De haventerminal
Example: De vrachtwagens wachten bij de haventerminal op hun lading.
Definition
"De haventerminal" refers to the designated area in a port where cargo is loaded, unloaded, and temporarily stored before further transportation. It plays a crucial role in logistics by facilitating the efficient transfer of goods between ships, trucks, and trains.
Etymology
The term "de haventerminal" originates from Dutch, where "haven" means 'port' or 'harbor' and "terminal" is borrowed from English, referring to a final point or station. Together, they describe a facility at a port dedicated to handling freight operations.
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"De haventerminal" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Logistics - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 107 commonly used words.
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the port terminal