Why Cargoz
Why businesses choose Cargoz
The same UAE warehouses, on terms that flex with your business — wrapped in one accountable relationship and a network every facility is physically verified to join.
Why Cargoz
The 12-month lease was never built for you
UAE warehouse leasing is built around large, predictable customers. SMEs whose volumes shift every quarter need something different — the same warehouses, on terms that flex.
The shape of it
Traditional lease
Cargoz
Move-in time
4 to 8 weeks
3 to 5 days
Minimum term
12 months
1 month
If something goes wrong
You manage it alone
Cargoz mediates
What if I change my mind after getting the estimate?
Why should I believe Cargoz will still be there in month 6?
Are your rates the same as going direct to the warehouse?
How is Cargoz different from a traditional broker?
Can I see your standard contract before I commit?
What if Cargoz and the warehouse disagree on a billing or handling dispute?
Cargoz Care
Protected from move-in to move-out
Once your contract is signed, you stop dealing with the warehouse directly. One named account manager handles everything — access, billing, disputes — for the full length of your storage. No extra cost.
Named account manager
Yours from estimate to your last day of storage. Reachable on WhatsApp, replies typically within 30 minutes.
One contract
Cargoz's standard contract, used on every booking. Exit terms are clear before you sign.
One invoice
You pay Cargoz directly each month — a single supplier on your books.
One desk for issues
Access, handling, billing, and disputes all routed through your account manager.
What happens if my named account manager is unavailable?
Who is liable if my goods are damaged or lost?
What happens if I want to exit the contract early?
Does Cargoz Care apply to Instant Storage (Fixed Area and Lockable Units)?
What's NOT covered by Cargoz Care?
Does Cargoz Care cost extra?
Can I escalate above my account manager?
How we verify
Every warehouse is physically inspected before it joins
Booking online means committing without stepping inside. To close that gap, Cargoz runs every warehouse through a two-stage verification — documents cross-checked against UAE registries, then a full on-site inspection — before it can take a single lead.
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1
Application
The warehouse signs up to list and uploads its documents.
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2
Document review
Legal documents are cross-checked against UAE registries, and self-declared operational details are captured.
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3
On-site inspection
A Cargoz representative visits the facility and runs a checklist of 60 or more items.
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4
Approved and listed
The facility is added to the network and re-checked on a rolling basis.
Inspection scope
2
Verification stages
60+
Inspection points
100%
Photographed on-site
Rolling
Re-verification
Verification doesn't end at onboarding. A warehouse that lets its paperwork lapse or stops following its procedures comes off the network until the issue is resolved.
Browse what's available
Live availability across the UAE, filtered by size, location, and temperature. Free estimate, no broker fees, no commitment.
A Cargoz Standard
How we verify every warehouse in our network
Booking warehouse space online means committing without ever stepping inside the building. To remove that gap, Cargoz runs every warehouse through a two-stage verification before it can take a single lead.
Documents verified against UAE registries
60+ on-site checks per warehouse
Re-verified on a rolling basis
The Process
Documents first, then a physical site visit
Photos and websites only show what the warehouse chooses to show. Cargoz cross-checks the paperwork against UAE registries first, then sends a representative to the facility for a full inspection. Both stages must clear before the warehouse joins the network, and either stage can stop the process at any point.
Step 1
Application
The warehouse signs up to list and uploads its documents.
Step 2
Document review
Legal documents are cross-checked against UAE registries, and self-declared operational details are captured
Step 3
On-site inspection
A Cargoz representative visits the facility and runs a checklist of 60 or more items.
Step 4
Approved & Listed
The facility is added to the network and re-checked on a rolling basis.
Stage One
The full set of papers we collect before any site visit
Five core documents and a self-declaration covering operations, storage capacity, pricing, and the warehouse's contact tree. The legal documents are cross-checked against UAE registries before the inspection is scheduled.
Trade License
Verifies legal entity & registered activity
VAT Certificate
Tax registration with UAE FTA
Manager Emirates ID
Must match the trade license signatory
Insurance Copy
Liability and warehouse coverage
Facility Photos
Exterior, entrance, and storage areas
Operational terms, the full storage offering, and a four-person contact tree, all captured in writing before the site visit takes place
Operations
- Working hours & 24/7 status
- Termination notice
- Vacating notice
- Price-revision notice
- Credit terms
- Minimum billing per PO
Storage & pricing
- Storage types offered
- Temperature ranges
- Indoor capacity (sqft)
- Door dimensions
- Max pallet weight
- Rate cards per type
- Handling rates & VAS
Contact tree
- Warehouse Manager
- Sales contact
- Operations contact
- Finance contact
- Each with name, phone, and email on file.
Stage Two
A Cargoz representative walks the floor and runs a scored checklist
Every item on the checklist is checked in person, photographed where relevant, and noted on a written report. Storage-specific checks run separately for each storage type the warehouse offers.
Inspection scope
60+
Checks per warehouse
Facility & Structure
Signage, ceiling height (≥6m), lighting, entry/exit clarity, covered loading area, fire extinguishers, office space
9 items
Yard & Access
Vehicle parking, clear path from gate to storage zone, lockable entry, emergency contact at gate, on-site representative during working hours
5 items
Safety & Security
CCTV cameras working, security personnel at entry, access register for people and vehicles, SIRA approval, fire alarm and sprinkler systems, expired-stock disposal process
8 items
Compliance & Operations
Insurance certificate on file, staff trained on receiving/dispatch, SOPs for inbound and outbound flows, pest control contract, food storage license (where applicable), IT setup, WMS access
16 items
Storage-Specific Checks
Rack space
Dock/ramp, forklifts, CBM count, WMS coverage
Bulk space
Aisle width, allocation system, dedicated POC
Chiller / Freezer
Temp monitoring, batch tracking, refrigerated dock
Lockable / Individual
24/7 access, A/C operation, permitted uses
Open yard
Surface, CCTV coverage, maneuvering room
Commercial Alignment
9 items
Per-PO invoicing confirmed, vacating procedure agreed, payment dates locked in writing. All signed off in person.
Scoring
Each item is checked off, photographed where relevant, and commented on. The completed report is filed with the warehouse's record and used for the listing decision.
What this means for you
Every warehouse on the platform has been physically inspected by Cargoz
2
Verification stages
60+
Inspection points
100%
Photographed on-site
Rolling
Re-verification
Verification doesn't end at onboarding
Cargoz re-checks every warehouse on a rolling basis. A warehouse that lets its paperwork lapse, allows the facility to deteriorate, or stops following its standard operating procedures comes off the network until the issue is resolved.