UK Warehousing Association

The association was formed in 1944 at the request of the government to discuss the storage and distribution of good materials and food in wartime britain. In order to promote and encourage the highest standards among its members,

The Association restricts membership to public warehouse companies which have a minimum of 5,000 sq ft of storage space (with some exceptions) and whose business has been operating viably for a m sset amount of time or more. All applicants for membership are inspected by a UKWA Council member to ensure that prospective members have high minimum standards in 11 important areas of warehousing, namely:

the warehouse buildings;
the warehouse site and perimeter;
offices and administration facilities;
statutory notices;
handling and storage equipment;
specialised storage amenities;
fire protection measures and equipment;
health and safety;
insurance;
pest control;
environmental requirements.

Customers looking for high-quality warehousing and a high standard of service, no matter how large or small their requirement, can be sure that member companies will have attained or surpassed the points above, and as such will provide a quality service tailored to their particular needs.