California fulfillment centers and 3PL
Commerce and South San Francisco, CaliforniaTwo FHU warehouses cover Southern and Northern California, so most of the state's largest metros are within an estimated zone 2 of a dock.
Representative warehouse image, not a photo of this building.
California metros, their nearest FHU dock and estimated zone
Fulfillment Hub USA runs two California warehouses: 4930 Zambrano St in Commerce, in the Los Angeles area, and 1334 San Mateo Ave in South San Francisco. Together they put 14 of California's 16 largest metros, home to 35.0 million people, within an estimated zone 2 of the nearest dock.
Estimates from straight-line distance and U.S. Census data. Carrier zone charts set the actual zones. Check any ZIP code.
See the Los Angeles warehouseSee the South San Francisco warehouse
| Metro | Nearest dock | Zone | People |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | Commerce | 1 | 12.9M |
| Riverside | Commerce | 1 | 4.7M |
| San Francisco | South San Francisco | 1 | 4.6M |
| San Jose | South San Francisco | 1 | 2.0M |
| Vallejo | South San Francisco | 1 | 0.5M |
| San Diego | Commerce | 2 | 3.3M |
| Sacramento | South San Francisco | 2 | 2.5M |
| Bakersfield | Commerce | 2 | 0.9M |
| Oxnard | Commerce | 2 | 0.8M |
| Stockton | South San Francisco | 2 | 0.8M |
| Modesto | South San Francisco | 2 | 0.6M |
| Santa Rosa | South San Francisco | 2 | 0.5M |
| Santa Maria | Commerce | 2 | 0.4M |
| Salinas | South San Francisco | 2 | 0.4M |
| Fresno | South San Francisco | 3 | 1.2M |
| Visalia | Commerce | 3 | 0.5M |
Why two California docks
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35.0M
People within zone 2 of a California dock
Fresno and Visalia are the two large California metros outside zone 2, and both are zone 3.
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10.2M
Container units through the Port of Los Angeles in 2025
The port handled 10,239,318 TEUs in 2025, its third-busiest year on record.
Port of Los Angeles statistics -
2.25M
Container units through the Port of Oakland in 2025
The port handled 2,253,976 TEUs in 2025, split almost evenly between imports and exports, so it suits brands moving goods in both directions.
Port of Oakland 2025 volumes
Port figures are published by the Port of Los Angeles and the Port of Oakland. Population comes from U.S. Census data.
What we do in California
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E-commerce fulfillment
Receiving, inventory control, pick and pack, packaging rules, carrier handoff and tracking for direct orders.
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Pallet and bin storage
Short-term and long-term storage, billed per pallet or per bin.
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B2B and wholesale
Case and pallet orders, routing requirements, labels, retailer documents and appointments.
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FBA and FBM prep
Marketplace labeling, prep, forwarding and merchant-fulfilled orders.
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Kitting and repackaging
Bundles, multipacks, subscription assemblies, inserts and relabeling.
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Returns
Inspection, photos, grading, restock, quarantine and status updates.
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International shipping
Coordination around international inventory and outbound shipments. Importer, customs and duty responsibilities are set separately.
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Event fulfillment
Event merchandise prepared and shipped alongside your regular orders.
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Product customization
Finishing products to order before they ship.
These services run at South San Francisco. Pallet and bin storage and product returns are confirmed at Commerce, and we confirm anything else for your catalog in your proposal. See all FHU services.
Questions about California fulfillment
Does Fulfillment Hub USA have fulfillment centers in California?
Yes. Fulfillment Hub USA runs warehouses at 4930 Zambrano St, Commerce, and 1334 San Mateo Ave, South San Francisco.
Which California dock is closer to my customers?
Los Angeles, Riverside, San Diego, Bakersfield and Oxnard are nearest to Commerce. San Francisco, San Jose, Sacramento, Stockton and Fresno are nearest to South San Francisco.
Is long-term storage available?
Long-term pallet and inventory storage is available by agreement. Pricing depends on the location, volume, pallet dimensions, storage conditions and handling requirements. Your written proposal and service agreement confirm the term, minimum charges, receiving and outbound fees, and applicable rate adjustments.
What does pallet storage cost?
Published rates start at $34.50 a month for a standard pallet up to 55 inches high and $41.40 for a large pallet from 55 to 80 inches. Your proposal confirms the rate for your volume and location.
Get a quote for California
Share your catalog, monthly orders and where your customers are. We will tell you which dock fits and what it costs.
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