direct transport
[/dɪˈrɛkt ˈtrænspɔrt/ or /daɪˈrɛkt ˈtrænspɔrt/]
nounpl: direct transports
transporte direto
1. A transportation service or shipment that goes from origin to destination without intermediate stops or transfers
The company offers direct transport from the warehouse to the customer's location.
A empresa oferece transporte direto do armazém até a localização do cliente.
2. In biology, the movement of substances across a cell membrane without intermediate carriers
Direct transport of ions occurs through ion channels in the cell membrane.
O transporte direto de íons ocorre através dos canais de íons na membrana celular.
3. A method of moving goods or passengers via a single vehicle without requiring transfers to other vehicles
We arranged direct transport for the equipment to avoid damage from multiple transfers.
Organizamos transporte direto para o equipamento para evitar danos por múltiplas transferências.
In Brazil, 'transporte direto' is a critical concept in the logistics industry, particularly important in São Paulo's major distribution centers and Rio's port operations. The term reflects the emphasis on efficiency in Brazilian commerce. In the United States, direct transport is valued for reducing shipping costs and delivery times, making it a competitive advantage in e-commerce.
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