Business Details
Bulk Transportation & Transloading Services
Since 1869, Ventura Transfer Company has been a cornerstone of innovation and safety in bulk commodity transportation across the Western United States. Our expertise spans bulk transloading, chemical transportation, intermodal logistics, and isotank depot services, serving industries ranging from chemicals and manufacturing to food and medical care. With over 150 years of operational history and a fleet trained in hazardous materials handling, we maintain an exceptional safety record, including over 2 million spill-free transfers. Our strategic investments in specialized equipment and infrastructure, including 500 railcar spots across six facilities, position us as industry leaders. We prioritize Responsible Care through rigorous OSHA compliance, employee training programs, and environmental stewardship.Our commitment to innovation is demonstrated through early adoption of isotank transportation in the 1990s and continuous modernization of chassis fleets to meet evolving customer needs. With facilities strategically located near major ports and transportation hubs, we provide comprehensive solutions for the chemical supply chain, including temperature-controlled logistics, container maintenance, and hazardous material disposal. Our decades-long partnerships with industry leaders reflect our reliability, technical expertise, and customer-centric approach to logistics solutions.
Services
Bulk Transloading
Chemical Transportation
Intermodal Transportation
Isotank Depot
Warehouse Services
Tank Washing
Highlights and features
- Over 150 years of transportation industry experience
- Exceptional safety record with 2 million spill-free transfers
- Comprehensive services from transloading to isotank depot management
- Strategic locations near major West Coast ports and rail hubs
- Specialized equipment for hazardous materials and temperature-controlled logistics
Associations and certifications
- Responsible Care
What people say
Great partner for 11 years
Follow through commitments
Customer-first approach
Industry innovation leader
Exceptional safety record
Services
Bulk Transloading
We provide liquid and dry bulk transloading services at six facilities across the southwestern United States. Our 500 railcar spots and specialized equipment handle diverse products including polyols, isocyanates, acids, fuels, and food-grade materials. Services include steam heating, sampling, filtering, blending, and dilution for efficient material transfer operations.
Chemical Transportation
Our experienced fleet transports bulk hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals using specialized tankers and trailers. With extensive driver training in HAZMAT handling and a safety record spanning decades, we ensure secure transportation of materials through our modern, well-maintained vehicle fleet equipped for various chemical requirements.
Intermodal Transportation
We offer comprehensive intermodal services for isotanks and containers between ports, rail facilities, and depots. Our operations include last-mile delivery, export container loading, and specialized chassis solutions for double container moves, ensuring seamless chemical supply chain connectivity across the Western United States.
Isotank Depot
Our Long Beach depot provides full-service container management including storage, maintenance, testing, and temperature control. We handle isotanks, flexibags, and compressed gas containers while offering cleaning and disposal solutions that meet environmental compliance standards for both import and export operations.
Tank Washing
We provide hazardous and non-hazardous material tank washing services using specialized solvents and detergents. Our 50-year experience ensures proper disposal and environmental compliance through SDS-reviewed processes and tested cleaning methodologies that maintain equipment integrity and operational safety standards.
Questions
What transportation services does Ventura Transfer offer?
We provide bulk chemical transportation, intermodal logistics, isotank depot services, transloading, warehouse storage, and tank washing solutions for hazardous and non-hazardous materials.
What industries do you serve?
We support chemical manufacturers, food producers, medical care providers, building supply companies, electric vehicle manufacturers, and other industries requiring bulk material handling.
Do you handle hazardous materials?
Yes, we specialize in transporting and handling hazardous chemicals with appropriate training, equipment, and safety protocols across our operations.
What safety certifications do you hold?
We maintain Responsible Care certification and follow OSHA-compliant safety programs with over 2 million spill-free transfers in our history.
Where are your facilities located?
We operate in Long Beach, Commerce, and Wilmington (California), Phoenix (Arizona), and El Centro (California) with strategic port and rail connections.
How can I request a service quote?
Use our website's Get a Quote form or contact our Long Beach headquarters directly at (310) 549-1660 for customized logistics solutions.
