Transshipment (noun)

The act or process of transferring goods from one ship or mode of transportation to another during shipment, especially to change from a smaller to a larger one.

Origin:

Late 19th century; from trans- + shipment.

Examples:

1. The transshipment of goods from the smaller vessel to the larger one was completed efficiently.
2. The transshipment of containers from the train to the ship took longer than expected.
3. The transshipment process was disrupted due to a shortage of workers.
4. The transshipment operation involved the transfer of goods from the trucks to the ships.
5. The transshipment facility was designed to handle a large volume of goods on a daily basis.