Trans-shipping refers to the process of transferring goods or cargo from one mode of transportation to another, typically at a midway point in the journey. This can involve moving goods from one ship to another, from a ship to a truck or train, or vice versa. It is often used in international trade to transport goods across multiple countries, with the goods being unloaded and reloaded onto different modes of transportation at various ports or terminals. Trans-shipping allows for more efficient and cost-effective transportation of goods, as well as providing access to landlocked areas that may not have direct access to ports. However, it can also increase the risk of damage or loss of goods, as they are handled multiple times during the process.