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[Logistics terms](https://safeandsecure.in/answers/glossary/) · Logistics terms

# What does Godown mean in logistics?

Short answer

The common Indian term for a warehouse or storage shed, from simple covered sheds to modern facilities.

Used for everything from a distributor’s stock room to a large leased warehouse. For GST, each godown used for business must be declared as an additional place of business in the registration. Ask our desk how this applies to your consignment.

Period: General definition. Data as of 29 Sep 2026. [How we count](https://safeandsecure.in/facts/)

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## The numbers behind this answer

**Also called**: godam, warehouse

**Category**: Warehousing

**Related terms**: WMS (warehouse management system), Depot, Bonded warehouse, 3PL (third-party logistics)

## Sources

1. [SSL logistics glossary](https://safeandsecure.in/glossary/#godown)

Period: General definition. Data as of 29 Sep 2026.

## Related questions

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## On this site

- [Logistics glossary](https://safeandsecure.in/glossary/#godown)
- [Godown: related page](https://safeandsecure.in/services/warehousing/)

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