Definitions #
The exchange of goods between countries or regions, especially when those goods are moved by sea, air, road, or rail as cargo.
Technical In logistics, trade refers to the commercial movement of goods between markets, including contract terms, transportation, customs clearance, and related transactions.
Example The carrier has added extra sailings to meet demand on the China–Europe trade.
A specific route or market segment where carriers operate, such as the transpacific trade.
Technical A shipping route or commercial corridor (e.g., Asia–Europe trade) that defines the flow of cargo and freight rates for liner services.
Etymology #
From Middle Low German trade (track, course), later indicating commercial activity or a set route.
Collocations #
- international trade 国际贸易
- trade lane 航线/贸易路线，如 Asia–North America
- trade terms 贸易术语（如 Incoterms）
- trade facilitation 贸易便利化，指简化海关和单证流程
- North–South trade 南北贸易，指发达和发展中地区之间的货物贸易
Real Business Examples #
- The carrier has added extra sailings to meet demand on the China–Europe trade.
- Customs brokers play a key role in facilitating trade by preparing accurate declarations.
- The Asia–US West Coast trade lane is one of the busiest container routes in the world.
Register & Variants #
- Register: neutral
- BrE/AmE: 全球通用
Synonyms & Antonyms #
- Synonyms: commerce, exchange
Common Errors #
- 将 trade 和 transit 混淆 transit 指货物过境运输，trade 指货物的买卖交换；两者在报关文件中含义不同。
- 在航次租船合同中使用 trade 表示“航次” trade 常指贸易路线或业务方向，航次应使用 voyage。
Confusable Terms #
- Traffic vs Trade
- traffic 指运输流量或来往的交通工具，trade 指货物的商业交换关系。
Frequently Asked Questions
Trade 在物流中通常怎么用？?
常用来指特定贸易路线或市场，如 “transatlantic trade”，也指国际贸易的整体活动。
Incoterms 为什么被称为 trade terms？?
因为它们规定了买方和卖方在交货、风险和运费方面的义务，属于国际贸易术语。