# Temporary Storage Facility

*Last updated: 2026-06-18*

> A temporary storage facility provides short-term buffering, consolidation, or pre-dispatch preparation for goods in transit, without the long-term custody commitment of a conventional warehouse.

A temporary storage facility provides short-term buffering, consolidation, or pre-dispatch preparation for goods in transit, without the long-term custody commitment of a conventional warehouse. Such facilities are commonly used at modal interchange points, during consolidation runs, or to bridge gaps between pre-carriage and main carriage. While the term overlaps with the customs concept of temporary storage, it is primarily an operational and logistics term referring to the physical facility or function rather than a defined legal status. Freight forwarders and contract logistics providers use these facilities to synchronise delivery schedules, tranship load carriers, and absorb bottlenecks in the transport chain.

**Source:** [https://www.flexport.com/glossary/temporary-storage/](https://www.flexport.com/glossary/temporary-storage/)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Temporary Storage Facility |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 100 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-18 |
| Source | https://www.flexport.com/glossary/temporary-storage/ |

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