De vrachtterminal
Example: De vrachtterminal op de luchthaven verwerkt dagelijks veel zendingen.
Definition
"De vrachtterminal" refers to the designated area at an airport where cargo shipments are received, processed, stored, and dispatched. It handles the logistics involved in managing freight transportation, ensuring efficient transfer between air and ground transport.
Etymology
The term "de vrachtterminal" comes from Dutch, where "vracht" means cargo or freight, and "terminal" is borrowed from English, indicating a facility or station. The combination reflects its role as a cargo hub at airports. Did you know? The word "terminal" originally referred to the end point of a transportation route.
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"De vrachtterminal" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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the freight terminal