Boksera Shelving
Paraguay’s Industrial Growth & High-Density Warehousing Demands
Paraguay has positioned itself as a critical logistical and agro-industrial corridor in the Mercosur region. Backed by key river ports along the Paraguay-Paraná Waterway (Hidrovía) such as Villeta, San Antonio, and Asunción, the nation functions as a primary transit hub. The rapid expansion of local manufacturing under the Maquila Regime, alongside surging exports of agricultural commodities, beef, and processed foods, has triggered unprecedented demand for efficient, high-volume warehousing space.
For industries dealing with homogenous products, high-density storage is no longer just an option—it is a vital operational necessity. Traditional selective racking systems, while versatile, consume up to 50-60% of floor space in access aisles. In key trade zones like Ciudad del Este and logistics clusters around Mariano Roque Alonso, real estate costs and temperature-controlled storage overheads dictate that operators maximize every cubic meter of storage.
Why Drive-In and Drive-Through Racking Systems?
Drive-In and Drive-Through racking systems represent the ultimate structural configuration for high-density storage. By allowing forklifts to drive directly into the racking bays, these systems eliminate dedicated cross-aisles, consolidating up to 75% more pallet positions within the same building envelope compared to standard selective racks.
- Drive-In Racking (LIFO - Last-In, First-Out): Features a single access lane. Forklifts enter and exit from the same side. This system is exceptionally well-suited for seasonal storage, cold storage of meats, and batch-produced goods with long shelf lives.
- Drive-Through Racking (FIFO - First-In, First-Out): Features access entry points on both sides of the racking block. Pallets are loaded from one side and retrieved from the opposite. This configuration is essential for food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries where strict batch control and inventory rotation are critical.
