Logistics Terminology

noun a service that delivers packages or mail quickly by air

adjective relating to or using air transportation for express delivery

• The company offers air express services for urgent deliveries.
• I always use air express when I need something delivered quickly.
• Let's ship it via air express to get it there in a flash.
• His words were like air express, delivering the message straight to the heart.

noun a method of transporting goods or passengers by aircraft, especially when compared to other methods of transport such as shipping or road transport

• The company decided to use airfreight to expedite the delivery of the perishable goods.
• We're sending the package by airfreight to make sure it gets there on time.
• Let's airfreight this package so it gets there ASAP.
• Her words seemed to airfreight straight to his heart, leaving a lasting impact.

noun the act of reaching a destination or goal

verb to reach a destination or goal

• The train is scheduled to arrive at 3:00 PM.
• I'll arrive at the party around 8:00.
• Let's dip before the cops arrive.
• Success will arrive when you least expect it.

noun the mass or magnitude of something large

verb to gather or be gathered in large quantities

adjective being large in quantity or size

• The company decided to purchase the bulk of their supplies from a wholesale distributor.
• I bought most of my groceries in bulk to save money.
• Let's get the snacks in bulk so we don't run out during the movie marathon.
• She handled the bulk of the workload while her coworker was on vacation.

noun a person or company that provides food and drink for events or gatherings

• The caterer provided a wide selection of appetizers for the event.
• We hired a caterer for the party so we wouldn't have to cook.
• The caterer really knows how to whip up some tasty grub.
• The caterer of emotions, she knew exactly what to serve to uplift everyone's spirits.

noun A person or company to whom goods or documents are officially sent, usually as part of a commercial agreement.

• The consignee must provide a valid identification document to receive the package.
• Make sure the consignee is available to pick up the delivery.
• Tell the consignee to be ready to grab the package.
• The consignee of our dreams is someone who always appreciates our gifts.

verb to hold or have within; to include or encompass

• The box is designed to contain fragile items during shipping.
• Make sure the Tupperware can contain all the leftovers.
• I can't believe the party contained so many cool people.
• His emotions were difficult to contain after hearing the news.

noun a person or company that is in the business of transporting packages or documents from one place to another

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• The courier delivered the important documents to the client on time.
• Hey, did the courier drop off that package yet?
• I'll just have the courier swing by and pick it up.
• Her words were like a courier, delivering messages of hope and encouragement.

verb to cause to be late or behind schedule

• The company is delaying the release of the new product due to production issues.
• They're delaying the party until next weekend because of the bad weather forecast.
• The teacher keeps delaying the test, it's so annoying.
• By delaying the decision, you're just prolonging the inevitable.

noun a person who delivers or a vehicle used for delivering goods

verb to bring or transport something to a specific location or person

adjective describing something related to the act of delivering

adverb describing how something is delivered

• The courier will deliver the package to your doorstep by noon.
• I'll make sure to deliver the goods to you personally.
• I promise to deliver the stuff to your place ASAP.
• Her speech was so powerful, it truly delivered a strong message.

noun a person or thing that delivers or rescues

• The deliverer arrived promptly with the package.
• The delivery guy showed up right on time with the package.
• The delivery dude came through with the package right on schedule.
• She saw him as her deliverer, bringing hope and joy into her life.

noun a formal speech or address

• The delivery of the goods was delayed due to unforeseen circumstances.
• I'm expecting a delivery from the postman today.
• Let's order some food for delivery, I'm too lazy to cook.
• The delivery of her speech was flawless, captivating the audience.

noun a warehouse or storehouse

• The depot is where all the goods are stored before distribution.
• Let's meet at the depot to pick up our supplies.
• I heard there's a secret party happening at the depot tonight.
• His mind was like a depot, filled with memories waiting to be unpacked.

noun the place to which someone or something is going or being sent

• The traveler carefully researched their destination before booking their flight.
• I can't wait to see where our destination takes us on this road trip!
• Let's bounce to our next destination and explore some new spots.
• Education is the key to reaching your destination in life.

noun a written message sent quickly

verb to send off to a destination or for a purpose

• The manager dispatched the urgent report to the CEO for review.
• I'll dispatch the package to your address as soon as possible.
• Let's dispatch this task and move on to the next one.
• His quick thinking dispatched any doubts about his abilities.

verb to give out or deliver something to a number of people

• The company plans to distribute the new product to all of its retail locations.
• I'll distribute the flyers around the neighborhood later today.
• Let's distribute the snacks evenly so everyone gets a fair share.
• The artist's work is known to distribute joy and inspiration to all who view it.

noun the transportation of goods over a short distance, especially as a part of a longer journey

• The company hired a drayage service to transport their goods from the port to the warehouse.
• We need to arrange for drayage to move the equipment to the event venue.
• Let's get the drayage guys to haul this stuff over to the new office.
• In the world of logistics, drayage is like the first domino that sets off the entire supply chain process.

noun the state or quality of being fulfilled; completion or achievement of a goal or desire

• The company strives to provide job fulfillment for all employees.
• Finding fulfillment in your work is key to long-term happiness.
• I'm chasing that feeling of fulfillment in everything I do.
• True fulfillment comes from within, not from external sources.

noun the act or method of dealing with or controlling something

verb to deal with or control something

• Proper handling of sensitive information is crucial in maintaining data security.
• Make sure you're handling those fragile items with care.
• I'm not sure if I can handle the drama she's always handling.
• She's really good at handling difficult situations with grace and poise.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being

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

• Please hold everything until further instructions are provided.
• Hey, hold everything! I have some important news to share.
• Yo, hold everything, I need to tell you something juicy!
• When things get tough, sometimes you just have to hold everything and take a deep breath.

noun goods or services brought into one country from another for sale

verb bring (goods or services) into one country from another for sale

• The import of goods from overseas has increased due to changes in trade agreements.
• I heard that the import taxes on electronics are going up next month.
• I can't believe the price of those imported sneakers, they're way too expensive.
• The import of new ideas into the company has sparked innovation and growth.

noun letters, packages, and parcels that are sent or delivered by means of the postal system

verb to send (a letter or package) by post

• Please ensure to send the documents via mail for official records.
• Hey, did you get my mail about the party this weekend?
• I'll shoot you a quick mail with the details.
• Her words were like poison in his mailbox, a toxic mail he couldn't escape.

noun the action or process of handling or managing something poorly or incompetently

• The mishandling of sensitive information can have serious consequences.
• You need to be careful to avoid mishandling the fragile items.
• Don't mess up the project by mishandling the equipment.
• Mishandling relationships can lead to misunderstandings and conflicts.

noun a person or company that moves furniture or belongings from one place to another

• The professional mover carefully packed and transported the valuable artwork.
• I hired a mover to help me with the heavy furniture.
• The mover dude showed up right on time to move my stuff.
• The new policy is a real mover in the world of finance.

adjective describing a product that does not spoil or decay easily, typically able to be stored for long periods of time without refrigeration

• The food bank is in need of donations, especially nonperishable items like canned goods and pasta.
• Hey, don't forget to grab some nonperishable snacks for the road trip.
• I always keep a stash of nonperishables in case of emergencies.
• His love for her was like a nonperishable, lasting through all seasons.

noun a person or thing that is moving or traveling from one place to another

adjective actively moving or traveling; not stationary

preposition indicating the location or position of someone or something in relation to a place or object

• The company's sales team is constantly on the move, visiting clients all over the country.
• I can't stay in one place for too long, I'm always on the move.
• She's always on the move, going from one party to the next.
• His mind is always on the move, coming up with new ideas and solutions.

noun a wrapped or boxed object or group of objects

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• The package was securely wrapped and delivered to the recipient.
• I received a package in the mail today, wonder what's inside!
• I'm gonna snag that package before anyone else gets to it.
• His skills and experience make him a valuable package for any company.

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun, such as 'packed' describing a tightly filled or crowded space

• The conference room was packed with attendees eager to hear the keynote speaker.
• The party was packed with people dancing and having a great time.
• The concert was absolutely packed last night, I could barely move!
• Her schedule was so packed with meetings that she barely had time to eat.

noun the action or process of packing something

adjective used to describe something related to packing

• The packing of fragile items should be done with great care to avoid any damage during transportation.
• I hate packing for trips, it always feels like such a chore.
• I'll be packing some serious heat at the party tonight.
• She's packing a lot of emotional baggage from her past relationships.

noun a portable platform used for storing or moving goods

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• The warehouse manager ordered a new pallet of goods to be delivered.
• Hey, can you help me move this pallet over there?
• I scored a free pallet from the construction site for my DIY project.
• His mind was like a disorganized pallet of thoughts, scattered and hard to sort through.

noun a type of watercraft that uses wind as its primary source of propulsion

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence, in this case indicating the destination or purpose of sailing

• The sailors will sail for the next port of call at dawn.
• We're planning to sail for the island tomorrow morning.
• Let's sail for the beach and catch some waves!
• She decided to sail for new opportunities in a different city.

noun the act of sending goods to a destination

• The shipment of goods arrived at the warehouse on schedule.
• Hey, did you hear that the shipment finally came in?
• Yo, the shipment just rolled in, right on time!
• The shipment of new ideas brought a wave of innovation to the company.

noun A person or company that ships or transports goods or cargo

adjective Describing someone or something related to shipping or transportation

• The shipper is responsible for ensuring that the cargo is delivered safely and on time.
• The shipper just dropped off another package for delivery.
• I'm a hardcore shipper of this couple on the TV show.
• As a shipper of peace, she always tries to resolve conflicts among her friends.

noun the act of sending or transporting goods

verb present participle of ship, which means to send or transport goods

• The company offers free shipping for orders over $50.
• I love online shopping because of the free shipping deals.
• I scored some sick kicks online with fast shipping.
• The project is finally shipping after months of hard work.

noun a building or room used for storing goods or supplies

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• The museum's archive serves as a storehouse for valuable historical artifacts.
• My garage has turned into a storehouse for all the old furniture we don't use anymore.
• I found a hidden storehouse of snacks in my friend's bedroom.
• Her mind was like a storehouse of memories, each one carefully preserved and cataloged.

noun a stock of a resource from which a person or place can be provided with the necessary amount of that resource

verb to provide something that is needed or wanted

• The company ensures a steady supply of raw materials to meet production demands.
• I need to go to the store to pick up some supplies for the party.
• I'll hit up my friend to see if he can supply us with some snacks for the road trip.
• Laughter is the best supply of joy in life.

noun the action or process of tracking something

verb present participle of track, meaning to follow the trail or movements of something

• The company uses advanced tracking technology to monitor the movement of their fleet vehicles.
• I always keep tracking of my online orders to know when they will arrive.
• I'm tracking my steps to make sure I reach my daily goal.
• She felt like she was constantly tracking her progress towards her career goals.

adjective able to be easily carried or moved from one place to another

• The transportable medical equipment can easily be moved between different hospital wards.
• I love how this transportable grill makes it easy to have a barbecue anywhere.
• Check out this cool transportable speaker for our next beach party!
• Her ideas were so transportable that they spread quickly throughout the organization.

noun the action of transferring goods from one means of transportation to another

• The transshipment of goods at the port allows for efficient distribution to various destinations.
• They're doing a lot of transshipment at the dock to get everything where it needs to go.
• I heard they're moving stuff around at the port with some fancy transshipment process.
• In life, we often have to engage in transshipment of our emotions to different outlets for processing.

verb A word that expresses an action or a state of being. In this case, 'turned' is a past tense verb indicating a change in direction or position.

adverb A word that modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb. In this case, 'around' is an adverb indicating the direction or manner in which the turning occurred.

• She turned around to face the audience before beginning her speech.
• I turned around and saw my friend walking towards me.
• He turned around and booked it out of there when he saw the cops.
• After years of struggling, his luck finally turned around and he found success.

noun the act of unloading cargo or goods

verb to remove a load or cargo from a vehicle or container

• The workers will unload the shipment of goods from the truck.
• Can you help me unload the groceries from the car?
• Let's get together and unload all the juicy gossip.
• She needed to unload her emotions and finally opened up to her therapist.

noun the act of removing goods from a vehicle or container

• The workers were responsible for unloading the cargo from the ship.
• We need to unload all these boxes from the truck.
• I'm so sore from unloading all that stuff yesterday.
• She felt like she was unloading all her emotional baggage during the therapy session.

verb to remove items from a container or package

• Before we proceed with the project, we need to unpack the various components of the proposal.
• Let's unpack all the stuff we brought back from the trip before we head out again.
• I'll help you unpack your feelings about the breakup if you want to talk.
• It's important to take time to unpack your thoughts and emotions before making any big decisions.

noun a large building where raw materials or manufactured goods may be stored before their export or distribution for sale

• The company decided to invest in a new warehouse to store their inventory.
• We're gonna need a bigger warehouse for all this stuff.
• Let's stash it in the warehouse for now.
• His mind was like a cluttered warehouse, filled with memories and thoughts.

noun a mail or package that cannot be delivered to the intended recipient

adjective describing something that cannot be delivered

• The package was marked as undeliverable due to an incorrect address.
• They couldn't deliver the package because the address was wrong.
• The package got sent back because they couldn't find where to deliver it.
• Her message was left undeliverable as she couldn't bring herself to hit send.

noun a written or printed statement giving advice or guidance

• The advice note provided detailed instructions on how to properly maintain the equipment.
• I left you an advice note on the fridge about feeding the cat while I'm away.
• I scribbled a quick advice note for you on a sticky note by the door.
• Her actions were like an advice note, guiding him towards making better decisions.

noun MRP stands for Maximum Retail Price, which is the highest price that can be charged for a product or service as per government regulations.

• The manufacturer's suggested retail price (MRP) for the new product is $99.
• The MRP for that item is $50, but I bet we can find it cheaper online.
• I found this cool gadget for half the MRP price!
• The MRP of success is hard work and determination.

noun a place where livestock are rested or lodged before being slaughtered or shipped

• The lairage facilities at the port are designed to ensure the welfare of livestock during transport.
• Make sure to check the lairage area before unloading the animals.
• I heard they're expanding the lairage section to accommodate more cattle.
• His office felt like a lairage, with papers and files stacked everywhere.

noun Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is a medical condition characterized by extreme fatigue that cannot be explained by any underlying medical condition.

• Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is a complex disorder characterized by extreme fatigue that cannot be explained by any underlying medical condition.
• I've been diagnosed with CFS, so I have to be careful not to overexert myself.
• Living with CFS can be a real energy-zapper.
• The workload was so heavy, it felt like I was carrying around a backpack full of CFS.

noun WFP - can also refer to the abbreviation for other entities or organizations unrelated to the World Food Programme.

• The World Food Programme (WFP) is the food assistance branch of the United Nations.
• Did you know that WFP provides food aid to millions of people in need?
• WFP is like the superhero of hunger relief.
• The impact of WFP's work can be seen as a beacon of hope in the fight against global hunger.

noun A word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. In this case, 'freight' is a noun that refers to goods or cargo being transported.

• Road freight crime poses a significant threat to the logistics industry.
• Have you heard about the recent road freight crime spree going on?
• Watch out for those road freight criminals, they're up to no good.
• Road freight crime is like a dark cloud hanging over the transportation sector.