{"id":429291,"date":"2026-09-21T10:45:44","date_gmt":"2026-09-21T08:45:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.noegasystems.com\/blog\/\/large-warehouse-faqs"},"modified":"2026-09-21T10:45:57","modified_gmt":"2026-09-21T08:45:57","slug":"large-warehouse-faqs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.noegasystems.com\/en\/blog\/corporate-news-en\/large-warehouse-faqs","title":{"rendered":"Large warehouse FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span>\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"BlogPosting\",\n  \"headline\": \"Large warehouse FAQs: Complete optimisation guide\",\n  \"description\": \"We answer the most frequently asked questions about managing large warehouses, racking safety regulations, space optimisation and industrial storage systems with Noega Systems.\",\n  \"author\": {\n    \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n    \"name\": \"Noega Systems \u2013 Storage Solutions\",\n    \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.noegasystems.com\"\n  },\n  \"publisher\": {\n    \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n    \"name\": \"Noega Systems\",\n    \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.noegasystems.com\",\n    \"logo\": {\n      \"@type\": \"ImageObject\",\n      \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.noegasystems.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/noega-systems-logo.png\"\n    }\n  },\n  \"datePublished\": \"2024-05-24\",\n  \"inLanguage\": \"en\",\n  \"mainEntityOfPage\": {\n    \"@type\": \"WebPage\",\n    \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.noegasystems.com\/blog\/almacenaje\/preguntas-frecuentes-grandes-almacenes\"\n  }\n}\n<\/script><\/p>\n<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"How can space be optimised in a large warehouse?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Optimisation is achieved by making use of vertical space with high-bay racking, using compact storage systems such as Drive-in or Pallet Shuttle, and designing narrow aisles to maximise load density.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"How often must the Racking Technical Inspection be carried out?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"According to the UNE-EN 15635 standard, a technical inspection by an external expert is mandatory at least once every 12 months, in addition to periodic visual inspections by in-house staff.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"What is the rated load capacity of racking?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"It is the maximum weight that the racking can safely support per level and per bay, determined by the manufacturer and mandatorily specified on the system's load notices.\"\n      }\n    }\n  ]\n}\n<\/script><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.noegasystems.com\/\">Storage systems<\/a> | Noega Systems<\/p>\n<p>Managing a large warehouse or logistics centre is a high-precision puzzle. It is not just about moving boxes, but about ensuring that every cubic metre is profitable and, above all, safe. In an environment where regulations change and technology is moving towards automation, many questions arise about how to keep operations running at the highest level.<\/p>\n<p>In this guide of <strong>frequently asked questions about large warehouses<\/strong>, we cover everything from technical optimisation to the legal obligations that every logistics manager needs to know.<\/p>\n<h2>Common questions in managing large logistics facilities<\/h2>\n<p>Unlike a small local warehouse, large warehouses face scalability challenges. The choice of storage system affects not only stock capacity, but also the number of forklifts needed, the width of the aisles and order preparation time (picking).<\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #fdf2f2; border-left: 3px solid #C8102E; border-radius: 0 4px 4px 0; padding: 18px 22px; margin: 28px 0;\">An efficient large warehouse is one that balances <strong>maximum load density<\/strong> with <strong>full accessibility<\/strong> to the goods. Safety is the pillar that supports this efficiency.<\/div>\n<h2>Comparison of storage systems for large volumes<\/h2>\n<p>To better understand which system suits each type of operation, we have prepared this technical table:<\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 24px 0; font-size: 15px;\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background: #C8102E; color: #fff;\">\n<th style=\"padding: 10px 14px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600;\">System<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 10px 14px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600;\">Load Density<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 10px 14px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600;\">Pallet Access<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 10px 14px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600;\">Ideal for&#8230;<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"background: #fdf2f2;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: 600;\">Conventional Pallet Racking<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">Medium<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">100% Direct<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">A wide variety of SKUs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: 600;\">Drive-in (Compact)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">Very High<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">Limited (LIFO)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">Homogeneous low-turnover products<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #fdf2f2;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: 600;\">Pallet Shuttle<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">Maximum<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">Automatic per lane<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">High turnover and cold rooms<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: 600;\">Live Pallet Racking<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">High<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">Excellent (FIFO)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">Products with an expiry date<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2>Safety and Regulations, what you cannot overlook<\/h2>\n<p>In large warehouses, the risk of accidents multiplies due to the constant flow of heavy machinery. The <strong>UNE-EN 15635 standard<\/strong> is the bible of storage safety. It establishes that the user is responsible for keeping the equipment in perfect condition. This includes having up-to-date load notices and an incident log recording any impact or damage to the racking uprights.<\/p>\n<h2>How can I increase my warehouse capacity without extending the building?<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0 0;\">There are three main routes, increasing the height of the racking to make use of vertical volume, installing compact storage systems that eliminate unnecessary aisles (such as mobile racking or Drive-in), or installing <strong>industrial mezzanines or raised platforms<\/strong> to create new working areas at height.<\/p>\n<h2>Is the Racking Technical Inspection (ITE) mandatory?<\/h2>\n<p>Yes, European and Spanish regulations establish that at least one inspection per year must be carried out by specialised technicians. This inspection ensures that the structures do not suffer dangerous deformations and that they meet the safety requirements to prevent collapses. At <a href=\"https:\/\/www.noegasystems.com\/servicios\/inspeccion-tecnica-estanterias\">Noega Systems<\/a> we are certified experts in these assessments.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DW5046MDRr9\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DW5046MDRr9\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by ITE Inspecci\u00f3n de Estanter\u00edas (@itenoega)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2>Which protection elements are essential in a large warehouse?<\/h2>\n<p>The most critical are upright and frame protectors to prevent damage from forklift impacts, anti-collapse mesh in walkways and pallet stops. These elements minimise the risk of serious structural damage and protect staff.<\/p>\n<h2>What is the difference between a manual and an automated warehouse?<\/h2>\n<p>In a manual warehouse, the operator goes to the goods or moves them with conventional forklifts. In an automated warehouse, stacker cranes or conveyors bring the goods to the operator. Automated systems make much better use of space in large warehouses, as they allow heights of more than 30 metres.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #fdf2f2; border-left: 3px solid #C8102E; border-radius: 0 4px 4px 0; padding: 18px 22px; margin: 28px 0;\">Don&#8217;t ignore minor impacts on the lower levels of the racking. The cumulative effect can <strong>compromise the stability<\/strong> of the entire structure of a large warehouse.<\/div>\n<h2>Transform your logistics with Noega Systems<\/h2>\n<p>Designing a large warehouse is not a task to be taken lightly. It requires precise structural calculations, in-depth knowledge of the operation and a long-term vision so that the system is scalable.<\/p>\n<p><!-- CAJA CTA FINAL --><\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #fdf2f2; border-left: 3px solid #C8102E; border-radius: 0 4px 4px 0; padding: 18px 22px; margin: 28px 0;\">\n<h3>Do you need to optimise or inspect your large warehouse?<\/h3>\n<p>At Noega Systems we design, manufacture and install <a href=\"https:\/\/www.noegasystems.com\/estanterias-industriales\">industrial racking<\/a> and storage systems adapted to your operations. We also carry out the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.noegasystems.com\/servicios\/inspeccion-tecnica-ite\">ITE\u00ae Racking Technical Inspection<\/a> so that your facilities comply with regulations and operate safely. Call us on <a href=\"tel:+34984190927\">984 190 927<\/a>, email us at infoweb@noegasystems.com or visit us at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.noegasystems.com\/contacto\">noegasystems.com\/contacto<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At Noega Systems, we understand how important it is to know the answers to the most frequently asked questions about large warehouses.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":318616,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"default","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"default","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"mc4wp_mailchimp_campaign":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[139],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-429291","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-corporate-news-en"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.noegasystems.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/429291","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.noegasystems.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.noegasystems.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.noegasystems.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.noegasystems.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=429291"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.noegasystems.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/429291\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":429292,"href":"https:\/\/www.noegasystems.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/429291\/revisions\/429292"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.noegasystems.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/318616"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.noegasystems.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=429291"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.noegasystems.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=429291"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.noegasystems.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=429291"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}