Shipping And Logistics Vocabulary

noun a container with a flat base and sides, typically square or rectangular, used for storing or transporting items

• Please make sure to label the contents of each box before storing them in the warehouse.
• Can you help me move this heavy box to the other room?
• I scored a new pair of sneakers in the mystery box I bought online.
• Thinking outside the box is essential for coming up with creative solutions.

adjective an adjective describes a noun or pronoun, in this case 'bulky' describes something that is large and difficult to move or carry

• The bulky package was difficult to carry up the stairs.
• I had to lug that bulky box all the way to the post office.
• My new winter coat is so bulky, I feel like a marshmallow.
• The bulky workload weighed heavily on her mind.

noun a lightweight container, typically made of paperboard, used for holding goods

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• The carton of milk was placed on the top shelf of the refrigerator.
• Hey, can you pass me that carton of eggs over there?
• I found a carton of cigarettes in the glove compartment of the car.
• She kept her emotions locked away in a carton, never letting anyone see how she truly felt.

noun a machine used for lifting and moving heavy objects by suspending them from a projecting arm or beam

• The construction company used a crane to lift heavy materials to the top of the building.
• I saw a huge crane at the construction site today.
• That crane operator is a pro at maneuvering the equipment.
• She had to crane her neck to see the stage over the tall crowd.

noun a package or bundle of goods

verb to divide into or distribute in parcels or portions

• The courier delivered the parcel to the recipient's doorstep.
• I got a parcel from my online shopping spree today!
• I scored a sweet parcel in the mail today.
• Her talent is a precious parcel that she shares with the world.

noun a fee or tax based on weight or quantity, typically related to shipping or trade

• The poundage of the package exceeded the weight limit for standard shipping.
• I couldn't believe the poundage of the groceries I had to carry up the stairs.
• My new workout routine is all about reducing poundage and toning up.
• The poundage of responsibility on her shoulders was overwhelming.

noun a structure built parallel to the bank of a waterway for use as a landing place for boats and ships

• The ship docked at the quay to unload its cargo.
• Let's meet at the quay for a quick chat.
• I heard there's a cool party happening at the quay tonight.
• His mind was like a bustling quay, filled with thoughts coming and going.

adjective strong and sturdy in build or stature

• The strapping young man helped carry the heavy boxes.
• That strapping guy is so strong!
• Check out that strapping dude over there!
• The team is strapping themselves in for a tough competition.

adjective not able to be returned or given back

• The store has a strict policy on unreturnable items.
• You can't bring back that unreturnable shirt.
• Sorry, dude, but that hat is unreturnable.
• Once you make that decision, it's unreturnable.

noun a large amount or quantity of something

• The company received a bucketload of applications for the job opening.
• I've got a bucketload of homework to do tonight.
• She's got a bucketload of attitude, watch out.
• After the rainstorm, the river had a bucketload of water flowing through it.

verb to hire or charter a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle for the transportation of goods or passengers

• The company decided to affreight a cargo ship to transport their goods overseas.
• We need to affreight a truck to move all this stuff to the new office.
• Let's affreight a ride share to get to the concert.
• His words seemed to affreight her, causing her to retreat into herself.