# throughput (handling) / transshipment throughput

*Last updated: 2026-06-13*

> Transshipment throughput measures the actual quantity of cargo (tons, pallets, TEUs) physically handled per unit of time at a logistics facility—typically expressed as tons/hour, containers/day, or units/week.

Transshipment throughput measures the actual quantity of cargo (tons, pallets, TEUs) physically handled per unit of time at a logistics facility—typically expressed as tons/hour, containers/day, or units/week. Terminal operators and freight forwarders use this metric to assess facility productivity and identify bottlenecks. High throughput indicates strong asset utilization; low throughput suggests congestion or underutilization. Throughput differs from capacity: throughput is realized performance, capacity is the theoretical maximum under ideal conditions.

**Source:** [https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Umschlag](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Umschlag)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | throughput (handling) / transshipment throughput |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 70 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-13 |
| Source | https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Umschlag |

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