Verbs of Movement - Verbs for Transportation of Goods

Here you will learn some English verbs referring to transportation of goods such as "carry", "ship", and "load".

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Verbs of Movement
to overload
to overload [verb]

to load or burden something with a weight or quantity that exceeds its capacity

Ex: Overloading a bus with more passengers than its designated capacity compromises the safety of the passengers .
to load up
to load up [verb]

to fill or place a significant amount of weight or quantity onto something

Ex: The grocery cart was loaded up with groceries for the week .
to lade
to lade [verb]

to load or put cargo on board a ship

Ex: Refrigerated containers were laded onto the reefer ship .
to haul
to haul [verb]

to transport goods or materials in a lorry or cart

Ex: After the harvest , farmers haul their fresh produce to the market in a tractor-drawn cart .
to carry
to carry [verb]

to hold someone or something and take them from one place to another

Ex: The river 's current can easily carry small boats downstream .
to lug
to lug [verb]

to transport or haul something heavy or cumbersome with effort

Ex: She decided to lug the boxes of books to the new library location , one at a time .
to bear
to bear [verb]

to move or transport a weight by providing physical support

Ex:
to support
to support [verb]

to hold a person or thing in position or prevent them from falling

Ex: Railings along the staircase are designed to support individuals and prevent accidental falls .
to burden
to burden [verb]

to place a heavy load or weight on something or someone

Ex: Farmers often have to burden their trucks with harvested crops to transport them to market .
to shoulder
to shoulder [verb]

to carry or bear a heavy object by placing it over one's shoulder

Ex: Hikers typically shoulder backpacks containing essential gear and supplies for their trek through the wilderness .
to transfer
to transfer [verb]

to make a person or thing move from a place, situation, or person to another

Ex: As part of the organizational restructuring , the executive team decided to transfer certain functions to a newly established division .
to transplant
to transplant [verb]

to uproot or relocate someone or something

Ex: The family decided to transplant their household belongings to a new residence in a different neighborhood .
to transport
to transport [verb]

to take people, goods, etc. from one place to another using a vehicle, ship, or aircraft

Ex: The cruise ship company specializes in transporting passengers to exotic destinations around the world .
to transmit
to transmit [verb]

to send or convey something from one person or place to another

Ex: The courier was instructed to transmit the documents from New York to the headquarters in London .
to convey
to convey [verb]

to move or transfer something from one location to another

Ex: The pipeline was designed to convey water from the reservoir to the surrounding villages .
to route
to route [verb]

to send or direct something along a specified course or path

Ex: The tour guide will route the hiking group through scenic trails to showcase the natural beauty of the area .
to ship
to ship [verb]

to send goods or individuals from one place to another using some form of transportation

Ex:
to ferry
to ferry [verb]

to transport or convey people, vehicles, or goods from one place to another

Ex: The train system is designed to ferry passengers swiftly between major cities .
to truck
to truck [verb]

to transport or convey goods by truck or a similar vehicle

Ex: The construction team trucks construction materials to the building site daily .
to rail
to rail [verb]

to transport or move items using a railway system

Ex: To reduce carbon emissions , the manufacturing plant opted to rail finished products to the port .
to wheel
to wheel [verb]

to move or push something on wheels

Ex: The hospital staff wheeled the patient to the operating room for surgery .
to cart
to cart [verb]

to convey or move goods using a wheeled vehicle

Ex:
to freight
to freight [verb]

to convey or transport cargo on a large scale

Ex: The cargo ship is freighting automobiles from the manufacturing hub to ports around the world .
to airfreight
to airfreight [verb]

to transport goods or cargo by air, typically via aircraft

Ex: Urgent medical supplies were airfreighted to the disaster-stricken region to assist in relief efforts .
to load
to load [verb]

to fill or pack a space with the specified items

Ex: The driver loaded the delivery van with packages for the morning delivery route .
to unload
to unload [verb]

to empty a vehicle or container by taking out the cargo or contents

Ex: The courier company 's employees efficiently unloaded the delivery van , organizing parcels for quick distribution .
to shuttle
to shuttle [verb]

to convey or move people or items back and forth between locations

Ex: The bus company shuttles commuters from the suburbs to the city center during rush hours .
Verbs of Movement
Verbs for Non-Human Movement Verbs for Movement Verbs for Movement Toward Something Verbs for Movement Away from Something
Verbs for Movement in Place Verbs for Repetitive and Slight Movements Verbs for Movement with Separation Verbs for Movement on Foot
Verbs for Rushed Movement Verbs for Movement in Water Verbs for Changes in Body Posture Verbs for Movement Using Vehicles
Verbs for Change in Speed of Movement Verbs for Travelling Verbs for Navigation Verbs for Transportation of Goods