(~s)
1.
A ~ is an amount of a particular kind of cargo that is sent to another country on a ship, train, aeroplane, or other vehicle.
Food ~s could begin in a matter of weeks.
...a ~ of weapons.
N-COUNT: usu N n, N of n
2.
The ~ of a cargo somewhere is the sending of it there by ship, train, aeroplane, or some other vehicle.
Bananas are packed before being transported to the docks for ~ overseas.
N-UNCOUNT