overstock; cargo delay
Meanings
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to overstock; to accumulate unsold goods
Business and retail term referring to inventory that cannot be sold and piles up in storage.
Recently the market has been sluggish, and many merchants have overstocked.
This batch of clothing is out of style and has been overstocked in the warehouse for half a year.
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To avoid overstocking, we adopt an on-demand production model.
verb
to delay cargo; to strand goods at transit hubs
Logistics and transportation term describing goods stuck at stations, ports, or terminals due to insufficient capacity or severe weather.
Due to the typhoon's impact, the port is severely backlogged with cargo.
During the Spring Festival, transport capacity is tight, and many courier companies experience cargo delays.
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The heavy snow caused a cargo backlog at the train station, preventing large quantities of goods from being transported in time.