 Storage services
are a large part of the moving industry. There
are many reasons for people to seek storage
options. Occupancy constraints on a current
or future residence, long-term work assignments
to a different state or country; all of these
things can cause a person to require storage.
The majority of moving companies utilize
what is referred to as “palletized
or vaulted” storage. Items are pad wrapped
and placed in large wooden vaults. Palletizing
shipments serve 3 main purposes. First,
it protects your possessions. Second, it keeps
your items segregated from other shipments.
Lastly, it allows the moving company to maximize
their warehouse space by stacking the vaults
vertically.
Storage, like other moves, requires thorough
packaging. Whether your mover packs you or
you choose to do it yourself, all loose items
must be boxed.  Remember
to label each carton with its location and
brief description of the contents.
The charges for storage are typically
based on weight. The moving van is weighed
prior to loading and after. This weight factor
determines the cost for the various activities.
The following are the principles for pricing:
- Cartage
In: The vacating of the origin location.
- Warehouse
Handling: The process of off-loading and palletizing
the shipment.
- Monthly
Storage: The cost for each 30 days of retention.
- Valuation:
The amount of $ coverage to protect against
loss or damage.
- Cartage
Out: The delivery of the shipment to the new
location.
Relocating an office, warehouse, distribution
center, manufacturing facility, or other business
is a difficult task. That’s where we
come in. We have conducted hundreds of
business relocations and have experience in
managing the move process to make sure your
move is successful for you and your business.
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