transshipment

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Key regional transshipment hubs, including Westports and Pelabuhan Tanjung Pelepas, appear well-positioned to benefit from shifting focus to intra-Asia trade, she says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 7, 2026

Some vessels also engage in transshipment, offloading their catch without returning to shore, which can lead to prolonged periods at sea and increased risks.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2025

The sanctions would also seek to do more to stem the transshipment of oil and other restricted goods through bordering countries, although he did not give details.

From Reuters • Feb. 21, 2023

AIS disabling is also strongly correlated with transshipment events – exchanging catch, personnel and supplies between fishing vessels and refrigerated cargo vessels, or "reefers," at sea.

From Salon • Jan. 4, 2023

They shot past floating platforms and transshipment loaders.

From "Ship Breaker" by Paolo Bacigalupi