ship-to-shore

American  

[ship-tuh-shawr, -shohr] / ˈʃɪp təˈʃɔr, -ˈʃoʊr /

adjective

1. operating between a ship and the shore.

   a ship-to-shore radio.

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adverb

1. from a ship to the shore.

   The message was sent ship-to-shore.

noun

1. a ship-to-shore radio.

Etymology

Origin of ship-to-shore

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

U.S. officials estimate that Chinese cranes make up about 80% of ship-to-shore cranes at American ports.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 28, 2025

In a 2009 environmental assessment, a Navy contractor concluded that most fires were the result of military training, and about half occurred on the southern end of the island in the ship-to-shore bombardment zone.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 4, 2024

“This temporary pier will provide a ship-to-shore distribution system that will further increase the flow of humanitarian aid into Gaza,” he said.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 29, 2024

Israel is also working with US Central Command to construct a "temporary maritime pier," which will allow ship-to-shore distribution, he added.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2024

“It’s built to get out over the waves. It’s a ship-to-shore boat. You use it to ferry people to and from their yachts.”

From "Adrift" by Paul Griffin