SecurSpace’s Bobby Strenk, Senior Director – Marketplace, joined the Let’s Talk Supply Chain podcast to share our story and how we’re improving intermodal equipment storage for drivers, trucking companies, and the storage yards that serve them.
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The logistics and supply chain industry faces a shortage of secure, safe and accessible storage space near major transportation hubs.
Bobby highlights two critical challenges: a lack of industrial outdoor storage in port markets and urban areas, and a scarcity of overnight truck parking near highways. These challenges lead to high storage costs, inflexible leases, and safety concerns for cargo and drivers.
SecurSpace, true to its name, is a marketplace connecting those in need of storage capacity with those who have a surplus of space.
Launched in 2018 primarily focused on the Los Angeles market, the platform gained momentum during the disruptions caused by the pandemic, addressing the surge in demand for yard storage.
“Motor carriers, shippers, 3PLs, anyone and everyone had a need for yard storage, and supply was at historic lows.”
SecurSpace’s network now includes over 100,000 truck, trailer & container storage spaces across the US – from standard drop yards to CTPAT certified facilities.
From a buyer's perspective, the platform simplifies the process in four easy steps:
- Search – by location and filter by required security features
- Book – directly through the marketplace
- Pay – with your preferred payment
- Park – immediately following the booking requests approval
Buyers gain access to a growing nationwide network (250+ locations), flexible arrangements, and real-time availability. The platform empowers motor carriers, shippers, and 3PLs to adapt to changing lane volumes, disruptions, and storage needs, avoiding the constraints of traditional leases and storage procurement models.
A majority of necessary real estate footprint to close the parking and storage supply gap already exists. The problem is not so much a capacity issue but a visibility issue.
“You don’t need to build a new facility to create additional capacity – leverage what’s existing. If we, as a society, want to reduce our carbon footprint, and given that real estate is finite, wouldn’t you rather use what already exists?”
Watch or listen to the entire episode below to learn how SecurSpace is helping drive the industry forward. Key points include:
[9:12] Impact & ROI – a case study showing how SecurSpace helped a key client to avoid waiting times and detention and demurrage costs, boosting efficiency and saving time and money.
[14:58] Collaboration & Connectivity – how SecurSpace helps create flexibility in the supply chain to overcome disruptions and provides a way for companies to scale more easily and increase revenue.
[29:36] The future of SecurSpace – What it means to be part of WiseTech Global, plus features of the new user interface, now live.