Warehousing & Storage
Service Overview
Warehousing and storage
Warehousing and storage are critical elements of modern supply chains, particularly for project cargo, industrial equipment, and international transport operations. Abnormal Transports provides flexible warehousing and storage solutions across Europe, organized on demand and tailored to the specific requirements of each project.
Rather than offering a fixed-location warehouse model, we coordinate storage solutions in the required country and location, ensuring operational continuity, cost efficiency, and full alignment with transport schedules.
Scope of Warehousing & Storage Services
We organize warehousing solutions for a wide range of cargo, including:
Industrial machinery and production equipment- CNC machines and precision units
- Project cargo and oversized components
- High-value goods requiring controlled access
- Cargo awaiting onward transport or customs clearance
- Goods requiring consolidation or redistribution
Storage solutions are selected based on cargo type, handling needs, and project timeline.
Flexible Storage Locations Across Europe
Upon client request, we arrange warehousing in any European country, including:
- Temporary storage near pickup or delivery locations
- Port-adjacent warehouses for sea freight operations
- Warehousing during customs, permit, or schedule coordination
- Storage during factory relocations or phased deliveries
Facilities are selected from audited and trusted partners to meet project-specific requirements.
Handling, Transshipment, and Value-Added Services
In addition to storage, we provide integrated handling services, including:
- Loading and unloading coordination
- Crane and forklift handling
- Secure transshipment and cargo consolidation
- Preparation for onward road, sea, or multimodal transport
- Coordination of delivery schedules and time slots
All handling operations are supervised to ensure cargo safety and integrity.
Packing and Preparation for Transport
Where required, we also organize:
- Professional packing and repacking services
- Crating of machinery and sensitive equipment
- Preparation of cargo for long-distance or overseas transport
- Compliance with destination and carrier requirements
Packing solutions are adapted to cargo sensitivity, transport mode, and insurance conditions.
Customs and Documentation Support
For international projects, warehousing is often linked with customs procedures. We provide:
- Export customs clearance
- Transit procedures (T1)
- Import customs clearance
- Coordination with customs brokers and authorities
- Documentation control during storage and onward shipment
This ensures smooth transitions between storage and transport stages.
Security, Control, and Risk Management
Cargo stored under our coordination benefits from:
- Controlled access facilities
- Secure handling procedures
- Inventory control and documentation
- Photo records and condition reporting
- Integration with transport insurance solutions
For high-value cargo, additional security measures can be implemented on request.
Insurance and Risk Management
As part of our service, we offer:
- Coordination of storage-related risk protection
- Optional cargo insurance coverage up to ICC-A level, subject to cargo type and value
- Clear confirmation of insurance scope prior to storage
Insurance options are aligned with both storage and subsequent transport stages.
Operational Advantages
- Warehousing solutions available in any European country on request
- Flexible short- and long-term storage options
- Integration with road, sea, and multimodal transport
- Handling, transshipment, and packing from one provider
- Customs and documentation support
- Fixed pricing after scope confirmation
- Continuous communication and operational supervision
Request a Storage Solution
Each warehousing project is planned individually. Contact our team to arrange a storage solution including:
Abnormal Transports ensures your cargo is stored securely, efficiently, and in full alignment with your logistics plan.
