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What does Transshipment mean in logistics?
Short answer
Transferring cargo or containers from one vessel or conveyance to another at an intermediate port or point on the way to the final destination.
A large share of India’s container trade has historically been transshipped at foreign hubs such as Colombo and Singapore, which adds time and cost; India is developing its own transshipment capacity. Ask our desk how this applies to your consignment.
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- Category
- Air, sea & rail
- Related terms
- Port (major and non-major), Bill of lading (B/L), FCL (full container load), JNPT (Nhava Sheva)
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