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Entrepot

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Trade HubPlay
Think of an entrepot as a hub for trading activities, where goods are temporarily housed while awaiting redistribution. SlideSingapore has transformed into a global entrepot, facilitating trade between East and West.
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Transit PointPlay
An entrepot can be viewed as a transit point in the journey of a product from manufacturer to consumer. SlideHong Kong functions as an entrepot, importing electronic components and exporting finished products.
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Not a Final DestinationPlay
Goods in an entrepot are not typically sold there but forwarded elsewhere for sale or further processing. SlideThe shipment paused briefly in the Panama entrepot before continuing to its final destination.