shipping
noun [ U ]
COMMERCE, TRANSPORT /ˈʃɪpɪŋ/ ukusthe process or business of sending or transporting goods:
There is a lot of competition in the shipping business these days.
He runs a big shipping company.
How much do we pay for shipping?
There's been a big increase in online shipping.
ships in general:
The storms were a danger to all shipping along that coast.
The canal was closed to merchant shipping.
All shipping routes were closed.
See also
bulk shipping
drop shipping