When cocoa beans are bought and bulked, they are ready for transport and storage. Local storage and storage in the harbor of destination bring many issues for logistics. For example sustainable and safe storage conditions are important for the preservation of the quality of cocoa beans.
Sustainable warehousing is also about efficient use of space, waste management and efficient logistics. When thinking of sustainability in transport, some chocolate makers are experimenting with the use of sailing ships to reduce their environmental footprint.