Warehousing and storage

Logistics warehousing covers the receipt, storage and organisation of goods for a defined period before order preparation, consolidation, dispatch or final delivery. It can form part of a broader logistics solution including inventory management, order preparation and transport.

Storage pricing generally combines inbound handling, the space occupied and storage duration, then outbound handling. Depending on the goods, billing may be based on pallets, parcels, pallet locations, square metres, cubic metres or another unit suited to the operation.

Inbound and outbound charges can include receipt, unloading, checking, handling, put-away, retrieval and loading for dispatch. The cost depends on the number of pallets, parcels or items handled and on the equipment and labour required.

Yes. Storage can be short term, temporary or recurring. Businesses may need a few days before delivery, several weeks to absorb a peak in activity or a longer-term solution. The duration affects both pricing and the type of warehousing arrangement proposed.

Yes. Drivet Transport International operates its own storage solutions in the Paris region. The most suitable option is reviewed according to volume, storage duration, goods type and the handling or preparation services required.

Yes, subject to feasibility. Outside the Paris region, Drivet Transport International works with a broad partner network to review warehousing requirements in different parts of France and, depending on destination and operating constraints, internationally. Storage can also form part of an inbound or outbound transport flow involving a European destination.

Yes, subject to feasibility. Long, heavy, bulky, non-stackable or non-palletised goods may require more floor space, dedicated handling equipment or a specific storage area. Pricing therefore takes account of dimensions, weight, packaging and the actual space occupied.

Yes. Storage can be combined with goods receipt, inventory management, order preparation, pallet or parcel consolidation, labelling and dispatch. Drivet Transport International can then arrange road transport, freight forwarding or another suitable transport solution.

The level of tracking depends on the agreed logistics arrangement. Inbound and outbound movements, quantities and references can be monitored to maintain visibility over stored goods. For regular flows, reporting and stock-monitoring requirements are defined in advance.

Useful information includes the type of goods, number of pallets, parcels or items, dimensions and weight, expected storage duration, frequency of inbound and outbound movements, handling requirements, order-preparation needs and any special storage or access constraints.

Warehousing can cover pallets, parcels, packaged products, non-palletised goods and certain oversized items, subject to feasibility. Dimensions, weight, stackability, packaging, handling requirements and any storage conditions determine the type of space and equipment required.

Yes. Goods can be received, temporarily stored, prepared or consolidated and then released for transport to a European destination. The organisation depends on destination, volume, lead time, required documents and the transport solution selected for the outbound movement.

Storage mainly refers to keeping goods for a period of time. Warehousing includes the physical organisation and handling of goods within a facility. Logistics is broader and coordinates receipt, storage, inventory, order preparation, dispatch and transport to maintain an efficient flow of goods.