The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Carrying \Car"ry*ing\, n.
   The act or business of transporting from one place to
   another.
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   Carrying place, a carry; a portage.

   Carrying trade, the business of transporting goods, etc.,
      from one place or country to another by water or land;
      freighting.
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            We are rivals with them in . . . the carrying trade.
                                                  --Jay.
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