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Singapore Customs

Transhipment Operations

Find out how to tranship goods through Singapore, including permit types, authorised locations, procedures, and requirements for controlled or prohibited goods.

Last updated 29 January 2026

Transhipment Operations Overview

Understand what transhipment means, when permits are required and the basic rules for moving goods through Singapore without import or export.

Transhipment Procedures

Procedures for transhipping goods through Singapore, including permit types, authorised locations, and requirements for controlled or prohibited goods.