Stop off refers to an additional stop made by a carrier (such as a trucking company or a shipping line) along the route of a shipment, beyond the originally planned destination. This stop is usually made to either deliver or pick up additional cargo that is not part of the main shipment's intended route.
Stop-offs can occur for various reasons, such as the following:
- Consolidating multiple shipments
- Dropping off
- Picking up goods at intermediate points
- Accommodating special requests from customers.
They may incur additional fees or charges depending on the terms of the shipping contract.