Before arrival it is important that the following are clear:<\/p>\n
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- number of pallets, parcels, cases or other freight units;<\/li>\n
- dimensions and weight of each unit, not just the total weight of the shipment;<\/li>\n
- type of packaging – pallet, carton, crate, case, roll, barrel, non-standard construction;<\/li>\n
- whether the goods are fragile, heavy, oversize or temperature-sensitive<\/li>\n
- whether there are lots\/batches, serial numbers, warranty numbers or special markings;<\/li>\n
- which documents accompany the shipment – invoice, packing list, CMR, certificates, customs documents for deliveries to and from non-EU countries;<\/li>\n
- when the goods should leave the warehouse and whether they will be sent as a whole, in parts or to different recipients.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
If one pallet is standard and light, another is heavy and unstable, and a third contains goods with a shelf life, for example, they should not be received and stored in the same way.<\/p>\n
At A Logistics we specify these data in advance, because this way the correct zone, equipment and processing sequence can be prepared. This saves waiting for the truck, unnecessary moving and confusion during the subsequent dispatch.<\/p>\n
Receiving of the goods<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Receiving of the goods is the first control point where a shortage, damage, discrepancy in documents or packaging problems can be detected. If the mistake is not noted at this moment, later it becomes much harder to prove whether the problem occurred in transit, unloading, storage or preparation for dispatch.<\/p>\n
When receiving, several things must be checked:<\/p>\n
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- whether the number of pallets, parcels or cases corresponds to the documents;<\/li>\n
- whether there are visible damages to the packaging, damp areas, crushed corners, damaged film or torn tape;<\/li>\n
- whether the markings, batches, serial numbers and labels are clearly visible;<\/li>\n
- whether the weight and dimensions correspond to the information provided in advance;<\/li>\n
- whether there is a need for a photographic protocol, a note in the document or separation of disputed goods.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
At A Logistics we perform quantitative and qualitative control during unloading according to the contracted service. This is important for you, because you get a clearer picture of what actually arrived, in what condition the goods are and how they can be processed afterwards.<\/p>\n
Zoning of the warehouse by type and movement of the goods<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Warehouse optimization does not mean simply filling every free space. If goods are placed wherever there is empty space, confused shipments and unnecessary internal movements quickly appear, which pose a risk to the cargo.<\/p>\n
A well-functioning warehouse has a strictly defined movement logic. When the warehouse is well zoned, each item passes through the correct place according to the stage it is in. Newly arrived shipments are first received and checked before being added to the stock. Goods already prepared for dispatch must be separated and easily accessible for loading, while damaged, disputed or returned goods are placed in a separate area until it is clarified what will be done with them. This avoids mixing shipments, blocking aisles and excessive searching at the last moment.<\/p>\n
Fast-moving goods should be closer to the dispatch area. Heavy and non-standard loads should be placed so that they are not moved repeatedly. Goods for a specific truck or direction should be groupable in advance. This reduces walking, waiting and the risk of incorrect loading.<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nAddressing system<\/strong><\/h3>\n
The addressing system gives a specific place to every stocking unit. One address may contain zone, row, cell, level and position. For example, A-03-02-01 could mean zone A, row 3, cell 2, first level. Thus the goods are not searched for by memory, but found by record.<\/p>\n
With better organized processes, barcodes, QR codes, pallet labels and unique numbers of logistic units are added. This is especially important when you have many similar items, different lots, serial numbers or shipments to different recipients.<\/p>\n
At A Logistics we use this approach so that the goods can be traced from receipt to dispatch. For an incoming shipment it is important not only to know that it has arrived, but also exactly where it is placed, which client or delivery it relates to and what its next stage is. This is especially useful for shipments with many similar items, different lots or goods that must be split to multiple recipients. This reduces the risk of confusion and delays.<\/p>\n
FIFO, FEFO and batch control<\/strong><\/h3>\n
FIFO means first-out, first-in. This is important for goods that should not linger, for spare parts, consumables, packaging, seasonal products and items with risk of moral depreciation.<\/p>\n
FEFO means first-out, first-expiring-out. This principle is especially important for foods, cosmetics, pharmaceutical products, chemicals and other time-sensitive goods. If a newer lot is sent out while the older one remains in the warehouse, value is effectively lost, even if the stock on documents appears correct.<\/p>\n
Batch control is important also for complaints. If your client reports a problem with a specific delivery, you must know from which batch the goods come, when they were received, where they stood and to which recipients they were sent. Without such traceability, the check becomes slow and inaccurate.<\/p>\n
At A Logistics we use a warehouse inventory management system that tracks types of goods, batches and expiry dates. This helps for better reporting and clearer information on stock levels, especially when you work with regular deliveries, different clients and more than one batch of the same item.<\/p>\n
Cross-docking and temporary storage<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n
Not every item needs long-term storage. Sometimes the best solution is to receive it, inspect it, sort it and quickly direct it to the next transport. This is the idea of cross-docking – goods pass through the warehouse as a distribution point, not as long-term stock.<\/p>\n
This approach is useful for consolidation shipments, deliveries to different cities, transit cargo, seasonal campaigns, deliveries from Europe to Bulgaria and loads that must continue to Turkey or the Middle East. Instead of storing unnecessarily, the goods are regrouped and sent to the next stage.<\/p>\n
Cross-docking works well only if there is accurate pre-information. It must be known what is arriving, when it arrives, to which recipients it will be split, what documents are needed and when the next truck arrives.<\/p>\n
At A Logistics we organize transloading, consolidation and deconsolidation of shipments at our warehouse in Sofia. This is especially useful when goods from several suppliers need to be combined for one route, or when one incoming shipment must be split to different final recipients.<\/p>\n
The link between the warehouse and transport<\/strong><\/h3>\n
The warehouse and transport should not be managed as two separate realms. When the warehouse and transport are not coordinated, delays begin even before loading – unprepared goods cause truck idling, missing documents stop dispatch, improper grouping reduces usable space in the trailer, and the wrong loading order can complicate every subsequent delivery on the route.<\/p>\n
With a well-organized link between warehouse and transport shipments are prepared according to the route. Goods for the first delivery are loaded last, to be available first. Heavy pallets are arranged so as not to damage lighter ones. Fragile loads are not pressed. Oversized units are planned with appropriate access and equipment. Documents are ready before the arrival of the truck, especially for international transport.<\/p>\n
At A Logistics we connect the warehouse and transport in one process. When the shipment arrives at our base in Sofia, we can receive it, check it, label it, split by recipients, prepare it for the next truck or temporarily store it until the exact moment for dispatch. This is useful for consolidated deliveries and imported goods that must continue to different addresses or international directions. Thus the warehouse is not just a place where goods are stored, but a control point where the delivery is organized for the next stage.<\/p>\n
Material handling equipment and safety<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Appropriate warehouse equipment is important not only for speed but also for the safety of the goods. The forklift is not chosen only by whether it can lift certain kilograms. The center of gravity, the length of the load, the lifting height, the width of the aisles, the condition of the pallet and the way of grabbing matter.<\/p>\n
A load may be within the nominal load capacity, but still be risky if it is long, unevenly loaded, or its center of gravity is forward. Therefore, for heavy and non-standard loads it is important to choose material handling equipment according to the specific conditions – actual weight, dimensions, center of gravity, grip method and maneuvering space.<\/p>\n
At A Logistics we have 2.5-ton, 5-ton and 8-ton forklifts, a 5-ton hoist and a crane with a capacity of up to 20 tons. For non-standard units we can use specialized solutions such as a forklift with a roll clamp or 2.4 m long forks for longer palletized loads. This is important for machines, metal structures, heavy cases, racks, rolls, non-standard pallets and goods that cannot be handled as ordinary palletized cargo.<\/p>\n
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