BusinessAugust 16, 2026
transshipped
tranz-SHIPT
Definition
To transfer goods from one ship or vehicle to another while in transit to avoid trade duties, or to reroute goods through an intermediate country to disguise their true origin.
Etymology
Derived from the prefix 'trans-' (meaning across or beyond) and 'ship.' It entered the English language in the 17th century to describe the transfer of cargo between vessels.
In the news
The article uses the term to describe how Chinese goods are rerouted through third-party countries and relabeled to bypass US import tariffs, a practice the White House calls a scam.
White House Targets 40+ Countries Over China Tariff Evasion Scam
Read the full article ↗Thailand Business News