
The shed on a wharf is designed to protect cargoes from weather damage and is used only for short-term storage. Warehouses operated by private firms house goods for longer periods.
Found on
http://www.aapa-ports.org/Industry/content.cfm?ItemNumber=1063

A place approved by HM Revenue & Customs for the deposit of imported goods that have not been assigned to a Customs approved treatment or use and/or the temporary deposit of goods intended for export.
Found on
http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20546
No exact match found.