transshipment

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The administration had originally floated a 40% transshipment tariff to stop Chinese companies from routing goods through third countries, making minimal changes and relabeling them before shipping to American consumers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

Shipping products through one port to another in a process known as transshipment is common in global trade.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2025

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

They shot past floating platforms and transshipment loaders.

From "Ship Breaker" by Paolo Bacigalupi