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What’s the minimum duration?
From a few hours or a single day; extendable to weeks if capacity allows.
Short-Term Storage — Flexible
Holds, Digitally Verified
Fast inbound holds for overflow, appointment staging, and transit buffers (hours/days/weeks). Managed on one platform with time-stamped photo proof and POD.
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How our windows work
Windows operate on the facility’s local time zone (TZ varies by location).
12 AM - 3 AM
3 AM - 6 AM
6 AM - 9 AM
9 AM - 12 PM
12 PM - 3 PM
3 PM - 6 PM
6 PM - 9 PM
9 PM - 12 AM
Booking & check-in close 60 minutes before the window ends.
What Is Short-Term Storage?
Short-Term Storage is pallet-level, time-boxed holding when freight needs a safe pause between legs—from a few hours to several weeks. FREITTY runs receiving, placement, and release through Platform-Guided Workflow Gates, creating a verifiable digital chain-of-custody with a time-stamped photo log and POD (where available).
It integrates seamlessly with Cross-Dock, P&D, Drayage, and Hub-to-Hub via One Ops Desk.
Why Choose FREITTY for Short-Term Storage
Secure Facilities
Controlled access, monitored yards/CCTV, dock-height access, MHE.
Digital Chain-of-Custody
Time-stamped photo proof (in/out) + eDocs/POD to reduce disputes.
Predictable Access
Bookable windows (8/day) for reliable starts and on-time releases.
Platform-Guided Workflow Gates
Check-in → placement → release with mandatory, digitized checkpoints for repeatable outcomes.
Transparent Inventory & Reporting
Pallet counts, in/out logs; exports on request. (Dashboard access when enabled).
Integrated Logistics (One Ops Desk)
Add cross-dock, rework, P&D or linehaul in the same order with one invoice and audit trail.
How It Works
How Our Short-Term Storage Service Works
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Request & Schedule
Share BOL, pallet counts/map, expected duration, handling rules; book a window.
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Request & Schedule
Share BOL, pallet counts/map, expected duration, handling rules; book a window.
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Digital Check-In & Receiving
Count/verify, label/record; mandatory photos via Workflow Gates.
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Digital Check-In & Receiving
Count/verify, label/record; mandatory photos via Workflow Gates.
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Secure Placement & Tracking
Pallets placed and tracked; visibility available (dashboard when enabled).
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Secure Placement & Tracking
Pallets placed and tracked; visibility available (dashboard when enabled).
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Outbound Release
Schedule pickup; final photo proof + eDocs/POD saved to the job file / Order History.
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Outbound Release
Schedule pickup; final photo proof + eDocs/POD saved to the job file / Order History.
How It Works
How Our Short-Term Storage Service Works
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Request & Schedule
Share BOL, pallet counts/map, expected duration, handling rules; book a window.
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Request & Schedule
Share BOL, pallet counts/map, expected duration, handling rules; book a window.
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Digital Check-In & Receiving
Count/verify, label/record; mandatory photos via Workflow Gates.
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Digital Check-In & Receiving
Count/verify, label/record; mandatory photos via Workflow Gates.
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Secure Placement & Tracking
Pallets placed and tracked; visibility available (dashboard when enabled).
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Secure Placement & Tracking
Pallets placed and tracked; visibility available (dashboard when enabled).
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Outbound Release
Schedule pickup; final photo proof + eDocs/POD saved to the job file / Order History.
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Outbound Release
Schedule pickup; final photo proof + eDocs/POD saved to the job file / Order History.
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When Do You Use Short-Term Storage
Rescheduled deliveries or missed appointments.
Appointment staging near consignee/DC.
Peak-season overflow / DC capacity constraints.
Driver HOS or mechanical delays during transit.
Buffers between transload/rework and final delivery.
Detention/demurrage avoidance (quick unload to stop clocks).
What Types of Cargo Can We Store
Palletized Dry Goods
General merchandise, non-perishables, packaged goods.
Equipment & Machinery
Secure placement for various types of machinery.
Oversized & Irregular Freight
As space allows.
Cartons & boxes / Floor-loaded & Loose Cargo
For items not on pallets.
Temperature-Sensitive Freight (Reefer Staging)
Transfer & short-term staging.
Not offered
Long-Term Cold Storage
Not offered unless explicitly listed; see availability on the specific Location Card.
Not offered
Hazmat
Not offered unless explicitly listed; see availability on the specific Location Card.
Pricing, SLA & Terms
Clarity and control—before you commit. Inside you’ll find:
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Pricing, Clearly
Components, free time, common add-ons, and pass-through fees.
How totals appear before you confirm.
SLA & Documentation
15/30/60 SLA from check-in, 8 windows, 60-min cutoff rule, and when timers pause.
What’s in the digital photo log; ePOD where available.
Insurance & Liability
We independently provide cargo insurance in accordance with the standard industry practice, where coverage is determined based on the value-to-weight ratio of the shipment.
FREITTY is not an insurer; claims follow carrier/warehouse policies.
Short-Term Storage FAQ
Have Questions? We've Got Answers!
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How fast can I move freight in/out?
We run 8 daily windows. Booking secures priority. Handling follows SLA 15/30/60 (dock ≤30 min; work start ≤60 min from check-in).
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What do you need at check-in?
BOL, pallet counts/map, handling/compliance notes (lot/expiry, retail rules, special instructions).
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How is freight secured and documented?
Controlled access, monitored yards/CCTV, plus a time-stamped photo log (in/out). POD where available.
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Can I combine storage with other services
Yes—common combos: cross-dock, rework (restack/palletize/relabel), transload, local P&D drayage, or scheduled linehaul.
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Do you support temperature-controlled short-term storage?
Where listed: reefer trailer staging or designated cold zones. See the Location Card for availability.
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How is pricing calculated?
Per-pallet/day (by pallet position (spot), stackable if allowed) + fixed inbound/outbound handling by pallet siz —all itemized before confirmation.
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What if short-term becomes long-term?
We can convert to Long-Term Storage with updated terms if capacity is available.
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Is my freight insured while stored?
Coverage is provided under Warehouse Legal Liability (WLL). Industry-standard cargo damage coverage typically ranges from $0.50 to $1.00 per pound. FREITTY is not an insurer; all claims are handled in accordance with the warehouse’s or carrier’s policy. Please confirm whether this coverage level meets your requirements.
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Details vary by location; quotes show all accessorials before you confirm.
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