What the goods-handling service includes
Goods handling covers loading, unloading, moving and positioning goods, materials and furniture: it connects transport vehicles with the spaces where items are used or stored. For a business, this may be an occasional requirement or recurring activity.
Before starting, we agree three things with you:
- what needs moving;
- where it is collected from;
- where it should be placed.
Assigned staff can then coordinate with your on-site contacts. Handling may be manual or mechanised depending on weight, dimensions, routes and available space. Equipment and handling activities are agreed before the job.
Loading and unloading goods
We load and unload packages and pallets from trucks, vans and containers:
- Inbound: from the vehicle to receiving areas.
- Outbound: from preparation areas to the delivery vehicle.
We organise the work around the load type and available access. If you also need sorting by product and palletisation, see our 20- and 40-foot container unloading service.
Moving goods within business premises
We move and position goods and items inside warehouses, factories and business premises. Examples include:
- transfers between different areas;
- reorganising space;
- positioning packages where you specify.
If you also need checking, storage and order preparation, the service can be combined with on-site logistics.
Goods handling for events and conferences
During an event, materials and furniture need to reach the right place according to the organiser's schedule. We support you from initial unloading to final handling.
Before the event
We unload materials, move them to the designated areas and position furniture, displays and supplies according to the organisers' instructions.
During the event
By agreement, we support the internal movements planned in the programme, working with the event contacts.
After the event
We collect materials, move them to exit areas and load them onto vehicles in the agreed sequence.
Trade fairs, stands and promotional materials
We transfer displays, furniture and promotional materials from unloading points to exhibition spaces, including work connected with trade fairs and exhibition setups. Positioning and collection at the end of the event are agreed with the customer. Activities follow the organiser's instructions, access windows and available routes within the venue.
Offices, archives, shops and showrooms
- Offices and archives: we move furniture, boxes and documents during reorganisations. For archives, readable labels on boxes and containers help identify documents and destinations. We agree which references to use before the job.
- Shops and showrooms: we handle supplies, move furniture and position materials for openings or display changes.
Individual jobs, recurring support and peak periods
You can request goods handling for one operation, several days or a recurring requirement. It can help during busy delivery periods, reorganisations or a calendar of events. Activities and timing are agreed in advance so that the work fits the premises' or organiser's schedule.
What goods handling in Rome costs
The price depends on the required work and number of staff needed. The assessment considers:
- package quantities;
- weight and dimensions;
- distances to cover;
- access conditions.
For example, moving materials between two areas of the same warehouse requires different arrangements from moving furniture between floors or supporting a trade fair with fixed access windows.
For a quote, specify the activities, location and period. Mention any packaging, equipment or transport requirements so the scope is clear before confirmation.
Frequently asked questions about goods handling
Does the service include removals or furniture assembly?
No. DigiCompany goods handling covers loading, unloading and internal movements for businesses. We do not provide:
- removals;
- furniture or stand assembly and dismantling;
- unpacking.
Can I request a job for just one day?
Yes. You can request a single job, several days or ongoing support. Dates, hours and activities are agreed according to your needs and our availability.
Does goods handling include road transport?
No, these are separate services. If you also need transport, include the origin, destination and load characteristics in your request. DigiCompany also offers transport for palletised goods and bulky loads, which can be combined with goods handling.
How should I prepare offices and archives before the job?
Prepare:
- a list of furniture, boxes and documents to move, with their destinations;
- clear package references to distinguish origin and destination;
- information about floors, lifts, narrow passages and other access restrictions.
Do you handle materials for events and trade fairs?
Yes. We unload, transfer and position materials where the organisers specify, then collect and load them onto vehicles. Share the programme, access times and organisers' instructions.
Can I combine goods handling with storage?
Yes. You can discuss a requirement that also includes storing goods in our partner warehouses: see warehousing and storage.
Let's organise your job
To prepare a proposal, we need:
- the location in Rome or the surrounding province and the date or period;
- types, quantities and categories of goods, materials or furniture;
- dimensions and weight of the bulkiest items;
- floors, lifts, distances and access conditions;
- available working hours and, for events, the activity programme;
- whether you need a single job or ongoing support.
Request a goods-handling quote
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