As the third party logistics services sector becomes increasingly competitive, customers looking for high quality warehousing and a high standard of service – no matter how large or small their requirement – have the assurance of knowing that companies belonging to the United Kingdom Warehousing Association (UKWA) have been operating viably for at least six months and have demonstrated the highest standards in 11 important areas of warehousing, namely: the warehouse buildings the warehouse site and perimeter offices and administration facilities statutory notices handling and storage equipment specialised storage amenities fire protection measures and equipment health and safety insurance environmental considerations pest control

Of course, in today’s price sensitive market, the need to drive cost out of the supply chain is often cited as a major reason for using third party logistics service providers. However, perhaps a better reason for engaging outside experts is the in-depth knowledge, flexibility and added value that a specialist contractor can provide. UKWA members undertake an exceptional range of warehousing and added value services, including:

animal feed storage	archive management
break bulk facilities	brown and white goods storage
commodities storage	bulk grain, liquids, materials, powders
car/caravan storage	cold/chill storage
computer/hi-tech storage	container facilities
contract picking	customs & excise procedures
customs (remote transit sheds)	e-fulfilment
european & global distribution	explosives/hazardous chemicals
export packing	film storage
fiscal warehousing	foodstuffs
freight forwarding	furniture storage & removals
garment hanging	heated storage
high security systems	inland clearance
machinery storage	mail order depots
metal storage	mill order overboxing
order picking	open storage
palletised storage	paper reels
pharmaceuticals	rail siding
REDS (registered excise dealers & shippers)	security services
self storage	shrink wrapping
silo storage	stage sets
timber/timber products	waterborne access
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A determination to drive up professional standards in the warehousing sector underpins UKWA’s activities. By joining UKWA a third party warehousing services company demonstrates its commitment to best practice in every aspect of its business.