海運 (kaiun) Japanese meaning: maritime transport | KotomoraThe maritime transport industry is indispensable for international trade.
This port has developed as a hub for shipping.
Usage patterns
〈物〉を海運で輸送するto transport something by sea (shipping)
This company transports oil by sea.
海運に頼るto rely on sea shipping
As an island nation, Japan relies heavily on shipping for its trade.
海運が発展するfor the shipping industry to develop
The shipping industry developed rapidly along with modernization.
