Logistics Glossary

noun a formal speech

verb to speak or write to someone

• Please provide your current address for our records.
• Can you tell me where you live?
• Hey, what's your addy?
• We need to address the issue before it gets out of hand.

noun the reaching of a place or destination

• The arrival of the distinguished guests was met with great anticipation.
• I heard about your arrival at the party last night.
• Check out the new arrival in town, he's causing quite a stir.
• The arrival of spring always brings a sense of renewal and hope.

noun a railroad freight car with a roof and sliding doors on the sides

adjective relating to or characteristic of boxcars

• The boxcars were filled with goods and ready to be transported by train.
• We played a game of boxcars with the kids using cardboard boxes.
• Those boxcars are looking fresh, man.
• His mind was like a train of boxcars, each thought connected to the next.

noun goods or merchandise carried by a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle

• The cargo ship was loaded with containers full of goods bound for export.
• The cargo truck is coming to pick up the packages later today.
• I heard they're smuggling some illegal cargo in those crates.
• Her emotional baggage felt like a heavy cargo weighing her down.

verb Carrying is a present participle form of the verb 'carry', which means to support and move something from one place to another.

• The porter was seen carrying the heavy luggage for the guests.
• I saw Sarah carrying all her books to the library.
• I caught him carrying a bunch of cash in his pocket.
• She was carrying the weight of the world on her shoulders.

noun the action of consigning or delivering something

• The consignment of goods arrived at the warehouse for inspection.
• I'm picking up my consignment of clothes from the store later.
• I scored a sweet consignment of vintage records at the flea market.
• She viewed her new job as a consignment of opportunities waiting to be explored.

noun a group of vehicles or ships traveling together for mutual support and protection

verb to accompany or escort (a group of vehicles or ships) for protection or security

• The military convoy consisted of several armored vehicles and trucks.
• We followed the convoy of cars to the concert venue.
• The convoy of bikers rode together to the rally.
• The convoy of thoughts in his mind seemed to never end.

noun the arrangement of something across a space or area

• The distribution of goods to various retail stores is carefully managed by the logistics team.
• They're handling the distribution of the new merchandise to all the stores in the area.
• The distribution of the products is being taken care of by the shipping guys.
• The distribution of responsibilities within the team is crucial for smooth operation.

verb to bring a ship or boat into a dock; to fasten or tie up a vehicle or aircraft at a docking station

• The ship docked at the port after a long journey across the sea.
• We finally docked at the beach for a day of relaxation.
• Let's dock at the cafe for some coffee and snacks.
• Her emotions docked at a place of contentment after years of turmoil.

noun a place where ships are built, repaired, or stored

• The ship was repaired at the dockyard before setting sail again.
• I heard they're hiring at the dockyard for the summer.
• Let's meet up by the dockyard later, okay?
• Her mind was a busy dockyard, filled with thoughts coming and going constantly.

noun a place where someone or something is left or delivered

verb to deposit or deliver someone or something to a specific location

• I will need to drop off the documents at the office before 5 pm.
• Can you drop off the package at my house later?
• I'll drop off the books at your place tomorrow.
• She decided to drop off the project due to lack of interest.

noun baggage or other things that retard one's progress

• The traveler packed all of his impedimenta before embarking on the journey.
• I always have trouble fitting all of my impedimenta into my suitcase when I travel.
• I can't believe how much impedimenta she brings with her wherever she goes.
• Emotional baggage can be just as heavy as physical impedimenta when starting a new relationship.

noun equipment and supplies in military and commercial supply chains

• The military unit was well-equipped with the necessary materiel for their mission.
• Make sure you have all the materiel you need before heading out on your camping trip.
• I borrowed some extra materiel from my friend for the project.
• Her intellect and knowledge served as the materiel for her successful career in academia.

verb to surpass or exceed a limit or boundary

adjective experiencing a situation where demand exceeds supply or capacity

• The construction project is facing delays due to the issue of overrunning costs.
• The party went on for so long that it ended up overrunning into the early hours of the morning.
• I can't believe how quickly my schedule is overrunning today.
• Her emotions were overrunning, making it difficult for her to keep a calm demeanor.

noun a person or thing that is practical or capable of being done

adjective able to be done or put into practice; feasible

• It is important to consider all practicable options before making a decision.
• Let's try to come up with a practicable solution to this problem.
• We need to figure out a doable plan for the project.
• Finding a practicable path through the maze of obstacles was challenging.

noun a track or set of tracks made of steel rails along which passenger and freight trains run

• The railroad company announced plans to expand their network across the country.
• We took the railroad to get to the city for the weekend.
• Let's hop on the railroad and head downtown.
• The new policy is like laying down the tracks for a smoother railroad ahead.

noun a person who works on or is associated with a railroad

• The railroader was responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient operation of the train.
• My neighbor is a railroader and he loves working on the tracks.
• Being a railroader is tough work, but it pays well.
• She's a real railroader when it comes to negotiating deals in the business world.

noun a train or system of trains used for transporting goods or packages

• The railway express service was used to transport goods across long distances efficiently.
• I heard the railway express is the fastest way to ship packages.
• Let's hop on the railway express to get our stuff delivered quickly.
• His words were like a railway express, delivering his message with speed and precision.

noun a track or set of tracks made of steel rails along which passenger and freight trains run

• The railway system in this country is known for its efficiency and punctuality.
• Let's take the railway to get to the city center, it's much faster than driving.
• I heard there's a shortcut through the railway tracks, but it's risky.
• The railway of life can take us on unexpected journeys, full of twists and turns.

noun A person employed in or in charge of loading and unloading ships at port

• The stevedore carefully loaded the cargo onto the ship.
• The stevedore was heaving boxes onto the boat all day.
• That stevedore is a beast when it comes to moving heavy stuff.
• She was like a stevedore, effortlessly juggling multiple tasks at once.

noun the act or process of moving from one place to another

verb to pass through or across

• The city council approved a new transit system to improve public transportation.
• I usually take the bus for transit to work.
• Let's hop on the transit and head downtown.
• In life, we are all in transit towards our ultimate destination.

noun the action or process of moving goods or people from one place to another

verb to take or carry goods or people from one place to another

• The government is investing in improving public transport infrastructure.
• I usually take the bus to get around, it's the easiest transport option for me.
• Let's catch a ride with Mike, his car is the best transport in town.
• Music has the power to transport us to another place and time.

noun A person who drives a truck as a job

• The trucker delivered the goods to the warehouse on time.
• The trucker hauled the load across the country without any issues.
• That trucker is one tough cookie, always on the road no matter the weather.
• The trucker of knowledge delivered the wisdom of the ages to the eager students.

adjective not having the necessary provisions or resources

• The company was unprovided for the sudden increase in demand.
• I was unprovided with an umbrella when it started raining.
• She was totally unprovided for the surprise party her friends threw for her.
• His speech was unprovided with any compelling arguments.

verb past participle form of the verb 'unsupply', meaning to fail to provide or give something

adjective describing something that has not been provided or given

• Due to a logistical error, the store was unsupplied with the necessary inventory.
• Sorry, we're unsupplied with that item at the moment.
• We're totally unsupplied for the party tonight, we need to go shopping ASAP.
• His mind was unsupplied with the creativity needed to solve the problem.

noun articles of a specified kind for sale

verb to become aware of or conscious of

• The company specializes in importing and distributing electronic wares.
• I love browsing through all the kitchen wares at the store.
• Check out the new tech ware that just dropped!
• His smile was like a shining ware in a sea of darkness.

noun a person, place, thing, or idea

adjective describing word that modifies a noun or pronoun

adverb a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence

article a word that is used to specify a noun

• The train arrived dead on time, as scheduled.
• She always manages to be dead on time for our meetings.
• We need to be dead on time for the concert or we'll miss the opening act.
• His prediction was dead on time with the actual outcome of the event.

noun floating transport - a means of transportation that travels on water, such as a boat or ship

• The company invested in a new fleet of floating transport vessels to improve their logistics operations.
• We took a ride on a cool floating transport boat to get to the other side of the lake.
• Let's hop on that floating transport thingy and cruise around the river.
• Her thoughts were like floating transport, moving freely and effortlessly through different ideas.

noun A word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. In this case, 'operational chain' is a noun because it is a term used to describe a sequence of operations or steps in a process.

• The operational chain of command must be followed at all times in order to maintain efficiency.
• Make sure you follow the operational chain or you'll get in trouble.
• You gotta stick to the operational chain if you want things to run smoothly.
• The operational chain is like a well-oiled machine, each part working together seamlessly.

adjective relating to or situated on a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle

adverb onto a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle

• The new employee was quickly onboarded to the company's procedures and policies.
• I'll make sure to onboard you properly so you know what to do.
• Let's get you onboarded ASAP so we can start working together.
• I need to onboard all the information before I can make a decision.

adjective relating to or constituting an addition; supplementary

• The accessorial charges for shipping were clearly outlined in the contract.
• I didn't realize there were accessorial fees for using the gym facilities.
• I got hit with some unexpected accessorial costs when I bought the car.
• She always adds accessorial details to her stories to make them more interesting.

noun a person who is coming or arriving

adjective coming or arriving

• The advehent of new technology has greatly improved our efficiency in the workplace.
• I heard the advehent of a new coffee shop in town is causing quite a buzz.
• Did you see the advehent of that new dance move? It's all over social media now.
• The advehent of spring brings new life and colors to the world.

noun the act of hiring or chartering a vessel for transportation of goods

• The affreightment contract outlined the terms of transporting the goods by sea.
• The affreightment agreement was signed for shipping the cargo overseas.
• We got the affreightment deal sorted for moving the products across the ocean.
• The affreightment of responsibilities onto her shoulders was a heavy burden to bear.