freight shipping

[/freɪt ˈʃɪpɪŋ/]
noun
transporte de carga
1. The commercial transportation of goods or cargo by various modes of transport such as trucks, ships, trains, or planes
Freight shipping costs have increased due to fuel prices.
Os custos de transporte de carga aumentaram devido aos preços do combustível.
2. The industry or business of moving large quantities of merchandise over long distances
She works in freight shipping and manages logistics for international deliveries.
Ela trabalha no transporte de carga e gerencia a logística de entregas internacionais.
3. The actual process or service of sending goods via cargo transport
We use freight shipping to move our products across the country.
Usamos transporte de carga para mover nossos produtos pelo país.
In Brazil, 'frete' is widely used in commercial and logistical contexts as a shortened form and also refers to the cost of shipping. The freight shipping industry is crucial to Brazil's economy given its vast territory and importance in agricultural exports. In the USA, freight shipping is a fundamental part of supply chain management, with major hubs in cities like Atlanta, Dallas, and Los Angeles.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
cargo transportationgoods transportlogisticshaulagefreight transport
Antonyms / Antônimos
passenger shippinghand delivery

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
transporte de carga
Most common and standard term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
frete
Commonly used abbreviated form in business context; also refers to freight cost
Rio de Janeiro
transporte de carga
Standard usage; occasionally 'fretes' for multiple shipments
Portugal
transporte de mercadorias
More formal; 'frete' also used but less common than in Brazil

Related Words

logisticscargoshipmentcarrierwarehousedistribution

Related Idioms & Phrases

cost of freight
freight forwarding
freight rates
international freight
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