Stowage (noun)

1. The act or process of stowing something, especially cargo on a ship.
2. The space or room for stowing something, especially cargo on a ship.

Origin:

Mid 17th century (in the sense "the act of stowing"): from the verb stow, reinforced by dutch stuwage.

Examples:

1. The crew struggled with the stowage of the heavy containers on deck.
2. The ship had a large stowage capacity for its size.
3. The stowage of the precious artifacts was carefully managed by the museum.
4. Proper stowage is crucial for the safety of the ship and its crew.
5. The stowage area was filled with boxes of different sizes and shapes.