Pallet Storage · Co. Cavan
Pallet Storage Ireland: Secure, Managed Storage with 32-County Distribution
Joe McGovern Transport provides managed pallet storage at our purpose-built 100,000 sq ft facility in Bawnboy, Co. Cavan. Pallet storage starts from & best prices per pallet per week, fully integrated with our Palletxpress 32-county next-day delivery network. So you store with us and distribute from us without needing a separate haulier.
Storage Integrated with Distribution: Our Competitive Advantage
Most pallet storage providers store your goods and stop there. We store them and distribute them nationwide overnight, as a founding member of the Palletxpress Network. Ireland's number one freight distribution service for palletised goods (warehouse safety practices).
We have been providing pallet storage to Irish businesses since 2005. Our facility is food licensed, operated with indoor electric forklifts, and managed with bespoke stock management software offering a real-time client portal.
- Your stock arrives at our Cavan facility and can be distributed to any county in Ireland on an overnight basis
- No need to engage a separate haulier. Inbound and outbound managed under one roof
- Same-day dispatch on outbound orders placed before the daily cutoff
- Full track-and-trace on all outbound deliveries through the Palletxpress system
- UK delivery within 48 hours with full customs clearance available
- No long-term contract required, minimum storage term is just one week
Pallet Storage Service Overview
| Service Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Location | Silverstream, Bawnboy, Co. Cavan. North West Ireland |
| Capacity | 100,000 sq ft purpose-built warehouse, scalable to client volume |
| Storage type | Selective racking and floor block stacking, mixed model to maximise efficiency |
| Minimum term | 1 week, no long-term contract required |
| Goods-in handling | Receipt, count, inspect, and rack, reported via client portal |
| Goods-out handling | Pick, label, and dispatch, same-day on orders placed before cutoff |
| Container devanning | 20 ft and 40 ft containers stripped and palletised on-site |
| Distribution | Palletxpress 32-county overnight, founding member guarantee |
| UK delivery | 48-hour with full customs clearance capability |
| Food licensed | Yes, licensed for food storage, FSAI compliant handling |
| Technology | Bespoke WMS with real-time online client portal |
| Security | Fully secured, managed access, CCTV |
How We Handle Your Pallets
- Electric forklift fleet Indoor electric forklifts eliminate exhaust contamination, making our facility suitable for food-grade and FMCG storage.
- Container devanning 20 ft and 40 ft containers stripped, counted, and palletised on-site, a full container can be racked and on the system within 24 hours.
- Same-day dispatch Outbound orders placed before the daily cutoff are picked, labelled, and dispatched same day via the Palletxpress Network.
- Real-time visibility A bespoke WMS with online client portal gives you live stock levels and order history 24/7, without phoning us.
Pallet Storage Rates
We publish indicative rates to make your planning easier. All rates are quoted in euros and exclude VAT at 23%. Minimum storage term is one week. We provide a detailed written quote for all enquiries within one business day.
| Service | Indicative Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Pallet storage | Best Prices/pallet/week | Racked secure storage, volume discounts available |
| Goods-in handling | On quotation | Per pallet received, checked, and racked |
| Goods-out handling | On quotation | Per pallet picked and dispatched |
| Container devanning (20 ft) | On quotation | Strip, count, palletise , by container type |
| Container devanning (40 ft) | On quotation | Higher labour content, quoted separately |
| Palletxpress distribution | Network rates | 32-county overnight, contact for rates |
Rates are indicative and exclude VAT at 23%. Minimum storage term is one week. We provide a detailed written quote for all enquiries within one business day.
Who Uses Joe McGovern Transport for Pallet Storage?
- Importers & Container Operators Businesses importing from the UK, Europe, or Asia who need container devanning, palletisation, and storage before distribution to customers or retail outlets. A full 40 ft container can be racked and on the system within 24 hours.
- E-Commerce & DTC Brands Irish online retailers who need a reliable storage and fulfilment operation without owning their own warehouse. We store, pick, pack, and ship direct to end customers via Palletxpress with full track-and-trace.
- Manufacturers with Seasonal or Batch Demand Irish manufacturing businesses that produce in batches and need buffer storage between production and sales. Flexible terms mean you can scale up when production runs and back down when stock ships.
- Food & FMCG Businesses Businesses storing food products benefit from our FSAI-compliant food licensed facility with indoor electric forklifts, handling FMCG, ambient grocery, and non-perishable food storage with the required compliance.
- UK Businesses Entering the Irish Market UK-based companies that need an Irish distribution base post-Brexit without the capital commitment of owning or leasing Irish premises. Store with us in Co. Cavan and distribute 32 counties overnight.
- 3PL & Contract Logistics Businesses looking to outsource inbound and outbound logistics under a single warehousing agreement, with storage, fulfilment, and distribution managed by one partner.
Pallet Storage Ireland: Location and Coverage
Our facility is located in Bawnboy, Co. Cavan, a strategically central location for North West Ireland, with easy access to the M3 corridor for Dublin and the North West road network for Sligo, Donegal, and the Border counties.
Outbound distribution via Palletxpress covers all 32 counties on an overnight basis. Inbound collections from customer premises across Ireland are available via our fleet of 40+ articulated and rigid lorries.
- Dublin: overnight Palletxpress delivery
- Border counties (Donegal, Monaghan, Cavan): direct Joe McGovern fleet coverage
- All 32 counties: overnight via Palletxpress Network
- UK: 48-hour delivery with customs clearance
- Europe: coordinated via Palletxpress partner networks
The Joe McGovern Transport Difference
| Differentiator | What It Means for You |
|---|---|
| Palletxpress founding member | Ireland's #1 freight network, we helped build it. Overnight 32-county delivery is core to our business, not an afterthought. |
| 30+ years logistics experience | Operating since 1992, a reliability record newer operators simply cannot offer |
| 100,000 sq ft capacity | Sufficient to grow with your business without infrastructure constraints |
| Food licensed facility | FSAI-compliant, suitable for food and FMCG without additional steps |
| No long-term contract | Start storing from week one, no commitment required beyond the minimum one-week term |
| Real-time stock visibility | Online client portal, see your stock levels and order history 24/7 without phoning us |
Frequently Asked Questions
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How much does pallet storage cost in Ireland?
Pallet storage at Joe McGovern Transport best prices per pallet per week for racked secure storage, with volume discounts available. Goods-in handling, goods-out handling, and container devanning are quoted per your specific volumes. All rates exclude VAT at 23%. -
What is the minimum term for pallet storage?
The minimum storage term is one week, with no long-term contract required. You can scale storage up or down as your volumes change. -
Can you handle container devanning as part of pallet storage?
Yes. We strip and palletise both 20 ft and 40 ft shipping containers on-site at our Cavan facility. Goods are received, counted, inspected, and racked, with a full 40 ft container typically on the system within 24 hours. -
Is the pallet storage facility licensed for food products?
Yes. Our facility is licensed for food product storage and uses indoor electric forklifts to eliminate exhaust contamination, handling FMCG, ambient grocery, and non-perishable food storage under FSAI-compliant procedures. -
How quickly can my stock be distributed after arriving at the warehouse?
Outbound orders placed before the daily cutoff are picked, labelled, and dispatched same day via the Palletxpress Network, with next-day delivery to all 32 counties of Ireland. UK delivery is available within 48 hours with full customs clearance. -
Do I need a separate haulier for inbound and outbound freight?
No. As a founding member of the Palletxpress Network and operator of our own fleet of 40+ articulated and rigid lorries, we manage storage, inbound handling, and 32-county outbound distribution under one roof.
Get a Pallet Storage Quote for Ireland
Pallet storage best prices/pallet/week. Flexible terms. 32-county next-day distribution. Food licensed. Tell us your volumes and we will quote you within one business day.