# arrival notice

*Last updated: 2026-06-22*

> Freight forwarders and shipping lines send an arrival notice to the consignee once a shipment has reached or is about to reach the destination port or country.

Freight forwarders and shipping lines send an arrival notice to the consignee once a shipment has reached or is about to reach the destination port or country. The document states the estimated time of arrival, key references such as the bill of lading number and container ID, cargo weight, volume, and piece count, along with any free-time deadlines before storage charges begin. Consignees use it to arrange warehouse space, unloading resources, and onward transport. The arrival notice also triggers the customs clearance process, since many authorities require the import declaration to be filed within a defined period after arrival. It is now transmitted almost exclusively by electronic means – via EDI message or through the carrier's online tracking portal.

**Source:** [https://www.bgl-ev.de/lexikon/ankunftsavis](https://www.bgl-ev.de/lexikon/ankunftsavis)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | arrival notice |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 119 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-22 |
| Source | https://www.bgl-ev.de/lexikon/ankunftsavis |

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