{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"DefinedTerm","name":"Embarkation","description":"The cargo is on the quay, documents are in order—embarkation begins: the point at which goods physically and legally transfer from shore to vessel. The bill of lading records the place and date of embarkation, fixing when insurance coverage activates and where freight liability shifts. Port operators, shipping agents, and forwarders must coordinate closely in advance: stowage plans, dangerous goods declarations, and customs clearance all need to be complete before loading commences. Embarkation ","inDefinedTermSet":{"@type":"DefinedTermSet","name":"Frachtportal Logistics Glossary","url":"https://www.freight-academy.com/en/glossary"},"url":"https://www.freight-academy.com/en/glossary/embarkation","inLanguage":"en","dateModified":"2026-06-22T09:33:53.148165","citation":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embarkation","markdownMirror":"https://www.freight-academy.com/api/md/glossary/en/embarkation","provider":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Frachtportal","url":"https://www.freight-academy.com"},"quickSummary":"Embarkation · The cargo is on the quay, documents are in order—embarkation begins: the point at which goods physically and legally transfer from shore to vessel. · Quelle: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embarkation"}