Warehousing in the UK

At the Commodity Centre, warehousing has been at the core of our services for more than three decades. We operate a network of strategically located sites across the UK, providing flexible, food-grade storage and handling for a wide range of dry food commodities and metals.

Our UK Warehouse Locations

Our UK warehouses are located in:

  • Great Braxted and Heybridge in Essex
  • Barking, East London

These locations offer strong transport connections and close proximity to key ports including Felixstowe and London Gateway, making them ideal for efficient import and export logistics.

Capacity and Products Handled

Throughout the UK, we manage over 58,000 square metres of purpose-built warehouse space. These facilities are equipped to accommodate soft commodities such as coffee, cocoa, sugar, dried fruit, tea, rice, nuts and other food ingredients.

Our team is experienced in handling a variety of packaging formats, including bulk bags (FIBCs), jute sacks and palletised goods, ensuring products are stored safely and efficiently.

Our facilities are designed to be adaptable, supporting different product types and supply chain needs.

Storage Options at Our UK Warehouses

Across our UK sites, storage options are designed to meet different product needs:

  • Ambient pallet storage: Maintains stable temperature and humidity for non-perishable dry goods
  • Bulk bag storage: Utilises floor pallets or racking systems depending on product and handling requirements
  • Temperature-controlled storage: Kept at 10-11°C for items requiring additional protection such as dried fruits, nuts and some organic goods

Products are stored off the floor to promote airflow and minimise contamination risk.

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Quality and Compliance

Our UK warehouses are accredited to industry-leading standards:

  • BRC AA+ food-grade certification
  • Organic certification (OF&G)
  • Rainforest Alliance accreditation

Integrated Logistics Support

Our warehouse operations are closely connected with our transport and handling services. From container unloading to onward distribution, our team provides end-to-end logistics support across the UK, Europe and beyond.

Whether you need long-term storage or short-term inventory, we can configure a solution that aligns with your supply chain.

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