Storage
Short or longer-term storage for palletised and packaged goods, before or after the main freight leg. Suits buffer stock, goods waiting for onward shipment, and businesses moving into a new market.
Warehousing and Distribution
Storage, handling and onward distribution designed around your supply chain, managed by people who keep you informed as your goods arrive and leave.
Storage that fits around your supply chain
Warehousing is rarely the goal in itself. It is what lets you hold stock close to your customers, cushion your business against delays elsewhere in the supply chain, or split a large shipment into smaller deliveries.
We arrange storage and handling around how your goods move, connect it to the ocean, air and road legs of the journey, and keep you informed as goods arrive and leave.
Our warehousing and distribution services
Distribution
Onward delivery from storage to your customers or sites, by road, in the quantities and at the times you need. Suits businesses that receive goods in bulk and deliver in smaller orders.
Short-term or longer-term storage?
The right approach depends on how your stock moves and how long it needs to stay. As a general guide:
| Short-term | Longer-term | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Goods between freight legs, or waiting for collection or Customs clearance | Stock held close to your customers or as a buffer against supply delays |
| Planning | Arranged shipment by shipment | Planned around your forecast volumes and order patterns |
| Handling | Received, stored and released, often as whole pallets or containers | Regular receiving and dispatch, often in smaller quantities |
| Cost | Usually charged for the time your goods are stored | Usually agreed as ongoing rates for space and handling |
If you are unsure which suits your goods, tell us how your stock moves and we will recommend an approach.
What we handle
- Receiving and checking goods into storage
- Storage before or after the freight leg
- Container unloading and palletising
- Order preparation and dispatch
- Onward delivery, through our Road and Inland Transport service
- Updates as goods arrive and leave
How it works
Tell us about your goods.
What they are, how they are packed, the expected volumes, and how often they will arrive and leave.
We set out your options.
Location, type of storage, handling and cost, with any limitations explained plainly.
We receive your goods.
Checked in on arrival, with any damage or discrepancy reported to you straight away.
We store and manage your stock.
You get updates as goods arrive and leave, and we tell you early about anything that affects your orders.
We deliver onward.
To your customers or sites, by road, coordinated by the same team.
Why work with Seaboard Freight
Experienced people, senior involvement
You deal with people who know international shipping, and senior staff stay involved. You are a customer, not an account number.
Straight answers
We tell you the cost, the timing and the risks as they are, including when the news is not what you want to hear.
Updates before you chase
We keep you informed as goods arrive and leave, so you are not left calling to find out what has been received or dispatched.
Options when plans change
Late arrivals, changing orders and peaks in demand happen. When they affect your stock, we look for alternatives and explain the trade-offs so you can decide.
Strong partner relationships
Our partner relationships give you more options on location, capacity and onward transport.
One team across every mode
Ocean, air, road, Customs and project cargo are coordinated by one accountable team, so you do not have to manage several providers.
Where we operate
We arrange warehousing and distribution to support trade across the UAE and GCC, the UK and Europe, and Pakistan.
Frequently asked questions
Can you store goods before or after shipping?
Yes. We can hold goods before export or after arrival and release them when you are ready, so storage and freight are planned together.
How long can I store goods for?
From a few days between freight legs to longer-term storage. Tell us how long you expect to need the space and we will set out the options.
Can you deliver to my customers from storage?
Yes. Our Road and Inland Transport service handles onward delivery to your customers or sites.
What information do you need for a quote?
A description of the goods, how they are packed, for example on pallets or in cartons, the expected volume, how long you need storage, how often goods will arrive and leave, and where they need to be delivered.
What if my volumes change?
Tell us as early as you can. We will look at the space and handling needed and set out the options, including any change in cost.
Need storage or distribution?
Tell us about your goods and how they move, and our team will come back to you with options.
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