movimentazione

handling

noun moh-vee-men-tah-TSYOH-neh Rare

Origin: From 'movimentare' (to move, handle), from 'movimento' (movement).

Also means

movement (of goods)

Usage Note

Movimentazione is a logistics and warehouse term referring to the physical handling or movement of goods — la movimentazione delle merci (goods handling). It is standard in supply-chain and port operations Italian. The word is invariable in the singular but pluralises regularly as movimentazioni. It is more technical than the everyday trasporto (transport).

Examples

"La movimentazione dei pacchi richiede attrezzatura speciale."

Natural Translation

The handling of parcels requires special equipment.

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