Transhipment

Transhipment is the process of transferring cargo from one means of transport to another while being transported to its final destination.

What is Transhipment ?

Transhipment is the transfer of cargo from one means of transport to another during the course of transportation. Transhipment is documented under one bill of lading and can occur at any point in the transport route. This process is a costlier way of transporting goods, but it allows cargo to reach every part of the world.