Warehouse Storage in South Essex Serving Basildon, Chelmsford, Southend, and Beyond
Our warehouse in Grays, Essex sits at the western edge of South Essex on the M25, the A13, and within reach of the A127 and A12 corridors that run through the county. Basildon is 12 miles and 20 minutes away. Chelmsford is 27 miles and 34 minutes. Southend is accessible via the A127 or A13. For businesses across South Essex that need commercial warehouse space, import storage, or logistics support, our site provides a well-connected, flexible, and cost-effective solution.
- Basildon 12 miles, 20 minutes - Chelmsford 27 miles, 34 minutes
- Flexible warehouse space from 2,000 to 20,000 sqft, contracts from 1 month
- 2.5 miles from Tilbury Port with same-day container devanning available
- M25 J30/31, A13, and A127 access across Essex and into London
- Forklift, labour team, and haulage partner network on-site
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South Essex - A County That Needs Good Warehouse Connections
South Essex is a commercially active county with a mix of industrial estates, distribution operations, retail parks, and growing ecommerce businesses spread across the Basildon corridor, the A127 route into Southend, and the A12 up to Chelmsford and beyond. Businesses across South Essex face a common challenge in finding warehouse space that is well-connected, flexible, and close enough to their operation to be practical without paying London prices or committing to long industrial leases.
Our Grays Site Is Where South Essex, East London, and the M25 Meet
Our site in Grays sits at the point where South Essex, East London, and the M25 converge. It is the closest commercial warehousing operation to the whole of South Essex that also has direct port access, M25 access, and A13 access into London. For a South Essex business with goods moving through Tilbury, customers in London, or a supply chain that touches the national road network, our location covers all of those requirements from one site.
How Far Are We From South Essex Towns and Locations?
We are based in Grays, RM17 at the western end of Essex, directly on the A13 and M25. Here are the drive times from key South Essex locations to our site in normal traffic.
| Location | Distance | Drive time |
|---|---|---|
| Basildon | 12 miles | Approx. 20 minutes via A13/A176 |
| Brentwood | 13 miles | Approx. 22 minutes via A13/A127 |
| Billericay | 16 miles | Approx. 26 minutes via A176/A129 |
| Wickford | 17 miles | Approx. 25 minutes via A13/A129 |
| Chelmsford | 27 miles | Approx. 34 minutes via A13/A130 |
| Southend-on-Sea | 28 miles | Approx. 38 minutes via A13 |
All times are approximate and based on normal traffic conditions.
Warehousing and Logistics Services Available for South Essex Businesses
All of our warehousing and logistics services are available from our Grays site. For South Essex businesses, we are close enough to be practical and well-connected enough to handle whatever your supply chain requires. All services run from one site — no transfers between facilities.
Flexible and Short-Term Warehouse Space for South Essex - From 1 Month
Space from 2,000 to 20,000 sqft on contracts from one month. For South Essex businesses that need overflow storage, project space, or a fast flexible solution without a long lease, this is the most direct answer.
Container Devanning Near Tilbury - Closer Than Any Warehouse in Basildon or Chelmsford
For South Essex businesses importing goods through Tilbury Port, our site is 2.5 miles from the port gate far closer than any warehouse in Basildon or Chelmsford. Containers received, unloaded, and goods stored or dispatched the same day.
Bulky Goods Fulfilment for South Essex Brands With Essex Costs And National Delivery
Pick, pack, and dispatch for furniture, appliances, garden goods, mattresses, and large electricals. For South Essex ecommerce brands and distributors, our site provides fulfilment infrastructure with M25 and A13 access for London delivery and A127 and A12 access back into Essex.
Last Mile Warehousing for South Essex With Dispatch Across Essex, London, and Kent
Stock held at our Grays site and dispatched same or next day across Essex, into London, and down into Kent via the Dartford crossing. For South Essex businesses with customers spread across Essex and London, our location covers the whole area from a single holding point.
Full details on last mile warehousing for London, Essex, and Kent
Project and Call-Off Storage for South Essex Contractors and Developers
Off-site storage for construction, BTR, and fit-out projects across South Essex. Goods received and held at our Grays site, released to project sites in Basildon, Chelmsford, Southend, and beyond on instruction.
Satellite Warehouse for South Essex Distribution - Overnight In, Next Day Out
For businesses with a warehouse outside Essex that need a South Essex distribution point, covering both the county and London from one location, our Grays site works as a satellite hub. Overnight deliveries received, dispatched into Essex and London the following morning via the A13, A127, and M25.
Full details on satellite warehouse and South East distribution
Who We Work With Across South Essex
South Essex businesses that use our warehousing services come from across the county and across a range of sectors. The common thread is a need for a well-connected, flexible warehouse partner that does not require a long lease or a minimum volume commitment.
Importers and Distributors Receiving Goods Through Tilbury Port
Importers and distributors whose goods arrive through Tilbury Port and need a nearby holding point before distribution across Essex and into London. Our site is the closest practical warehousing option to Tilbury for the whole of South Essex.
Ecommerce Brands Selling Bulky Goods to South Essex and London Customers
Ecommerce brands selling furniture, garden products, appliances, and large electricals to customers across Essex and the wider South East. Stock held in Grays dispatched via the A13 and A127 into the South Essex customer base.
Construction and Fit-Out Contractors Working Across the South Essex Development Corridor
Construction and fit-out contractors working on projects across Basildon, Chelmsford, and the South Essex development corridor, who need off-site storage with reliable phased delivery to site.
Businesses Relocating or Expanding Across South Essex
Businesses that have outgrown their current premises or are moving location across South Essex and need short-term warehouse space while their permanent arrangements are confirmed. Contracts from one month, ready within days.
Why Our Grays Location Works for the Whole of South Essex
Location is everything in distribution. Our site in Grays sits at the junction of the road, port, and logistics routes that serve South Essex giving businesses across the county a single, well-connected warehouse partner.
The A13 - The Primary Logistics Artery Running Through South Essex
The A13 runs from central London through East London, past our site in Grays, and continues east along the South Essex coast through Basildon, Southend, and beyond. It is the primary logistics artery for the county. Our site sits directly on this route which means goods moving between any point on the A13 corridor and London pass within minutes of our site.
A127 Access Into Mid-Essex - Basildon, Wickford, Rayleigh, and Southend
The A127 connects Grays and the Thurrock area to Basildon, Wickford, Rayleigh, and Southend via a fast, well-maintained route through mid-Essex. For businesses along this corridor, our site is straightforward to reach and practical for regular stock movements.
M25 for National Connectivity To North, South, East, and West
The M25 at junctions 30 and 31 gives South Essex businesses using our site direct access to the national motorway network going north to the Midlands, west to Hertfordshire and the Home Counties, south via the Dartford crossing into Kent. For businesses distributing nationally from a South Essex base, our location provides that national connection.
Tilbury Port - Closer Than Any Other Essex Warehouse to the Port Gate
For South Essex importers, our site is closer to Tilbury Port than any warehouse in Basildon, Chelmsford, or Southend. Container imports can be received at our site the same day they are released from the port, stored securely, and dispatched back into South Essex or London on instruction.
Unit 53, Tower Road, Globe Industrial Estate, Grays, Essex RM17 6ST
Warehouse Storage in South Essex - Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions from businesses across Basildon, Chelmsford, Southend, and the wider South Essex area about our commercial warehouse storage and logistics services in Grays, Essex.
How far is your warehouse from Basildon?
12 miles and approximately 20 minutes via the A13 and A176 in normal traffic.
How far is your warehouse from Chelmsford?
27 miles and approximately 34 minutes via the A13 and A130 in normal traffic.
Do you cover the whole of South Essex?
Yes. From our site in Grays, we have practical reach across Basildon, Brentwood, Billericay, Wickford, Chelmsford, Southend, and the wider South Essex area via the A13, A127, and A12 road network.
Can you receive container imports for South Essex businesses?
Yes. Our site is 2.5 miles from Tilbury Port and significantly closer than any warehouse in Basildon or Chelmsford. Containers are received, unloaded, and goods stored or dispatched the same day. See our container devanning service for full details.
What is the minimum contract term?
One month. Contracts run month-to-month after that unless a fixed term is agreed.
Do you deliver to project sites across South Essex?
Yes. We arrange delivery to construction sites, BTR developments, hotel projects, and commercial premises across South Essex via our haulage partner network. For phased project deliveries, see our call-off storage and project logistics service.
Can you dispatch to South Essex customers from your warehouse?
Yes. The A13 and A127 give us practical same-day and next-day delivery reach across South Essex. For businesses wanting stock held at our site and dispatched to Essex customers, see our last mile warehousing service.
Explore Our Other Warehousing and Logistics Services
Looking for a specific service from our Grays site? We offer container devanning near Tilbury and London Gateway, bulky goods fulfilment, call-off storage for construction and hotel projects, last mile warehousing across Essex and London, and satellite distribution all from our single site in Grays, serving the whole of South Essex.
Or browse our warehousing and logistics case studies to see the real operations we have delivered from our Grays site.
Tell us your South Essex warehousing requirement
We respond to every enquiry within 2 hours on working days, Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm.