Transshipment
Transshipment involves transferring cargo from one vessel or mode of transport to another at an intermediate port or hub before reaching its final destination. This process is used to optimize shipping routes, reduce costs, and accommodate cargo that cannot be shipped directly. Transshipment hubs play a crucial role in global trade, facilitating the efficient movement of goods.
Related glossary terms
Feeder vessel
Feeder vessel is the smaller ship that moves cargo between regional ports and main hub ports. Learn feeder networks, transit-time impact, and reliability risk.
Port
Port is a coastal or inland waterway facility where ships dock to load and unload cargo, equipped with infrastructure to handle containerized and bulk goods.
Liner service
Liner service is a regular, scheduled shipping service operating on fixed routes with predictable departure and arrival times, offering reliable capacity for…
Vessel
Vessel is a watercraft—container ship, bulk carrier, or tanker—used to transport goods across oceans and seas, central to international trade and logistics.
