What are warehousing services?
Warehousing services comprise of the storage/accumulation of goods. It usually takes place in a large facility that may or may not be automated and it usually has a built-in loading dock.
Different Types of Warehouses Available and Their Intended Uses
Warehouses come in various shapes and have different functions which cater to different types of goods. Here is a list of the different variants:
Factors to Look Out for When Choosing Warehousing Services
When considering the need for warehousing services, one must consider certain factors to determine which warehouse would be the most suitable choice.
Production Rate
The rate at which you take to produce the good will determine the significance of warehouses in your distribution chain. For example, some agricultural produce are only grown yearly. As such, without the proper storage facilities in place, there will be a cap on the amount of goods that can be produced at a given point of time due to how much of it can be sold before it turns bad. However, by storing the goods properly and extending its shelf-life, excess goods can be produced and sold over a longer spread of time.
Price Stabilisation
By storing excess goods when there is a surplus and drawing on the reserves when supply is low, businesses will be able to limit fluctuations in the product prices.
Risk Bearing
It is important to note the degree to which the warehouse owner is liable for damages, deterioration, theft, fire and etc. As warehouse owners are often legally bounded by the contract of bailment to compensate the owner of the goods in the event that the goods are damaged while being stored. As such, warehouse owners need to take reasonable care and safeguard the goods in their possession. Hence, the greater the responsibility warehouse owners takes for the goods, the lower the risk you take up when storing in their warehouse.
Packing and Grading
Today, most supply chain warehousing support packing, processing and grading functions and can help to re-package goods into suitable sizes for distribution. As such, it is important to note the facilities provided by the warehouses to find out what best suits the needs of your business.
Why choose M&P International Freight’s Warehouse?
M&P International Freight is a one-stop shipping solutions freight forwarder company located in Singapore who primed and ready to meet the transportation needs of international clientele.
Wide Connections
Being located in the financial hub of South-East Asia (SEA), we have connections with the best and brightest around the region to offer you a wide range of warehouse services to suit your every need.
Professional and Competent
Here at M&P International Freight, we value every opportunity to help your business achieve your logistical goals. As such, we have assembled a competent team of staff to assist you at every point of your journey when sourcing for the best warehousing service.