Reshipment (Noun)
Meaning
The act of shipping again (especially by transferring to another ship).
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The company opted for reshipment via air freight to ensure the fragile items arrived safely and on time.
- Due to a mechanical issue, the cargo had to undergo reshipment to another vessel to meet the intended delivery date.
- A reshipment was arranged from the damaged container to a new one to prevent further water damage to the goods.
- In an effort to save on costs, the shipping company decided on a reshipment at the next port rather than proceeding directly to the final destination.
- The delays in customs led to the reshipment of the goods from one mode of transport to another, affecting the overall delivery schedule.