Frequent Ask Questions

what is Transhipment

Transshipment is the transfer of a container or cargo from one ship to another at a hub port between origin and destination.A smaller feeder vessel brings the container from a port that the main ocean services do not call, it is discharged at the hub, stored in the terminal and loaded onto a mainline vessel for the long leg, or the other way round at destination. The shipper still has one booking and one bill of lading from the port of loading to the port of discharge.

Container cross stuffing is a type of cargo consolidation in which multiple containers are loaded with different shipments from different customers and then combined into a single shipment. This method of cargo consolidation helps to reduce shipping costs and provides more efficient delivery to customers. 

 

A consignee is the person or entity listed in a shipping transaction to receive goods. This party usually becomes the legal owner of the shipment once it is successfully delivered, properly documented, confirmed, and mentioned in all required customs procedures.

ROB stands for Remaining On Board — the quantity of a consumable or cargo still on the ship at a given moment. It is used most often for bunker fuel and lube oil ROB (how much fuel is left), for fresh water, and for cargo ROB (cargo remaining after discharge, e.g. residues or a short-out).

BOL (Bill of Lading) is one of the most important freight documents. It helps with tracking, payment, insurance claims, and liability. The BOL is a loading receipt, contract of carriage, and document of title all rolled into one. 

At Azarakhsh shipping co. our logistics providers can handle almost any shipment. However, there’s certain types of cargo that our providers can’t support or insure because of the risk of damage to vessels, containers, or pilferage.