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Storage means to reserve or put away an item for future use. As homes as well offices are getting smaller and smaller and real estate prices are increasing, many individuals are downsizing and putting extra goods in storage. Items that are not needed at the point or can not be accommodated (because of some restructuring activity, lack of space etc), these warehouses are an excellent option.
Also, due to security reasons, JIT (just in time) practices and many other factors, the warehousing or storage facility has gained special importance. There can be many other reasons because of which private people and businesses need to store goods.
For export cargo, the movers and packers collect, store and ship in accordance to the client's instructions, whilst on imports they arrange delivery from port, store and dispatch directly to the destination of 's choice. There are some "bonded warehouses" as well where the goods can be stored (tax free) and which only become due for payment only when the goods are removed.
Types of Storage/ Warehousing Services:
 Short Term Storage Services:
This service is there for a relatively temporary phase, while final settling in of the client takes place at the new location.
Long Term Storage Services
In this service, normally a notice of around a week or two is needed by the relocator from the client's end. The duration of storage is decided at the beginning of the period and the contract can be revised at the end of the agreed tenure, if required.
Storage in Transit (SIT)
In case there needs to be a halt or a break journey, the goods are kept secured in the warehouse of the relocating company. This service may be free up-to a certain period or completely paid, depending on the nature of goods or the policies of the service provider. This also falls under the category of the temporary storage services.
Overnight Storage Services
This facility is needed when there are scheduling conflicts and that storage is needed for just a night or two. This saves the customer substantial time and money that otherwise goes into renting a storage space and cost of unloading and reloading the belongings. The belongings stay on the locked truck and delivered to when needed.
Self Storage Services
This facility offers personal as well as business users, a storage solution that they can control themselves. In this, the client packs the goods and gets them to the facility on his own. It is a secured solution because the storage unit the customer hires, can only be accessed by him.
Advantages of Warehousing:
- Goods are delivered by the moving and packing company when the customer needs or is prepared to have them you are ready for them.
- Allows easy access to process orders and distribute products quickly and cost effectively.
- Well maintained fleet of trucks with cargo carrying capacities ensure timely pick-ups and deliveries.
- Experienced personnel for all the activities like loading, unloading, shipment etc.
- Latest inventory management method.
- Full security.
- Adequate pest control measures.
- Specialized storage systems designed exclusively to meet he storing requirements.
- Handle large inventories.
- Open round-the-clock.
- Professional handling and so no tension of loss or damage.
Some of the common facilities offered by warehouses are:
- Right temperature, humidity and other physical conditions
- Fully racked systems.
- Bonded facilities.
- Complete security.
- Receiving and transit sheds.
- Truck rentals or free truck service for a set time period.
- Home pick up and drop facility or door to locker facility.
- Secure scheduled destruction, if required by the client.
Items that can be stored in warehouses:
- Computers
- Documents (in racked archive storage to individual specially designed storage crates)
- Home furnishings
- Antiques
- Furs
- Linens
- Mattresses
- Electronic Equipment
- Musical Instruments and Pianos.
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