Joyner Warehousing — Storage Terms
1. Purpose
These Storage Terms ("Terms") govern the specific terms and conditions applicable to the storage of Customer inventory at Joyner Transportation & Logistic Services LLC's ("Joyner," "we," "us," or "our") warehousing facilities. These Terms supplement and are incorporated into the Joyner Warehousing Agreement. In the event of a conflict between these Terms and the Warehousing Agreement, the Warehousing Agreement controls.
2. Storage Space Allocation
Joyner allocates storage space to Customers based on the inventory profile and space requirements set forth in the applicable service order. Storage space is allocated on a shared-facility basis — Customer does not have exclusive rights to specific physical locations within Joyner's facility unless a dedicated space arrangement is expressly agreed in a service order and priced accordingly.
Joyner reserves the right to relocate Customer inventory within its facility at any time for operational reasons, including space optimization, safety compliance, and facility maintenance. Joyner will use reasonable efforts to minimize disruption to Customer inventory during any relocation and will update inventory location records in the WMS accordingly.
3. Storage Fees
Storage fees are charged based on the storage model specified in the applicable service order, which may include:
- Pallet-based storage: Charged per pallet position occupied per month (or fraction thereof), based on a monthly snapshot of inventory on hand
- Square footage storage: Charged per square foot of allocated floor space per month
- Cubic footage storage: Charged per cubic foot of inventory on hand per month
- Per-unit storage: Charged per SKU unit stored per month, applicable to pick-and-pack fulfillment arrangements
The applicable storage rate is set forth in the service order or rate schedule. Minimum monthly storage charges may apply as specified in the service order. Storage fees are invoiced monthly in arrears based on actual inventory on hand during the billing period.
4. Receiving & Inbound Handling Fees
Inbound receiving fees are charged for the receipt, unloading, inspection, and put-away of Customer inventory shipments. Standard receiving fees are charged per pallet, per carton, or per unit as specified in the service order. Additional receiving charges may apply for:
- Shipments that arrive without advance shipping notifications (ASNs) or with ASNs that do not match the actual shipment
- Non-palletized or floor-loaded shipments requiring manual unloading
- Shipments requiring special handling, sorting, counting, or re-palletizing upon receipt
- Shipments arriving outside of scheduled receiving hours
- Shipments exceeding the scheduled appointment size by more than 10%
5. Minimum Storage Periods
Unless otherwise specified in the service order, a minimum storage period of one (1) full calendar month applies to all inventory received at Joyner's facility. Inventory received and released within the same calendar month will be charged for one full month of storage at the applicable rate. There is no pro-rating of storage fees for partial months of storage, except for inventory received in the final week of a calendar month, which may be charged at Joyner's discretion at a half-month rate.
6. Long-Term Storage
Inventory stored at Joyner's facility for more than six (6) consecutive months is considered long-term storage and may be subject to a long-term storage surcharge as specified in the service order or rate schedule. Joyner will notify Customer at least thirty (30) days before applying any long-term storage surcharge. Long-term storage surcharges are designed to encourage efficient inventory turnover and ensure equitable use of shared warehouse space.
7. Inventory Turnover Expectations
Joyner's warehousing facilities are designed for active inventory management, not indefinite storage. Customer is expected to maintain reasonable inventory turnover consistent with normal business operations. Joyner reserves the right to notify Customer of inventory that has been inactive (no inbound or outbound activity) for more than ninety (90) consecutive days and to assess additional storage fees or request removal of chronically inactive inventory.
8. Storage Environment
Joyner's standard warehousing facilities provide:
- Ambient temperature storage, generally maintained between 50°F and 85°F under normal operating conditions, subject to seasonal variation
- Standard commercial warehouse humidity levels
- Sprinkler fire suppression systems in compliance with applicable fire codes
- Security monitoring including perimeter fencing, access controls, and CCTV surveillance
- Pest control services on a scheduled basis
Joyner does not guarantee specific temperature or humidity ranges for standard storage. Temperature-sensitive, climate-controlled, or refrigerated/frozen storage is available only where specifically agreed in a service order and is subject to applicable surcharges. Customers storing temperature-sensitive goods without a written temperature-control arrangement assume full risk of damage resulting from normal warehouse temperature or humidity variation.
9. Facility Access & Security
Joyner maintains reasonable security measures at its warehousing facilities, including:
- Controlled access entry with badge or key card systems for authorized personnel
- Perimeter security fencing where applicable
- CCTV surveillance of facility interior and exterior
- Scheduled security patrols or monitoring
Customer access to Joyner's facility is by appointment only during normal business hours. Customers and their representatives must sign in at the facility office, present valid photo identification, wear any required safety equipment (hard hat, safety vest, steel-toed boots), and be escorted by a Joyner team member while in the warehouse. Joyner reserves the right to deny access to any person who does not comply with facility safety and security requirements.
10. Inventory Reporting
Joyner provides Customers with access to inventory reports through Joyner's WMS customer portal or via scheduled email reports, as agreed in the service order. Standard inventory reports include current on-hand quantities by SKU and location. Customer is responsible for reviewing inventory reports and reporting any discrepancies to Joyner within ten (10) business days of the report date. Cycle counts and physical inventory audits may be arranged upon request at applicable rates.
11. Space Modifications & Expansion
If Customer's storage needs increase beyond the space allocation set forth in the service order, Customer must notify Joyner at least five (5) business days in advance of the anticipated increase. Joyner will use commercially reasonable efforts to accommodate increased storage needs, subject to available capacity. Joyner cannot guarantee the availability of additional storage space and is not liable for any loss or inconvenience resulting from inability to accommodate storage capacity increases on short notice.
12. Abandoned Inventory
Inventory that remains at Joyner's facility for more than thirty (30) days following termination of the Warehousing Agreement, or inventory that Customer has expressly abandoned in writing, may be treated as abandoned goods. Joyner will provide written notice to Customer before treating inventory as abandoned. If Customer does not arrange for removal within fifteen (15) days of the abandonment notice, Joyner may, at its option: (a) continue to store the goods and charge storage fees at the applicable rate; (b) dispose of the goods at Customer's expense; or (c) sell the goods at public or private sale and apply proceeds to outstanding charges owed by Customer, with any surplus remitted to Customer.
13. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Georgia. Disputes are subject to the Joyner Arbitration & Dispute Resolution Policy.
14. Contact
Storage inquiries: warehousing@myjoyner.com | Joyner Transportation & Logistic Services LLC | Atlanta, Georgia.