The major types of warehouse are: manufacturer, bonded, public, and departmental.
- Manufacturer warehouse is used by manufacturers for storing raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods.
- Bonded warehouse is used for storing imported goods until the import duties are paid or the goods are re-exported.
- Public warehouse is available to the public for storing goods and is often used by businesses that need to store their inventory.
- Departmental warehouse is used by retailers or wholesalers to store their inventory for sale.