The textbook is a short course on the technology of storage and transportation of consumer goods, knowledge of which is necessary in the practical activities of commodity experts and specialists of various trade organizations. It provides features of the classification of goods by shelf life, factors ensuring the preservation of the quality and quantity of goods, conditions, methods of storage and transportation of consumer goods. The textbook is intended for students of economic faculties of universities, including students studying in the specialty 351100 “Commodity Science and Expertise goods", and will also be useful to commodity specialists.