Cargo arrives in lots. It leaves in stages.

What does import export warehousing with Lozy involve?

Import export warehousing with Lozy covers the gap between a cleared consignment and its final dispatch. Consignments are stored lot by lot with entry records, container unloading and reloading support, and staged releases across Delhi NCR and our India network, for importers and exporters.

What is import export warehousing?

Import export warehousing is the storage of inbound consignments and outbound cargo between customs clearance and final dispatch. Goods are held by shipment or lot, with entry and exit records that match the paperwork, until buyers, dealers or production lines call them off in stages.

Key points

• Lot-wise and shipment-wise storage that keeps every consignment clearly identifiable
• Support for container unloading, palletising and reloading as lots release
• Staged dispatch of import lots as buyers call off quantities
• Entry and exit records that align with your shipment paperwork
• Storage after customs clearance, with no locked-in lease to sign

From customs clearance to staged dispatch: a consignment's route through storage

A cleared consignment leaves the port, CFS or ICD and reaches the warehouse, where it is unloaded, counted against the packing list and stored lot by lot. From there it leaves in stages: part quantities for buyers, material for projects, or the full balance once a transporter is fixed. Each movement is recorded against the lot, so the paperwork and the physical stock stay aligned. Where clearance or import-export support is needed around these steps, it runs through Lozy's customs desk.

Why lot-wise storage pays for itself

Two consignments of similar cartons can look identical on the floor, even when one is bound for a northern market and the other for a project in the south. Lot-wise storage keeps each consignment in its own labelled location with its own record, so part-dispatches pick from the right stock and short-landing queries can be answered with dates and counts. The discipline costs a little space; mixed-up dispatches, returned trucks and disputed shortages cost considerably more.

What drives the cost of storing import and export consignments

The bill for consignment storage follows four things: how much space a lot occupies, how long it stays, the location you store in, and how much handling each movement needs. Container unloading, palletising and repeated part-dispatches take more effort than a pallet that sits untouched, and a lot held for three weeks prices differently from one held for three months. Billing stays monthly on GST invoices, so a cleared lot does not commit you to a year of space. Exact rates are quoted in writing after a short requirement check.

How to choose a warehouse for Import & Export (EXIM)

The right storage for import and export consignments is judged on flow, not just floor area. These checks match a facility to your clearance points, release schedules and cargo type.

Distance to clearance and buyers

Storage should sit between where cargo clears and where it is consumed. A short run to the clearance point or the buyer's city saves freight on every part-dispatch, which usually outweighs a small rent difference.

Space to unload a full container

Ask how a container is unloaded: dock access, trolley routes, room to sort and stack before goods are put away. A facility that unloads into a corridor slows every consignment and invites damage.

Lot segregation capability

Confirm the facility can keep each consignment physically separate, with its own rack section, floor marks or labelled pallets. That separation is what stops two similar-looking lots from merging into one unaccountable pile.

Entry and exit record discipline

Goods should be counted and recorded as they cross the gate, with documents matched to the lot. Weak gate records are the single biggest source of short-landing disputes months later.

Handling matched to your cargo

Crates, cartons, coils and machinery each need different equipment and stacking rules. Match the facility's handling to your cargo before committing, especially for heavy or awkward consignments that cannot be stacked.

Release windows and staging space

If buyers call off stock unpredictably, the warehouse needs staging space and a pickup process that works at short notice, not just a counter window with fixed hours and one person on duty.

Terms that follow trade cycles

Trade flows are lumpy, so prefer monthly terms with clear notice. A quiet month should not cost like a full container, and a peak month should not need a fresh agreement.

Frequently asked questions

Can Lozy unload a full container at the warehouse?

Yes. Unloading support is part of the handling scope: containers are received, goods counted and palletised, and packing lists matched to the lot as it is checked in. The team confirms capacity for your arrival windows in advance.

How does staged dispatch work for an import lot?

Your team issues release instructions, and the warehouse picks, stages and dispatches those quantities, recording what left against the lot. The balance stays stored and labelled for the next call-off, however many weeks apart.

Where should consignments be stored after customs clearance?

Between the clearance point and the buyer's market, ideally, so part-dispatches stay short and freight does not eat the margin. Lozy offers storage across Delhi NCR and our India network, and the team will suggest practical options.

Does Lozy handle customs clearance for consignments?

Lozy provides storage and handling; customs and import-export questions are routed through Lozy's customs desk, which coordinates documentation support. Your customs broker remains the authority for clearance filings and duty matters on your consignment.

How much does import export warehousing cost?

Plans start at ₹12 per sq ft per month. The final rate depends on the space your consignments need, the location, how long lots stay and the handling involved, and the team confirms a written quote after reviewing your flow.

Can you store export goods waiting for a shipping date?

Yes. Export consignments can be held and staged until the shipment window opens, with handling and records timed so goods reach the loading point ready to move, whether they travel as full loads or consolidated cargo.

What records are kept when a consignment enters and leaves?

Each lot is checked in with counts, marks and visible condition, labelled to a storage location, and every outward movement is recorded against the lot and quantity. Records can be reconciled with your packing and dispatch documents.

Can part of a consignment stay while the rest moves on?

That is standard for import lots. Quantities move out as buyers or project sites call them off, and the remainder stays stored, labelled and available for the next release instruction, with each part-dispatch recorded.

Do you support both imports and exports?

Yes. Inbound consignments and outbound cargo both move through Lozy storage, from goods awaiting documentation follow-up to lots staged for dispatch or export shipping. Questions beyond storage run through Lozy's customs desk.