Classification of warehouse premises.
— distribution, supply and production;
— transshipment warehouses, special and long-term storage warehouses;
— heated, unheated, warehouses with a fixed climate control and refrigerated warehouses;
— by type of structure: sites under a canopy, open and closed premises;
— by type of storage: rack, floor or mixed:
— availability of transport links: with road, railway access, with a pier and mass warehouses;
Warehouses also differ in storage area. Warehouses with an area of 5,000 square meters are called terminals. If your business is related to import or export, then it is important to know that there are customs warehouses. These are specially equipped premises that are intended for storing goods imported into the country or subject to export. The goods in such a warehouse are stored under customs control, and according to the law, they are placed under the customs regime. They are divided into: temporary storage warehouses and customs warehouses. A temporary storage warehouse is a room in which goods intended for import or export are placed under customs control.
A customs warehouse is a room where only imported goods are placed, and they are protected under customs control. At the time of storage, taxes and customs duties are not levied.
Warehouses are also classified by the type of premises and the presence of comfort: class “A”, “B”, “C” and “D”.
Class A warehouse premises.
As a rule, these are modern single-story warehouses built using modern technologies and high-quality materials. Such a warehouse has high ceilings (from 8 m), which allows for the installation of multi-level racks. The floor in such a room is perfectly level with an anti-dust coating. A fire alarm and an automatic fire extinguishing system are installed. The presence of an adjustable temperature regime. An air conditioning system and a flow-exhaust ventilation are installed. The class “A” warehouse has a reliable security alarm system and video surveillance. The warehouse has office space. Sufficient territory for convenient maneuvering and parking of heavy vehicles.
Class “B” warehouses.
As a rule, this is a multi-story capital building, with a concrete or asphalt floor. The temperature can fluctuate from +10 to +18 degrees. There is a fire alarm, the warehouse is guarded along the perimeter of the territory. There are also office premises at the warehouse. A ramp for loading and unloading vehicles is mandatory.
Class “C” warehouse premises.
This is a capital building or an insulated hangar. Ceilings from 3.5 meters and higher. If the premises are heated, the temperature in winter fluctuates from +8 to +14 degrees. The premises have an asphalt floor or uncoated concrete.
Class “D” warehouse premises.
These are, as a rule, basements or hangars that are not heated.
You can also use the services of companies that provide warehouse services and take goods for safekeeping.
All the listed qualities of warehouse premises, the owner must select in accordance with the necessary requirements for storing goods. Knowing the classification of warehouses, you will save your time and money when searching for the necessary warehouse, since all unnecessary options will be immediately filtered out.
