Key takeaways
- Storage is usually priced on space used and time stored.
- Handling — receiving, picking, dispatch — is often charged separately.
- Special storage needs change both price and availability.
The main cost drivers
- Volume or pallet positions, and how long goods are stored
- Handling in and out: receiving, de-stuffing, picking, dispatch
- Special requirements: temperature control, hazardous goods, high-value security
- Reporting and stock counts
- Transport to and from the warehouse
Comparing proposals
Ask each provider to price the same monthly volumes and movements, and check which handling activities are included. A low storage rate can be offset by high handling charges.
Frequently asked questions
Can storage be combined with clearance and trucking?
Yes. Warehousing, customs clearance and land freight are all licensed activities for us.