Warehouse and Distribution
How multi-supplier export orders are received, checked, stored, consolidated and packed before loading, so that parts from many manufacturers ship together under one set of documents.
Consolidation is the step that turns many supplier deliveries into one export shipment. This page explains how goods move from supplier to container.
Pending verification: Warehouse location, floor area, storage capacity and facility details will be published once confirmed. No facility size or location is claimed on this page.
From supplier delivery to container
1. Inbound scheduling
Once an order is confirmed and items are procured or reserved, supplier deliveries are scheduled toward a consolidation date. Items with longer lead times are tracked separately so the shipment date reflects the slowest confirmed line, or you can choose to ship available items first.
2. Receiving
Each delivery is received against the purchase order for that supplier:
- Quantities are counted by line item
- Part numbers, brands and labels are checked against the order
- Visible transit damage is recorded and reported to the supplier
Discrepancies are resolved with the supplier before goods are released for packing.
3. Storage and segregation
Received items are stored by order so that each buyer's goods stay together. Product types with specific handling needs are kept apart:
- Batteries are stored upright, away from heat sources, and segregated as dangerous goods where required
- Tires are stored to avoid deformation and contamination
- Fragile items such as lamps, glass and sensors are kept in protective packaging
4. Quality control
Pre-shipment checks are carried out once the order is complete or nearly complete. See quality control for the full checklist, including photo documentation and third-party inspection options.
5. Export packing
Goods are packed for sea or air freight:
- Small parts are consolidated into export cartons, grouped by category or according to your instructions
- Heavy parts such as brake discs, drums and leaf springs are palletized or crated
- Cartons and pallets are marked with order and carton references and any shipping marks you require
- Wooden packaging meets ISPM 15 heat treatment or fumigation marking requirements where solid wood is used
- Batteries are packed, marked and labeled for dangerous goods transport where applicable
6. Load planning
For container shipments, a load plan balances weight distribution, stacking strength, product segregation and ease of unloading at destination. Where you distribute to several branches, cartons can be grouped by destination branch if agreed in advance.
7. Loading and dispatch
Containers are loaded, photographed and sealed. The seal number is recorded on shipping documents. For LCL and air shipments, goods are delivered to the freight forwarder's consolidation facility or terminal. See shipping and logistics.
Catalogue versus current availability
The online catalogue shows products currently listed online — additional products can be sourced on request (product sourcing) — and it is not a live stock list. Availability changes constantly, so it is confirmed for each enquiry: your quotation states availability and lead time per line, and our sales team can send the latest availability list as an XLSX file on request (request availability). Lines that are not immediately available are sourced against your confirmed order so the shipment timeline is realistic.
Records
For each shipment, receiving records, inspection results, photos and the final packing list are retained. These support customs queries, reconciliation at destination and any claims.