Nautical Term: Shed (also see warehouse)
Definition of Shed (also see warehouse)
A covered structure designed for the temporary reception, delivery, consolidation, distribution, and storage of cargo. Notably, a shed is typically used for shorter-term storage, whereas a warehouse is usually associated with longer-term storage.
For instance, a fruit distribution company might use a shed for sorting and packaging newly arrived fruit, before distributing it to retailers.
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