Haulage: meaning, definitions and examples

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haulage

 

[ หˆhษ”หlษชdส’ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น transporte

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคพเคฒ เคชเคฐเคฟเคตเคนเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Transport

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ angkutan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะฐะฝั‚ะฐะถะพะฟะตั€ะตะฒะตะทะตะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ transport

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ผธ้€

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท transport

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ transporte

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท taลŸฤฑmacฤฑlฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์šด์†ก

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ู‚ู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™eprava

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ preprava

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฟ่พ“

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prevoz

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ flutningur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐัั‹ะผะฐะปะดะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒ แƒแƒœแƒกแƒžแƒแƒ แƒขแƒ˜แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ daลŸฤฑma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.