The freight terminal
Example: Freight terminal handles cargo loading and unloading operations
Definition
"The freight terminal" is a specialized facility where cargo is received, sorted, stored, and dispatched, particularly in the context of air travel. It handles the loading and unloading of goods transported by aircraft, ensuring efficient movement of freight between air and ground transport.
Etymology
The term "the freight terminal" combines 'freight,' which originates from the Middle Dutch word 'vracht,' meaning 'cargo' or 'shipment,' and 'terminal,' derived from Latin 'terminalis,' meaning 'pertaining to an end or boundary.' Together, they describe a place at the end of a transport route where goods are processed and transferred.
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"The freight terminal" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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