Transshipment

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LOG-000228",
  "term": "Transshipment",
  "field": "Logistics and supply chain",
  "definition": "The process of unloading cargo from one mode of transport and loading it onto another to complete a journey. This transfer may occur at an intermediate port, terminal, or hub, where goods are moved between ships, trucks, trains, or aircraft. Transshipment is distinct from a direct shipment, which travels from the origin to the final destination on a single vehicle or vessel.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/logistics/transshipment/"
}