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.
Definition of spiral for English Language Learners. : 1  to move in a circle around a central point while getting closer to or farther away from it : to move in a spiral. : 2  to greatly increase, decrease, or get worse in a continuous and usually fast and uncontrolled way.