Meaning of the word transhipment in English
What does transhipment mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
transhipment
US /trænsˈʃɪpmənt/
UK /trænsˈʃɪpmənt/
Noun
the action of transferring goods from one ship or other form of transport to another
Example:
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The port specializes in the transhipment of cargo between ocean vessels and smaller feeder ships.
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Illegal fishing often involves the transhipment of catches at sea to avoid detection.