Logistics Vocabulary

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

adjective relating to or characteristic of a boxcar

• The boxcar was filled with goods ready to be transported across the country.
• We found some old treasures in the abandoned boxcar near the train tracks.
• Let's hop on the boxcar and see where it takes us!
• His mind was like a boxcar, filled with memories of a past life.

verb to introduce or bring something or someone into a place or situation

• The company plans to bring in a new team of consultants to improve efficiency.
• Let's bring in some snacks for the meeting tomorrow.
• I heard they're gonna bring in a DJ for the party this weekend.
• The new CEO aims to bring in a fresh perspective to the company's direction.

noun a large ship or aircraft used to transport goods in bulk

• The freighter arrived at the port carrying a large shipment of goods.
• I saw a huge freighter docked at the harbor earlier today.
• That freighter is massive, dude!
• Her mind was like a freighter, carrying heavy thoughts and emotions.

noun the action of loading goods on a ship or other means of transportation; cargo or freight being transported

• The bill of lading must be signed by the carrier upon receipt of the goods.
• Make sure you get a copy of the lading when the shipment arrives.
• I'll just grab the lading slip before we unload the truck.
• Her smile was the lading that brought joy to everyone around her.

noun a list of passengers or cargo on a ship or plane

verb to display or show a quality or feeling clearly

adjective clear or obvious to the eye or mind

• The company's goals and objectives are clearly manifest in its annual reports.
• You can see the effects of the new policy manifest in the improved productivity.
• Her excitement was manifest in the way she jumped up and down.
• The artist's emotions manifest in every brushstroke of the painting.

verb to go or change from one place or position to another

preposition used to indicate movement from one place to another

• The company plans to move into a new office building next month.
• We're thinking about moving into a bigger place soon.
• Let's ditch this joint and move into a cooler spot.
• After years of hard work, she was finally ready to move into a leadership role.

noun a word used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things

adverb a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb, typically answering the questions how?, when?, where?, or to what extent?

• We encountered heavy traffic on the way to the conference.
• I saw a cute puppy on the way to work this morning.
• I bumped into my ex on the way to grab some grub.
• She is on the way to success with her new business venture.

noun a condition of being filled beyond capacity

verb to fill or become filled beyond capacity

• The container was overfilled, causing spillage.
• You overfilled the cup with soda and now it's all over the table.
• I always overfill my plate at the buffet.
• Her heart was overfilled with joy when she received the good news.

noun a vehicle that runs on railway tracks and is used for carrying passengers or freight

• The railway car was filled with passengers traveling to the next city.
• We squeezed into the crowded railway car for the journey.
• Let's hop on the railway car and get out of here.
• Her mind was like a railway car, constantly moving from one thought to the next.

noun a large seagoing vessel

verb to transport or send by ship

• The cargo ship arrived at the port to unload its goods.
• I can't wait to go on a cruise ship for vacation!
• Let's ship it and see what happens.
• Their relationship is like a ship sailing through rough waters.

noun a place where supplies are stored or kept for distribution

• The military base is equipped with a well-stocked supply depot.
• We can grab some extra supplies from the supply depot before heading out.
• Let's raid the supply depot for some snacks.
• Her mind was like a supply depot of information, always ready to provide what was needed.

noun the weight of a ship's cargo

• The ship's tonnage exceeded the maximum limit allowed in the port.
• The boat was way over the tonnage limit, dude.
• That ship's tonnage is off the charts!
• Her emotional tonnage was too heavy to bear.

verb to carry or move from one place to another

adjective describing someone or something that has been moved or carried to a different location

• The goods were transported by truck to the distribution center.
• They transported all the camping gear in the back of their pickup truck.
• We need to transport these snacks to the party later.
• Her words transported me to a different time and place.

noun the charge for or cost of trucking goods

• The company calculated the total truckage costs for transporting the goods.
• We need to figure out how much the truckage will cost for this delivery.
• I heard the truckage fees for that route are through the roof.
• The truckage of emotions he carried with him was overwhelming.

adjective difficult to carry or move because of its size, shape, or weight; cumbersome

• The new machinery was too unwieldy to fit through the narrow doorway.
• Carrying that big box is such an unwieldy task!
• I hate using this unwieldy old laptop, it's so slow.
• Her unwieldy emotions were difficult to control during the stressful situation.

noun a system of transporting and storing goods at low temperatures to maintain their quality and safety

• The pharmaceutical company invested in improving its cold chain to ensure the safe transport of vaccines.
• Make sure you pack the cooler properly to maintain the cold chain for the picnic.
• I always make sure to keep the cold chain unbroken when I'm transporting food.
• In order to maintain a healthy relationship, it's important to keep the communication channels open and not let the 'cold chain' develop.

verb to follow is a verb that indicates the action of going or coming after someone or something

preposition to is a preposition that is used before a noun to show direction or purpose

• It is important to follow the guidelines set forth by the company.
• Make sure to follow the instructions carefully so you don't mess up.
• Yo, you gotta follow the rules if you wanna hang with us.
• In order to succeed, one must be willing to follow their dreams and take risks.

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

• The delocation of the company's headquarters was a strategic decision to reduce operating costs.
• I heard they're planning a delocation of the office to a new building downtown.
• I can't believe they're forcing us to do a delocation to that boring suburb!
• The delocation of the family from their hometown symbolized a fresh start in a new chapter of their lives.

noun the state or quality of being perishable

• The perishability of fresh produce makes it important to consume it quickly.
• You should eat those leftovers soon, perishability and all that.
• Gotta use up those groceries before they go bad, perishability is a real pain.
• The perishability of memories is what drives us to create lasting moments.

noun a ship or aircraft that is chartered for the transportation of goods

• The affreighter was responsible for transporting goods between different ports.
• The affreighter is the ship that carries all the cargo.
• I heard the affreighter is loaded with some valuable merchandise.
• The affreighter of knowledge sailed across the sea of ignorance.