Warehousing Cost
Warehousing quotes confuse because they are not one price but a stack of storage + handling + value-added + distribution. Understanding the basis matters more than asking "how much per m²".
QOn what basis are warehousing fees charged?
Common bases are per area (¥/m²/month), per pallet, per m³, and per order/operation (inbound, pick, pack billed per piece/ticket). Drop-shipping is usually order + handling. Yunxiu quotes by cargo and workload—per actuals.
QWhat does a warehouse quote include and exclude?
Base rent usually covers storage occupancy only; handling (loading, put-away, pick, pack), value-added (labelling, kitting), utilities/property and bonded-move/distribution are often separate. Reconcile inclusions/exclusions line by line to avoid low quotes piling on fees at settlement.
QIs there a free-rent period? How much is the deposit?
Free-rent period and deposit depend on term, warehouse type and workload; longer terms often allow negotiated free/incremental periods. Amounts follow the contract and quote; keep invoices and records clear to avoid reconciliation disputes.
QIs monthly or quarterly settlement better?
Monthly eases cash flow and flexes; quarterly/annual may carry discounts but lock more cash. It depends on volume swings and payment cycles. Before choosing, clarify rent-increase terms, early exit and fee settlement.
QHow to judge large gaps between warehouse quotes?
First check comparable bases (how area is measured, which operations are included, tax point); then site conditions (temperature, load, height, customs supervision) and capability (ledger, issue response). Overly low prices often mean different bases or later add-ons. Yunxiu itemises fees and quotes per actuals.
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