ship
ment
Plural
shipments
1
the act of transporting goods
- Our international shipment was subject to customs inspection, resulting in a slight delay in delivery.
- The logistics department is responsible for tracking the shipment of products from the warehouse to the retail stores.
- The shipment of perishable goods is carefully monitored to ensure they are transported under the proper conditions to maintain freshness.
- A shipping company was contracted to handle the international shipment of the company's products to overseas markets.
2
the goods that are transported
- We experienced a delay in receiving our shipment of office supplies due to inclement weather.
- The online retailer offers tracking services so customers can monitor the progress of their shipments in real-time.
- The company experienced a surge in orders during the holiday season, resulting in a backlog of shipments that needed to be fulfilled promptly.
- The shipments from the manufacturer arrived at the warehouse ahead of schedule.