Warehousing costs
An excellent service for competitive rates
The management of a warehouse, or warehousing, is a crucial part of the modern supply chain. At The Freight Hero we understand that the costs of warehousing are just as important as its efficiency.
Overview of warehousing
Warehousing is not only about storage space. It includes order processing, inventory management, cross-docking, stock rotation and returns logistics. Each of these processes affects the total cost of warehousing. That is why at The Freight Hero we strive for an optimal balance between cost and quality. Warehouse Management is the overall name for the inbound, storage and outbound of goods. At The Freight Hero we work with an automated Warehouse Management System, or WMS for short. With this, errors are minimised and efficiency is maximised. At the bottom of this page you will find the indicative costs. These costs include entering into the WMS.
Sea freight versus air freight
When considering transport methods, such as sea freight and air freight, it can be tempting to simply compare the direct shipping costs. However, the warehousing costs associated with each type of transport can vary.
Take sea freight as an example: although often cheaper for large volumes, it can entail higher warehousing costs because of longer storage periods. Air freight, on the other hand, can, despite the higher direct shipping costs, lead to savings in warehousing through faster turnaround times.
Cost efficiency at The Freight Hero
At The Freight Hero we strive for an optimised, cost-efficient warehousing solution for our customers. Our experts analyse your specific needs and advise on the best combination of transport and warehousing to minimise the overall costs.
With our advanced systems you can calculate the lowest rates for both your shipment and warehousing directly online. This enables you to make decisions quickly and easily that fit your budget and schedule.
Your warehousing well arranged
The total costs of your supply chain are more than just the direct costs of transport. Warehousing plays a crucial role in this process. At The Freight Hero we are proud to offer our customers transparent and competitive rates, without compromising on the quality and efficiency of our services.
Feel free to get in contact with us for a tailor-made quote that meets your specific warehousing and shipping needs!
An indication of our warehousing costs
- Container trucking Rotterdam - Hengelo (Ov) €685.00
- Container trucking Rotterdam - Gildehaus (DE) €750.00
Inbound
Simple unloading (up to 5 SKUs)
- Unloading (20 ft container up to) 300 loose cartons: €350.00
- Unloading (40 ft container up to) 600 loose cartons: €600.00
- Unloading (20 ft container up to) 600 loose cartons: €600.00
- Unloading (40 ft container up to) 1,200 loose cartons: €900.00
- Unloading pallet (from a truck) without storage: €3.50
For more cartons: Per extra carton €0.80
Handling to pallets: Per pallet €5.00
Detailed unloading (from 5 SKUs)
- Surcharge per extra SKU > 5 SKU: €15.00
- Surcharge per pallet > 5 pallets: €3.50
Packaging
- Purchase of Euro pallet: €12.50 per pallet
- Purchase of One way pallet: €9.00 per pallet
Storage
- Shrink wrap: Per pallet €3.50
- Labelling: €1.00 per label carton or pallet
- Storage in per pallet: €3.50
- Unloading + storage in (from a truck): €6.25
- Storage pallet: €0.30 per pallet per day at max height of 1.80 metres
- Storage pallet: €8.25 per pallet per full month at max height of 1.80 metres
- Storage pallet: €0.45 per pallet per day at a height of more than 1.80 metres
- Storage pallet: €12.50 per pallet per full month at a height of more than 1.80 metres
Outbound
Detailed unloading (from 5 SKUs)
- Picking per item: €15.00
- Per carton: €0.50
- Labelling: €1.00 per label carton or pallet
- Handling to pallets: €5.00 per pallet
- Purchase of Euro pallet: €12.50 per pallet
- Purchase of One way pallet: €9.00 per pallet
- Shrink wrap: €3.50 per pallet
- Storage out of pallet from warehouse: €3.50
- Loading pallet (into a truck): €3.50
- Storage out + loading (into a truck): €6.25
Shipping carton/pallet: on request.
Important details
- Cartons weigh a maximum of 25 KG
- Heavy weight surcharge: Euro 1 per extra KG
- For storage a maximum pallet height of 1.80 metres applies
With The Freight Hero you get transparent and competitive rates for all your warehousing needs. Save time and costs by optimising your storage logistics with us. Call, email or chat with us to discuss the possibilities!
