KAKOBUY: How to Track Warehouse Storage Duration and Fees
Monitor your item's storage time to prevent excess fees and optimize your logistics strategy.
When shopping internationally via proxy or forwarding services like KAKOBUY, your purchased items are typically stored in a warehouse before consolidation and final shipment. Most warehouses offer a free storage period, after which daily or weekly storage fees
How to Track Your Storage Duration
Step 1: Access Your Account Dashboard
Log in to your KAKOBUY member account. Navigate to "My Warehouse""My Parcels"
Step 2: Check Individual Item Details
Click on each parcel or item to view its detailed information. Key data points include:
- Warehouse Inbound Date:
- Storage Days:
- Item Status:
- Storage Days:
Step 3: Understand the Fee Policy
Locate the "Storage Fee Policy"
Step 4: Use Calculation and Alert Tools
Many platforms provide calculators or warnings. To manually calculate:
Storage Days = Today's Date - Inbound Date
If Storage Days Free Period, fees apply. Set a personal calendar reminder a week before your free storage ends.
Preventing Excess Storage Fees
✅ Submit Ship Requests Promptly
As soon as all items for a consolidation arrive, immediately submit a shipment request. Don't let items sit idle.
✅ Plan Your Purchases
Time your orders from different sellers to arrive at the warehouse close together, minimizing early-arrivers' storage time.
✅ Regularly Review Your Inventory
Make it a weekly habit to check your warehouse dashboard, especially during busy shopping seasons.
✅ Opt for Automatic Shipping (If Available)
Some services offer auto-ship when the last item of a planned batch arrives.
Optimizing Your Overall Logistics
Tracking storage isn't just about avoiding fees—it's about strategic logistics management.
- Consolidation Strategy:
- Budget Forecasting:
- Supplier Communication:
- Budget Forecasting: