11 Transport and Logistics. Logistics and Professional Vocabulary terms
This glossary is for developing a task for our English class and improving my English vocabulary
Airspeed
Noun
The speed of an aircraft relative to the air through which it is moving.
Example: The new Airbus models can reach an airspeed of 2500 km/h.
es: Velocidad aerodinámica
Charge something to
Verb
Demand (an amount) as a price for a service rendered or goods supplied.
Example: Please, charge the order to my company's account
es: Cargar (en cuenta)
Dispatched
Adjective
Sent off to a destination or for a purpose.
Example: Excuse me, but your shipment haven't been dispatched yet.
es: Enviado
Keep track of
Verb
Remain fully aware of or informed about.
Example: Until my packet arrived, I was keeping track of it during three weeks.
es: Seguir, mantener al corriente de (envíos)
Middleman
Noun
Person who facilitate interaction between parties, typically for a commission or fee.
Example: I found my new suppliers thanks to a middleman.
es: Intermediario
Motherboard
Noun
Main printed circuit board in general-purpose computers and other expandable systems.
Example: I need a motherboard to fix my computer.
es: Placa Base
Rug
Noun
A floor covering of thick woven material or animal skin, typically not extending over the entire floor.
Example: Please, clean the rug before putting it on the floor again.
es: Alfombra
Run low on
Verb
To have a small supply of something because the rest of it has already been used up.
Example: The warehouse were running low on face masks during the national lockdown.
es: Desabastecerse
Shipment
Noun
A quantity of freight or cargo shipped at one time.
Example: I order my shipment, and it will arrive tomorrow. MRW is a very fast company
es: Envío
Sourcing
Noun
Supply chain management.
Example: My sourcing net goes from small providers to big wholesalers.
es: Abastecimiento, suministro
Supply Chain
Phrase
The entire process of making and selling commercial goods, including every stage from the supply of materials and the manufacture of the goods through to their distribution and sale.
