# Pass-through event

*Last updated: 2026-06-18*

> A pass-through event is a tracking record that logs when a shipment moves through a logistics node—such as a hub, customs checkpoint, or sorting facility—without being unloaded, reloaded, or processed.

A pass-through event is a tracking record that logs when a shipment moves through a logistics node—such as a hub, customs checkpoint, or sorting facility—without being unloaded, reloaded, or processed. It captures location and timestamp, providing proof of passage even when no active handling occurs. Freight forwarders and shippers rely on pass-through events to confirm that goods are progressing along the route as planned. Unlike a handling or transfer event, a pass-through event does not trigger downstream workflows; its sole purpose is chain-of-custody visibility. It forms a standard data point in modern track-and-trace systems.

**Source:** [https://www.investopedia.com/terms/p/pass-through.asp](https://www.investopedia.com/terms/p/pass-through.asp)

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| Property | Value |
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| Term | Pass-through event |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 94 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-18 |
| Source | https://www.investopedia.com/terms/p/pass-through.asp |

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