shipment

noun

Definition of shipmentnext
as in cargo

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Recent Examples of shipment The shipment includes emergency health kits for urgent medical care, including supplies for safe births, newborn care, disease prevention and treatment, according to the United Nations. — Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026 First is its separation from FedEx, which allows management to better focus on improving volumes, expanding revenue per shipment (known as yield), and driving cost efficiencies to expand margins. — Jeff Marks, CNBC, 1 July 2026 Last July, the Reno Police Department in Nevada said in a news release that a truck shipment managed by Ceva Logistics that contained about $15 million in semiconductors and Apple products was stolen. — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 3 July 2026 The shipment includes the first CATVs assigned to the Vermont National Guard’s Army Mountain Warfare School, giving the specialized training center a new platform for preparing soldiers to operate in extreme winter conditions. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for shipment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shipment
  1. cargo
  2. package
  3. freight
  4. loading
  5. load
  6. bale
  7. packet
  8. lading
Noun
  • From cabin and cargo space to standard tech, the South Korean automaker has completely redesigned its popular midsize three-row SUV for the 2027 model year.
    — Charles Singh, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • The truck sustained significant damage, spilling its cargo of beer across the roadway, police said.
    — Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of cargo
Noun
  • While the streaming service recently eliminated its free trial directly through the site, customers who sign up for one of DirecTV’s Signature packages will get three months of Paramount+ Premium included at no cost.
    — Erin Lassner, HollywoodReporter, 4 July 2026
  • Included in the Distributed Digital Systems (DDiS) program package, the control system supervises and manages installations in the fields of energy, propulsion, diving safety and auxiliary systems.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 4 July 2026
Definition of package
Noun
  • After taking over a freight broker’s account, the criminals then post a fraudulent load listing offering an attractive shipment.
    — Steve Weisman, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • Goldman Sachs initiated coverage of FDXF with a buy rating and a $186 price target on Wednesday, citing a stronger freight outlook and company-specific opportunities to grow.
    — Jeff Marks, CNBC, 1 July 2026
Definition of freight
Noun
  • While requiring a fourth crew member, manual loading offers flexibility in ammunition handling and eliminates reliance on a mechanical autoloader.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 30 June 2026
  • That is the piece that could change how loading docks operate.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of loading
Noun
  • Depending on how full your washing machine is, add up to a cup of it to your regular load and get ready to see the difference.
    — Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 1 July 2026
  • Like a true pal, a big pot of it in my refrigerator lightens my load, providing a nourishing meal my whole family loves at a moment’s notice.
    — Ellie Krieger, Washington Post, 1 July 2026
Definition of load
Noun
  • The Green Mountains, hay bales, cows, and barns immediately calmed my mind and gave the kids a place to run around and have fun.
    — Jaclyn Greenberg, Parents, 29 June 2026
  • According to the latest data from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Senegal is anticipated to produce around 55,000 bales of cotton fiber, equivalent to nearly 12,500 metric tons during the 2026-2027 season.
    — Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 29 June 2026
Definition of bale
Noun
  • The lobby’s retro Sweet N’ Glow Salon’s color scheme is as pink as a packet of Sweet N’ Low sugar substitute, complete with beehive hair dryers, vintage magazines, and a kitschy wig collection.
    — Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • Rotate the packets once during cooking for even heat distribution.
    — Staff, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
Definition of packet
Noun
  • Cargill built a large soybean-lading facility at Santarem, some 500 miles up the Amazon.
    — Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 4 Jan. 2026
  • One example can be as simple as shipments that are missing bills of lading or origin documents.
    — Forbes, Forbes, 1 June 2021
Definition of lading

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