Shipment is the movement of goods from a shipper to a consignee using one or more transport modes. Shipments include the physical cargo, documentation, and associated transport processes such as packing, labeling, customs clearance, and tracking. Effective shipment management ensures timely delivery, maintains product integrity, reduces transportation costs, and supports supply chain efficiency. Shipments can be domestic or international, and their success depends on route planning, carrier selection, compliance with regulations, and coordination with warehousing and logistics partners.
Characteristics:
- Goods movement from shipper
- Includes transport documentation
- Maintains product integrity
- Supports timely delivery
- Requires supply chain coordination
