The transport cost
Example: Transport cost represents expenses of moving goods
Definition
"The transport cost" refers to the expenses incurred in moving goods or materials from one location to another, including fees for fuel, labor, vehicle maintenance, and tolls. It plays a crucial role in logistics and supply chain management by affecting pricing and delivery efficiency.
Etymology
The term "the transport cost" combines 'transport,' derived from the Latin 'transportare,' meaning 'to carry across,' and 'cost,' from the Latin 'constare,' meaning 'to stand firm' or 'be fixed.' Together, they describe the fixed or variable expenses related to carrying goods between places.
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"The transport cost" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Logistics - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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