Port warehousing in Klaipėda is not only temporary cargo storage; it is also an important part of managing large cargo flows. A vessel can load or discharge several thousand tonnes in a short period, while it may be impossible to move the same quantity by inland transport on the same day. Port warehouses allow discharged cargo to be received and moved out gradually, or cargo to be accumulated in advance so loading can begin as soon as the vessel arrives.
Types of storage in the Port of Klaipėda
At Port of Klaipėda terminals, the storage location is selected according to cargo characteristics, sensitivity to environmental conditions, handling method and the space required:
Used for general and bulk cargo that needs protection from precipitation and environmental exposure. Depending on terminal infrastructure, this can include metal products, paper, timber, packaged goods, grain, fertiliser, cement and other moisture-sensitive cargo.
Suitable for cargo that does not require an enclosed building, such as containers, steel structures, project and oversized cargo, machinery, vehicles and other goods that can tolerate outdoor conditions.
Used for temperature-sensitive and perishable products. Depending on the cargo, refrigerated warehouses or electrical connections for reefer containers may be required.
Process
1. Cargo-flow and storage planning
Based on vessel, rail or road schedules, we assess cargo quantity, expected storage period and the appropriate type of storage facility.
2. Cargo receipt
Cargo is received from a vessel, rail wagon, container or road vehicle and directed to the planned storage area.
3. Quantity and condition recording
During receipt, cargo quantity, packaging or visible condition and other required information can be recorded according to the agreed scope.
4. Storage and protection
Cargo is stored under conditions suited to its characteristics, with controlled access, inventory records and terminal security measures.
5. Accumulation or dispatch
Cargo is either moved out gradually by inland transport or accumulated in advance so that vessel loading can begin without unnecessary delay when the ship arrives.
Cargo-flow and storage planning
Quantity and condition recording
Cargo accumulation or dispatch
Cargo receipt
Storage and protection
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Cargo-flow and storage planning
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Cargo receipt
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Quantity and condition recording
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Storage and protection
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Cargo accumulation or dispatch
Advantages
Storage within the port area offers several advantages:
Cost optimisation
Cargo is kept close to the berth and terminal, reducing the need to transport it to a distant warehouse and then bring it back for the next transport stage.
Security
Controlled access to terminal areas, CCTV and established cargo-accounting procedures help reduce the risk of unauthorised access and theft.
Time buffer
Where terminal terms include a free-storage period, it provides time to move cargo out in batches, arrange transport and complete the required formalities.
FAQ
Port warehouses act as a buffer between vessel operations and inland transport. A ship can load or discharge a very large quantity in a short time, so storage allows discharged cargo to be moved out gradually or, conversely, the required volume to be accumulated in advance so loading can start promptly when the vessel arrives.
Depending on the terminal, cargo type and contractual terms, a free-storage period may apply, for example up to a certain number of calendar days. This time can be used not only for documentation but also to move cargo in batches, arrange transport, coordinate delivery schedules and complete customs or other formalities. Exact free-time terms must be confirmed for each shipment.
Terminal areas typically use controlled access, CCTV, fenced zones and cargo-accounting procedures. Restricted access and clear control of cargo movements help reduce the risk of theft or unauthorised access.
