This is where a shipment is unloaded from one mode and loaded onto another while in-transit. Example, a container from China comes into the Port of Long Beach where it is delivered to a warehouse in LA. The Freight is trans-loaded onto a Dry Van trailer belonging to a trucking company for final delivery. You would do this if keeping it in a rail container was impractical or you wanted to combine shipments onto the final truckload. Disclaimer Our content is not in any way legal advice or binding. The information provided by might not be the official legal or full definition. Also when pursuing a specific transaction you are encouraged to conduct your own due diligence and to consult legal counsel as appropriate.