Definitions for "Transhipment"
Unloading and re-loading part way through a delivery
This is when a consignment is unloaded from one form of transport (lorry or ship) to another during the course of its journey from place of origin to place of destination. In a letter of credit, the buyer can say whether this is allowed or not allowed.
Goods are transferred from one ship to another at an intermediate port. Can also refer to goods being transferred from one method of transport to another.
Keywords:  transshipment
Same as Transshipment.
Keywords:  docking, cross, see
See Cross docking.