Transportar mercancías a nivel internacional puede implicar procesos muy diferentes según el tipo de carga que se necesite movilizar. Enviar una caja al extranjero mediante una empresa de mensajería es un proceso. Trasladar pallets, maquinaria, un contenedor...
DDP stands for Delivered Duty Paid. Under this shipping term, the seller arranges transportation to the agreed destination and handles export and import clearance, including the applicable import duties and taxes. The goods are delivered to the buyer ready for...
CIF and FOB are shipping terms that define the buyer’s and seller’s responsibilities. Under CIF, the seller arranges and pays for ocean freight and cargo insurance to the named destination port. Under FOB, the buyer arranges and pays for the main ocean journey, and...
Ocean freight, also called sea freight, is the transportation of goods by ship. Businesses use it to move commercial cargo between countries, from a few pallets in a shared container to full-container orders and oversized equipment. For a U.S. import, the shipment...
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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