The movement of the Americans - uniformed service people, their dependents and civilian employees - represented a logistical operation of huge proportions.

A logistics center, or depot, is a facility dedicated to logistical operations.

The base has been used by the United States for military logistical operations in support of the 2001 war in Afghanistan.

In a gigantic logistical operation, tons of equipment from the United States was moved up the Amazon by ship.

The extent of their services included a vast array of logistical operations historically under the jurisdiction of the military.

Several Coast Guard cutters are already there providing everything from basic services like water, to vital technical support for this massive logistical operation.

In addition, the Roman fortified camps provided secure staging areas for offensive, defensive and logistical operations, once their troops were deployed.

In particular, the launch of the euro - the single largest logistical operation in Europe in 60 years - was a practical and political triumph.

Significant logistical operations take place to bring people into the festival by public transport each year.

Kenya's military is regarded as inexperienced and reporters voiced doubts that it has the capacity to conduct the required logistical operations.