sealifting

/ˈsiˌlɪftɪŋ/
noun
  1. The process or activity of transporting goods or people by sea, especially in a military context.
    • The success of the mission depended on efficient sealifting of supplies.
    • Sealifting is often slower than airlifting but can carry much larger loads.
    • Sealifting requires careful planning to coordinate ships and port facilities.
verb
  1. Present participle of sealift: the act of transporting (supplies, equipment, or personnel) by sea, especially for military purposes.
    • They are sealifting food and water to the island after the hurricane.
    • The commander is sealifting additional troops to reinforce the position.
    • The navy is sealifting heavy machinery to the new base in the Pacific.
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