WAREHOUSE SERVICES
Warehouse services encompass a range of supporting activities including storage, management, loading and unloading, sorting, and distribution of goods. More than just a space for storing items, warehousing involves inventory management, logistics optimization, safety assurance, and plays a critical role in supply chain management.
Key Elements of Warehouse Services
1. Location Selection
Close to the market: Located within areas with a high concentration of target customers.
Accessible transportation: Proximity to ports, airports, or land transportation hubs.
Policy advantages: Free trade zones, low-tax regions.
2. Service Capability Evaluation
Storage capacity: Ability to scale up during peak seasons.
Operational efficiency: Order processing speed (e.g., maximum number of picks per day).
Technical support: WMS (Warehouse Management System), API integration, and inventory visibility.
Value-added services: Labeling, repackaging, quality inspection, returns processing.
3. Compliance and Safety
Certifications: ISO 9001 (Quality Management), GDP (Good Distribution Practice for pharmaceuticals), TAPA (security standards for high-value goods).
Insurance coverage: Protection against damage, fire, theft, and other risks.
Types of Warehouse Services
General Warehousing
Suitable for general goods such as food, clothing, and furniture.
Flexible storage duration, from short-term to long-term.
Cold Chain Storage
Designed for temperature-sensitive goods like fresh food, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals.
Equipped with temperature control systems, commonly including:
Frozen storage: below -18°C
Refrigerated storage: 0–8°C
Temperature-controlled storage: 15–25°C
Bonded Warehousing
Stores import goods before customs clearance, allowing deferred tariff payments and improved cash flow.
Ideal for international trade and transshipment.
Main Functions of Warehouse Services
Goods Storage
Provides secure storage space to prevent damage or loss.
Offers flexible short-term or long-term storage solutions.
Sorting and Packaging
Picks and sorts goods according to order requirements for accurate distribution.
Provides customized packaging to protect goods and enhance brand image.
Loading and Unloading
Uses equipment such as forklifts, conveyors, and robots to improve efficiency.
Ensures safe and undamaged handling of goods.
Distribution and Logistics Integration
Direct integration with logistics systems enables fast shipping.
Supports multiple transportation modes: express delivery, trucking, rail, sea freight, etc.
Advantages of Warehouse Services
Reduced Operational Costs
Shared warehouse resources lower the cost of building private facilities.
Flexible storage plans with pay-as-you-use models reduce inventory pressure.
Improved Logistics Efficiency
Strategic warehouse locations shorten delivery times and increase customer satisfaction.
Automation enhances picking, packing, and shipping efficiency.
Optimized Inventory Management
Modern WMS enables visible inventory management, preventing stockouts or overstocking.
Data analytics support better replenishment decisions and supply chain stability.
Enhanced Goods Security
Advanced security systems (surveillance, access control, temperature monitoring) ensure safety.
Cold chain storage preserves perishable goods in optimal conditions, reducing spoilage.
MLS Major Warehouses in China
Shanghai Warehouse
International trade hub: Close to the world-class Yangshan Deep-Water Port and Pudong Airport. Offers comprehensive warehouse types suitable for international logistics, cross-border e-commerce, and manufacturing supply chains.
Bonded warehouse advantages: Free Trade Zones (e.g., Shanghai FTZ) provide bonded storage with options for simple processing, distribution, and re-export.
High-tech smart warehouses: Features automated storage systems and intelligent management solutions for greater efficiency.
Shenzhen Warehouse
Core of the Greater Bay Area: Proximity to Hong Kong makes it ideal for cross-border e-commerce and import-export, with direct connections to ports and airports.
Bonded + overseas warehouse model: The Qianhai Bonded Warehouse enables quick transfers between Hong Kong and Shenzhen, supporting overseas storage models for faster logistics.
High demand for electronics storage: As a global electronics manufacturing base, it commonly stores electronic components, semiconductors, and mobile accessories.
Tianjin Warehouse
Northern international logistics hub: Tianjin Port, the largest in Northern China, supports storage of imported cars, machinery, grain, etc.
Supplies the Beijing region: Serves as a cost-effective storage support for Beijing, ideal for e-commerce and retail.
Guangzhou Warehouse
Southern China logistics center: Benefits from Baiyun Airport and Nansha Port, with rich storage resources for domestic and international trade.
High demand for FMCG and e-commerce: As a center for fast-moving consumer goods and e-commerce, its warehouses mainly serve B2C fulfillment and sorting.
Concentration of wholesale market warehouses: Areas like Baiyun and Panyu host numerous warehouses for apparel, footwear, and general merchandise, connecting to markets in Yiwu and Southeast Asia.
Chengdu Warehouse
Western China storage hub: As the largest logistics center in the Southwest, it serves Sichuan, Chongqing, Yunnan, Guizhou, and beyond.
Growing cross-border e-commerce and bonded storage: Shuangliu Airport’s e-commerce warehouses support exports from Western China.
Pharmaceutical and electronics storage: Serves local bio-pharmaceutical and electronics manufacturing industries with cold chain and precision instrument storage.
Xi’an Warehouse
Land logistics hub in Western China: A core city in the Belt and Road Initiative, it enables logistics transit between China and Central Asia/Europe.
Rail-served warehouses: The Xi’an International港务区 offers numerous rail-connected warehouses suitable for bulk commodities (coal, metals, building materials).
Yiwu Warehouse
World’s largest small commodities distribution center: Stores goods like apparel, accessories, daily necessities, and stationery.
E-commerce fulfillment: Supports rapid order processing for platforms like Taobao, Pinduoduo, and AliExpress.
International trade storage: Connects to multiple logistics channels including China-Europe Railway, sea, and air freight for overseas orders.
Qingdao Warehouse
Key port city in Northern China: Qingdao Port links to markets in Japan, Korea, and Southeast Asia, suitable for international trade and sea transit.
Strong cold chain for seafood: As a seafood and food processing center, it provides cold storage for aquatic products.
Storage for manufacturing industries: Supports local home appliance, automotive, and tire manufacturing with raw material and finished goods storage.
Ningbo Warehouse
China’s second-largest port city, Ningbo Port, offers advanced logistics and storage, ideal for sea freight trade and import-export cargo.
Large-scale bonded storage: The Meishan Bonded Port Area provides services such as temporary storage, distribution, and customs clearance.
High demand for home and building materials storage: Supports the local furniture and building materials industry, often for export.
Our Warehouse Management Model
SKU Classification Management
ABC Analysis: Category A (high-value/high-turnover) items are placed near shipping areas; Category C (low-turnover) items are stored on higher shelves.
FIFO (First-In-First-Out): Applied to items with expiration dates, such as food and chemicals.
Technical Support
WMS: Automated inventory tracking, optimized picking routes, and inventory alerts.
IoT Applications: Temperature/humidity sensors, GPS tracking (essential for cold chain).
Data Analytics: Uses historical data to forecast replenishment cycles and prevent over/under-stocking.
Risk Management
Multi-warehouse backup: Avoids supply disruption due to natural disasters or political risks.
Inventory insurance: Covers unexpected losses such as fire, water damage, or theft.
Our extensive network of large-scale comprehensive warehouses across China, combined with international shipping services, provides customers with end-to-end supply chain solutions. Value-added services include consolidation, packaging, labeling, and more.