Topic 25 · Transport, Logistics and Warehousing

Transport, Logistics and Warehousing. Part 1: Transport and supply chain.

a supply chain

a supplier

a manufacturer

a customer

goods

freight

a route

a delivery

by road

by rail

by air

by sea

a truck

lorry

a trailer

Useful phrases.

Goods travel through the supply chain from the manufacturer to the customer.

We use trucks for short domestic routes and rail for longer distances.

The company needs a reliable route for every delivery.

Transport, Logistics and Warehousing. Part 2: Shipments and documents.

a shipment

a package

a pallet

a container

to receive

to track

a tracking number

a shipping label

a delivery note

an invoice

the sender

the recipient

Useful phrases.

The recipient can track the shipment with a tracking number.

Please check the address before you print the shipping label.

The driver asked me to sign the delivery note.

Transport, Logistics and Warehousing. Part 3: Warehouse operations.

a warehouse

storage

a shelf

a storage area

stock

inventory

in stock

out of stock

to pick an order

to pack

to load

to unload

a forklift

a loading dock

Useful phrases.

Warehouse staff pick, pack, and label orders every day.

This product is out of stock, so the customer must wait.

A forklift moves heavy pallets safely around the warehouse.

Transport, Logistics and Warehousing. Part 4: Cargo handling and technology.

cargo

to handle

to scan

a barcode

an RFID tag

a handheld scanner

a database

real-time information

an order

to check

to sort

to label

damaged

fragile

Useful phrases.

Each pallet is scanned before it enters the warehouse.

RFID tags can help staff find goods quickly.

Fragile cargo must be handled carefully.

Transport, Logistics and Warehousing. Part 5: Safety, distribution and careers.

distribution

a distribution center

last-mile delivery

a warehouse worker

a logistics coordinator

a safety rule

protective equipment

a hard hat

safety shoes

a high-visibility vest

a warning sign

to prevent an accident

to meet a deadline

Useful phrases.

The driver must wear a high-visibility vest in the loading area.

Last-mile delivery is the final journey from a distribution center to the customer.

Good planning helps the company meet delivery deadlines.