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shipping

[ship-ing] / ˈʃɪp ɪŋ /
NOUN
ships
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NOUN
transportation
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The Grade II listed Renaissance-style dock building was erected in 1865 to cater for Penarth's flourishing shipping trade and was bought and renovated by the Martinez family in 2000.

From BBC • Jul. 3, 2026

The fleet of ships that fit the bill is small, which can add to the cost of shipping between domestic ports.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 3, 2026

In an industry of big personalities, the scion of a Korean shipping family eschews the media and keeps a low profile.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026

In other words, the market found ways to deal with shipping disruptions in the strait during the war.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 2, 2026

Data management technician for a small shipping company.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman




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