What Is Demurrage? Container Charges, Detention, and Free Time Demurrage is a charge that can apply when an import container remains at a marine terminal beyond its allowed free time. Detention generally applies when the carrier’s container has been collected but is...
What Is a Continuous Customs Bond? A continuous customs bond is a bond used by importers to cover multiple U.S. Customs transactions rather than arranging a separate bond for each applicable shipment. If you regularly import commercial goods into the United States, a...
Buying goods from an overseas supplier is only one part of importing them into the United States. Before the shipment leaves, you need to know whether the product can enter the country, who will act as the importer, what duties or additional tariffs may apply, what...
When deciding whether to ship internationally or domestically, consider why you should use warehousing services. Warehousing is a logistics solution that involves storing goods in a specialized facility. From there, the warehouse can provide many value-added services...
One of the most conventional types of goods stored in warehouses is dry goods. These can range from shoes, furniture, and electronics to packaged food goods. Dry goods are foods stored at room temperature. Specific agricultural and chemical products are not considered dry goods because they must be stored at specific temperatures. Warehouses also ensure they are in excellent condition before moving to the next destination.
Other common goods stored in warehouses are raw materials such as grains, metal, crude oil, etc. Manufacturing facilities eventually use these materials that they reserve for production to create a final product. Since manufacturers are constantly receiving orders, storing these materials can help them maintain backup stock. Manufacturers may also forecast more accurate delivery dates for incoming orders based on their inventory levels.
These goods must be stored at a specific temperature to prevent damage or spoilage. An example is perishable foods, such as dairy products, that require refrigeration below 40 degrees Fahrenheit. Pharmaceuticals are also temperature-controlled goods that facilities store at specific temperatures. The warehouses tend to have specialized equipment like evaporators, condensers, and airlock systems.
Oversized or bulk items are goods stored in large quantities in a warehouse. Different types of cargo can be considered bulk, ranging from industrial supplies to liquid products like petroleum. Typically, bulk storage items are palletized and stored in large areas of warehouses; however, there are several types of bulk storage. For example, warehouses store liquids in storage tanks or vats, as well as in intermediate bulk containers (IBCs). Facilities may store bulk goods in other ways, such as floor stacking and pallet racking.
Hazardous materials, or hazmat, are items that may pose a potential threat to people, animals, or the environment. Examples of hazmats include flammable, explosive, toxic, radioactive, or otherwise dangerous items, such as gases, batteries, and pesticides. Because the goods are hazardous, facilities take additional precautions during warehouse storage. Designated ventilated areas that can be dry and cool are used solely for these materials. Safety barriers, warning signs, and proper labels are also required for storing these goods.
The goods listed above are common items stored in warehouses; however, this list extends beyond them. If you what to find out more about warehouse storage services, contact A1 Worldwide Logistics at 832-501-9885. We have facilities that provide numerous solutions for your warehousing needs.
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