Glossary · Operations
Transshipment
The aircraft change at a stopover before reaching the final destination.
Technical definition
Transshipment: transfer of cargo between flights/aircraft at a connecting point. It means extra handling, dwell time and the risk of legs falling out of sync — particularly sensitive for perishables.
In plain terms
A transshipment is when your cargo changes aircraft at an intermediate stop before reaching its final destination.
How it works in Chile
Chilean exports to Asia or Europe usually involve one or more transshipments. Every connection is a risk point for delay and for a cool chain break.
Common mistakes
- Not checking minimum connection times.
- Assuming the cargo stays on the same flight the whole way.
- Having no visibility into what happens at the transshipment point.
How it connects to Skymetrics
SkyTracking exposes the shipment's legs and connections, so the transshipment stops being a black box.