die Spedition, -en
szállítmányozó cég
The German word "Spedition" is a noun meaning "freight forwarding" or "shipping company". It derives from the Latin "expeditio" (meaning expedition or dispatch), referring to the organization and management of transporting goods.
- Spedition = company or business involved in organizing and managing shipments.
Similar words:
- Transportunternehmen (transport company)
- Logistikfirma (logistics company)
- Versandunternehmen (shipping company)
Difference:
While Spedition specifically refers to the forwarding and coordination of cargo transport, often including customs and storage handling, Transportunternehmen focuses more broadly on the actual transportation vehicles/services. Logistikfirma includes broader supply chain management, beyond just shipping.
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Examples
Die Spedition bringt das Paket nach Hause.noun
A szállítmányozó cég házhoz hozza a csomagot.
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