Het bulktransport
Example: Het bulktransport van graan naar de haven verloopt soepel.
Definition
"Bulk transport" refers to the large-scale movement of unpackaged goods or materials, such as grains, liquids, or minerals, usually in loose form. It involves transporting massive quantities efficiently, often by ships, trains, or trucks, typically in logistics and supply chain contexts.
Etymology
The term "bulk transport" combines the English word "bulk," meaning a large mass or quantity of something, with "transport," derived from Latin 'transportare,' meaning to carry across. The Dutch phrase "het bulktransport" directly adopts this concept, highlighting the movement of large volumes in logistics.
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"Het bulktransport" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Logistics - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 107 commonly used words.
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