Timber, pipe or cartons? Here's how cantilever, telescopic cantilever and CTU racking actually differ, plus a quick table to match your stock, handling method and rotation to the right system.

Walk into any warehouse and you'll find at least one type of racking. But walk into five different warehouses and you'll often find five different systems — because the right racking solution depends entirely on what you're storing, how you pick it, and how your space is configured. Choosing the wrong system is an expensive mistake. Too much capacity and you've overcapitalised. Too little and you'll face congestion, picking errors, and safety risks within 12 months. This guid