单词 | groupage facility |
释义 | > as lemmasgroupage facility 2. The consolidation of several small consignments of goods into a single load or container for transportation; this system of transporting goods. Frequently attributive, as groupage facility, groupage shipment, etc. ΚΠ 1890 Times 17 May 6/2 In case the goods are put together in one lot (groupé)..each of the parcels composing it must bear a stamp of 1f. 10c., a duty which would be fatal to the system of groupage. 1899 Bull. Internat. Railway Congr. (Eng. ed.) 13 1595 Groupage is very little practised on the Swedish lines. The Management has no special rate for grouped goods. 1914 Washington Post 18 June 16/1 (advt.) Groupage shipments at reduced rates. 1940 Daily Gleaner (Kingston, Jamaica) 30 Mar. 23/4 (advt.) Many benefits are offered the Importing Public by us, particularly our groupage system which save Freight Charges from the U.S.A. 1972 Observer 14 May 14/3 Cargo..is packed in the large container boxes at source or at groupage depots. 1999 Press & Jrnl. (Aberdeen) (Nexis) 10 Feb. 8 Whether it be a full load or groupage, we ensure that goods are looked after in a thoroughly professional manner. 2010 T. Cherrett et al. in A. McKinnon et al. Green Logistics xii. 258 In this case, out-of-town groupage facilities might be a viable option. < as lemmas |
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