Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

transshipped

verb

/trænsˈʃɪpt/

Definition

To transfer goods from one vehicle or vessel to another during transportation.

Examples

The containers were transshipped at the port before continuing to their final destination.
By using transshipped routes, the shipping company was able to save time and reduce costs.
Some goods are transshipped to avoid certain tariffs in destination countries.

Meaning

Transshipment refers to the process of transferring cargo from one mode of transportation to another, often occurring at a designated hub or port before reaching its final destination.