Over 70 years guaranteeing quality and safety
We are a family-owned company with a long-standing track record in the nuts sector and food logistics.
Our bonded warehouse combines experience, technology, and a dedicated team committed to quality and transparency.
Key highlights:
- Official authorization as a bonded warehouse.
- Modern facilities in Reus.
- Administrative team with extensive customs expertise.
- International clients who trust us year after year.
Strategic bonded warehouses for your business
Cost savings
Postpone taxes and duties until the goods are distributed
Full flexibility
Manage inventories and dispatches according to real demand
OAS certified security
Protection and control of goods guaranteed
Strategic location
20 km from the Port of Tarragona, speeding up imports and exports.
Logistics optimization
Consolidate, label and prepare orders directly from the warehouse
Contact us
Do you have any questions about how our bonded warehouses can help you optimize your international logistics? Our team will be happy to advise you.
We take care of everything, so you can focus on your business
Receipt of goods: Safe and controlled arrival under customs regulations
Strategic storage: secure and flexible space near the port.
Personalized management: inventory control, labeling and order preparation.
Efficient dispatch: to the local or international market without complications.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bonded Warehouses
What is a bonded warehouse?
It is a facility authorized by the Customs Administration where goods can be stored under fiscal control before being nationalized or re-exported.
What is a bonded warehouse used for?
It allows inventory management, postponement of duty payments, and efficient, secure preparation for international distribution.
Who can use a bonded warehouse?
Importers, exporters, and logistics operators who need to store goods under customs control before final clearance.
What types of goods can be stored?
Virtually any type of goods subject to customs control, including industrial products, food, textiles, machinery, and more, provided they comply with current regulations.
Are taxes paid when goods enter the warehouse?
No. Duties and taxes are deferred until the goods are released to the domestic market or exported.
What are the advantages of using a bonded warehouse near the port?
It streamlines international import and distribution, reduces transit times, and minimizes logistics costs.
What documentation is required to store goods?
Basic customs documentation is required, such as the import declaration and commercial invoices, depending on the type of goods.
How long can goods remain in the warehouse?
It depends on customs regulations and the type of warehouse, but goods can typically remain for several months under fiscal control.
What is the AEO certification and why is it important?
The Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) certification guarantees the security and quality of logistics operations. It streamlines customs procedures and builds trust with international partners.
Does the bonded warehouse guarantee the safety of goods?
Yes. Warehouses are monitored, secured, and comply with strict safety standards to protect goods from theft, damage, or loss.
Can goods be consolidated or prepared in the warehouse?
Yes, many warehouses allow additional logistics operations such as goods consolidation, labeling, or order preparation before final dispatch.
What’s the difference between a bonded warehouse and a conventional warehouse?
A bonded warehouse is regulated by the Customs Administration and allows for deferred taxes and duties, whereas a conventional warehouse does not offer this fiscal benefit.
Can goods be exported directly from the bonded warehouse?
Yes, goods can be re-exported without nationalization, streamlining international logistics.
How does a bonded warehouse help optimize the supply chain?
It enables better planning of goods inflow and outflow, reduces transit times, and minimizes financial and logistical costs.
Why choose Joan Escoda to manage bonded warehouses?
Because of our strategic location near the Port of Tarragona, our logistics expertise, and our AEO certification, which ensure security, efficiency, and regulatory compliance in every operation.
Guarantees of our bonded warehouse
Authorized Economic Operator certified for Customs Simplification, Protection and Security under number ES AEOF 09000011.
Being AEO-certified benefits not only the company, but also the clients who work with it, because:
Products go through fewer controls and reach their destination faster.
Procedures are faster and more secure.
Lower risk of delays or customs incidents.
The company can operate with advantages across the European Union.
Visit the official EOS program page:
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Our operations are certified by Lloyd’s Register Quality under the UNE-ISO 9001 standard.
Our services
Storage
Storage: we have three types of storage in order to optimally preserve your product, controlling the temperature and humidity of each space at all times.
- 22500 m3 of regular storage.
- 11975 m3 of cold room storage, the product is stored at a constant temperature of between 6 and 8 ºC and a relative humidity between 60-65%.
Logistics services
- We take care of hiring transport (refrigerated or regular) on your behalf so that your product can be anywhere in Europe in 48 hours.
- We work with the main logistics companies to be able to respond quickly to any demand from them.
- Logistics Partnerships to be able to optimize the entire logistics chain.
- We take care of customs formalities.
- Loading/unloading containers.
- Palletizing goods.
- Tagging.
- Stock control.
- Order preparation.
- Exports.
- Operations under customs control.
Handling services
- Repelled.
- Aflatoxin reduction processes.
- Selection.
- Industrialized.
- Lamias.
- Sticks.
- Pimples.
- Flour.
- Toast.
- Packaged.
- Calibrated.
- Manipulated.
- Repackaged.
- Reprocessed.
- Tagging.
Laboratory services
- Aflatoxins.
- Humidity.
- Peroxides.
- Acidity.
- Quality control.
- Other production specifications.
- Microbiological analyses.
Complementary services
- Computerized storage control system.
- Personal access via web.
- Inventory and product movement control through the website.
- Legal consultation in customs matters.