Warehouse

A warehouse is a building for storing goods. Warehouses are used by manufacturers, importers, exporters, wholesalers, transport businesses, customs, etc. For a warehouse to function efficiently, the facility must be properly slotted.

They are usually large plain buildings, often in industrial parks on the outskirts of cities, towns, or villages.

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