Shipping: Meaning and definition

Shipping refers to the process of transporting goods from one location to another using different modes of transportation, such as ships, flights, trucks, trains, or pipelines. It is a key step in the process of trade.

The shipping industry includes various activities or parts of the entire logistics process including packaging, labelling, documentation, loading, transportation, unloading, and delivery of goods. Shipping plays a key role in enabling the efficient movement of raw materials, finished products, and other resources to support industries and meet consumer demands.