# Controlled Access Warehouse

*Last updated: 2026-06-23*

> A controlled access warehouse differs from an open storage facility in one fundamental respect: entry is strictly limited to authorized personnel, every goods movement is fully documented, and physical security measures such as airlock entries, CCTV, and electronic access control are standard practice.

A controlled access warehouse differs from an open storage facility in one fundamental respect: entry is strictly limited to authorized personnel, every goods movement is fully documented, and physical security measures such as airlock entries, CCTV, and electronic access control are standard practice. This setup is particularly relevant for bonded warehouses, high-value cargo, and hazardous materials, where inventory losses, theft, or unauthorized removal would carry legal or financial consequences. It should not be confused with the bonded warehouse as a customs regime – controlled access is a physical and organizational characteristic that applies regardless of a facility's customs status.

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| Property | Value |
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| Term | Controlled Access Warehouse |
| Language | EN |
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| Last updated | 2026-06-23 |
| Source | https://www.logisticsglossary.net/controlled-access-warehouse |

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