Business B1 · Lesson 5B
Every word and expression from this lesson — with definitions, synonyms and examples.
uses 'since' + starting point
a build-up of unfulfilled orders owing to processing bottlenecks
the company that transports the goods
collocation: “clear customs” — these words naturally go together in English.
collocation: “confirm delivery” — these words naturally go together in English.
a batch of goods sent to one customer
the official check at the border
late compared to the promised date
when the shipment is expected
collocation: “file a claim” — these words naturally go together in English.
goods being transported in bulk
on the way, not yet delivered
the bill for the goods
days from order to delivery
with the local driver today
a second attempt to deliver a parcel
collocation: “reduce lead time” — these words naturally go together in English.
collocation: “ship an order” — these words naturally go together in English.
the goods being sent in one delivery
the full path a product travels from factory to buyer
collocation: “track a shipment” — these words naturally go together in English.
the code that shows where a shipment is
a large building where goods are stored