Emphasizes the action of packing or organizing items, not the place where they are kept.

Action Oriented

Refers to both the process and the service of arranging items systematically.

Task Involved

Highlights the physical space or area designed for keeping things.

Stowage areas can be disorganized, unlike the act of stowing, which implies order.

Focuses on how much can be stored rather than the process of storing itself.

Commonly used when referring to storage in transportation modes, like cars and ships.