Freighting
/ˈfriːtɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) The act or process of transporting goods by sea, air, or land, typically under a contractual agreement.
The freighting of cargo must comply with international shipping laws.
- (v.) Present participle of freight, meaning to transport goods by land, sea, or air.
The company is freighting containers across the Atlantic.
Forms
- freightings
- freighted
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Commentary
Use 'freighting' primarily as a noun or gerund related to the transport of goods; ensure clarity whether reference is to the act or legal contract involved.
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