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A company which specializes in arranging and handling the transport of goods

  • carrier
  • crane
  • forwarder (correct)
  • value
  • supplier

Another word for send, used in connection with goods

  • advice
  • dispatch (correct)
  • pallet
  • require
  • get on

An offer stating prices and conditions

  • quotation (correct)
  • stack
  • draft
  • authority
  • value

The new system allows printing of labels, brochures and customer _______ in 25 languages.

<p>guidelines (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A wooden base on which goods can be transported

<p>pallet (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

This is where goods are stored

<p>warehouse (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A company which transports goods

<p>carrier (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A company which provides goods

<p>supplier (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

To choose or select goods

<p>pick (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A document that gives details about the cost of something and is also a request for payment.

<p>invoice (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Another word for freight

<p>cargo (E)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A ship used to transport goods on islands waterways

<p>barge (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A box made of cardboard

<p>carton (E)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Another word for consequence, e.g. as a ... .

<p>result (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A secure payment method used in international trade

<p>letter of credit (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A piece of paper providing specific information, either on the product itself or the packaging.

<p>label (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A business that sells goods to the consumer.

<p>retailer (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A motor vehicle used for transporting goods.

<p>truck (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

This means that something breaks easily

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Buying

<p>purchasing (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Another word for inform

<p>advise (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Important document used in international trade.

<p>bill of lading (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A large metal box in which goods are shipped

<p>container (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Another word for get is

<p>receive (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The opposite of export

<p>import (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The measurement system used in most countries

<p>metric (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

To put things on top of each other

<p>stack (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A device used for lifting heavy goods

<p>crane (E)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Purchasing of goods (materials, parts, supplies, equipment) required to run an enterprise

<p>procurement (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Freight forwarder is a...

<p>person or business that arranges documentation and travel facilities for companies dispatching goods to customers. (E)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Consignee is a ...

<p>person or firm named in a freight contract to whom goods have been shipped or turned over for care. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

_______ with all the necessary documentation.

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_______ space on a ship, train, lorry or plane

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_______ an eye on the budget.

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_______ that health and safety standards are maintained

<p>Take care</p> Signup and view all the answers

We _______ software for the car industry

<p>organize</p> Signup and view all the answers

I work _______ an international company

<p>for</p> Signup and view all the answers

The new system would help us cut costs and _______ our processes.

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FCL

<p>Full Container Load (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Break-bulk

<p>packing goods in small, separate units (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Transshipment

<p>loading goods from one means of carriage onto another (E)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Cross-docking

<p>direct flow of goods from receipt at warehouse to shipping, bypassing storage (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Tracking and tracing

<p>locating items in transit (E)</p> Signup and view all the answers

With a modern _______ , we can ensure fast, safe delivery of your consignments.

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Our service includes order picking, packing, distribution, and handling of all transport _______

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As a _______ non-vessel operating common carrier, we can offer our customers competitive rates with all major shipping lines.

<p>flexible</p> Signup and view all the answers

We specialize _______ solutions for full container loads.

<p>in</p> Signup and view all the answers

We can _______ you with tailor-made solutions for your air transport requirements.

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Outsourcing

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Comprehensive

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Consolidation

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Requirements

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Competition

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For large volumes, I would _______ using block train transport

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A retailer is a business

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JIT - just in time is a concept...

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The goods _______ to a depot.

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The order _______ by the computer.

<p>is generated</p> Signup and view all the answers

Sales information _______ to the CRP computer system.

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Real time demand _______ by electronic cash register and the product movement from supplier to the retail store.

<p>is identified, is coordinated</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are your _______ on that?

<p>thoughts</p> Signup and view all the answers

If your order _______ 2,000 items, we can offer you a further 15% discount.

<p>exceeds</p> Signup and view all the answers

We can offer you 10% _______ the retail price.

<p>off</p> Signup and view all the answers

The driver does not stay with his road vehicle during transport by rail or ferry.

<p>unaccompanied (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Carriage of goods by at least two different modes of transport, e.g. shipping by motor lorry and aircraft.

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Transport by sea is _______ than transport by air.

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Our rates are _______ than theirs.

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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.

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Flashcards

What is a forwarder?

A company which specializes in arranging and handling the transport of goods.

What is another word for 'dispatch'?

Another word for send, used in connection with goods.

What's a quotation?

An offer stating prices and conditions.

What is a pallet?

A wooden base on which goods can be transported.

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What is a warehouse?

This is where goods are stored.

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What is a carrier?

A company which transports goods.

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What is a supplier?

A company which provides goods.

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What does it mean to 'pick' goods?

To choose or select goods.

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What is an invoice?

A document that gives details about the cost of something and is also a request for payment.

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What is another word for 'cargo'?

Another word for freight.

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What is a barge?

A ship used to transport goods on island waterways.

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What is a carton?

A box made of cardboard.

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What's another word for 'result'?

Another word for consequence, e.g. as a "..."

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What is a letter of credit?

A secure payment method used in international trade.

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What does it mean to be 'fragile'?

What does it mean to be 'fragile'?

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What's a retailer?

A business that sells goods to the consumer.

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What is a truck?

A motor vehicle used for transporting goods.

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What is another word for 'advise'?

Another word for inform.

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What is a bill of lading?

Important document used in international trade.

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What is a container?

A large metal box in which goods are shipped.

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What's another word for 'receive'?

Another word for get is…

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What is the opposite of 'export'?

The opposite of export.

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What is the metric system?

The measurement system used in most countries.

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What does it mean to 'stack' something?

To put things on top of each other.

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What is a crane?

A device used for lifting heavy goods.

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What is procurement?

Purchasing of goods (materials, parts, supplies, equipment) required to run an enterprise

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What is a freight forwarder?

A person or business that arranges documentation and travel facilities for companies dispatching goods to customers.

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What is a consignee?

A person or firm named in a freight contract to whom goods have been shipped or turned over for care.

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What does 'deal' mean in this context?

To make a deal with, especially formally.

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What does 'book' mean in this context?

To arrange for a place on a ship, train, lorry or plane.

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What does it mean to 'keep an eye on' something?

To keep a careful watch over something.

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What does 'take care' mean in this context?

To make sure that health and safety standards are maintained.

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What does 'provide' mean in this context?

Provides.

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What does 'fragile' mean?

This means that something breaks easily.

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What does it mean to 'purchase' something?

To buy goods or services.

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What is a label?

A piece of paper providing specific information, either on the product itself or the packaging.

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What does it mean to 'liaise' with someone?

To work closely together with someone.

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What does it mean to 'load' something?

To put goods on a pallet or vehicle.

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What does it mean to 'sort' something?

To arrange goods in a special way.

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What is a bale?

A large package of press packed goods, which is tightly bound, wrapped and banned.

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What is a drum?

A large cylindrical container for liquids.

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What does it mean to 'load' goods?

To put goods on a pallet or vehicle.

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What are you loading in a 'Full Container Load' (FCL)?

A container that holds a full shipment of goods.

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What is 'order picking'?

The process of selecting and assembling items from stock for shipment.

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What is 'reverse logistics'?

The process of collecting and handling used or damaged goods or of reusable transit equipment.

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What is 'tracking and tracing' in a supply chain?

The act of locating items in transit.

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What is 'cross-docking' in a supply chain?

The direct flow of goods from receipt at warehouse to shipping, bypassing storage.

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What is 'transshipment' in a supply chain?

The act of loading goods from one means of carriage onto another.

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What is warehousing?

The process receiving and storing goods.

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What is a 'reach stacker'?

A type of fork lift truck used to lift and stack containers.

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How does a 'deliver' affect goods?

The goods are moved to a specific location

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What does it mean to 'repack' goods?

To put items into new units or formats.

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What is an 'automated guided vehicle'?

A 'driverless' truck that is controlled by computer.

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What is an 'automated guided vehicle?

A vehicle that is controlled by a computer, often used in warehouses and factories.

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In this context what does it mean to 'examine' the vehicle and load?

To examine something carefully.

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What is a fleet of vehicles?

A group of vehicles that all belong to the same company, used for transportation purposes.

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What is a supply chain?

A series of actions that move goods from their origin to a final customer.

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Study Notes

Transport and Logistics Terminology

  • Carrier: A company that arranges and handles the transport of goods.
  • Forwarder: Another word for sending goods.
  • Quotation: An offer stating prices and conditions.
  • Guidelines: The new system allows printing of labels, brochures, and customer information in 25 languages.
  • Pallet: A wooden base for transporting goods.
  • Container: Where goods are stored.
  • Warehouse: A place where goods are stored.
  • Carrier: A company that transports goods.
  • Supplier: A company that provides goods.
  • Retailer: A business that sells goods to the customer.
  • Invoice: A document that details cost and requests payment
  • Freight: Another word for cargo.
  • Cargo: Goods being transported.
  • Barge: A ship used to transport goods on island waterways.
  • Carton: A cardboard box.
  • Result: The consequence or outcome of something.
  • Secure payment method (international trade): Letter of Credit
  • Label: A piece of paper with specific information about a product
  • Retailer: A company that sells goods.
  • Truck: A motor vehicle used for transporting goods.
  • Fragile: This means that something breaks easily.
  • Purchasing: Buying something.
  • Advise: Another word for inform.
  • Bill of lading: Important document in international trade.
  • Shipping: Transporting goods.
  • Multimodal (Transit): Transport of goods using at least two different modes like shipping by lorry and aircraft.
  • Container: A large metal box used to ship goods.

Additional Terms and Questions

  • Shipping Terms (Page 14)
    • Delivery of Goods: This is the delivery of goods to a location like a depot.
    • All Necessary Documents: Necessary documents that are needed.
    • Cargo/Goods: Physical goods being shipped/transported.
  • Transport cost (Page 16):
    • Barge/shipping/road: Comparison of transport costs.
  • Packaging (Page 17):
    • Consolidation: Bringing several orders together for loading.
  • Storage (Page 21):
    • The place where goods are stored until needed.

Additional Terminology

  • Oz: Ounce
  • Lb: Pounds
  • FCL: Full Container Load
  • Break-bulk: Packing goods in small, separate units
  • Transshipment: Loading goods from one vehicle onto another

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