# Transshipment

*Last updated: 2026-06-22*

> Transshipment occurs when cargo is transferred from one vessel, vehicle, or aircraft to another during transit – for instance, from a mainline container ship to a feeder vessel at a hub port, or from a train to a truck at an intermodal terminal.

Transshipment occurs when cargo is transferred from one vessel, vehicle, or aircraft to another during transit – for instance, from a mainline container ship to a feeder vessel at a hub port, or from a train to a truck at an intermodal terminal. Major transshipment hubs bundle and redistribute freight flows across global networks, making them central nodes in container shipping and air freight. For shippers and freight forwarders, transshipment introduces additional handling charges, extends transit time, and raises the risk of damage through extra loading and unloading cycles. From a customs perspective, transshipment can be significant when goods pass through a free port or bonded warehouse during the transfer. Not to be confused with warehousing operations or inventory turnover, which use related but distinct terminology.

**Source:** [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transshipment](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transshipment)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Transshipment |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 126 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-22 |
| Source | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transshipment |

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