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Warehouse
A warehouse stores goods, materials or merchandise and may also support distribution or shipping.
A warehouse is a building used to store goods, materials or merchandise. Warehouses can also support distribution and shipping activities.
Warehouse space may be refrigerated or nonrefrigerated. The use label alone does not tell a manager which storage conditions or equipment a particular occupant needs.
Source: EIA CBECS: Warehouse and Storage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a warehouse always refrigerated?
No. EIA distinguishes refrigerated warehouses from nonrefrigerated warehouses and distribution or shipping centers. The actual stored materials and facility systems determine the storage conditions provided.
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