Warehousing and Distribution
for Melbourne and Australia

Our warehousing and distribution service allows you to pay for only what you use, as well as get delivery to where you need. This gives you cost effective storage on a flexible basis to accommodate for peaks and troughs in demand from major seasonal fluxes. We also provide the option of having your goods delivered Australia wide according to your requirements

• Ideal Warehousing in Melbourne and Australia
• Australia Wide Warehousing and Distribution Services
• Frequently Asked Questions for Warehousing and Distribution Melbourne and Australia
• Why Choose Smith Lewis over other Melbourne Companies with Warehouse and Distribution Services?

We have a network of warehousing sites in Australia, including two modern Melbourne depots in Tullamarine and Dandenong equipped to deliver the following services:

• Storage
• Receiving
• Product Delivery
• Inventory
• Reporting

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Ideal Warehousing for Melbourne and Australia

Our warehousing caters for:

• Customs Brokers
• Freight forwarders
• Importers
• Wholesalers
• Manufacturers

We can handle the following:

• Bulk Stack Cargo
• Palletised Cargo
• Racked Cargo
• Containerised Cargo

These are made-up of the following:

• Textile, Clothing and Footwear
• Vehicles and Machinery
• Retail Items
• Steel and other Metals
• Wood and Timber

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Melbourne and Australia Wide Warehousing
and Distribution Services

Our comprehensive network of warehousing and distribution facilities are strategically placed in all capital and some regional cities throughout Australia and include:

• Melbourne
• Sydney
• Brisbane
• Adelaide
• Perth

Storage

Our extensive warehousing services provide you a cost effective storage solution. We have a flexible approach and provide scalable storage costs depending on your business growth or seasonality.

We cover both sides of Melbourne with two depot facilities equipped with these features:

• 24 hour internal and external security cameras
• 24 hour security monitoring
• Ultra clean facility with dust minimisation
• Modern Inventory Management Software Systems

These depots are equipped to receive various types of trucks such as:

• Semi-trailers
• Rigid trailers
• Tautliners

Dandenong-Depot

Our Dandenong Depot has the following features:

• Location: Unit 2 No. 5, Gladstone Road, Dandenong
• Warehouse: 4000 sqm
• Undercover loading/unloading area

Tullamarine-Depot

Our Tullamarine warehouse is a 77G licensed and DAFF (AQIS) approved depot and has the following features:

• Location: 21-23 Jets Court, Tullamarine
• Warehouse: 3250 sqm
• Hardstand: 4000 sqm
• Pallet rack spaces: 1700
• Accessibility:
  * Less than 10 minutes from the Tullamarine International Airport
  * Less than 10 minutes to Calder Highway & Tullamarine Freeway

Warehousing in Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide,
Perth and Regional Cities

Through our extensive network, we offer facilitation of warehousing in all capital and some regional cities in Australia. Feel free to contact us for your specific storage needs.

Receiving

Our warehousing team are speedy and efficient when receiving your freight. Our trained and experienced staff carefully unload, wrap and position your goods quickly and safely within the warehouse.

We offer you the option to have us scan, barcode and pick and pack your goods. See our 3PL service to learn more about what we can provide.

Product Delivery (Transport and Distribution Management)

We offer the option of being able to deliver your goods on a scheduled
or urgent basis. This flexibility allows us to meet all your delivery time
and cost requirements.

Inventory

Our strict inventory management system ensures your goods are
safely stored and tracked. Our modern depot facilities have several features to maximise accuracy and protection. We perform stock takes on a monthly basis
or as you require.

Reporting

We maintain open communication with you and send timely reports to keep you updated with the movement of your goods. Our reporting system includes:

• Sending consignment notes upon request when goods are dispatched
• Immediately updating of inventory upon dispatch
• Sending Proof of Delivery (POD) to the person ordering the dispatch

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for
Warehousing and Distribution Melbourne and Australia

Who do we contact for your warehousing and distribution services?

Peter North supervises our Warehousing and Distribution Services.
Please contact him for your warehousing and distribution needs

How long does it take for you to deliver goods to our clients?

We deliver goods in the time frame that you require. Contact us to learn more about our speedy process.

Can I find out about the Delivery Status?

We send the scanned Proof of Delivery to your email, immediately upon the delivery of your goods. However, you are welcome to call us if you wish to learn more about the delivery status of your goods prior to delivery.

Do you provide short term storage?

We can store your product for a week, month or year. We offer flexible options to meet your warehousing requirements.

Do I have to take a standard package?

No, we can cater to your needs and provide a storage solution that works
best for you.

We only have a few pallets - can you help

Yes, we are happy to warehouse small volumes of goods.

Do you warehouse dangerous goods and chemicals?

No, but please feel free to contact us as we are happy to direct you to an appropriate service provider.

What is a 77G depot?

A 77G depot is a customs licensed warehouse facility that allows importers to have uncleared goods moved away from the wharf or airport for short-term storage and unpacking or deconsolidation. These depots are required to be electronically linked to the ICS for the efficient reporting of cargo.

What is a DAFF(AQIS) Quarantine Approved Premises?

A DAFF (AQIS) Approved Premise is a place approved for performing specific activities with specific imported items that have the potential to carry pests or other quarantine concerns such as:

• Foods
• Wooden Items
• Plants and Animals
• Used Equipment

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Why Choose Smith Lewis over other Melbourne Companies with Warehousing and Distribution Services?

We are a long established and trusted warehousing and distribution provider that tailors solutions to your business needs. Major reasons why our clients choose us over our competitors is due to our personalised service, commitment to reliability and cost effectiveness.

Warehousing Services Covering Both Sides of Melbourne

Our warehousing service covers both sides of Melbourne. We have two modern depots located in Tullamarine and Dandenong.

Personalised Service

We provide a single point of contact, Peter North, for managing your warehousing and distribution requirements.

Highly Secure and Modern Facilities

Our depots are highly secured, equipped with security cameras and monitored by security to ensure the safety of your goods.