Warehouses and logistics Security Systems

Warehouses and logistics sites are large, busy and full of valuable goods and equipment. Security has to cover the perimeter, the docks and the floor, and keep working around the clock.

What businesses like yours need to protect

• Theft of goods, vehicles and equipment
• Controlled access for drivers, contractors and staff
• Visibility over loading docks and yards
• Documentation for damage and delivery disputes

The systems we recommend

• Perimeter and yard cameras with good low-light performance
• Dock and loading area coverage
• Access control for gates, offices and restricted zones
• Alarm and live video monitoring for out-of-hours coverage

Planning considerations

• Plan cable routes and network coverage for large buildings and yards
• Use PoE switches with battery backup for reliability
• Size storage for many cameras and longer retention
• Integrate cameras with access control so events match video

A typical approach

Large buildings are won or lost on cabling and networking. We map camera positions first, then plan cable routes, switch locations and power so the system stays reliable across long distances. Fibre or additional switch rooms may be needed beyond the 100 m limit of a copper network cable.

Dock doors, gates and yards need cameras that perform in low light and glare, with fields of view that show vehicle plates or faces at the places that matter. Many yards add license plate recognition (LPR) at the gate to log trucks and visitor vehicles in and out. Tying access control and cameras together lets a dock manager review the exact footage behind a door or gate event, which helps with damage claims and delivery disputes.

We work with warehouses and distribution sites in Vaughan, across the GTA and the surrounding region.

Common questions

Do we need lighting? Good lighting improves night video far more than a more expensive camera. We point out lighting gaps during the site visit.

Can the system cover several buildings? Yes. Sites can be tied together so a manager views all locations from one place.

Built, monitored and maintained by one team

We design the system around your building, install it, and stay available to maintain it. Explore our video surveillance, access control, alarm systems and live video monitoring services, or read our guide on commercial security cameras for Ontario businesses.

Protecting a business in this sector? Request a consultation or call 647-895-1815 (answered 24/7).