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A company which specializes in arranging and handling the transport of goods
A company which specializes in arranging and handling the transport of goods
- forwarder (correct)
- value
- crane
- supplier
- carrier
Another word for send, used in connection with goods
Another word for send, used in connection with goods
- pallet
- require
- advice
- get on
- dispatch (correct)
An offer stating prices and conditions
An offer stating prices and conditions
- value
- authority
- stack
- quotation (correct)
- draft
The new system allows printing of labels, brochures and customer ______ in 25 languages.
The new system allows printing of labels, brochures and customer ______ in 25 languages.
A wooden base on which goods can be transported
A wooden base on which goods can be transported
This is where goods are stored
This is where goods are stored
A company which transports goods
A company which transports goods
A company which provides goods
A company which provides goods
To choose or select goods
To choose or select goods
A document that gives details about the cost of something and is also a request for payment.
A document that gives details about the cost of something and is also a request for payment.
Another word for freight
Another word for freight
A ship used to transport goods on islands waterways
A ship used to transport goods on islands waterways
A box made of cardboard
A box made of cardboard
Another word for consequence, e.g. as a ... .
Another word for consequence, e.g. as a ... .
A secure payment method used in international trade
A secure payment method used in international trade
A piece of paper providing specific information, either on the product itself or the packaging.
A piece of paper providing specific information, either on the product itself or the packaging.
A business that sells goods to the consumer.
A business that sells goods to the consumer.
A motor vehicle used for transporting goods.
A motor vehicle used for transporting goods.
This means that something breaks easily
This means that something breaks easily
Buying
Buying
Another word for inform
Another word for inform
Important document used in international trade.
Important document used in international trade.
A large metal box in which goods are shipped
A large metal box in which goods are shipped
Another word for get is
Another word for get is
The opposite of export
The opposite of export
The measurement system used in most countries
The measurement system used in most countries
To put things on top of each other
To put things on top of each other
A device used for lifting heavy goods
A device used for lifting heavy goods
Purchasing of goods (materials, parts, supplies, equipment) required to run an enterprise
Purchasing of goods (materials, parts, supplies, equipment) required to run an enterprise
Freight forwarder is a...
Freight forwarder is a...
Consignee is a ...
Consignee is a ...
______ with all the necessary documentation.
______ with all the necessary documentation.
______ space on a ship, train, lorry or plane
______ space on a ship, train, lorry or plane
______ an eye on the budget.
______ an eye on the budget.
______ that health and safety standards are maintained
______ that health and safety standards are maintained
We ______ software for the car industry
We ______ software for the car industry
I work ______ an international company
I work ______ an international company
The new system would help us cut costs and ______ our processes.
The new system would help us cut costs and ______ our processes.
FCL
FCL
Break-bulk
Break-bulk
Transshipment
Transshipment
Cross-docking
Cross-docking
Tracking and tracing
Tracking and tracing
With a modern ______, we can ensure fast, safe delivery of your consignments.
With a modern ______, we can ensure fast, safe delivery of your consignments.
Our service includes order picking, packing, distribution, and handling of all transport ______
Our service includes order picking, packing, distribution, and handling of all transport ______
As a ______ non-vessel operating common carrier, we can offer our customers competitive rates with all major shipping lines.
As a ______ non-vessel operating common carrier, we can offer our customers competitive rates with all major shipping lines.
We specialize ______ solutions for full container loads.
We specialize ______ solutions for full container loads.
We can ______ you with tailor-made solutions for your air transport requirements.
We can ______ you with tailor-made solutions for your air transport requirements.
Outsourcing
Outsourcing
Comprehensive
Comprehensive
Consolidation
Consolidation
Requirements
Requirements
Competition
Competition
For large volumes, I would ______ using block train transport
For large volumes, I would ______ using block train transport
A retailer is a business
A retailer is a business
The goods ______ to a depot.
The goods ______ to a depot.
The order ______ by the computer.
The order ______ by the computer.
Sales information ______ to the CRP computer system.
Sales information ______ to the CRP computer system.
Real time demand ______ by electronic cash register and the product movement from supplier to the retail store.
Real time demand ______ by electronic cash register and the product movement from supplier to the retail store.
What are your ______ on that?
What are your ______ on that?
If your order ______ 2,000 items, we can offer you a further 15% discount.
If your order ______ 2,000 items, we can offer you a further 15% discount.
We can offer you 10% ______ the retail price.
We can offer you 10% ______ the retail price.
The driver does not stay with his road vehicle during transport by rail or ferry.
The driver does not stay with his road vehicle during transport by rail or ferry.
Carriage of goods by at least two different modes of transport, e.g. shipping by motor lorry and aircraft.
Carriage of goods by at least two different modes of transport, e.g. shipping by motor lorry and aircraft.
Transport by sea is ______ than transport by air.
Transport by sea is ______ than transport by air.
Our rates are ______ than theirs.
Our rates are ______ than theirs.
A gantry crane is a piece of machinery used for ______ and unloading containers from ships onto trucks or rail wagons and vice versa and it is rail-mounted and can ______ at least four railway tracks.
A gantry crane is a piece of machinery used for ______ and unloading containers from ships onto trucks or rail wagons and vice versa and it is rail-mounted and can ______ at least four railway tracks.
Our service includes order picking, packing, distribution, and handling of all transport
Our service includes order picking, packing, distribution, and handling of all transport
JIT - just in time is a concept... ______
JIT - just in time is a concept... ______
A kind of fork lift truck used in container handling. It is equipped with a spreader beam and a lifting arm and can be used for lifting containers and pilling them on top of the each other.
A kind of fork lift truck used in container handling. It is equipped with a spreader beam and a lifting arm and can be used for lifting containers and pilling them on top of the each other.
What is odd? Perishable cargo:
What is odd? Perishable cargo:
I ______ to ask about the train options described in your website.
I ______ to ask about the train options described in your website.
What does "oz" mean?
What does "oz" mean?
Logistics means that you manage the procurement and movement of goods and the ______ of inventory.
Logistics means that you manage the procurement and movement of goods and the ______ of inventory.
What does "lb" abbreviation stand for?
What does "lb" abbreviation stand for?
______ being well secured, the load was damaged on arrival.
______ being well secured, the load was damaged on arrival.
What is the ______ for this delay?
What is the ______ for this delay?
What is a bale?
What is a bale?
In the ______ area the goods are selected in the right quantities, and in smaller separate units for the customer.
In the ______ area the goods are selected in the right quantities, and in smaller separate units for the customer.
______ to wrap
______ to wrap
After goods ______, they go into back-up storage.
After goods ______, they go into back-up storage.
An automated guided vehicle is a ______ truck which is controlled by computer and electrically powered.
An automated guided vehicle is a ______ truck which is controlled by computer and electrically powered.
As discussed ______ the phone this morning, we enclose shipping order No 09/13087.
As discussed ______ the phone this morning, we enclose shipping order No 09/13087.
Please send the freight invoice ______ our address.
Please send the freight invoice ______ our address.
Arrange in special way or order.
Arrange in special way or order.
Our ______ is consists of 18 boxes.
Our ______ is consists of 18 boxes.
This container is six ______ long.
This container is six ______ long.
Any supply chain's success ______ to the appropriate use of transportation.
Any supply chain's success ______ to the appropriate use of transportation.
The final products ______ using the raw materials.
The final products ______ using the raw materials.
The list of raw materials ______ by the Purchasing Department last Monday.
The list of raw materials ______ by the Purchasing Department last Monday.
These goods ______ in two weeks.
These goods ______ in two weeks.
The cargo ______ yet.
The cargo ______ yet.
All necessary documents ______ received.
All necessary documents ______ received.
These items ______ now.
These items ______ now.
Later goods ______ unpacked or repacked.
Later goods ______ unpacked or repacked.
We usually ______ goods every Monday.
We usually ______ goods every Monday.
Our manager ______ for Berlin tonight.
Our manager ______ for Berlin tonight.
John ______ packing the goods. (already)
John ______ packing the goods. (already)
Norma ______ for a big logistics company now.
Norma ______ for a big logistics company now.
Thomas ______ logistics at TTI for two years.
Thomas ______ logistics at TTI for two years.
ABC Ltd. ______ professional freight terminal services.
ABC Ltd. ______ professional freight terminal services.
Last year, ABC Ltd. terminal service ______ by the System Alliance Europe.
Last year, ABC Ltd. terminal service ______ by the System Alliance Europe.
We ______ the goods yet.
We ______ the goods yet.
I often ______ clients ______ the most suitable transport method.
I often ______ clients ______ the most suitable transport method.
Flashcards
What is a forwarder?
What is a forwarder?
A company that specializes in arranging and handling the transport of goods.
What does 'dispatch' mean?
What does 'dispatch' mean?
Another word for "send", used in connection with goods.
What is a quotation?
What is a quotation?
An offer stating prices and conditions.
What's a pallet?
What's a pallet?
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What is a warehouse?
What is a warehouse?
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What's a carrier?
What's a carrier?
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What's a supplier?
What's a supplier?
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What does 'pick' mean in a business context?
What does 'pick' mean in a business context?
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What is an invoice?
What is an invoice?
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What's another word for cargo?
What's another word for cargo?
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What's a barge?
What's a barge?
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What's a carton?
What's a carton?
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What's another word for result?
What's another word for result?
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What is a letter of credit?
What is a letter of credit?
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What's a label?
What's a label?
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What's a retailer?
What's a retailer?
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What's a truck?
What's a truck?
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What does 'fragile' mean?
What does 'fragile' mean?
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What's another word for advise?
What's another word for advise?
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What is a bill of lading?
What is a bill of lading?
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What's a container?
What's a container?
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What's the opposite of export?
What's the opposite of export?
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What is the metric system?
What is the metric system?
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What does 'stack' mean?
What does 'stack' mean?
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What's a crane?
What's a crane?
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What is procurement?
What is procurement?
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What is a freight forwarder?
What is a freight forwarder?
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What is a consignee?
What is a consignee?
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What is outsourcing?
What is outsourcing?
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What does 'comprehensive' mean?
What does 'comprehensive' mean?
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What is consolidation?
What is consolidation?
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What are requirements?
What are requirements?
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What is demand?
What is demand?
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What is competition?
What is competition?
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What is a retailer?
What is a retailer?
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What is JIT (Just In Time)?
What is JIT (Just In Time)?
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What is a 'reach stacker'?
What is a 'reach stacker'?
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What is multimodal transport?
What is multimodal transport?
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What is a gantry crane?
What is a gantry crane?
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What is a 'bale'?
What is a 'bale'?
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What is a drum?
What is a drum?
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What is 'order picking'?
What is 'order picking'?
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What is an AGV (Automated Guided Vehicle)?
What is an AGV (Automated Guided Vehicle)?
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What does 'sort' mean in a logistics context?
What does 'sort' mean in a logistics context?
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What is collection?
What is collection?
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What is 'load'?
What is 'load'?
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What is 'dispatch'?
What is 'dispatch'?
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What is 'consolidation'?
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What does 'examine' mean in logistics?
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What is 'cause'?
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What is a 'barrel'?
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Study Notes
Freight Forwarder
- A company that specializes in arranging and handling the transport of goods
- Synonyms for "send" related to goods are "dispatch"
- A quotation is an offer stating prices and conditions
- Guidelines are used for printing labels, brochures, customer, languages
- A pallet is a wooden base used for transporting goods
- A warehouse is a storage facility for goods
- A carrier is a company that transports goods
Providing Goods
- A supplier provides goods
- A seller provides goods
- "Picking" or "selecting" goods are synonyms
- An invoice is a document showing cost and requesting payment
- Freight or cargo is another word for freight
- A barge is a ship used for transporting goods in island waterways
- A carton is a cardboard box
- Consequence is another word for result
Additional Business Terms
- Credit card
- A label is a piece of paper providing specific details (product or packaging)
- A retailer sells goods to the consumer
- A truck is a motor vehicle used to transport goods
- Fragile items are described as easily breakable
- Purchasing is the process of acquiring goods
- Advising is synonymous with informing
- An invoice is a document used in international trade
- Letter of credit
Measurement and Shipping
- Metric is the measurement system used in most countries
- Stacking means items being placed on top of each other
- Crane is a device used for lifting heavy goods
- Procurement is the purchasing of materials, parts, supplies
Freight Forwarder Terminology
- Consignee is a person receiving the cargo
- A freight forwarder is an individual, business, or company arranging logistics
- A forwarder is a synonym for a freight forwarder
Additional Logistics
- Bill of lading is an important document for international trade
- Warehousing is the process of storing goods
- Cross-docking is bypassing storage when moving goods from receipt to shipping
- Tracking and tracing goods is locating items during transit
- Transshipment is moving goods from one transport mode to another
- Warehousing is used for receiving and storing goods
- Collecting goods involves handling used or damaged items or reusable transit equipment
Other Logistics Terms
- Just-in-time (JIT) is inventory management where goods are delivered when needed
- A depot is a storage place
- Real-time demand is from suppliers to the retail stores
- Outsourcing is contracting specific tasks to a third party provider
General Business Concepts
- Bale: a large package of goods that is tightly bound or wrapped, or a bundle of hay or other agricultural product
- A drum is a cylindrical metal container, used for liquids
- A pallet is a wooden base for shipping goods; also, the wooden base on which goods are put, when they have been checked, before being put into storage
- Order picking is selecting items from storage in the correct quantity and sorting
- A swap body is a type of vehicle body for carrying goods
- Standard units: 18 boxes.
- Dimensions measures of length, width, and height
- Container dimensions: 6 feet long
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Test your knowledge on freight forwarding and essential business terms. This quiz covers key concepts related to the transport of goods, providing goods, and additional business vocabulary. Perfect for those interested in logistics and supply chain management.
