Warehousing refers to the systematic process of receiving, storing, protecting, handling, and dispatching goods at different points in the supply chain until they are required for production, distribution, or final consumption. In international marketing logistics, warehousing becomes especially important because goods often travel across long distances and through several countries before reaching customers. A warehouse provides a planned location where products can be stored safely and made available at the right time, in the right quantity, and at the right place. Thus, warehousing acts as an essential link between production, transportation, distribution, and consumption in global markets. The basic concept of warehousing has changed considerably with the development of modern logistics. Traditionally, warehouses were mainly considered storage facilities where goods were kept until they were sold. Modern warehousing, however, is much broader. It includes inventory management, order processing, packaging, labelling, consolidation, sorting, cross-docking, quality inspection, and information management. In international logistics, warehouses may be located near manufacturing centres, ports, airports, distribution hubs, border points, or major consumer markets. Their location and design are determined by factors such as transportation costs, customer demand, customs requirements, market size, and the nature of products. One of the primary functions of warehousing is storage. Production and consumption do not always take place at the same time or location. Manufacturers may produce goods in large quantities, while customers purchase them in smaller quantities and at different times. Warehousing bridges this time gap by keeping products available until they are needed. In international marketing, this function is particularly significant because seasonal demand, long transportation distances, and uncertain delivery schedules can make immediate supply difficult. Another important function is inventory