# What is shipping?

Shipping refers to the process of **transporting goods from one place to another** by various means of transportation, such as by truck, train, ship, or airplane.

Shipping includes the process of **packaging**, **labeling**, and **tracking the shipment**, as well as **handling customs** and **import/export regulations**.

Shipping costs encompass the cost associated with the transportation of the goods, which can include **freight charges**, **duties**, and **taxes**.