Bonded and open storage
Customs-bonded warehousing where duty deferment helps cash flow, and open storage where it does not.
Warehousing and distribution
Storage is the easy part. Knowing exactly what is in the building, and being able to prove it, is the part that matters.
Overview
Warehousing with King Freight Maritime
Cargo sits still far more often than shippers plan for — waiting for a vessel, waiting for a buyer, waiting for a licence. Where it sits, and whether you can reconcile the stock when it leaves, determines whether that pause is neutral or expensive.
King Freight Maritime arranges bonded and open storage near the major ports, along with the handling work that usually goes with it: palletisation, export packing, labelling, fumigation and pre-shipment inspection support.
What is included
Stock reporting
Periodic stock statements you can reconcile against your own records, not a number read over the phone.
Export packing
Palletisation, crating, shrink-wrapping, corner protection and ISPM-15 compliant wood packaging.
Pick, pack and dispatch
Order fulfilment, kitting and labelling for distribution and e-commerce cargo.
Fumigation & certification
Fumigation and phytosanitary certification arranged where the destination requires it.
Cross-docking
Direct transfer between inbound and outbound vehicles where storage is not needed at all.
At a glance
| Service | Basis | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| Open storage | Per pallet / per sq ft per month | Buffer stock, consolidation before export |
| Bonded storage | Per pallet per month | Duty deferment until goods are cleared for home consumption |
| Palletisation | Per pallet | Loose cartons prepared for safe container stuffing |
| Export packing / crating | Per piece | Machinery and fragile cargo needing timber cases |
| Fumigation | Per container / per consignment | Timber packaging and agricultural commodities |
| Cross-docking | Per consignment | Time-critical cargo moving straight through |
Rates depend on volume, dwell time, commodity and location. Send us the expected throughput and average dwell and we will price it properly rather than quote a headline rate.
Documents we will need
- Goods receipt note
- Packing list
- Commercial invoice for bonded storage
- Warehousing bond where applicable
- ISPM-15 certificate for timber packaging
- Fumigation certificate where required
Frequently asked questions
What is a bonded warehouse?
A customs-bonded warehouse lets imported goods be stored without paying customs duty until they are cleared for home consumption. It helps cash flow when you are importing in bulk and releasing to the market gradually, and it allows re-export without duty ever becoming payable.
How is warehousing charged?
Usually per pallet or per square foot per month for the space, with handling charged separately on inward and outward movement. Watch the handling rates as closely as the storage rate — for fast-moving stock, handling often costs more than storage.
Can you handle my e-commerce fulfilment?
We can handle pick, pack and dispatch for reasonable volumes, including labelling to a marketplace standard. For very high-velocity direct-to-consumer operations, a dedicated fulfilment provider will usually be a better fit, and we will say so.
What is ISPM-15 and does it apply to me?
ISPM-15 is the international standard for treating wood packaging material so it does not carry pests across borders. If your cargo travels on timber pallets or in wooden crates, the wood must be heat-treated or fumigated and stamped. Non-compliant wood packaging gets consignments refused entry.
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Ready to move your next shipment?
Send us the lane and the commodity. We will come back with a rate, a cut-off date and the documents you need — within one working day.