Warehousing & Distribution
Secure cargo receiving, consolidation, storage and distribution solutions designed to support your shipment from arrival through final dispatch.
What is Warehousing & Distribution?
Warehousing and distribution provides organized receiving, handling, storage, consolidation and preparation of cargo before its next stage of transportation. Afro-Go coordinates warehouse activities based on the shipment and customer requirements.
Afro-Go coordinates cargo receiving, identification, inspection, storage and shipment preparation. Packages can be organized and consolidated before being released for transportation or final distribution.
Best suited for
Cargo Requiring Storage & Handling
Warehousing is well suited for cargo that requires secure receiving, temporary storage, inventory handling, consolidation, shipment preparation or organized distribution before onward transportation.
The Shipping Process
How Warehousing & Distribution Works
Quote & Planning
Tell us about your cargo, including package count, dimensions, weight, storage needs and onward destination. Afro-Go reviews the information and prepares the appropriate warehousing and distribution plan.
Receiving & Identification
Cargo is received and matched to the shipment record. Packages are identified, counted, weighed and recorded before entering the warehouse workflow.
Inspection & Verification
Cargo is inspected and verified for condition, quantity, dimensions, weight, documentation and any special handling requirements.
Storage & Handling Planning
Afro-Go coordinates appropriate storage locations, cargo handling, consolidation and preparation based on each shipment's requirements.
Warehousing & Cargo Handling
Cargo is organized, stored and handled according to the shipment requirements while awaiting consolidation, onward transportation or distribution.
Release & Distribution
When cargo is ready for release, it is prepared for its next logistics stage, including consolidation, port transfer, onward transportation or final distribution.
Cargo Options
What Can Be Shipped?
Subject to facility, cargo, safety, customs and regulatory requirements, warehousing and distribution may be suitable for many types of commercial and personal cargo.
- ✓ Personal effects and eligible household goods
- ✓ Commercial merchandise
- ✓ Electronics and valuable cargo
- ✓ Packaged goods and business materials
- ✓ Machinery parts and equipment
- ✓ Palletized and general cargo
Consolidation
Cargo Consolidation
Customers with smaller cargo shipments may benefit from consolidation. Eligible shipments can be grouped for efficient handling, storage and onward transportation while each customer's cargo remains individually identified and documented.
Consolidation may provide an efficient cargo handling and distribution option for eligible cargo. Afro-Go reviews shipment size, weight, dimensions, storage, consolidation and onward transportation requirements before recommending the appropriate warehousing and distribution arrangements.
Important Information
Transit Times
Warehousing and distribution timelines can vary based on cargo readiness, receiving schedules, storage requirements, consolidation, customs processing, port operations and onward transportation arrangements.
Restricted & Prohibited Cargo
Some commodities are restricted, regulated or prohibited for air transportation. Customers should accurately declare their cargo so Afro-Go can review applicable cargo handling, facility, safety and regulatory requirements before cargo is accepted for warehousing or distribution.
Documentation
Warehousing and distribution documentation requirements depend on the cargo, storage needs and destination. Required documents may include commercial invoices, packing lists, inventory details and other transportation, export or customs documentation applicable to the shipment.
Tracking Updates
Afro-Go provides shipment status information as cargo moves through receiving, inspection, storage, consolidation, release and onward distribution.
Ready to Ship?
Request Your Warehousing & Distribution Quote
Tell us what you need to ship and we'll collect the information needed to review your transportation requirements.