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Storage

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Warehouse space to rentDemand for warehousing space in the UK is outstripping the space available. More people are turning to short-term or permanent storage solutions when future developments are postponed in the wake of the recession, so it is widely reported as becoming progressively difficult to find units to store important stock. With Christmas time approaching the problem looks set to only deteriorate, with seasonal overspills filling up many warehouses across the UK with retail stock.

 

To add insult to injury it was just last week that the UK faced more bad news about the British high street. Carphone Warehouse announced that it was shutting each of its Best Buy outlets and many other chain stores reported a slump in sales. Planet Retail analyst David Gray told the BBC that Christmas will be challenging for stores, meaning a lot of warehoused stock will remain in the warehouse after December. The lack of storage units is by no means a purely seasonal one; more an indication of the present economic climate which may take years to pick up.

 

The lack of Warehouse space to rent means that many businesses are turning to expensive temporary storage structures of their own, erected on their own premises to protect their products. However, for most this isn’t a feasible solution. Costly and bulky, they require a large area of spare space, which very few have with property and land rates at the moment. And besides, compared to a giant gazebo, on-site warehouses don’t offer 24 hour security, alarm systems or easy accessibility; and temperature control is out of the question.

 

Conventional warehouses, although difficult to find, have demonstrated their worth as the best storage space solution for distributers. But it can be difficult to locate a warehouse whatsoever, let alone one to fit your needs.

 

It is therefore foremost vital to evaluate your specifications. Which storage space is necessary? With warehousing covering anything from ambient to archive, hazardous to pallets, the sort of goods is critical. Perishable goods might need air cooling, cold or chilled storage. How much room do you require? And consider ahead if you are planning to increase the corporation size in the future.

 

In distribution terms, area is also important. Balance the cost of the warehouse to distribution charges from that area to find the most affordable option. Warehouses are available on a long-term, short-term or purchase basis. Just what level of security and fire safety will the items call for? And just what facilities will you need for staff?

But what about loading bays, trailer space, fork lift trucks, dock-levellers and racking? Serviced warehouses can provide these for you, and serviced warehouses offer the simplest option for companies by far. The warehouse can be thought of as a facility, not a business of its own accord.

 

Even though the storage space in the united kingdom is reduced, if you know your needs it’s possible to find a storage solution to fit. After all, it is important not to let your corporation or your supplies suffer in the search for the ideal warehouse.

 

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