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Definition of «shipment»

A shipment refers to a consignment or delivery of goods sent from one place to another. It can be by land, sea, air, or any other mode of transportation. The term is often used in commerce and logistics when discussing the movement of products from a supplier to a retailer or customer.

Usage examples

  1. The shipment of goods is expected to arrive tomorrow.
  2. The company is responsible for handling all incoming and outgoing shipments.
  3. Please ensure that all necessary documents are included in the shipment.
  4. Due to unforeseen circumstances, the shipment has been delayed by a day.
  5. Kindly track your shipment using the provided tracking number.
  6. The shipment is scheduled to be delivered by the end of this week.
  7. In case of any damage during shipment, please notify us immediately.
  8. We apologize for the inconvenience caused by the mishandled shipment.
  9. The customs department is currently inspecting the imported shipment.

Phrases with «shipment»

Sentences with «shipment»

  • Advance notifications would only provide earlier notice of shipments of dogs already identified as being imported for resale, research, or veterinary treatment. (federalregister.gov)
  • Most recently, the company developed a line of freeze monitoring devices meant for shipments of products that can be damaged by freezing temperatures. (fooddrink-magazine.com)
  • But there aren't enough BlackBerry faithful to sustain such a business, especially given the tablet category saw its first year - over-year decline in shipments in the fourth quarter. (cnet.com)
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