# Cargo Reception

*Last updated: 2026-06-26*

> Cargo reception is the process of physically and documentarily verifying incoming shipments at a warehouse or transshipment facility before integrating them into inventory.

Cargo reception is the process of physically and documentarily verifying incoming shipments at a warehouse or transshipment facility before integrating them into inventory. Staff check quantities and condition against the packing list or advance shipping notice (ASN), validate accompanying documents – delivery note, bill of lading, commercial invoice – and record the results in the warehouse management system (WMS). Discrepancies such as damage, short shipment, or wrong goods are logged immediately and communicated to the shipper or carrier. Rigorous cargo reception underpins accurate stock levels and clean invoice reconciliation; errors at this stage tend to propagate through the entire supply chain.

**Source:** [https://www.investopedia.com/terms/g/goods-receipt.asp](https://www.investopedia.com/terms/g/goods-receipt.asp)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Cargo Reception |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 101 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-26 |
| Source | https://www.investopedia.com/terms/g/goods-receipt.asp |

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