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Shipment vs Exportation - What's the difference?

shipment | exportation |

As nouns the difference between shipment and exportation

is that shipment is a load of goods that is transported by any method (not just by ship while exportation is the act of exporting; the act of conveying or sending commodities abroad or to another country, in the course of commerce.

shipment

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • a load of goods that is transported by any method (not just by ship)
  • :* We're expecting another shipment of oranges tomorrow.
  • the act of transporting goods
  • :* Shipment of hazardous waste on this route is strictly prohibited.

    • exportation

    English

    Noun

    (head)
  • The act of exporting; the act of conveying or sending commodities abroad or to another country, in the course of commerce.
  • Commodity exported; an export.
  • The act of carrying out.
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