### Question
How is the term shipment defined?


### Answer
The term **shipment** is defined in *40 U.S.C. § 729* as the following:

> the transportation, or the effecting of transportation, of valuables, without limitation as to the means or facilities used or by which the transportation, is effected or the person to whom it is made, and includes, but is not limited to, shipments made to any executive department, independent establishment, agency, wholly or partly owned corporation, officer, or employee of the United States, or any person acting on his or its behalf or at his or its direction

#### Citation:
  - *40 U.S.C. § 729*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 15-GOVERNMENT LOSSES IN SHIPMENT**

