In the past year, a majority of shippers have shifted freight to different modes (66.2%). Manufacturers made the greatest shift with 78.6%. shifting to a different mode, compared to 53.8% of retailers and 43.8% of wholesalers/distributors.
Noun[edit] vortex â(plural vortexes or vortices) A whirlwind, whirlpool, or similarly moving matter in the form of a spiral or column.
Vortex, whirlpool and whirlwind. As a preamble, a vortex may be defined as a rotation within a fluid. If the fluid is a liquid, the vortex may be more accurately termed as a whirlpool, while if it is a gas it is termed a whirlwind. Major, minor and other whirlwinds.