On the basis of Type of Commodities Stored

a. General Warehouses: These are ordinary warehouses used for storage of most of foodgrains, fertilizers, etc.

b. Special Commodity Warehouses: These are warehouses, which are specially constructed for the storage of specific commodities like cotton, tobacco, wool and petroleum products.

c. Refrigerated Warehouses: These are warehouses in which temperature is maintained as per requirements and are meant for such perishable commodities as vegetables, fruits, fish, eggs and meat.

1.3.1. Warehousing in India

Central Warehousing Corporation (CWC)

CWC was established as a statutory body in 1957. It provides safe and reliable storage facilities for about 120 agricultural and industrial commodities.