Business Details
28 Years
experience
Your Trusted Logistics Partner in Chicago
Founded in 1998, International Transload Logistics (ITL) has established itself as a trusted leader in supply chain solutions. Our team combines decades of industry experience with cutting-edge technology to deliver comprehensive logistics services, including warehousing, transportation, and transloading. Specializing in handling complex cargofrom heavy machinery to temperature-sensitive goodswe prioritize safety, efficiency, and reliability in every operation. Our strategic warehouse locations near major rail ramps in Chicago, Joliet, and Wilmington enable cost-effective drayage and streamlined freight movement. With a proprietary warehouse management system (WMS) and 24/7 inventory visibility, we empower clients with real-time control over their supply chains. Our proactive approach anticipates challenges, minimizing storage fees and transportation delays while ensuring timely deliveries.Industry veterans John Roetter and Miles Douglass founded ITL on principles of integrity and customer-centric service, which remain our foundation. We invest in specialized equipment and trained personnel to safely manage oversized cargo, refrigerated transloads, and customized crating. By offering end-to-end logistics solutions, we reduce clients' operational burdens and enhance supply chain efficiency. Our commitment to transparency, technical innovation, and problem-solving has earned long-term partnerships across diverse industries. Whether handling steel coils, retail distribution, or intermodal transport, ITL delivers reliable, scalable services tailored to evolving business needs.
Services
Warehousing
Transloading
Transportation
Order Fulfillment
Industrial Services
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- 25+ years of specialized logistics experience managing complex cargo.
- Strategically located warehouses near Chicago rail ramps minimize drayage costs.
- Advanced WMS enables real-time inventory tracking and EDI integration.
- Expert handling of oversized/industrial cargo and refrigerated transloads.
- 24/7 facility surveillance ensures maximum cargo security.
Services
Warehousing
ITL offers secure warehousing with 1,000,000+ sq. ft. of space across three Chicago-area facilities. Services include cantilever racking for steel bundles, specialized forklifts, and heavy lift capabilities up to 200,000 lbs. Our warehouses provide 24/7 surveillance, key-code access, and over 30 feet of clear height clearance to accommodate diverse storage needs.
Transloading
Our transloading services handle specialized freight including steel coils, heavy machinery, and refrigerated goods. With cross-docking capabilities, container reworks, and swing space for Amazon FBA, we ensure seamless transfers between rail, truck, and warehouse. Expertise in overweight container solutions reduces demurrage charges and optimizes payload efficiency.
Transportation
ITL's transportation solutions include intermodal drayage, over-the-road shipping, and dedicated fleet partnerships. Strategically located near major rail ramps, we offer cost-effective trucking services for oversized cargo, retail distribution, and last-mile delivery. All flatbed operations occur within secure, covered facilities to protect shipments from weather exposure.
Order Fulfillment
Our fulfillment services support direct-to-consumer shipping, retail distribution, and omni-channel logistics. The integrated WMS enables real-time inventory tracking, RF barcode technology, and customized labeling. Clients benefit from kitting, light assembly, multi-carrier parcel management, and API integration for streamlined supply chain operations.
Industrial Services
ITL specializes in industrial logistics with capabilities for long/heavy commodities exceeding standard warehouse capacity. Services include packaging/crating, blocking/bracing with heat-treated lumber, air bag systems, and steel strapping. Our team safely manages molds, machinery, lumber, and oversized steel products that typical facilities cannot accommodate.
People
John Roetter
President, Co-Founder
With over 25 years in supply chain management, John Roetter co-founded ITL in 1998 to revolutionize logistics solutions. He oversees strategic operations and maintains client relationships, leveraging industry expertise to drive innovation in intermodal transportation and warehousing systems.
Miles Douglass
Vice-President, Co-Founder
Miles Douglass, co-founder and VP, brings extensive logistics experience in handling complex freight challenges. He focuses on operational efficiency and customer satisfaction, ensuring ITL's services meet evolving industry demands while maintaining the company's founding principles of integrity and reliability.
Brittany Siliunas
Sales Representative
As a dedicated sales professional in Chicago operations, Brittany Siliunas connects clients with ITL's comprehensive logistics solutions, focusing on warehousing and transportation needs. She provides tailored support to help businesses optimize their supply chain processes.
Questions
What types of cargo can ITL handle?
ITL safely manages standard pallets, frozen commodities, steel products, heavy machinery, lumber, and oversized cargo up to 200,000 lbs. Our specialized equipment handles items most warehouses cannot accommodate.
Do you offer warehouse space in Chicago?
We operate 1,000,000+ sq. ft. of warehouse space across three strategically located Chicago-area facilities with easy rail access in Tinley Park, Bedford Park, and Wilmington.
What transportation services do you provide?
ITL offers intermodal drayage, over-the-road shipping, flatbed transportation, and dedicated carrier partnerships. Our services include overweight container solutions, retail distribution, and specialized equipment for heavy cargo.
How does ITL ensure cargo security?
Our facilities feature 24/7 video surveillance, electric fences, key-code entry systems, and gated yards. All operations occur in controlled environments to protect cargo during storage and transfer processes.
Can you handle international shipments?
Yes, ITL provides customs documentation support and international logistics solutions. Our WMS integrates with EDI systems to ensure compliance and seamless tracking for global supply chain operations.
What technology supports your logistics services?
ITL's proprietary warehouse management system enables real-time inventory tracking, RF barcode scanning, API integration, and live shipment status updates through a 24/7 web portal for complete supply chain visibility.
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Reviews (4)
Energze
Jan 05, 2022
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Waiting for more than 2 hours to get loaded. Just me on doks. Asked them why is taking so long, they answered me that they're taking lunch, at 10AM. Gyes, that's not serious at all. Everyone have their time.
Keith Zimmerman
Jan 04, 2022
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Not to bad of a place, didn't spend too much time waiting to get loaded..fairly friendly people there..
Jaimie Paprocki
Jul 25, 2021
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Unorganized place. Took me longer to get my BOL than to get loaded and strapped. Tried telling me i was not scheduled even though i had a pu# and appt. time. If you get loaded early, be aware that they may hold you there until your appt. Time.
Jc Jackson
Dec 24, 2020
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I can't really complain about this spot because as soon as I got here I was given a door. Not to mention I was at least 2 hours late because of Tyson holding me hostage.
