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What Is a Public Warehouse?

Understand how Public Warehouses fit into the supply chain

A public warehouse is a warehouse storage option run by a third party that can be rented for long-term or short-term needs. Public warehouses are a viable option when dealing with seasonal surges or temporary warehousing needs. They can often provide a variety of services including cross-docking, freight consolidation, in-house trucking, MIS/EDI, pick/pack, performance reports and more.

See also Multi-client Warehouse