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Warehousing Services in Pakistan - Rawalpindi & Islamabad

Secure, professionally managed warehousing services in Pakistan from our Rawalpindi facility - short-term, long-term, bonded and climate-controlled storage with WMS-tracked inventory, 24/7 manned security, and seamless integration with our freight forwarding and customs clearance services.

Types of Warehousing We Offer

Four distinct storage products under one roof, so you can match the right zone to the cargo profile and the commercial moment.

Short-Term Storage

Day-rate or single-month storage for transit cargo, project-phase materials, seasonal stock, exhibition equipment, or buffer inventory between production runs. Ideal for cleared import shipments awaiting onward distribution and for export consolidation before container loading.

Long-Term Storage

6-month and 12-month contracts with dedicated bays, locked client zones, and tiered pricing. Suitable for distributor stock, regional spare-parts depots, e-commerce 3PL fulfilment and slow-moving capital equipment.

Bonded Warehousing

Customs-bonded zone for imported goods stored under duty-deferred status. Goods sit under Pakistan Customs control until you decide to clear them - pay duty as you sell, not when the container lands. Perfect for distributors managing cash-flow and for re-exporters who never intend to clear into the local market. Bond movements coordinated through our customs clearance desk.

Climate-Controlled Storage

HVAC-conditioned zone at 18–22 °C and 45–60% relative humidity with continuous data-logging. Built for pharmaceuticals (non-cold-chain), electronics, cosmetics, packaged food, premium apparel and any cargo that fails QC after Pakistan's hot, humid summer. Cold-chain (2–8 °C and frozen) coordinated through our partner cold-storage network.

Locations & Coverage

Rawalpindi (Primary Facility)

Our owned warehouse sits on the Rawalpindi-Islamabad corridor with direct access to the GT Road and the Islamabad Expressway - minutes from the M-1 and M-2 motorway interchanges and ~20 minutes by truck from Islamabad Dry Port. This makes inland clearance and last-mile delivery to industrial customers in Hattar, Taxila, Wah, I-9 and I-10 sectors fast and predictable.

Islamabad Coverage

From the Rawalpindi facility we provide same-day delivery into all Islamabad sectors (Blue Area, F-series commercial, I-8/I-9/I-10 industrial, Sangjani logistics zone) and into the federal-procurement and embassy belt. For clients who specifically need storage services in Islamabad, we offer satellite warehousing through partner facilities in I-9/I-10 with the same WMS visibility.

Karachi Port-Side Network

For importers staging cargo for re-export, consolidation, or short-period bonded holding near the port, we operate through a vetted partner network at SITE, Korangi and Port Qasim. Use cases: groupage consolidation before sailing, bonded re-export storage, transit cargo for ATT, or short holds during customs query resolution. Same SLA, same documentation discipline, billed by Unitec under one contract.

Onward Distribution

Out-bound trucking to Lahore, Faisalabad, Multan, Peshawar, Quetta and Karachi handled through our freight & logistics desk - FTL, LTL or last-mile per the consignment profile.

Capacity, Square Footage & Capabilities

Specification Detail
Total covered area~25,000 sq ft, 4 bays + 1,500 sq ft mezzanine
Pallet positions~2,800 (selective racking + drive-in for bulk)
Loading docks4 truck-height + 2 ground-level (container destuffing)
Floor capacityReinforced industrial concrete, ~5 t/m² UDL
Clear height6.5 m to roof truss, 4.5 m below lowest beam
MHE fleet3 t / 5 t diesel forklifts, 2 t electric (indoor), pallet trucks, hand-pump jacks
Climate zone~800 sq ft HVAC-controlled, 18–22 °C / 45–60% RH
Bonded zoneSegregated, customs-controlled, electronic ledger

Value-added capabilities on site: cross-docking, container destuffing and stuffing, pick-pack-ship for e-commerce, kitting and bundling, stretch-wrap and palletisation, labelling and re-labelling, light assembly, inspection and damage triage, sample retention.

Inventory Management Systems

Every pallet that enters the warehouse is tracked end-to-end through our Warehouse Management System (WMS) with barcode scanning at receiving, putaway, picking and dispatch. Clients get a real-time dashboard, not a monthly Excel sheet.

Receiving

Advance Shipping Notice (ASN) loaded into WMS before truck arrival. Goods scanned in against the ASN, photo evidence taken of seal condition and cargo, damage notes captured at receiving. Discrepancy reports issued within 4 hours of unloading.

Putaway & Stock Rotation

Bin-location-mapped putaway under FIFO, FEFO (first-expiry-first-out) or LIFO as the SKU profile demands. Each bin and pallet barcoded; pickers scan against the WMS pick-list, which prevents wrong-pallet dispatch.

Cycle Counting & Annual Stock Take

Daily ABC-class cycle counts (A-class fast-movers counted weekly, B-class monthly, C-class quarterly) so the inventory is continuously verified rather than relying solely on a year-end stock take. Full annual stock take with third-party witness available on request.

Reporting & Client Access

Daily stock-balance email at 6 PM. Web portal for live stock, movement history, ageing and incoming bookings. CSV / JSON API export for clients who want to push inventory data into their own ERP - we have integrated with SAP B1, Oracle NetSuite and Microsoft Dynamics for prior clients.

Security & Insurance

Physical Security

  • 24/7 manned security with shift logs and visitor register at the gate.
  • CCTV coverage across all zones, 30-day digital retention, remote viewing for client peace of mind.
  • Controlled access via biometric entry to climate-controlled and bonded zones.
  • Perimeter boundary wall with razor-wire topping and floodlit yard.

Fire & Life Safety

  • Smoke and heat detection across all bays, addressable panel.
  • Fire extinguishers (CO₂, dry powder, foam) and fire-hose reels at each bay; sprinkler coverage in bonded and climate zones.
  • Documented evacuation plan and quarterly drills with the on-site team.

Pest Control

Monthly contract with an EPA-registered pest controller, log book maintained for client audits. Critical for food, FMCG, pharmaceutical and packaged goods storage.

Insurance

Unitec carries warehouse keeper's liability insurance covering negligence-based loss to stored goods. For full goods-in-storage cover (fire, theft, natural perils, accidental damage) we recommend clients place a separate policy - placement arranged through our partner brokers with Pakistan-licensed insurers (EFU, Adamjee, Jubilee, IGI, TPL Direct). We share the standard policy template at onboarding and add the warehouse address as the declared location.

Pricing Structure

Three pricing models - pick whichever matches your cargo profile. We always quote the all-in monthly figure, including handling, on a single line so finance teams have no surprises.

Model Indicative Rate Best For
Per Pallet / MonthPKR 800 – 1,200 / standard pallet (1.2 × 1.0 m, ≤ 1 t)Palletised, uniform SKUs
Per Square Foot / MonthPKR 30 – 60 / sq ftDedicated bays, bulk floor storage
Per CBM / MonthPKR 350 – 500 / CBMIrregular cargo, project pieces

Premiums & Add-Ons

  • Bonded zone: +15–20% over standard rate.
  • Climate-controlled zone: +40–60% over standard rate.
  • Inbound handling: PKR 500 – 800 per pallet (receive, scan, putaway).
  • Outbound handling: PKR 300 – 600 per pallet (pick, scan, load).
  • Container destuffing: PKR 8,000 – 15,000 per 40' container.
  • Value-add (kitting, labelling, light assembly): quoted per scope.

Long-Term Discounts

6-month commitment: 10% off standard rates. 12-month commitment: 15% off. Dedicated-bay, exclusive-zone arrangements quoted separately. Typical minimum monthly engagement: PKR 50,000.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the minimum storage period?

There is no fixed minimum storage period. Standard rates assume a one-month billing cycle, so even a single pallet stored for a few days is invoiced as one month. Long-term clients on 6 or 12-month contracts get tiered discounts of 10–15% off standard rates.

Can you store hazardous materials?

We accept limited categories of low-hazard goods (lithium batteries in compliant packaging, sealed paints and coatings, packaged automotive fluids) on a case-by-case basis. We do not accept IMDG Class 1 explosives, Class 7 radioactives, or Class 6.1 toxics. All hazardous storage requires upfront classification disclosure, MSDS submission and segregated zoning.

Do you handle climate-sensitive goods?

Yes. Our climate-controlled zone is HVAC-conditioned at 18–22 °C and 45–60% RH with continuous data-logging. Suitable for pharmaceuticals (non-cold-chain), electronics, cosmetics, packaged food and seasonal apparel. For cold-chain (2–8 °C or frozen) we coordinate with partner cold-storage facilities.

How is warehousing priced?

Pricing is offered three ways depending on cargo profile: per-pallet (PKR 800–1,200 per standard pallet per month), per-square-foot (PKR 30–60 per sq ft per month) or per-CBM for irregular cargo (PKR 350–500 per CBM per month). Bonded zone adds 15–20%, climate-controlled adds 40–60%. Inbound and outbound handling charged separately per pallet.

Can bonded storage and customs clearance be coordinated together?

Yes - that is one of the main reasons clients choose us. Cargo can sit in the bonded zone duty-deferred until you decide to clear it. Our customs clearance team files the GD on demand, pays duty and moves the pallets to the general zone in a single workflow. No separate vendor, no chain-of-custody handoffs.

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