As nouns the difference between shipment and inbound
is that shipment is a load of goods that is transported by any method (not just by ship) while inbound is (logistics) an inbound shipment.
As an adjective inbound is
coming in, heading inwards.
As a verb inbound is
(basketball) to pass a ball inbounds.
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.
inbound
English
Antonyms
* outbound
Verb
(
en verb)
(basketball) To pass a ball inbounds
- Smith inbounds the ball to Johnson.
See also
* inbounds
Noun
(
en noun)
(logistics) An inbound shipment.