I want to move from my current warehouse. What factors do I need to bear in mind when re-locating?
Category Q & A's
Location
It is important to know which area of Durban you want to be based in. There are warehousing opportunities in all the industrial areas of Durban. Your decision can be based on where you and your staff reside, where your suppliers and clients are, or it can be based on a security perspective.
Size and roof height
The size of the warehouse is important to know as it affects your budget. Base your size requirement of what you are currently using. Your decision will depend on whether you are downsizing or upsizing your warehousing or factory. A high ceiling or roof can allow for racking. This allows for better use of space and results in cost saving.
Trucks
What size trucks do your company make use of. Make sure that the park or freestanding property permits the size vehicle. Industrial parks often have small yards, and it is therefore imperative that you ensure your goods can reach the roller doors of your warehouse.
Budget
Do your homework and cashflows to understand what your enterprise can afford to pay in rent and operational costs. This will assist the agent to narrow down warehouse options to fit into your budget.
Power
Factories and warehouses do not have an unlimited amount of power. If you are a manufacturer of a product, it is important that you know what your amperage supply into the warehouse is.
Author: Loy de Jager