing

Matrix Pricing to Compare

Real numbers, no gated pricing. Your quote is itemized line by line.

Get My Exact Rate
Pick and Pack
$1.50 per order + $0.35 per additional item
At Volume
As low as $0.50 per order
Storage
$0.25 per bin per day · $0.90 per pallet per day
Receiving
$10 per pallet · $1.50 per mixed carton
Returns
$2 per unit inspected
Setup and Platform Fees
$0

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FAQ

West Coast vs. East Coast Fulfillment Questions

Still unsure? Call (310) 415-7759 and talk to the team that packs your orders.

Is West Coast or East Coast fulfillment better?

Neither is better for every brand. An East Coast warehouse is closer to East Coast customers. A West Coast warehouse is closer to West Coast customers and to Asian imports arriving at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.

When does an East Coast warehouse make more sense?

An East Coast warehouse can make more sense when most of your customers are on the East Coast, your inventory arrives through East Coast ports, or your suppliers and retail partners are mostly in the East.

When does a West Coast warehouse make more sense?

A West Coast warehouse often fits when you import from Asia through Los Angeles or Long Beach, when many of your customers are in the West, or when you are an international brand entering the US.

How do I decide which coast to use?

Start with your own order data to see where customers are, then look at where your inventory comes from. Compare cutoff times and itemized quotes from each warehouse you are considering.

Can a Los Angeles warehouse ship to the East Coast?

Yes. Matrix ships orders nationwide from Los Angeles. East Coast orders travel farther than West Coast orders, so delivery to the East takes longer than it would from an East Coast warehouse.

How much does Matrix cost?

Pick and pack starts at $1.50 per order plus $0.35 per additional item, dropping as low as $0.50 per order at volume. Bin storage is $0.25 per day, and there are no setup or platform fees.

Where is Matrix located?

Matrix is a Los Angeles, California 3PL warehouse close to the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. Orders placed by 2 PM Pacific on weekdays ship the same day.

Is there a contract or order minimum?

No. Matrix is month-to-month with 30 days' notice and no order minimums.

See if a West Coast Warehouse Fits Your Brand

Tell us where your customers and inventory are. Itemized pricing.

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