Short-Term Warehousing & Temporary Storage in the UK
Need somewhere to store freight before it can be collected or delivered? Merkan UK provides short-term warehousing in Northampton for European haulage companies, freight forwarders, importers and exporters.
Our warehouse services cover temporary pallet storage, goods receipt, stock handling and preparation for onward movement.
Whether your goods arrive ahead of schedule, a delivery slot has changed or collection is still being arranged, we can discuss suitable storage and handling arrangements.
24/7 Warehouse Operation
Round the clock support
Secure Storage Facilities
CCTV and 24/7 security
Ample Storage Space
For up to 5000 pallets
Temporary warehouse storage to keep your freight moving
Merkan UK provides short-term warehouse storage in Northampton, giving businesses the space to hold, organise and prepare goods for their next movement.Whether your freight needs consolidating, sorting, re-palletising, labelling or distributing to multiple locations, our team can coordinate the storage and handling services required.
Our temporary warehousing and freight handling services can support:
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Freight consolidation
Combine smaller consignments into larger loads, ready for onward transport or distribution.
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Freight deconsolidation
Break down larger incoming shipments into smaller consignments for separate handling or delivery.
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Cross-docking
Transfer goods between incoming and outgoing vehicles with minimal storage when a direct transfer is more suitable.
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Reworking and re-palletising
Repack, reorganise and rebuild pallets to prepare goods for their next movement.
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Labelling and packing
Label, wrap and pack goods according to their handling and dispatch requirements.
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Distribution to multiple UK locations
Prepare consignments for different destinations and coordinate onward delivery to UK customers, warehouses and distribution centres.
Whether you need temporary storage for an individual shipment or regular freight movements, Merkan UK can help coordinate the storage, handling and onward transport arrangements your business needs.
Short-term warehousing in Northampton
Located in the Midlands, Merkan UK's Northampton warehouse provides a central UK location for storing, handling and distributing freight arriving from Europe.
With access to major UK transport routes, our facility is well positioned to support onward deliveries to customers, warehouses and distribution centres across the country.
Whether you're looking for warehouse storage in the UK or bringing freight from Portugal, Spain or elsewhere in Europe, our Northampton facility provides a practical location for temporary storage and onward distribution.
What goods can you store?
Merkan UK provides short-term warehousing in Northampton for a range of suitable freight arriving from Europe or moving within the UK.
Our warehouse services can support:
Palletised goods:
Freight stored on pallets awaiting collection, handling or onward delivery.
Imported goods:
Consignments arriving from Portugal, Spain and elsewhere in Europe that require temporary UK storage.
Mixed consignments:
Shipments containing different products or goods intended for multiple customers or destinations.
Containerised freight:
Goods unloaded from shipping containers that require storage, sorting or re-palletising.
Goods awaiting dispatch:
Stock requiring picking, packing, labelling or wrapping before its next movement.
Merkan UK temporary pallet storage and warehouse handling services
Merkan UK's warehouse services include goods receipt, storage, stock organisation and freight handling before onward movement.
Depending on your requirements and the arrangements agreed, our services can include:
Goods receipt and checking
We receive incoming freight at our Northampton warehouse, checking and recording goods as part of the agreed handling arrangements.
Temporary pallet storage
Our short-term pallet storage service provides space to hold palletised freight while collection or onward transport is arranged.
Pallet building and re-palletising
We provide pallet building, re-palletising and pallet consolidation to prepare consignments for their next movement.
Labelling, repacking and wrapping
Our team can label, repack and wrap pallets to support the preparation of stored goods for collection or dispatch.
Stock organisation and management
We organise stored goods, manage pallets and record relevant stock movements as part of the agreed warehouse arrangements.
Pick, pack and dispatch preparation
We provide order picking, packing and shipment preparation for goods being collected or dispatched from the warehouse.
Who we support with short-term warehousing
Merkan UK provides flexible short-term warehousing for businesses moving goods between the UK and Europe, as well as companies needing additional storage space in the UK.From international freight movements to local overflow storage, our Northampton facility supports a range of temporary storage and handling requirements.
UK exporters to Europe
We provide temporary storage for UK businesses exporting goods to Europe. Our Northampton warehouse can hold, organise and prepare consignments for collection or onward transport, including pallet handling, packing and labelling.
European importers into the UK
We support businesses bringing goods from Europe into the UK with temporary warehousing and freight handling. Our facility provides storage for incoming consignments before distribution to customers, warehouses or other UK destinations.
Freight forwarders
We provide short-term warehousing and handling for freight forwarders managing UK and European shipments. Whether you need storage for individual consignments or regular freight movements, we can work alongside your existing transport arrangements.
European haulage companies
We support hauliers transporting goods from Portugal, Spain and across Europe. Our Northampton warehouse provides temporary storage, pallet handling and onward distribution support, with communication available in English, Portuguese and Spanish.
UK businesses with short-term storage needs
We help UK businesses requiring temporary warehouse space for stock, pallets or incoming deliveries. Whether you're managing seasonal demand, reorganising stock or preparing goods for dispatch, our team can discuss suitable storage arrangements.
Overflow storage for local warehouses
We provide additional storage options for Northampton and Midlands-based warehouses needing extra capacity. Our facility can accommodate suitable overflow stock and palletised goods, helping businesses manage temporary increases in storage requirements.
How Merkan UK supports your import and export movements
Whether you're bringing goods into the UK or preparing shipments for Europe, Merkan UK provides customs clearance, warehousing, freight handling and transport coordination services to support each stage of the journey.
Importing goods from Europe into the UK:
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UK import and customs clearance support
Our in-house customs team prepares and submits import declarations and relevant documentation to support goods entering the UK.
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Short-term warehousing
We receive and store goods at our Northampton facility, providing space for sorting, consolidation, re-palletising or other preparation before their next movement.
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Cross-docking and UK distribution
We can handle freight transfers, prepare consignments for different destinations and coordinate onward deliveries to customers and receiving locations across the UK.
Exporting goods from the UK to Europe:
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UK warehousing
We receive and store goods at our Northampton facility while shipments are being assembled and prepared for export.
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Cross-docking and freight preparation
Our team can consolidate consignments, sort and re-palletise freight, and provide picking, packing, labelling and loading services ready for onward transport.
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UK export and customs clearance support
Our in-house customs team prepares and submits export declarations and relevant transit documentation. We can also coordinate European road freight through our logistics partners.
Whether you need help with one stage or the full logistics process, our team can discuss the services required for your shipment.
Merkan UK temporary warehouse storage process
If you need short-term warehouse storage in the UK, our team can discuss your requirements and the arrangements available.
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Tell us about your storage requirements
Share details of your goods, pallet quantities, dimensions, expected storage dates and any special handling requirements. We'll discuss the available storage arrangements.
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Deliver your goods to our warehouse
Your goods arrive at our Northampton facility, where they're received, checked and recorded according to the agreed handling arrangements.
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Store and prepare your goods
We hold your goods in temporary storage and carry out any agreed handling, such as sorting, consolidation, re-palletising, labelling or preparation for dispatch.
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Arrange collection or onward distribution
When your goods are ready to move, we prepare them for collection by your transport provider or help coordinate onward UK distribution.
Need short-term warehousing in the UK?
Whether you're waiting for a delivery slot, arranging collection or managing incoming freight from Europe, Merkan UK can discuss your temporary storage requirements.
Tell us what goods you're storing, how many pallets you have and when they need to arrive and leave.
Our team can discuss availability, handling arrangements and any additional logistics support required.
Short-term warehousing FAQs
Where is Merkan UK's warehouse located?
Our warehouse is located in Northampton, United Kingdom, within the "Golden Triangle", which allows us to reach 90% of the UK within 4 hours by road or rail.
Can I use your warehouse if I already have a transport provider?
Yes. You can enquire about warehouse storage and handling independently of your existing transport arrangements.
We work with haulage companies and freight forwarders that may only require warehousing support for the UK part of their operations.
What type of goods can you store?
We can store all general goods, excluding some chemicals, fuels, and explosives.
Please contact us with more information about what you need to store, and we can let you know if we can accept them.
Can Merkan UK prepare my goods for onward distribution?
Yes. Alongside short-term warehousing, we provide freight handling services including sorting, consolidation, re-palletising, labelling, picking and packing.
We can also coordinate onward UK distribution through our transport partners, helping prepare and move your goods to their next destination.
Can you store pallets arriving from Europe?
Merkan UK provides short-term warehousing and pallet handling services for businesses moving goods between Europe and the UK.
Contact us with your pallet quantities, dimensions, goods type and expected storage dates so we can discuss availability and suitability.
Can you help with customs clearance as well as warehousing?
Yes. Merkan UK also provides UK customs brokerage and clearance support for businesses moving goods between the UK and Europe.
If your shipment requires both services, our team can discuss the relevant arrangements. Customs-controlled storage is subject to separate authorisations and requirements.