Transhipment Procedures
Procedures for transhipping goods through Singapore, including permit types, authorised locations, and requirements for controlled or prohibited goods.
Last updated 11 February 2026
Transhipment Procedures Overview
Rules and compliance requirements for transhipping goods through Singapore.
Controlled and Prohibited Goods for Transhipment
Understand the requirements for transhipping controlled goods and goods prohibited from transhipment through Singapore.
Documentation for Clearance of Goods
Check the documents required for transhipment clearance of containerised, conventional, hand-carried, and air cargo at Singapore Customs.
Types of Transhipment and Movement Permits
Learn the types of transhipment and movement permits used in Singapore, when each declaration type applies, and when a permit is not required for movements within Free Trade Zones.
Authorised Piers and Places
Find out which piers and places are authorised for the import, export and transhipment of goods in Singapore.
Permit Amendment and Cancellation
Learn when you can amend, extend or cancel a transhipment permit in TradeNet, which fields are non-amendable, how payment timelines affect validity extension, and when voluntary disclosure to Singapore Customs is required.
Permit Validity and Error Messages
Find out how long transhipment permits remain valid and what error messages you may encounter when submitting permit applications in TradeNet.