# Actual Time of Arrival (ATA)

*Last updated: 2026-06-23*

> ATA – Actual Time of Arrival – is the standardised term for the precise moment a vessel, aircraft, or vehicle reaches its destination.

ATA – Actual Time of Arrival – is the standardised term for the precise moment a vessel, aircraft, or vehicle reaches its destination. It is recorded in transport documents, customs declarations, and tracking systems, forming the basis for calculating port dues, storage charges, and on-time delivery performance. ATA is the definitive actual figure set against the ETA (Estimated Time of Arrival), which is forecast before departure. Shipping lines, airlines, and terminal operators report ATA in port arrival notifications and customs pre-arrival filings. Not to be confused with ATD (Actual Time of Departure), which records when a means of transport leaves a location.

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| Last updated | 2026-06-23 |
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