Haulage: meaning, definitions and examples
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haulage
[ หhษหlษชdส ]
transportation industry
Haulage refers to the act of transporting goods or materials from one place to another, typically over a significant distance. It involves the use of various vehicles and methods, often within commercial contexts. The haulage industry plays a crucial role in supply chains and logistics, ensuring that products reach their destinations efficiently and safely. Companies in this sector manage fleets of trucks, trains, or ships to facilitate the movement of freight across regions. The term is commonly associated with road transport but can also refer to rail or maritime logistics.
Synonyms
carriage, freight, shipping, transportation
Examples of usage
- The haulage company delivered the furniture on time.
- Haulage costs have increased due to fuel prices.
- She works in haulage logistics to coordinate shipments.
- Their haulage service is known for reliability and speed.
Translations
Translations of the word "haulage" in other languages:
๐ต๐น transporte
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเคพเคฒ เคชเคฐเคฟเคตเคนเคจ
๐ฉ๐ช Transport
๐ฎ๐ฉ angkutan
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒะฐะฝัะฐะถะพะฟะตัะตะฒะตะทะตะฝะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ transport
๐ฏ๐ต ่ผธ้
๐ซ๐ท transport
๐ช๐ธ transporte
๐น๐ท taลฤฑmacฤฑlฤฑk
๐ฐ๐ท ์ด์ก
๐ธ๐ฆ ููู
๐จ๐ฟ pลeprava
๐ธ๐ฐ preprava
๐จ๐ณ ่ฟ่พ
๐ธ๐ฎ prevoz
๐ฎ๐ธ flutningur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐััะผะฐะปะดะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แขแ แแแกแแแ แขแแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ daลฤฑma
๐ฒ๐ฝ transporte
Etymology
The term 'haulage' originates from the Middle English word 'halen', which means 'to pull' or 'to drag'. This reflects the fundamental action of moving goods over distance. Over time, it evolved to specifically denote the transportation of freight, especially by road. During the 19th century, as industrialization surged, the haulage industry expanded significantly to support growing demand for moving goods. This period saw the introduction of horse-drawn carts and later motorized vehicles. The term has remained in use to describe various aspects of logistics and supply chain management, adapting to new technologies and methods, from railways to trucks.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #16,645, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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- 16642 theoretic
- 16643 tenacious
- 16644 mended
- 16645 haulage
- 16646 blest
- 16647 degenerated
- 16648 insufficiently
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