Container unloading

We unload containers daily for importers, manufacturers and distributors. From the first package to the last pallet — quickly, controlled and directly connecting to your supply chain.

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Manual and mechanical unloading
Counting and registration
Quality control upon receipt
Direct warehouse intake

Containers unloaded quickly and correctly

We are located approximately 30 minutes from Rotterdam and Antwerp. That saves transport time and costs, and makes us a logical first stop after the port.

On a normal day we unload multiple containers at the same time. We have multiple docks, but can also work without a dock when needed. Whether we unload manually or mechanically depends on the cargo — whatever is most efficient for that shipment. Loose load is done by hand, palletised cargo mechanically where possible. For every container, we immediately check whether the quantities match what should be inside. Damage is flagged and documented on the spot. You know exactly what arrived and in what condition before you even ask.

What we often see is that container unloading is the start of a larger process. We label products, build displays, inspect contents or carry out rework. Because all of that happens in-house, there are no extra transport movements and lead times are short. One point of contact for the entire process.

It also happens that you want to outsource container unloading but manage the inventory yourself afterwards. We unload the goods, put them on pallets and store them. Pallets are called off whenever you need them.

Manual unloading
Hand unloading for mixed containers or fragile goods.
Mechanical unloading
Fork lift unloading for palletised cargo.
Counting and registration
Item-by-item or pallet-by-pallet counting with documentation.
Quality control
Visual inspection of goods upon receipt — deviations reported immediately.
Direct warehouse intake
Goods directly into our warehouse system after unloading.
Connection to follow-up processes
Labeling, repacking or further distribution directly after unloading.
Two sea containers at the docks of Service Pack BV in Etten-Leur

Everything stacked loose in the container

Loose load containers hold individual boxes, bags or products without pallets. Every piece is unloaded by hand, counted and palletised. Labour-intensive work, but we are fully equipped for it — with experienced teams and the space to move quickly.

Pallets straight out of the container

Palletised cargo is unloaded mechanically using forklifts or reach trucks. Faster than loose load, but we still check quantities, packaging condition and labelling. Any discrepancies are documented immediately and reported to you.

How does container unloading work?

1

Planning

Container arrival is planned and dock space allocated.

2

Unloading

Container is unloaded manually or mechanically.

3

Counting

All goods counted, registered and checked for damage.

4

Intake

Goods booked into warehouse or prepared for further processing.

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FAQ: outsourcing container unloading

Can you unload a container on the same day? +

Yes, in many cases we can. It regularly happens that clients call us on the day itself with an urgent request. We look at what is possible and make it work where we can. No bureaucracy, just quick decisions.

What is the difference between loose load and palletised cargo? +

Loose load means the container is packed with individual boxes or products, without pallets. Everything is unloaded by hand, sorted, counted and palletised — labour-intensive but we are fully equipped for it. Palletised cargo is handled mechanically and is faster, but we still verify quantities, condition and labelling.

Which follow-up services can be arranged directly after unloading? +

Everything that needs to happen after unloading, we handle in-house: labelling, repacking, rework, assembly, cross-docking and storage. No intermediate transport, no extra partner. One point of contact for the entire process.

Is there a minimum volume requirement? +

No. Some clients send us over a hundred containers a year, others send one occasionally. For us, that makes no difference — every client and every container is handled with the same care.

How far are you from Rotterdam and Antwerp? +

Our facility in Etten-Leur is approximately 30 minutes from both the port of Rotterdam and the port of Antwerp. That makes us a logical link between port and final destination, with minimal transport time.

Container unloading outsourced: from dock to ready stock

How does it work in practice? What steps follow after unloading? And when is outsourcing the right choice? Read the full article.

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