ship‧ping /ˈʃɪpɪŋ/ noun [uncountable]

1. ships considered as a group:
The port is closed to all shipping.

2. the delivery of goods, especially by ship
shipping company/industry/agent etc
a Danish shipping company
a shipping route

3. American English the amount of money you pay a company to deliver goods to you:
The jewelry can be yours for $15 plus shipping and handling.

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲