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arrival notice

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

Last updated: 9 June 2026Published: 19 June 2025

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Freight forwarders and shipping lines issue 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, reference numbers such as the bill of lading number and container ID, and details on weight, volume, and number of packages, along with any applicable fees or collection deadlines. Based on the arrival notice, consignees arrange storage space, unloading staff, and onward transport. It also triggers the customs clearance process: many customs authorities require the import declaration to be filed within a set period after arrival. Today, arrival notices are predominantly transmitted electronically via EDI messages or carrier tracking portals.

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