Shipping Modes
Transshipment
When cargo is unloaded at an intermediate port and reloaded onto another vessel to reach the final destination. Adds transit time but enables more routing options.
In depth
Transshipment routes cargo via a hub port where containers are discharged and reloaded onto a connecting vessel. It adds time but opens more port pairs and can reduce cost. Risk of rollover or misplacement increases at busy hubs.
Key points
- Common on long-haul and emerging trade lanes
- Adds 3–7+ days depending on hub connection time
- Temperature-controlled cargo needs seamless reefer connection
- Track milestones at both legs: delays often occur at hub