Q.What is cold storage warehouse ?

A cold storage warehouse is a refrigerated warehouse maintained at a low, controlled temperature to preserve perishable goods and prevent their spoilage.

Warehousing means holding goods safely from the time of production until they are needed for sale or use. Among the different types of warehouses in the TN HSC Class-11 Commerce syllabus, a cold storage warehouse meets a special need: many goods lose quality or rot quickly at ordinary room temperature.

Key points about a cold storage warehouse:

• It is fitted with refrigeration/cooling equipment so the inside temperature can be kept low and controlled.
• It is meant for perishable goods — fruits, vegetables, flowers, fish, meat, eggs, milk and dairy products, and temperature-sensitive medicines and vaccines. …