shipping

The transportation of goods.

From the ground, Colombo’s port does not look like much.[…] But viewed from high up in one of the growing number of skyscrapers in Sri Lanka’s capital, it is clear that something extraordinary is happening: China is creating a shipping hub just 200 miles from India’s southern tip.

The body of ships belonging to one nation, port or industry; ships collectively.

Our overplus of shipping will we burn; / And, with the rest full-mann’d, from the head of Actium / Beat the approaching Caesar.

[…] the Advantage appeared greatly on their Side, in Numbers of Shipping, and of Men;

Passage or transport on a ship.

The cost of sending an item or package using postal or carrier services.

The shipping is included in the quoted price.

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God send 'em good shipping.

The desire by followers of a fandom for two or more people, either real-life people or fictional characters, to be in a romantic or sexual relationship.